Dawn in the Ancient Village of Lijiang, Yunnan, China

The cobbled street of the ancient village of Lijiang, Yunnan, China, is lined with the classic architecture of traditional Chinese homes. At break of day, the sky is clear and the trees provide a natural profile to the quaint, suburban village. This small side road in the ancient town of Shangri-La is a popular spot for tourists to explore old buildings, doorways, and historic sites, as well as a place of worship for ancient history.