Tag: Yunnan historical sites

The Old Town of Dali (大理古城), also known as Yeyu City or Purple City, is situated in the western part [...]

Black Dragon Pool Park (黑龙潭公园), originally a temple dedicated to the Dragon King, was built in the second year of [...]

Mufu Mansion (木府), also known as the Mu Family’s Mansion and Office, was originally built by Mu De during the [...]

Wangu Pavilion (万古楼, or Wangu Tower) stands as a distinctive landmark in Lijiang. Translated from the Dongba language as “Tower [...]

Baoshan Stone Village (宝山石头城) is nestled within the Jinsha River Gorge, northeast of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, covering an [...]

Wenchang Palace in Lijiang (丽江文昌宫) is a historic architectural gem dating back to the Qing Dynasty and stands as the [...]

Zhiyun Temple (指云寺), also known as “Garma Namgyal Ling” in Tibetan, meaning “Garden of Victory,” is the ancestral residence of [...]

Located within the ancient city area of Lijiang, Yunnan Province, Baima Longtan Temple (白马龙潭寺) has stood as a cultural and [...]

Puji Temple (普济寺), known as “Shepeilanxinlin” in Tibetan, meaning “Temple of Liberation Practice,” is located in the Old Town district [...]

Nestled in the heart of Lijiang, Baisha Ancient Town (白沙古镇) emerges as a historical gem, once serving as the political, [...]

Shuhe Ancient Town (束河古镇), also known as Longquan Village, derives its name from the towering peak behind the village resembling [...]

The Old Town of Lijiang (丽江古城) began to take shape in the early Southern Song Dynasty. Known as “Dayan” during [...]