HERITAGE RECORD · 811

Old Town of Lijiang

丽江古城

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

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.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ65964838 ↗

Area145.6 ha

Administrative areaQ1152610 · Q1200542

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(ii)An important interchange of human values in architecture, technology, arts, town planning or landscape design.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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