Lijiang is located in hinterland of Hengduan mountain of northwest Yunnan plateau, the intersection of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet provinces. Since ancient times, it has been a hub for exchanges and exchanges among Tibetan, Naxi, Bai and han nationalities. Lijiang ancient town is an important town on the"tea-horse ancient road", and known as the"paradise corridor of Asia" by western scholars.
Lijiang covers a total area of 20,600 square kilometers, with jurisdiction of one district and four counties, although the territory covers small, the geography humanities is rich and unique, ethnic customs here is simple and honorable, and climate is a pleasant. With a forest coverage rate of more than 70%, annual average temperature of 12-19 degrees, Lijiang has no severe cold in winter and no severe heat in summer, it is a world-class leisure resort suitable for all seasons. There are 104 scenic spots in Lijiang, which is famous for"two mountains, one city, one lake, one river, one culture and one customs".
