Stone Forest (Shilin)
The majestic Kunming Stone Forest stands as one of China’s most captivating natural wonders. Rising from Yunnan Province‘s emerald landscape, these ancient limestone formations tell a story 270 million years in the making….
Shibaoshan in Jianchuan: The “Dunhuang of the South”
Tucked into the forested slopes 25 kilometers southwest of Jianchuan County, Shibaoshan (Stone Treasure Mountain) remains one of Yunnan’s most criminally undervisited cultural treasures. We’ve watched travelers spend days hunting for “authentic China”…
Western Hills
Western Hill – The forest reserve on the west bank of the Dianchi lake consists of the Huating, Taihan mountains, which extend for more than 40 kilometres at an altitude of 2,500 metres…
Mt. Jizu
Another name of Jizu Mountain is Nine Strata Cliffs. It is situated in Liandong District of Binchuan County, 20km. west of the county seat and 90km. from Dali. With three mountain ranges in…
Jinsuo Islet
Jinsuodao (Golden Shuttle Island), also called the Island of the Sea, lies in the southeast part of Erhai Lake and stands far apart opposite the Erhai Park at a distance. Lying 13 km….
Dali Ancient Town
Dali Ancient City, also called Yeyu City, Forbidden City, Zhonghezhen, lies 3 kilometers north from Xiaguan, the capital of Dali Prefecture. Embracing Erhai Lake in the east and adjoining Cangshan Mountain in the…
Erhai Lake
Nestled amidst the majestic Cangshan Mountain range and the ancient city of Dali, Erhai Lake (洱海) stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that has captivated travelers for centuries. This vast freshwater lake, spanning…
Weibao Hills
Weibao Mountain (Mt. Towering Treasures) is located in the south of Weishan County about 70 km. north of Dali. The mountain looks like a crouching lion who turns its head back and looks…
Zhoucheng Village
Zhoucheng Village is the largest and the farthest northern village of Dali City. The village has 7,571 inhabitants of 1,470 families. The entire village is in a square shape with row upon row…
Green Lake
Located on the west side of Wuhua Mountain in Kunming, Green Lake Park is an urban park designed and created all the way back in the 17th century. Two long banks divide Green…
Shaxi Ancient Town
Shaxi once played an important role as a bustling trade station on the Tea and Horse Caravan Road, an important branch of the Silk Road. Just over one thousand years ago, this ancient…
Mt. Cangshan
Towering majestically over the ancient city of Dali, Cangshan Mountain (苍山) stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that has captivated travelers for centuries. This imposing mountain range, part of the Yunling Mountain chain,…
