Afternoon Delight in Old Town of Lijiang
by Belinda Low
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Title
Afternoon Delight in Old Town of Lijiang
Artist
Belinda Low
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
FEATURED in the following FAA groups:
- Asian Perspective
- Excellent Self-Taught Artists
- Beauty Captured
- Impressionists of the 21st Century
- All Natural Scenic Landscapes.
I cheekily named this after a song of the same name that was popular way back in the '70s. It has a very nice melody. I leave it to your imagination when you view this with the song in mind...
The world famous Old Town of Lijiang is located in Lijiang City. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site.
The town has a history going back more than 800 years and was once a confluence for trade along the old tea horse road. The Lijiang old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges. The old town of Lijiang differs from other ancient Chinese cities in architecture, history and the culture of its traditional residents the Nakhi people. The town was ruled by the Mu Family during the portions of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a period of nearly 500 years.
Overlooking Lijiang Old Town is Lion Hill and at its summit is the Wangu Pavilion, which is a wooden building that stands 33 m (108 ft) tall and boasts 10,000 dragon carvings. The pavilion is constructed on 16 columns each of 22 m (72 ft) in height. The pavilion is a masterpiece of Qing Dynasty architecture that has been extensively restored following the designation of Lijiang Old Town as a UNESCO Heritage Site.
From Lion's Hill it is possible to view the entire Li River valley, including both the old city and new city of Lijiang. Looking Northwest, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is dominates the horizon.
The Old Town is a maze of winding cobblestone streets. It is extremely easy to get lost as there is no grid, but each turn takes one to some new interesting spot, and it's not hard to eventually find one's way out of the maze and back to familiar territory. The layout of the town was established to conform to the flow of 3 streams in adherence to Feng Shui design, so there was water and waste disposal for the inhabitants. The Old Town has fast become a destination for young Chinese artists, students, and adventurers. Most recently, it has become a favored Spring Break destination for students. "Bar Street" is a line of clubs with live music, dancing, and revelry. The Old Town has a multitude of shops, some a bit tourist oriented, but several showcasing handcrafts, individual artists, and local manufacturers of interesting personal products.
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Comments (59)
Pamela Blizzard
You've created a wonderful place! lf/t
Belinda Low replied:
Dear Pamela - Thank you for visiting and for appreciating this which was one of a few firsts in the study of architecture and perspective. :-D
Henryk Gorecki
Great painting,Belinda!Wonderful,interesting architecture,perfect water and composition! L/F
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks so much Henryk! I am out of town now. Lots to do when I get home! Cheers!
Anthony Mwangi
Very likable reflection! (V)
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks so much Anthony! I am out of town now. Will reply to your other comments when I get home! Cheers! :)
Laurie Search
This is so full of wonderful atmosphere!!! Fabulous work, Belinda!!!! :)))fv
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks v much for your kind comment. I am out of town now but managed to find some time on the computer at a friend's place. :)
JASON SENTUF
This one is amazing...and description is deeply touching and creating a dream of visiting this place some days in the future...Love it! F/V
Belinda Low replied:
Thank you, Jason!!! yes you should visit this place some day! The world is full of beautiful places to go and see for ourselves! :-)
Belinda Low
HEARTFELT THANKS to SAIGON De Manila for the feature in his Asian Perspective group! :-)
Dariusz Orszulik
Beautiful work Belinda! L/F
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks v much Dariusz for your constant visits and support! Your works are so awesome!:-)
Irving Starr
Love the look and feel.
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks v much for your kind comments, Irving! I love your work...I see you are also a fan of VG! :-)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent painting, Belinda!!! Wonderful textures and light in this fabulous composition! L/F/T/G+
Shirley Sirois
Very earthy look to this painting!......v.
Belinda Low replied:
Hello Shirley ! Apologies for not replying earlier. Thanks v much for your kind support and constant visits, dear! :-)
Jane See
Beautiful work Belinda... Happy New Year!
Belinda Low replied:
Thank you Jane - It's so nice of you to visit. And a V Happy New Year to you too! May you have a wonderful 2014, dear!
James Eye
beautiful work
Belinda Low replied:
Hello James! Thank you v much for visiting and for your kind comment. You are such an amazing person and are truly an inspiration for all! I salute you!
Belinda Low
Joe McClellan - Thank you v much Sir! for the feature in your group Excellent Self-Taught Artists!
James Huntley
I love your landscapes. Your handling of the paint is very exquisite!
Belinda Low replied:
Thanks so much James for your kind words. I have enjoyed viewing your work too esp the landscapes and those in Asia! They are awesome!