Lijiang City is located in the northwest of Yunnan Province with a total area of 20,600 square kilometers (6,424,740 acres) and a population over 1,100,000. From time unmemorable, Lijiang has been inhabited by many nationalities.

Lijiang has a long and glorious history. It was the political, economic and cultural center in the northwest of Yunnan Province. It was also a very important distributing center to Tibet and other places in the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) and Tang Dynasty (618 - 907).

Lijiang has rich tour resources. The famous ones are Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Laojun Mountain, Lijiang Old Town, Lugu Lake and Jinsha River. In addition this city is also famous for its Naxi culture and Mosuo custom.