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Old Town of Lijiang
The Old Town of Lijiang has perfectly adapted to the uneven terrain of this important commercial and strategic location, retaining a high quality and authentic historical townscape. Its architecture is a striking blend of elements from many cultures over the centuries. Lijiang also has a very complex and ingenious ancient water supply system that still operates effectively today.
Mount Wuyi
Wuyishan is the most outstanding area of biodiversity conservation in southeast China and a refuge for a large number of ancient, relict species, many of which are endemic to China. The tranquil beauty of the Jiuqu River Gorge, with its numerous temples and monasteries, many of which are now in ruins, provided the setting for the development and spread of Neo-Confucianism, which has had a profound influence on East Asian culture since the 11th century. In the 1st century BC, the rulers of the Han Dynasty built a large administrative capital in the nearby village of Chengcun. Its massive walls surrounded a significant archaeological site.