Sifang Street of Lijiang

Sifang Street of Lijiang

The 6-acre-wide Sifang Street is the heart of Lijiang Ancient Town. It was a commodity trading places in ancient China. Built in the early Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), it has more than 800 years of history. The street features harmony multicultural images because it has several ethnic groups in the region, including the Bai, Nakhi and Tibetans. The narrow street boasts dozens of restaurants on both sides and almost each one features the local snack of the province -- Yunnan rice noodles.