China - proving that humans can and will build ANYWHERE!
Communities have been built along rivers and coastlines since the beginning of humankind, but few are quite as special as China's Yanjin. Yanjin is a city located next to the Hengjiang River in the Yunnan province, sandwiched between two steep mountains. Because of this landscape, the city is incredibly narrow, even thought to be the most narrow in the world. In some spots, Yanjin is only 30 meters (98 feet) wide.
Centuries ago, the city's river made for easy trading, leading some workers and their families to settle on the thin strips of land surrounding it. Today, Yanjin's population has ballooned to over 400,000 residents, despite the city's lack of space.
A trip to Yanjin reveals a city where the buildings are positioned on stilts and an unobstructed view of the water is the norm rather than a rarity. In fact, as Yanjin grows, more homes and structures are built lengthwise along the river, currently stretching a total of five kilometers. Multi-story buildings with several staircases are another way the people of Yanjin adapt to the lack of land. Though it may seem cramped, the Chinese city is bursting with life and filled with breathtaking scenery wherever you look.
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Somewhere in Asia? Tibet?
China - proving that humans can and will build ANYWHERE!
Communities have been built along rivers and coastlines since the beginning of humankind, but few are quite as special as China's Yanjin. Yanjin is a city located next to the Hengjiang River in the Yunnan province, sandwiched between two steep mountains. Because of this landscape, the city is incredibly narrow, even thought to be the most narrow in the world. In some spots, Yanjin is only 30 meters (98 feet) wide.
Centuries ago, the city's river made for easy trading, leading some workers and their families to settle on the thin strips of land surrounding it. Today, Yanjin's population has ballooned to over 400,000 residents, despite the city's lack of space.
A trip to Yanjin reveals a city where the buildings are positioned on stilts and an unobstructed view of the water is the norm rather than a rarity. In fact, as Yanjin grows, more homes and structures are built lengthwise along the river, currently stretching a total of five kilometers. Multi-story buildings with several staircases are another way the people of Yanjin adapt to the lack of land. Though it may seem cramped, the Chinese city is bursting with life and filled with breathtaking scenery wherever you look.
Though, I don't know if an "unrestricted view of the river" is a bonus in this case. XD
Its a WEIRD looking place. Like some future (present?) dystopia.
That’s cool! Thanks for the info!
It seems weird that there aren’t any boats on the river.
Timing, maybe? Whenever I took pix of places I usually waited until the people got out of my shot.
I DO like weird places & things - as you're no doubt aware by now!
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