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Old Town of Lijiang
China
Date of Inscription: 1997
Criteria: (ii)(iv)(v) Lijiang's old town (including the Dayan old town, Basha housing cluster and Shuhe housing cluster) N26 52 E100 14 Ref: 811 |
Brief Description
The Old Town of Lijiang, which is perfectly adapted to the uneven topography of this key commercial and strategic site, has retained a historic townscape of high quality and authenticity. Its architecture is noteworthy for the blending of elements from several cultures that have come together over many centuries. Lijiang also possesses an ancient water-supply system of great complexity and ingenuity that still functions effectively today.
Justification for Inscription
The Committee decided to inscribe this site on the basis of cultural criteria (ii), (iv) and (v). Lijiang is an exceptional ancient town set in a dramatic landscape which represents the harmonious fusion of different cultural traditions to produce an urban landscape of outstanding quality.
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