LIJIANG, CHINA: LIVING IN CHINA'S FORGOTTEN KINGDOM

This short documentary was filmed in Lijiang Prefecture (Lijiang City), Yunnan Province, China. Most people search for Lijiang Ancient City (Dayan Old Town), Lijiang, Yunnan, China, but “Lijiang” also refers to the wider region, including Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (Yulong County), Lijiang, Yunnan, China, home to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Snow Mountain), Lijiang, Yunnan, China, and major protected areas such as Laojun Mountain National Park (Laojunshan), Lijiang, Yunnan, China. We interviewed seven expats who chose to build new lives across Lijiang Prefecture (Lijiang City), Yunnan Province, China, and asked what makes this region feel different, from the highland landscapes to the everyday rhythms of local communities. Watch the film and explore Lijiang Prefecture (Lijiang City), Yunnan Province, China, a place travel writer Peter Goullart once described as China’s “Forgotten Kingdom.” Thanks for watching!