What presents do you send to lover on Qixi?

The upcoming Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day or Double seventh, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month (August 14th) this year. The legend that Niu Lang and Zhi Nu will meet on a bridge of magpies across the Milky Way spreads for thousands of years. On Qixi, what gifts do you want to give to your lover? The gifts from Lijiang in northwest Yunnan are a good option for you.

Dongba wind chimes

Originated from the Dongba culture, Dongba wind chimes can be seen and heard everywhere in Lijiang Ancient Town. People write their best wishes on chimes and tie them with red ropes.

Wood carving

Wood carving has various shapes and patterns reflecting different meanings. Creative Naxi craftsmen make normal wood into vivid artworks. The carving with romantic themes is an appropriate gift to send.

Handmade silver accessories

Lijiang has a long history of making silver products. Special-made jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces and rings are best-sellers and popular among couples.

Dongba paper

As an important part of Naxi traditional culture, Dongba paper is an intangible cultural heritage. The hand-polished Dongba paper still has rough edges and the surface, but it gives a soft texture. The small notebook made of Dongba paper, with the petals in it, is particularly beautiful.

Candied fruit

Love means sweetness. Made from fresh fruits and vegetables, Naxi candied fruits are preserved by sugar or honey with sweet and sour flavor. People in Lijiang usually have candied fruits at weddings.

Reporting by Mu Qiongxiao (Yunnan Daily app); Trans-editing by Mo Yingyi