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Tourists entertain themselves at a bar in the old town of Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan province, August 8, 2012.
St. Regis will soon open another hotel in Lijiang. The development will include a five-star hotel and privately owned villas.
The signing ceremony of St. Regis Lijiang and Cessna Aircraft Company was held at Lijiang Sanyi Airport on June 9, signifying St. Regis Lijiang has become the first to provide private jet service in China.
Elders in Naxi villages struggle to keep their music and culture alive, but a recent event helped this mission.
Co-Art Festival, founded by former actor Li Yapeng, defines itself as "a utopian event for every participant". I was curious - and doubtful. 
Dancing in twilight
Different time could enjoy different scenery in Lijiang. In winter, it’s a good time to watch sun in Meli Snow Mountain. During March, the shrub azalea is blooming. the grass sea in Lugu lake is beautiful in June and July. Lashi Lake is a good place to experience ancient tea route in spring and summer and watch migrant bird in autumn.
Yufeng, or named Jade Peak Temple, one of the most famous lama temples in Lijiang, is at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 13kms northwest away from the Old Town.
“Dongba” is from Naxi language, which means “the wise” and refers to wizard and sorcerer. The Dongba culture has a history of over thousand of years, and it is one of the rare treasures in Chinese natural culture.
The Five Phoenixes Building (formerly named “Buddhist Cloud Building”). Located at the north side of Black Dragon Garden, it was built in 1601 and was listed as a Yunnan Key Historical site in 1983.
354 bridges are built on Jade River in the old quarter of Lijiang, with 93 bridges per square kilometer. There are different forms of bridges, including covered bridge, stone arch bridge, stone slab bridge and wood slab bridge.
As the first bar opened in 1996 in No.123 Cuiwen section of Xinhua road at the old quarter, Cherry House offers Korean barbecue, stone dishes and Japanese cuisine.
Chateau L' Act Hotel is a exquisite hotel with the theme of Buddhism culture, located in the old town of Lijiang. The hotel consists of 12 pseudo-classic buildings and the whole design is royal garden and courtyard style, you will enjoy your stay in a classical atmosphere.
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