Chinese City Life at Dawn in Lijiang, Yunnan

The yellow tree and cobble stone walkway of a classic Chinese estate in Lijiang, Yunnan, China, is illuminated by artificial light in the break of day. The architecture of the mixed-use residential area, including a hotel, cafe, restaurant, public space, and place of worship, captures the beauty and charm of the urban design in a neighborhood suburb. Tourists and locals alike enjoy the urban landscape on their leisurely walk through this old town, a popular attraction in Shangri-La.