The Hot Sea and Hot Fields in Tengchong
Tengchong is one of China’s three major geothermal areas, known as “Land Abounding in Geothermal Resources”. There are plenty of springs of hot water and hot vapour, called “Hot Sea”. There are quite…
Tropical Botanical Garden in Menglun
The Tropical Botanical Garden of Menglun is located on Hulu Island of Menglun Township, 96 kilometers from Jinghong City. It is called the ” Green Gem on the Crown of the Kingdom of…
Cluster of Volcanoes in Tengchong
Tengchong is located between the India Plate and Eurasia Plate, where crustal movements are active, earthquakes frequently happen and volcanoes often erupt. There are about 90 conspicuous cones now. Among them, 22 craters…
Yufeng Lamasery
Nestled at the southern foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the Yufeng Lamasery (also known as Yufeng Temple or Yufeng Monastery) stands as a serene oasis of spirituality and cultural heritage…
Mu’s Mansion
Nestled in the heart of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in China’s Yunnan Province, lies the magnificent Mu’s Mansion (Mufu), a captivating testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of…
Yuantong Temple
Yuantong 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…
Bamboo Temple
An old legend tells that during immemorial times, the king of the Dali kingdom and his brother drove out and went hunting rhinoceros. However, when they drove along the way till the Jade…
Meili Snow Mountain
Meili Snow Mountain, also known as Prince Snow Mountain, is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) northeast of Deqin County of Yunnan Province. The mountain sits on the border of Yunnan Province and Tibet,…
Terraced Fields In Yuanyang
The Ailao Mountain Range is a branch of the Yunling Mountains. Its highest peak is 3,165 meters above sea level. The mountain range, running northwest to southeast, is the dividing line between the…
Mingyong Glacier: A Sacred Ice River in Yunnan’s Mountains
The Mingyong Glacier, cascading down the eastern face of Mount Meili (Kawagebo Peak), stands as one of Earth’s most remarkable low-latitude glaciers. This majestic river of ice holds both scientific significance and deep…
Baisha Village and Mural
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Village (Baishazhen) stands as a captivating destination that offers travelers a unique blend of cultural heritage, ancient architecture, and breathtaking murals….
Haba Snow Mountain
The Haba Snow Mountain stands 120 kilometres to the southeast of Zhongdian County. the meain peak is 5,396 metres in height. The Haba Snow Mountain covers an area of 21,908 hectares, with a…
