looking back at the photos still made me awed and speechless.
architecture and planning are things to marvel at here and the area is huge.
if only all the vendors and occupants of this area speak and dress in the olden ways, it would make the experience more authentic.
i had a good walk in this place....till my legs and feet could not take it anymore. we had 6 hours to wander and wander and....shop till you drop if you feel like it. shopping was not my thing, so wandering in the maze was the agenda of the day and seeing as much as i could. i walked from one end to the other end....proof? well, i saw the north and south gates.
unesco heritage recognition.
a still moving water wheel.
some eateries here along the canal
the main entrance. loved the colours of the plants on the wall. it was a bright and warm day. all jackets were packed and i was just off in a hoodie.
one of the many backpacker motels. it must be fun staying here in the quiant place with its courtyard and small rooms.
pulled ginger candy. oh so chewy and elastic and hot no doubt. oh, the candy is hard yeah when done.
er...is this the south gate? my chinese fails me.
a loom. weaved scarf is quite unique but i did not get one. don't like the rough threads.
tourists and locals sitting at the square in the city
an old construction....well, what is not old here
the main square
an uphill walk to a pagoda for a bird's eye view of the city.
and this is the view you get. beautiful eh?
entrance to the pagoda
wangu pavilion. we paid 15 renminbi for entrace. the place was really serene and quiet and it was a good place to escape from the hustle bustle down there in the city. since we had so much time to kill, this place provided a place to relax as well.
ok, this place is obviously not old.
jade dragon mountain again, visible from the hill.
trees which are more than 500 years old.
hi-hi ;)
another view of the roofs. just couldn't stop snapping
this is what i meant. ordered a beer, get a nice book, and while the time away.
one more of the roofs. you can see the patio you can sit at to enjoy the view of the city.
if my chinese does not fail me, the sign said lion hill. there is also another one in hk with similar namesake.aaah.....i have fallen in love with li jiang and it is the ancient city i love.
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