Lijiang Gucheng Social Welfare Institute

The Lijiang Children’s Welfare Institute was established in May 2007 and operates as a fully-funded institution under the Lijiang Civil Affairs Bureau. Its primary responsibilities include implementing the party’s and state’s policies, laws, and regulations concerning social welfare. The institute is dedicated to the care and development of orphaned and abandoned infants who meet specific criteria within Lijiang City. It ensures their basic living needs are met and focuses on their comprehensive development in areas such as morality, intelligence, physical health, and aesthetics.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adopting orphaned and abandoned children from across the city.

  • Providing essential services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care, rehabilitation, and educational support.

  • Ensuring the holistic development of children in accordance with national education principles.

  • Enforcing social welfare policies and regulations.

Contact Information:

  • Address: 122 Qingyun Road, Ancient City District, Lijiang

  • Phone Number: 0888-5137062

  • Director: Yang Jianguo (Mobile: 13988861975)

Lijiang Ancient City District Social Welfare Institute

The Lijiang Ancient City District Social Welfare Institute began construction in early 2004 and was officially inaugurated in February 2007. Located at 405 Qingyun East Road in the Ancient City District of Lijiang, this institute operates under the Lijiang Ancient City District Civil Affairs Bureau. It occupies 14.42 acres with a building area of 9,240.44 square meters, providing 280 beds for elderly care.

The institute serves as a facility for elderly care and operates a range of offices, including the Director’s Office, Party Affairs Office, General Office, Finance Office, and Elderly Apartments.

Key Services and Facilities:

  • Elderly Care: Providing centralized care for the elderly, including 66 individuals in need of severe care and 18 in paid foster care.

  • Staffing: The institute has 8 permanent staff members and 16 temporary workers.

Contact Information:

  • Address: 405 Qingyun East Road, Ancient City District, Lijiang

  • Phone Number: 0888-5137062 (Government data)

Note: It is important to distinguish between the Lijiang Ancient City District Social Welfare Institute (which focuses on elderly care) and the Lijiang Children’s Welfare Institute (focused on children’s care).

Additional Information

  • Official Name (Chinese): 丽江市古城区孤儿院/丽江市儿童福利院

  • English Name: Lijiang Gucheng Social Welfare Institute

  • Address: 122 Qingyun Road, Ancient City District, Lijiang

  • Phone Numbers: 0888-5137062, 0888-5128850 (may be an office number)

  • Nearby Transportation: Public buses can be accessed from stations such as Yijingyuan and Qixing Street, with routes like 11 and 15.