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| Yunnan Province Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Main Pagoda Main Pagoda Chris Francis Yunnan, on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in the southwest of China, is a land of natural beauty and mystery, which covers an area of 394,000 square kilometers with a population of 40,000,000. Yunnan represents the last great region to join the Chinese empire. Even today many Chinese think of it as a " frontier province " although it was Kublai and his successor, 200 years before Christopher Columbus, whose forces entered these mountainous lands that lie just below the Tibetan plateau and abut Vietnam, Laos and Burma. There are great places to visit. Kunming , the capital of this province, is a very interesting town. Most independent travellers head for Dali , once called a second Kathmandu. Other Yunnan, highlights are Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuang banna . ____________Getting There Edit This Kunming is the transportation hub of the Yunnan Province, with links to all parts of the province via road, rail and air. Kunming has become an important gateway, linking China to Southeast Asia, South Asia, as well as the pacific region. The province also has 10 national ports, 8 provincial ports and 20 highways linking neighboring countries. There are eight civil airports in Yunnan apart from Kunming - Dali, Lijiang, Baoshan, Mangshi, Zhantong, Simao, and Xishuangbanna. A new airport, Lincang airport, is now under construction. Kunming is one of the five major international airports in China. It operates 7 provincial routes and more than 40 domestic and international routes. Passengers can fly from Kunming to many major cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. They can also fly to Hong Kong, Rangoon, Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Vientiane, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Kunming airport is 3.9 kilometers from the city center. Ticket office telephones: (0871) 3138562 / 3164270 The railways linking Kunming constitute the southwest part of the nation's network. Yunnan has also a total of 100,000 kilometers of highway; the third-largest road network in China. These highways link Yunnan with other provinces and other countries. An expressway linking Kunming and Qujing has been put into operation. ______Highlights Edit This [Add New] Xishuang banna Edit This Xishuang banna is one of the most fascinating areas in China, home to the Dai people as well as several other minorities. It's full of beautiful countryside, remarkable wildlife and interesting villages as well as the Menghai, Mengzhe and Menghan Buddhist temples. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Lijiang Edit This Lijiang is a fascinating and beautifully preserved center of culture of Naxi nationality. It's not until you get into the old town-a delightful maze of cobbled streets, rickety old wooden buildings, gushing canals and the hurly-burly of market life-that you realize Lijiang is more than a boring Chinese urban sprawl in the middle of nowhere. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kunming Edit This The interesting capital of the province. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Shangri-La Edit This Shangri-La (Pinyin: Xianggelila), previously known as Zhongdian, is a small, primarily Tibetan town located 5 hours drive north of Lijiang. The Chinese part of town is typical for the area, but a recent bout of development in the old city center is creating an interesting old town to explore. Many travelers use this town as a gateway into Tibet, either travelling many days overland by Jeep to Lhasa, or by flying from the city's airport. However, the town itself is a tourist destination, primarily due to the nearby Songzanlin Monestary. World66 rating: [rate it] ::::::::Dali Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Old Town Old Town tomber.de Dali is one of the most popular spots for independent China travellers and hugely popular with those working, teaching and studying in China. Thirty minutes by plane and 5 hours by bus from Kunming, Dali is the perfect place to relax. Dali is the name of the Prefecture, the local city (aka Xiaguan) and the Dali Old Town. Travellers visit the Dali Old Town for its traditional architecture, minority cultures - mostly Bai but also with many Yi and Hui - and simply to relax. The Old Town has a population of approx. 40,000 and the entire Dali Prefecture around three million people. With the beautiful Cangshan Mountains a short distance to the West of Dali (approx 4200 metres at the peak) and Erhai Lake a few kms to the East, it has a perfect natural setting. The climate is temperate with moderate Summers and mild Winters, though it can get rather windy. Within the old town you can visit the local Museum which has a great collection of stone steeles (for calligraphy fans) and an interesting section on Dali's role in the Taiping rebellion, People Park, the North and South Gates or just wander the streets. The famous Tang Dynastry Three Pagodas are located 10 minutes bike ride to the North West, offering one of the best preserved Buddhist structures in China. The Central pagoda is over 1000 years old. The entry price at RMB60+ is rather steep though, but if you want good photos you will just have to fork it over. Dali has a long and rather glorious history. In 738 the kingdom of Nanzhao was established with Dali as its capital and covered a large area of Yunnan and northern Burma. The kingdom survived almost 200 years and had 13 kings before being overthrown by DUAN, Siping in 937. The Kingdom of Dali controlled by the DUANs survived until conquered by the Mongols in the 12th century. Many local people in Dali have the surname DUAN to this day (rare in other parts of China). These historical events are immortalised in the Martial Arts literature of Taiwanese author JIN Yong (read by every Chinese school kid), giving Dali a fame nationwide. Despite it's fame as a backpacker haven, local Chinese tourists outnumber foreigners by 100 to 1. Local toursists tend to stay in nearby Xiaguan town so Dali becomes thankfully quiet in the evenings. Worthwhile day trips around Dali include: - Cangshan Mountains. Take the cablecar up to Zhong He Temple (worth it as the hike up is not that great, the paths hard to find and rather painful). From Zhong He temple you have a choice of paths running North or South, with each offering equally spectacular views of the mountains, valley and lake. You can head South along good paths for up to 8 hours (with several early exit points down the mountain) and enjoy the view. Spectacular. The Northern route offers the option to head up the mountain and enjoy forest, running streams and ever a swim in the cold waters of a natural pool. Beautiful. Neither routes involve particularly difficult hiking or climbing and the quality of the path is good. - Shaping market and Xizhou. About 30 kms north of Dali is Shaping town which offers a lively weekly market with plenty of local color. The market starts early. A great chance to see local farmers out in force and literally watch plenty of horse trading. On the way back stop in Xizhou, a town about 20kms north of Dali. Xizhou has almost 200 national heritage listed private houses dating from the Qing Dynasty. The houses are among the best examples of traditional Qing architecture in China and are exquisitely detailed. Much better than anything I have seen anywhere else in China. Chinese style with local touches. Building craftsmen from Xizhou were famous throughout SE Asia and travelled to Vietnam, Myanmar and throughout S W China to build and decorate houses. When they made their fortune, they returned to Xizhou to build their own dream home. As most of these houses are currently occupied, you will need to be on your best behaviour, knock and enter with permission. The best way to see the finest examples are with a local guide as many of the interesting houses are difficult to find. Xizhou also has two estates built in Art Deco style and open to tourists - bizarre, large but not so impressive. - Erhai Lake and Wase market. Combine a trip to the Lake with a visit to the Wase market on the Eastern shore of the lake. Wase is a traditional and conservative Bai town with a weekly market aimed at both townpeople and nearby farmers. The market offers an interesting look at life in a quite country town. On the lake visit the Guanyin temple and several islands. Go with a group and enjoy a great day out. Boats can be easily arranged as the owners come into town to drum up business and you can see what you are getting from the photobooks they carry. - Chicken Foot Mountain 'Jizu Shan'. Further away from Dali to the North East behind Wase is Jizu Shan, called this because the mountain and its ranges look like a chicken's foot. Actually a 2-3 day trip in its own right. This is one of the 5 major Buddhist mountains in China and the top and slopes are covered in temples - many in a state of disrepair. Some have been restored and have resident monks. This is a difficult hike with the summit at 3200 metres. Be prepared. There is plenty else to do and see around Dali. Take you time. Talk with other travellers at one of the 100+ cafes around the old town while enjoying one of the cheapest coffees and pizzas in China. Despite its fame as a tourist town, it is easy to get away from the crowds in Dali. Turn a corner down a quiet street. Jump on a bike. Or just sit in a transquil garden courtyard in your hotel and truly relax. My favorite place in China. In Dali, if you need to know all local information about Dali and around, you can just pop in Cyclingdali at Boai Road. The owner Lee and sometimes his sister both speak perfect English and are very helpful to suggest places to visit, arrange best money saving trips, transportation and all that I had needed plus their offering are of the lowest. I strongly suggest if you are in need of help, they are the best place you could find in Dali that can help you. They help with all travel needs include bus, train, flight ticket, internet, CD/DVD burning, 1Yuan per minute international phone call, bike rental and repair. If you are in an emergent situation due to language barrier, their translation hot line (which is local Dali Number that does not cost extra) will be of great help. Their number is +86-872-2671385. Their shop is really easy to find in Boai Road. You will see power kites on their shop roof. ___________Sights Edit This [Add Sight] Three Pagodas Edit This The Three Pagodas are among the oldest still-existing architectural structures in all of Southwestern China. The tallest of the three was built in the 9th century and reaches a height of some 70 meters. The two smaller pagodas are about 42 meters high. A temple behind the pagodas is a fine example of traditional Yunnanese architecture. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Dali Museum Edit This The small Dali Museum has archeological finds relating to the history of the Dai and Bai people. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::Kunming Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kunming by night Kunming by night tomber.de Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, is known as the spring city because of its year round mild climate. Nevertheless during the cold season it might get chilly at times. The city is located at an altitude of 1891 m in the Yunnan-Guizhou-Plateau. For a lot of travelers Kunming is the starting point for travels throughout the colourful province, the land of Chinese national minorities. Kunming has risen out of a small provincial city to a modern place where high risers dominate the picture. In 1999 the World Horticultural Exhibition was held here with activities throughout Yunnan province. The event led to a boom in building, infrastructure and tourist facilities. Places to visit include the tranquil Cuihu Lake, the nearby Yuantong Temple, Daguan Park and the Provincial Museum with exhibits on the nationalities. More information on Kunming Travel at Wikitravel _________Sights Edit This Display all or display just: Around Kunming Museums Other attractions Parks & Gardens Temples general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Flower and Bird Market Edit This Situated in the downtown area of Kunming, the Flower and Bird Market is a place no nature-loving tourist should miss. A multitude of shops and stores stand along the long and narrow street, displaying a huge variety of flowers, birds, pets and fish. The flowers on show here include camellias, orchids, yulan magnolia, lilies, jasmine, roses, Chinese flowering crabapples, osmanthus, chrysanthemum, plum, and winter jasmine. There are also various kinds of rare plants like yew podocarpus and arhat bamboo. Apart from these, different seeds and fertilizers can also be found more.. type: Other attractions World66 rating: [rate it] Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool) Edit This Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool) is located at the base of the Wulao Peak of the Dragon Spring Hill, in the northern suburbs of Kunming. There is an ancient temple known as the "Number One Ancient Temple in central Yunnan", which is famous for its four unique features including the Temple of the Han nationality, Plum of the Tang Dynasty, Cypress of the Song Dynasty and Tea of the Ming Dynasty. According to history, there was a black water temple in the northwestern part of the Dianchi County during the Han Dynasty. Legend has it that the Dragon King of Yunnan - the Black more.. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] Stone Forest Edit This Located in Lunan County, 86 km southeast of Kunming, the Stone Forest is known as "the First Wonder of the World" for its natural landscape and a collection of stone pillars that resemble trees. As the local saying goes, "It is wasted trip if you visit Kunming without going to the Stone Forest ". Wandering through the Stone Forest, one is surrounded by a sea of stone statues. Sculptures such as the "Figure of Ashima", the "Shi Ba Xiang Song" (from the Chinese love story "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai") and the "Lotus Peak", are intriguing, whilst works such as the "Single more.. type: Around Kunming World66 rating: [rate it] Grand View Park/Daguan Park Edit This The Grand View Park, or Daguan Park, lies within walking distance from the Western Hill. Covering an area of 60 hectares, the Park boasts some brilliant landscapes, and also houses the Dianchi Lake. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] Cuihu Park Edit This This park around the Cuihu or Green Lake is near Yuantong Temple. Among the locals, it's a favorite place for Sunday afternoon walks. There are also occasional performances of Chinese operas. In the early morning or before dawn you can meet old and young practising Taiji, swords play, dancing or singing. Why not take a rest of the buzzle of town in one of the outdoor teahouses and enjoy local culture? Each year in late October hundreds of seagulls from the north crowd the lake to spend winter here. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] Yunnan Provincial Museum Edit This Artifacts excavated from tombs around Lake Dian are the main exhibits of the museum. Besides that the dresses of Yunnan's minority nationalities are on display. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Wuyi Lu openinghours: Closed on Sunday Nationalities Villages of Yunnan Edit This Yunnan Ethnic Villages, a huge theme park, is currently under construction. It is situated six kilometers south of Kunming, between the Dianchi Lake to the south and the Western Mountains Scenic Area to the west. The famous historical and cultural city of Kunming lies to the north of the village. Each of the 26 ethnic groups in Yunnan will build a village on the premises. A village square will be constructed, to symbolize the unity among the various ethnic groups, as well as a theater for live performances of ethnic songs and dances. The Villages will also house a more.. type: Around Kunming World66 rating: [rate it] Yuantong Temple (yuantong si) Edit This The temple is the biggest Buddhist building in Kunming. It is said that the the temple is more than 1,000 years old. However, what can be seen today is much newer. The temple has undergone repeated renovation. In some shops closeby you can purchase all kinds of buddhist devotionalia and incence and you find a vegetarian restaurant. Vincent Osinga: Against the backdrop of the hill of Kunming Zoo (not recommended for animal lovers) this temple is pretty cool. Old trees, small lakes. Nice environment. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] openinghours: 8 am - 5 pm Bamboo Temple (qiongzhu si) Edit This The temple was originally build during the Tang dynasty and restored several times. 500 Luohans and lots of other clay figures will inspire your fantasy. Vincent Osinga: I found that one of the main attractions (but you can't take a picture) are the hundreds of wooden buddha statues! Look for all kinds of statues, some surfing on the waves, some with brows of two meters other driving tigers or turtles down the waves. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] address: 12 km NW of Kunming Dianchi Lake Edit This The Dianchi Lake is the eighth largest lake in China and the largest in the Yunnan Province, covering an area of 370 square kilometers in area. Because of its majestic size and beauty, the lake is also known as the "Sparkling Pearl Imbedded in a Highland ". Gliding across the lake in a boat makes one feel like they are moving across a vast expanse of liquid silver, and it is an enchanting experience, to say the least. At night, when the moon casts a veil over the lake, only the gentle breeze breaks the silence of the scene. type: Around Kunming World66 rating: [rate it] Yunnan Provincial Museum Edit This Artifacts excavated from tombs around Lake Dian are the main exhibits of the museum. Besides that the dresses of Yunnan's minority nationalities are on display. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Wuyi Lu openinghours: Closed on Sunday Alu Ancient Cave Edit This Located 200 kilometers southeast of Kunming, the Alu Ancient Caves is an amazing natural labyrinth formed over a 100 million years ago. The area was originally covered by sea and became a landmass during the formation of the earth's crust. As a result, the rich calcium deposits from the sea turned into lime. Rainwater containing carbon dioxide eroded the lime and formed numerous holes and fractures. Over the time, these holes and fractures expanded, and through millions of years of weathering, they finally turned into caves and passages of varied shapes. More than 3,000 more.. type: Around Kunming World66 rating: [rate it] Zheng He Park Edit This Located in Kunyang of Jinning County, Zheng He Park is 60 kilometers south of Kunming. The park, built in 1980, covers an area of 250 hectares. It is a memorial garden built in honor of Zheng He, the great navigator of the Ming Dynasty. Upon entering the park, there are relief sculptures on both sides of the gate called "The Seven Navigations to the West by Zheng He". Standing firmly in front of a ship, the imposing figure of Zheng leads a large fleet of ships to the West. Other sculptures depict the life of Zheng He and his outstanding achievements. Within the park, more.. type: Around Kunming World66 rating: [rate it] Black Dragon Pool Plum Garden Edit This The Black Dragon Pool Plum Garden, which is the largest plum garden (about 28.4 hectares) in China, has a collection of nearly 90 varieties of plum trees. type: Parks & Gardens _____________Getting There Edit This Kunming is the transportation hub of the Yunnan Province, with links to all parts of the province via road, rail and air. Kunming has become an important gateway, linking China to Southeast Asia, South Asia, as well as the pacific region. The province also has 10 national ports, 8 provincial ports and 20 highways linking neighboring countries. [Add Global transport mode] By air Edit This Kunming is one of the five major international airports in China. It operates 7 provincial routes and more than 40 domestic and international routes. Passengers can fly from Kunming to many major cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. They can also fly to Hong Kong, Rangoon, Bangkok, ChiangMai, Vientiane, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Kunming airport is 3.9 kilometers from the city center. Ticket office telephones: (0871) 3138562 / 3164270 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] By bus Edit This The Kunming Central Bus Station, located on Beijing Road, southwest of Kunming Railway Station, is the largest bus depot in Yunnan. Over 500 buses leave this depot daily. There are various kinds of buses, including sleepers and luxury buses. Ticketing is computerized and tickets may be purchased up to one week ahead. Telephones: (0871) 3514602 / 3510630 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] By train Edit This The railways linking Kunming constitute the southwest part of the nation's network. With Kunming at the center, there are five major lines: Guiyang-Kunming railway: an electrified railway linking Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province to Kunming Chengdu-Kunming railway: linking Chengdu, capital of Sichan to Kunming Nanning-Kunming railway: an electrified rail line linking Nanning, capital of Guangxi Province, to Kunming; also the nearest line to the seaport Guangtong-Dali railway: linking Guangtong, on the Chengdu-Kunming line, with Dali Kunming-Hekou more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::::Lijiang Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tiger Leaping Gorge Tiger Leaping Gorge Ben Houghton Lijiang Prefecture includes the heritage site of the Old Town of Lijiang as well as picturesque nearby surroundings. In 1998, the Old Town of Lijiang was inscribed into the World Heritage List by the World Heritage Commission of the UNESCO. The Commission called it "an exceptional ancient town set in a dramatic landscape which represents the harmonious fusion of different cultural traditions to produce an urban landscape of outstanding quality." Lijiang is the ideal destination for nature lovers and anyone interested in ancient people groups and their customs. Lijiang is located within the northwest part of Yunnan Province, in the southeastern part of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the northwestern part of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The Lijiang guide is written with help from Hongkong.com. ___________Tiger Leaping Gorge Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tiger Leaping Gorge Tiger Leaping Gorge Ben Houghton This place is amazing! Incredible views. Unfortunately it has been a bit more modernized (spray painted rocks leading you to hostels on the trail). There's also a main road leading through the bottom now. Still a wonderful destination if you're heading through Lijiang. Just search the cafes in town and you'll find maps telling how to get there and where to go. Definitely stop by the tea-horse inn it should be the first stop on the way from the lijiang side, and especially the five fingers. It was still being built when we were there about a year ago, but the people there were great! yummy walnuts and honey, and the best little old grandmother on earth. Happy travels. :::::::::::Lugu Lake Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Lugu Lake is home to the Mosu minority, (China's only matriachal society) and what has to be some of China's most spectacular scenery. It's a 5 hour car ride from Lijiang travelling along some unmade roads but the journey is worth it when you get your first view of the lake and the surrounding mountains of Yunnan and Sechuan provinces. The small village by the lake has some basic accomodations and after taking a boat trip on the lake there is a beautiful Lamasary to visit. Go there soon before they build the planned airport and this place deteriorates into a characature themepark. ::::::::::Shangri-La Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Shangrila Shangrila yestreen Shangri-La (Pinyin: Xianggelila), previously known as Zhongdian, is a small, primarily Tibetan town located 5 hours drive north of Lijiang. The Chinese part of town is typical for the area, but a recent bout of development in the old city center is creating an interesting old town to explore. Highlights within a day's trip from town include: * Song Lan Lin Monestary, reportedly the biggest Tibetan monestary complex in the province * Bai Shui Tai, a picturesque limestone formation * Tiger Leaping Gorge, a sheer gorge which has a well marked trail and good tourist infrastructure * Bita Hai, a lake featuring a small island in its middle, a popular destination * Da Bao Si, a small but famous monestary approximately 15 km out of town * Lijiang, the province's mecca for chinese tour groups ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This The Holy Palace Hotel located on He Ping road has a yunnan-style nightclub on the top floor, and according to many reports, has the most palatable music of the discos in town. :::::::Xishuang banna Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Accents Accents tomber.de Xishuangbanna, is one of the most fascinating areas in China, home to the Dai people as well as several other minorities. It's full of beautiful countryside, remarkable wildlife and interesting villages as well as the Menghai, Mengzhe and Menghan Buddhist temples. Located in the southern part of Yunnan, over 500km from Kunming, covering an area of 25,000sq kilometers. It is bounded on the south by Laos and Burma, with River Lancang running through the whole region. Jinghong, which is Xishuangbana's capital, the name means in the Dai language is "a city at dawn". It is now open to foreign tourists as an excursion center. The whole region has a temperate and moist climate, fit for the growth of all kinds of vegetation. This wooded country of exotic trees and flowers is the haunt of rare birds and animals-a paradise in which all living beings thrive and flourish. _________Getting There Edit This To get to Jinghong (the capital of the region) one must take a sleeper bus or fly in a small plane from Kunming. The bus ride is a winding 12 hour trip through the mountains. |