Lijiang, Yunnan 云南省，丽江
Peace and quiet is the best way to start the day. This is a tourist trap at night. On the hunt for coffee this morning.
Lijiang 丽江 is a town slowly evolving to city status. It is popular because of the classical roofs and architecture in "old town". It has become a night-life hot-spot with bars, clubs and bizarre people. Definitely cool to check out for a night or two, but no more than that.
The streets have begun to populate. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 玉龙雪山 is visible in the background.
Looking at the Past Pavilion 望古楼.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 玉龙雪山, 5,596m (18,360ft) has historically been the religious and spiritual centerpiece for local people.
Elephant Hill 象山.
A travelling companion of mine introduced me to a kind local woman. This is her home. She recently became a grandmother.
Dinner. Our host is part of the Naxi 纳西 ethnic group. Photo taken by Xiang Cao 香草.