First Bend of the Yangtze River, He Qing , Lijiang

My Father's family originally came from Nan Jing and migrated to South West China. My Grand Father was born in He Qing and later moved to Lijiang. My Grandma was from Xiao Zhongdian. ( Shangri-La. ) Last April, I went to visit my half brother and his family in Lijiang. My family was so kind to take me to these places  during my stay. 

He Qing is well known for their Silversmiths. At one time, it was also well known for Salt traders.

Heading back from He Qing, we stopped at this monastery near Lijiang. 

Lijiang is surrounded by many mountains. Some of them are snow capped. This is also the birth place of my Father , my uncles and my first family.