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Nestled beneath jade-hued peaks, Lijiang Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage) pulses with Naxi life. Its 800-year-old timber-framed houses, laced by singing canals and flagstone alleys, lead to Sifang Street’s bustling bazaar—once a Tea-Horse Road hub. Scale Mu Clan Mansion’s tower for panoramic views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, decipher mystic Dongba pictographs at the cultural museum, and attend evening performances of Naxi ancient music, an intangible heritage echoing Tang Dynasty melodies. A 30-minute drive reveals the mountain’s ethereal Blue Moon Valley, where turquoise pools cascade through limestone terraces, and cable cars ascend to Glacier Park’s eternal ice. History breathes in every carved doorway!