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the Bamboo Temple(Qiongzhu Si)

This Tang Dynasty temple is twelve Km Northwest of the city. The current structure is not that old, however, because after burning down in the 15th century it had to be rebuilt in a major renovation...

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A Brief Introduction to Minority Nationalities in Yunnan

Yunnan is a province of multi-minorities inhabited . Among the 56 nations in China, there are 25 kinds of minorities in Yunnan, they are Yi, Bai, Hani, Dai, Zhuang, Miao, Lisu, Hui, Lahu,Wa, Naxi, Yao,...

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Brief Introduction of Diqin, Yunnan

Visitors to the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture will surely find themselves in a land where mysterious tranquillity is harmoniously blended with the ever-changing scenery. Three snow-capped...

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Brief Introduction of Dehong, Yunnan

Dehong Dai Nationality and Jingpo Nationality Autonomous Prefecture, bordering on the Federal Republic of Myanmar On three sides, is situated in the western part of Yunnan Province. The prefecture has...

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Brief Introduction of Chuxiong, Yunnan

Chuxiong Yi nationality Autonomous Prefecture is between Dianchi Lake beside Kunming and Erhai Lake in Dali. it's an important hub of middle Yunnan. ChengKun railway, GuangDa railway and Kun - Wan road...

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Brief Introduction of Qujing, Yunnan

The Place of Good Combination of Ancient Culture and Natural Scenery. The site to visit for an excellent combination of ancient culture and natural scenery. Qujing City is located to the east of Yunnan...

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Brief Introduction of Baoshan, Yunnan

Baoshan Prefecture locate in Yunnan western part and lie in at 100 a degree of eaches, 24 a degree of eaches at 25 a degree of eacheses north latitude, 19637 of the whole area 98 a degree of eaches...

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Yuantong temple:the famous monastery of Yunnan

Yuantong temple, located at the foot of the Luo Feng Mountain, linked with Yuantong Hill. It was built in Tang Nan Zhao, formerly known as the Goddess of Mercy Temple, also known as the Curse of Jiao...

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Brief introduction of Tengchong Volcanoes and Hot Springs

Tengchong is a town surrounded by volcanoes. Starting from Baoshan city, and climbing over the Gaoligong Mountain, the China to India highway, built half a century ago, leads you to Tengchong Basin. In...

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Brief introduction of Lufeng Dinosaur Fossils

The main scene of Lufeng is the dinosaur fossil, a provincial class scenic spot area and the Ramapithecus fossil. The scenic area is made up of the dinosaur hill, the relic of the Ramapithecus fossil...

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Brief Introduction of Mountain Gaoligong,Yunnan

Mountain Gaoligong In northwestern Yunnan, three rivers - the Yangtze, the Mekong, and the Salween - cut through deep valleys of the eastern Himalayas, forming one of the greatest natural gardens in...

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Brief introduction of Lion Mountain, Wuding

Mt. Lion in Wuding About three kilometers west of Wuding County is the Mt. Lion scenic spot, a well- known place of interest in the middle of Yunnan. It is about 88 kilometers from Kunming by taking...

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Brief introduction of Yuanmou Muddy Forest

Yuanmou Earth Forest The Earth Forest in Yuanmou, a provincial class scenic spotis made up of five areas, including the old city, Xinhua - bangguo - wumao region and Jinsha River valley. Its...

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Ten-Month Solar Calendar Park,Chuxiong

Chuxiong is a fascinating land fostering an age-old minority with brilliant culture, among which the Ten-month Solar Calendar is the most striking one. According to this calendar, one year was divided...

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The Ancient City of Dali and the rich minority customs

The Ancient City of Dali, also known as Yeyu in ancient times, is located 13 km south of Xiaguan, at the foot of the Cangshan Mountain in the west and overlooks the Erhai Lake in the east. It was set...

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Brief Introduction of Zixi Mountain, Chuxiong

Going westwards about 15 km from the Deer City, the capital of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, along the Yunnan-Burma Road and then another 10 km along a newly-constructed road, you come to the Zixi...

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about the Cangshan Mountain(Diancangshan)

The Cangshan Mountain, also known as Diancangshan, is named after its verdant forests. The Canshan Mountain is a chain of the Yunlin Mountain of the Hengduan Mountains. Starting at Eryuan in the north...

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Cangshan Mountain and Butterfly Sping,Dali

Sequestered at the foot of the Yunlong Peak of the Cangshan Mountain, the Butterfly Spring is actually a pool four metres deep and 20 square metres wide. The gnarling boughs of an ancient silk tree...

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the homeland of the peacock:Mangshi,Dehong

Mangshi is the capital of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, a place of mysterious Buddhist temples and gold pagodas, homeland of the peacock and sea of songs and dances , a pearl on Yunnan's...

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The Riot of Camellia at Yufengsi Lamasery, Lijiang

It is sight to be seen at Yufengsi Lamasery on the south side of the Yulong (Jade Dragon) Snow Mountain, some 13 km. from the county seat. The lamasery was built in the last year of the reign of the...

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