Lijiang is a beautiful shining jewel on the northwest Yunnan plateau neighboring the southeast side of the Tibetan plateau which is considered to be the 'roof of the world'. It is impressive because of its scenery and lush vegetation. The old town of Lijiang differs from other ancient Chinese cities in architecture, history and culture. Lijiang old town (including Dayan, Baisha and Shuhe) was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 4, 1997.
The old town has become a mecca for domestic tourism, drawing many large groups of Chinese tourist. With its functioning canals lining narrow winding alleyways and ancient Chinese architecture, Lijiang retains much of its charm and is one of the more impressive stops in the region. The dominant local ethnic minority in Lijiang is the Naxi, with many Yi and Bai in the area. The Naxi are a matriarchal society and are the subject of much interest among Chinese and foreign tourists. The Naxi are matriarchal insomuch as property is traditionally inherited down the female line, and men move into the wife's family home after marriage.
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