Known as a living fossil, Naxi Ancient Music was listed as one of the masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.

The music is a collective of literary lyrics, poetic topics, and musical styles from the Tang (618-907) and Song dynasties (960-1279).

It is composed of three styles: Baisha Fine Music, Dongjing Music and the now-extinct Huangjing Music.

What’s more, Naxi Music bands are famous for their “three olds”:

Old Performers: Most of the performers are more than 70 years old;
Old Musical Instruments: Many instruments have a history of more than 100 years. Some are unique ones.
Old Songs: All are antiquated classical music.

Nowadays, when you walk on the ancient streets of Lijiang, Yuannan Province, you may still hear this wonderful music.