Lijiang. A Guesthouse

Author: Ren Dian
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The charm of Lijiang Ancient Town lies not only in its age. According to verifiable history, the ancient town has over 800 years of history. More importantly, it was built by ethnic minorities, and its value is further enhanced by the abundant water streams scattered throughout the city. What makes it even more remarkable is the backdrop of the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north. This backdrop allows visitors to "gaze upon the snow-capped mountain at ease" within the ancient town: In the morning, the fields and villages are still shrouded in misty mountain air, while the snow-capped peaks are already bathed in the radiant morning light, shining brilliantly. At noon, gazing at the snow-capped mountain fills one with a sense of exhilaration. In the evening, as dusk falls, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is still illuminated by the fiery glow of the setting sun, casting a dazzling array of colors. On moonlit nights, the soft moonlight and the bright snow-capped peaks reflect each other, creating an exceptionally beautiful scene.