Li Jiang
The excessive commercialization of Lijiang's ancient town leaves you herebeyond consumptionand get nothing else. Everything is for consumption; locals only hope you spend as much as possible here. I probably won't come back.
Over-commercialization and homogenization, the death of distinct character—these are common problems of tourist spots across China today.Lijiang's ancient town, Kunming's Ethnic Village, Xiamen's Gulangyu Island, and Beijing's Nanluoguxiang all sell the same goods, and most of them can be bought on e-commerce platforms. So why do we still come to these places? If Gulangyu Island has a quiet sea breeze and 798 has unique contemporary art, then Lijiang's ancient town really has nothing special at all.
July, 2022
An accessory store.
A dance club photographed through the windowpane. The bar street is really loud and annoying.
The only bar in a street with few and quiet people.
Lijiang Old Town is really, really crowded at night. Luckily the man in the center wearing a white shawl split the composition, making it less crowded.
A jewelry store. Such jewelry can be found in stores in any tourist attraction in China.
Cafe's abound in Lijiang. Even this design of hanging bicycles on the wall has a sense of déjà vu.
Shuhe Old Town. The buildings here are protected from over-commercialization, and the place is sparsely populated and relaxing.
A fluffy big dog used to attract customers.
The local torch festival.
The wishing boaeds in the town.
\"All beginnings are good, all encounters are miracles.\"