IOC chief Rogge awarded honorary citizenship of China's Lijiang City (photo attached)

LIJIANG, Southwest China, August 10 (Xinhua) -- Jacque Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and his wife were awarded honorary citizenship by Lijiang city soon after arriving the World Culture Heritage site on Friday.

Rogge, who arrived here Friday afternoon after visiting the Kungfu-renowned Shaolin Temple in central China, is attracted by the charming ancient town and beautiful view.

"I hope the upcoming Beijing Olympics will bring more changes to the charming town," Rogge said.