Lijiang Old Town, China

In China, fans of walking in unusual places will be interested in visiting the historic area of  Lijiang. The Yuhe River flows in its historic quarter, so while strolling along its cobbled streets, you can see many beautiful canals and a graceful pedestrian bridge. Locals decorate banks with live ornamental plants and flowers. In warmer months, the historic quarter is literally immersed in abundant greenery. Another nice feature of ancient streets is a number of beautiful buildings in traditional style. These are built of wood and decorated with traditional Chinese paper lanterns.

Lijiang district is largely focused on tourists. There are many ethnic restaurants, souvenir shops and stores. In 1997, the historic quarter of Lijiang was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered one of the most colorful and picturesque historic districts in the country. Many tourists are attracted to this beautiful spot by a market where they can buy amazing souvenirs and taste real local delicacies in a cafe.

Numerous beautiful houses, huge pots with live flowers, channels with crystal clear water, and fish swimming in them make the quarter of Lijiang one of the most beautiful places in the world. The only downside of this fabulous place is a huge amount of people, many of whom are tourists. To stroll through the quiet streets and make beautiful pictures, it's better to go for a walk with the first rays of the sun. Next - Vila De Gracia