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Overview of Kunming
 
¡¡¡¡Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is situated in a basin on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It¡¯s the hub of Provincial politic,: economy and culture. Kunming bears the nickname--the ¡°City of Eternal Spring¡± because of its mild weather through year .Kunming is known for beautiful natural landscapes and historical interest. Dian Lake, The Stone Forest, Green Lake Park, The Minority Village, Western Hills ,Bamboo Temple, Yuantong Temple, Golden Temple, The Horticutural Exposition Garden are forgettable places to visit. The local flavour foods will make you forget to return.
The Stone Forest

¡¡¡¡The Stone Forest is in Shilin Yi Nationality Autonomous County, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Kunming and requires only a two-hour drive. It covers an area of 400 quare kilometers (96,000 acres) The Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.The magnificent, strange and steep landscape creates countless labyrinthine vistas, including:

¡¡¡¡Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest, all of which feature stones in various formations.
bamboo¡¡Temple

¡¡¡¡On the beautiful wooded Yu'an Mountain, only twelve kilometers (seven miles) northwest of Kunming, is the famous Buddhist Qiongzhu Temple. The temple is named of the bamboo forest that surround it and the 500 arhats statues in the main hall of Buddha is regarded as "a pearl in the treasure house of oriental sculpture" because of its vivid sculptures of human characteristics.

¡¡¡¡You could take Bus No.78 to change Bus No.26 or 83 to the final station(Huangtupo), then change mini-bus to it .
Yuantong Temple

¡¡¡¡Yuan tong Temple is at the foot of Yuantong Hill in the northern part of Kunming. With a history of more than 1,200 years, Yuantong Temple is the grandest as well as the most important Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province. Temple's unique mixed architectural style of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties.
Yuantong Temple plays a very important role in history and in the modern world.

¡¡¡¡You could take Bus No.78 to the Red Crossing Hospital,then walk about 200 meters to there.
Western Hills
¡¡¡¡Western Hills, which are 15 kilometers (nine miles) from Kunming. It stretches along more than 40 kilometers (25 miles) of Dianchi Lake and rise to an altitude of 2,350 meters (7,710 feet). The local people gave the Western Hills the nickname, Sleeping Beauty Hills.The panoramic views are unforgettably beautiful and you will certainly want to bring your camera to capture these glorious scenes. Dragon Gate is the steepest spot in the Western Hills and well worth climbing up the winding old stone stairs because the view is spectacular. When standing at Dragon Gate and seeing the splendid views, you cannot but feel awe-inspired by the vision, dedication, and reverence for nature and the people who created this walkway.
Yunnan Minority Village
¡¡¡¡The Yunnan Minority Village is located on the lakeshore of Dianchi Lake --the Bringt Pearl on the Plateau in the south of Kunming and occupies 1250 mu (about 83 hectares).It's main gate faces the historical and cultural city--Kunming, to the back of it lies Dianchi Lake ,with the Kunming Western Hills Scenic Spot standing opposite, to the right of it exists the largest and best nationalities museum ,"the Yunnn Nationality Museum¡±£¬to the left front is an area for the convalescent homes .

¡¡¡¡In the Yunnan Minority Village 25 villages are meant to the built for each of the 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan ,now they are still under construction. In the Nationality Song and Dance Hall you can watch the song and dance performances given by minorities, At the Plaza of Unity of Nationalities, in fact it is something like an arena theatre, you can watch not only the song and dance performances of the minorities, quite different from those you watch in the Nationality Song and Dance Hall, but also the Asian Elephants Show In the evening the Water-Screen Film will surely make you forget to go back..

¡¡¡¡You could take Bus No.63 from the left of the hotel to the final station, then change Bus No.44 to the Minority Village.
The Golden Horse and Jade Rooster square

¡¡¡¡The design of the Golden Horse and Jade Rooster is the emblem of Kunming .The Golden Horse and Jade Rooster square is located in the center of Kunming .There are many pubs ,caf¨¦s and restaurants which you could enjoy your life there.

¡¡¡¡You could take Bus No.63 on the left of the hotel to Desheng Bridge ,then walk ahead about 500 meters along Jingbi Street.
Kundu Night Market

¡¡¡¡Kundu is on the intersection of Guofang Road and Xinwen Road. It¡¯s very flourishing at night.

¡¡¡¡Pubs,teahouses,disco,KTV,dressing¨Cup shops,barbecue restaurants are sitting in the area. People are sharing their happy time after work.. It¡¯s a characteristics part of Kunming.

¡¡¡¡You could take a taxi to go there ,it takes you about 15 yuan.
Shang Yi Flower Market

¡¡¡¡ShangYi Flower Market is the largest flowers market in the city. Hundreds of flowers are selling from early morning until afternoon. It¡¯s a good place to appreciate beautiful flowers.

¡¡¡¡You could take a 10 minutes walk from the right side of the hotel .


Flowers and Birds Market

¡¡¡¡Flowers and Birds Market in Jingxing Street is the city's biggest, most attractive shopping market where spring reigns all year.

¡¡¡¡Since 1983 the Flowers and Birds Market has gradually been built into a comprehensive public spot for leisure, shopping, and trading. Strolling on the market street, you can see shops and stalls of all sorts, especially those featuring flowers, birds,fish and antique.

¡¡¡¡You could take Bus No.5 to Department Store .Then turn right .

Local Flavour Foods
¡¡¡¡Over Bridge Rice Noodles ¡¢ ¡¡¡¡Steamed Chicken ¡¢¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Yliang Roast Duck

¡¡¡¡Roast Bean-Curd ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡Dian Bajian Cakes Ham Cake

¡¡¡¡Da Jiu Jia ¡¢¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ ¡¡Three Courses Tea
XiShangBanNa

¡¡¡¡Xishuangbanna is in the deep south of Yunnan ,next to the Myanmar and Lao borders.It¡¯s known as China's own mini-Thailand with tourists being headed down in droves for the sunshine, Dai ethnic group dancing, water splashing festivals, as well as the ubiquitous tour group lures; a special place, far from the crush of China proper; a land filled with kind, gentle people. Xishuangbanna is home to many unique species of plant and animal life.The main sighting-seeing are:Nationality Park,Tropical Botanic Garden, Manfeilong Pagoda,Jingzhen Octagonal Temple,Sanchahe original forest Park,etc.

¡¡¡¡The Water-Splashing Festival held around mid-April, the village of Dai ethnic group, folk customs of ethnic group will make you memorable.

¡¡¡¡Taking plane or express bus is your chioice.

Li Jiang

¡¡¡¡The Old Town of Lijiang, a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, is a central town of the Lijiang Autonomous County of the Naxi Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Province. It¡¯s located on the plateau which is 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) above the sea level. The Old Town was firstly built in the late Song Dynasty and the early Yuan Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. The charming Old Town is now a famous tourist attraction for its traditional ethnic culture and customs, inimitable buildings and the wonderful natural views.

¡¡¡¡On December 3rd, 1997, the Old Town of Lijiang was put in the list of the World's Relics by the World Cultural Heritage Commission of the UNESCO. Around old town, jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger leaping Gorge, Basha Wall-painting, Mufu ,Yunshanping, First Bend of the Yangzi River, Lugu Lake are wonderful historical landscapes to visit.
DA LI

¡¡¡¡Dili is in the northwest of Yunnan province. Antient city is the capital of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture west of Kunming;Dali is the historic home of the Bai ethnic group, the most blessed spot on earth. It was the capital of Nanzhao State .The political, cultural and economical center of Yunnan in the ancient history. Dali is sub-tropical monsoon climate with no much difference between 4 reasons. Canshan mountain¡¯s snow, Er hai lake¡¯s moon, Xiaguang county¡¯s wind and Shangguang county¡¯s flowers are 4 famous sighting spots in Dali. March Fair, Benzhu Pray Ceremony,Three Courses Tea indicate deeply cultural customs. People like to call it ¡°the Chinese Gevena¡±.

¡¡¡¡Dali¡¯s transportation is very convenient. Air, express bus ,train are under your choice.

Yuan Yang Terraced Field

¡¡¡¡Yuanyang is a small county of Redriver canton. Yunan has the most spectacular terraces and you won¡¯t be disappointed after the experience of Yuanyang .The best time to visit is from March to May when the paddies are filled with water .In autumn orange dominates the scenery ,and in summer ,everything is green .The road going South to Luchun from Yuanyang ,passing through Huangmaoling ,leads to many rice terraces. Tuhuozhai ,Mengpin, .Shengcun are the best places to visit terraces. The scenery is gorgeous early morning or in the dusk..It¡¯s absolute an wonderful picture for you .

¡¡¡¡You could take Express Bus to there.The fare is 56 yuan .

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