Walking through Lijiang Old Town at sunrise is the only
Walking through Lijiang Old Town at sunrise is the only way to do it. Before the crowds arrive, you see the Naxi grandmothers in their traditional blue aprons and sheepskin capes, sweeping the canals and chatting in a language that sounds like music. The embroidery on their clothes tells stories of stars and mountains. It’s a reminder that China is so much more than one culture—it’s a beautiful, complex mosaic of 56 different ethnic groups, and Yunnan is the heart of it all. 👗🏮