Situated in Yunnan Province, at an altitude of 2,400m OLD LIJIANG or DAYAN is a magical place with an history of 800 years and Land of NAXI culture and people, of Tibete-birmanese origin.
Peter Goullart, a russian writer, in his book "The Forgotten Kingdom" described the many years he lived among the naxi minority people, making of Lijiang his spiritual homeland.
Joseph Rock, born in Austria, and biologist lived 27 years in Lijiang, among the naxis and introduced Lijiang to the outside world, through his many texts published in the National Geographical Magasine.
LIJIANG is entitled "World Patrimony" by UNESCO since 1937 and is considered today one of the most important China attractions and destinations for tourism.