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KUNMING
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Kunming, an ancient
cultural city, is the capital of Yunnan Province. It is situated 6,213
feet above sea level, is also known as
"the City of Perpetual Spring", with an annual average temperature of 58 degrees
Fahrenheit. It has 3.5 million residents comprised of 26 ethnic
peoples including the Han, Yi, Bai, Hani, Zhuang, Dai, and Miao. Due
to its advantageous geographical location, Kunming has become one of
the major Southeast Asian transportation hubs. Kunming
is known for its rich tourist resources, mild climate, beautiful
plateau landscape, long history, and ethnic folklore. It is known as
the Kingdom of Animals, Plants, and Non-Ferrous Metals.
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The Stone Forest
The Stone Forest, located in Lunan
County, is known as the "First Wonder of the World" for its natural
landscape. It is about 54 miles southeast of Kunming. The Stone Forest
consists of exceptionally beautiful limestone formations. Residing in
a 135 square mile area, it is dotted by oddly shaped peaks,
waterfalls, caves, and lakes. |
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Dianchi Lake
Lying at the foot of the West Mountain in
Kunming, Dianchi Lake covers an area of 123 square miles. With 144
feet in depth and 6,184 feet in altitude, it is the eighth largest
lake in China and the largest in Yunnan Province. Its shores are
strewn with scenic spots and places of folklore. Sailing on the lake,
with the boat swaying gently on a vast expanse of liquid silver,
proves to be a most enchanting experience. |
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Grand View Pavilion
The Grand View Pavilion on the southern
tip of the Grand View Park in western Kunming was built in 1690 and
rebuilt in 1866. The doorposts are inscribed with 180-word couplets in
the handwriting of the popular Qing Dynasty poet Sun Ranwong. |
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Village of Ethnic Culture
Located on the
northern side of Dianchi Lake, the village serves as a window through
which people learn about the life styles of the 26 ethnic peoples of
Kunming. |
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Jiuxiang Scenic Area
In addition to its
ethnic and scenic beauty, Jiuxiang features hundreds
of karst caves, fused with natural landscapes and great viewing
points. It has the greatest number of limestone caves of any scenic
spot in China. It has a very stable karst cave system molded by land
faults, years of erosion and etching. There are five major scenic
areas open to public: the Yin Cui Xia (Shaded Jade Gorge), Bai Xiang
Dong (White Elephant Cave), Shen Nu Gong (Goddess Palace), Wo Long
Cave (Lying Dragon Cave), Bian Fu Dong (Bat Cave). In addition,
visitors can take the 3-hour journey along the Cableway, totaling
nearly 3.7 miles long. |
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| Information Provided By China National Tourist Office
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