Architectural characteristics of Lijiang

Architectural features of Lijiang: It is formed on the basis of the original well-shaped residential form of Naxi nationality, absorbing and integrating some advantages of Han, Bai, Tibetan and other national buildings, and has distinctive local characteristics and national styles in layout form and architectural art.

Most of the residential buildings in Old Town of Lijiang maintain the architectural characteristics of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and are civil structures of "three squares, one wall, four entrances and five patios, one corner building". They pay attention to structural layout, pursue carving and decoration, and are exquisite, and are praised as "residential museums" by Chinese and foreign architectural experts. Three squares and one zhaobi are the most basic and common houses of Naxi nationality in Lijiang.

Structurally, the main house and one side are generally higher, facing south and facing the wall, mainly for the elderly to live in; The east and west wings are slightly lower and occupied by the next generation; Patio is used for living, mostly paved with bricks and stones, and often beautified with flowers and plants. If there is a house facing the street, residents will use it as a pavement. "The city depends on water, and the water comes with the city" is a major feature of the ancient city architecture.

Extended Information Old Town of Lijiang Street is built by mountains and water, paved with red breccia, with Sifang Street, Shogunate, Wufenglou, Heilongtan, Wenchang Palace, Wang Pi Earthquake Memorial Hall, Xueshan Academy, Wangjiazhuang Christian Church, Fang Guoyu's former residence, Baima Longtan Temple, Gu Peter's former residence, Jinglian Temple and Fukenji. Lijiang is one of the second batch of famous historical and cultural cities in China, and also one of the two ancient cities in China that have successfully declared the world cultural heritage as an ancient city as a whole.

Old Town of Lijiang has rich and colorful local ethnic customs and entertainment activities, such as Naxi ancient music, Dongba ceremony, divination culture, ancient town bar and Naxi Torch Festival. Old Town of Lijiang embodies the achievements of ancient urban construction in China, and it is one of the types with distinctive features and unique style in China.

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