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Lijiang River in Lijiang Scenic Area

Lijiang is a fast-flowing and winding river. Most rivers meander through the mountains. There are caves and rivers everywhere. The vegetation on both sides of the river is lush, and the animal and plant resources are very rich. Its cultural connotation and beautiful natural scenery have attracted thousands of tourists. There are 265,438 rock paintings on both sides of Lijiang +0, 39 places, 78 groups, and two cliff burials. Among them, Mianjiang Huashan mural and cliff burial are cultural relics protection units at the autonomous region level, and the mural scale is second only to Ningming Huashan, as well as Xiazidongtian, one of the eight famous temples in southwest China, which even the Austrian ambassador wants to visit. Lijiang's mountains are full of aura and manners, and Lijiang's water is unrestrained, clear but not quiet, deep and mysterious; Villages along the Yangtze River, with simple folk customs and idyllic scenery, are like peach blossoms, which can be called a model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature and are of great value for ancient cultural investigation and tourism. At present, 28 scenic spots have been developed in the 58-kilometer river section, and the construction of roads, docks and sightseeing spots in each scenic spot has been completed. Special tourist boats have been set up, and cruise sightseeing and adventure projects have been opened. Visitors can listen to the story of Lu Rongting's prosperity in Lijiang, appreciate the profound cultural connotation of Lijiang and the wonders of nature, and find the intersection of predecessors' lamentations that "there is Lijiang in the south and Lijiang in the north".