Located in Lunan County, The Stone Forest is known as the ' First Wonder of the World ' for its natural landscape. It is 86 km southeast of Kunming where a high - grade road extends to the park entrance. If you have visited Kunming without seeing the stone forest, you have wasted your time' warns a local saying, expressing the deep love of the local people toward this natural wonder. The quintessential karst landscape leaves every tourist lost in wonder. As you wander though the Stone Forest, you will be surrounded by the rising stone peaks, layer after layer…

Jiuxiang Cave Scenic Region: General Introduction Jiuxiang Cave Scenic Region is located in Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Autonomous Township of Yiliang County 90 km. away from Kunming. It is famous for its caves, mountains, rivers, deep valleys, minority customs and cultures. It has a mild climate all the year round. Its temperature is similar to that of Kunming and the average temperature throughout the year is 15℃. Jiuxiang Cave Scenic Region includes six major scenic spots: the Green Shady Valley, the White Elephant Cave, theGoddess Cave, the Lying Dragon, the Bat Cave and the Tourist Cableway. The whole journey is about four kilometers long and the time…

The Western Hills on the West Bank of the Dianchi Lake consist of the Huating, Taihua and Luohan mountains, which together extend for more than 40 kilometers at an average altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level. This is a colossal natural forest reserve in the midst of a lofty mountain range crisscrossed by babbling brooks and gurgling streams. Ancient trees are adorned with thick, lush foliage and birds chirp and flutter in the green treetops. Viewed from the Southeast corner of Kunming, the entire forest reserve looks like a beautiful maiden reclining leisurely…

The Dianchi Lake Scenic Area is located in the southwest part of Kunming City. Dianchi Lake is, beyond question, the center of the scenic area. There are numerous attractions along the lake captivating tourists. Among these are the Yunnan Ethnic Villages, Daguan Park, Baiyukou Park, Haigeng Bank, Kwan-yin Hill, Xishan Forest Park, temples and pagodas. Towns, big or small near the lake provide visitors with an opportunity to experience customs of the local people. Dianchi Lake is about 300 square kilometers (74,132 acres). It is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province and the sixth largest one in China. With picturesque…

Introducing Golden Temple, Golden Temple Guide,Golden Temple Travel Guide, Golden Temple Information Article from CITS   The Golden Temple is a famous Taoism temple in Yunnan Province. Located on the charming Mingfeng Hill (means Singing Phoenix Hill in English), about 15 kilometers from the east Kunming urban area, the Golden Temple is also known as Taihe Palace (Hall of Supreme Harmony) or Tongwa Temple (Bronze Tile Temple). It is the largest copper architecture in China.   Golden Temple was firstly built in 1602 during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), imitating the…

Introducing Grand View Park, Grand View Park Guide, Grand View Park Travel Guide, Grand View Park Information Article from CITS   Grand View Park, (called Daguanlou Park in Chinese) is located at the end of Daguan Road in Kunming, about 6 km from the city center. The park is facing to the Dianchi LakeGrand View Park got famous for the Grandview Pavilion, while the Grandview Pavilion got famous for the "longest couplet of the world".   Other famous attractions of the Grand View Park Scenic Area include the three-storied Grand…

Introducing Yuantong Temple, Yuantong Temple Guide, Yuantong Temple Travel Guide Article edited by Cathy   Yuantong Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Kunming, Yunnan province, China. Yuantong Temple is located in a protected natural depression and in recent years Yuantong Temple has been expanded with funding from Thailand.  In the 1950s, Yuantong Temple hosted a grand ceremony to greet and send on the sacred teeth of the Buddha and so became important in Southeast Asia.   Yuantong Temple was first built in the late 8th and early 9th…

Introducing Flowers and Birds Market, Flowers and Birds Market Guide Article from CITS   The Flowers and Birds Market is located in the Kunming’s downtown area, and is the city's biggest and most popular bazaar. Visitors can purchase all kinds of flowers and birds, as its name suggests, one can also find a wide array of knick-knacks, souvenirs, replica weapons, fish, turtles, rodents, and many other items on sale. The market offers the typical Chinese shopping atmosphere with bargaining shoppers and shrewd shopkeepers.   Water Pipe The water pipe is…