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Kunming Western Hills
Kunming Western Hills
During the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, Yang Shen praised the Western Hills in his 'Annals of Yunnan’s Mountains and Rivers': 'Green cliffs stretching thousands of zhang, clear waters running for a thousand xun, moon reflected in the limpid waves, clouds resting on the summit, Dian
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Poetry and Distant Lands: A 13-Day Independent Trip Through Yunnan and Sichuan
Poetry and Distant Lands: A 13-Day Independent Trip Through Yunnan and Sichuan
Departure: November 1–13. Best time: mid-October. Duration: 13 days. Cost: 3,000 yuan. With whom:
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Daguan Lou
Daguan Lou
Daguan Lou is famous for its “Number One Long Couplet Under Heaven.” I once memorized it but have since forgotten. The park gate was built by Tang Jiyao, with the three characters “Daguan Lou”
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Fourth Journey into Yunnan: Kunming, Tengchong, Mangshi, Ruili, Baoshan, Dali, Wuliangshan, Red Land (Part 1)
Fourth Journey into Yunnan: Kunming, Tengchong, Mangshi, Ruili, Baoshan, Dali, Wuliangshan, Red Land (Part 1)
Day 1: Late November 2019, Shanghai Pudong T2 – Kunming, Sichuan Airlines 3U8202, 20:45–0
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Yunnan Travel: Notes on a Half-Day Independent Tour in Kunming (Photos)
Yunnan Travel: Notes on a Half-Day Independent Tour in Kunming (Photos)
Kunming, as the capital city of Yunnan Province, I have visited many times before. Especially on my recent eighth trip to Yunnan, a one-
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Take Note: This Kunming Spot Has Real Hot Springs, Just 1 Hour's Drive Away!
Take Note: This Kunming Spot Has Real Hot Springs, Just 1 Hour's Drive Away!
One second you're spinning from the heat, the next it's muggy with torrential rain. Count the days – you must have guessed it! Kunming has entered the rainy season, and such stifling weather will be with us all the time.
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Seven Days in Yunnan, Autumn 2023: A Southeast Yunnan Road Trip through Terraced Fields, Ancient Towns, and Fuxian Lake
Seven Days in Yunnan, Autumn 2023: A Southeast Yunnan Road Trip through Terraced Fields, Ancient Towns, and Fuxian Lake
I still had some annual leave left this year, so I thought I’d find a warm place to relax for a few days. Once I started looking for travel buddies, I quickly rounded up a whole table’s worth...
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Yunnan Travel: A Visit to Haigeng Park and Yunnan Ethnic Village (Photos)
Yunnan Travel: A Visit to Haigeng Park and Yunnan Ethnic Village (Photos)
My 11-day Yunnan journey finally came to its last day, still an independent tour in Kunming. After some research,
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4-Day Trip by Air and Train: Xi'an to Kunming, Baise, and Back to Beihai
4-Day Trip by Air and Train: Xi'an to Kunming, Baise, and Back to Beihai
The weather in Xi'an is gradually turning cold, and as usual, we should fly south to escape the chill. So, I wanted to take this opportunity to see the renowned 'Number One Long Couplet in the World' along the way.
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Yunnan Travel: Exploring the Yunnan Museum and Guandu Ancient Town (Photos)
Yunnan Travel: Exploring the Yunnan Museum and Guandu Ancient Town (Photos)
Yunnan Travel: As sightseeing at Dongchuan Red Land came to an end, the ten-day journey reached its final day. March 12, 2023 14
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Kunming Travelogue: January 2024
Day 1: Evening – Watch Dynamic Yunnan, China's first large-scale original ecological song and dance collection
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Yunnan Travel: A Whirlwind Glimpse of Kunming on My Ninth Visit (Photos)
Yunnan Travel: A Whirlwind Glimpse of Kunming on My Ninth Visit (Photos)
Six months after March 3, 2023, on September 11, 2023, embarking on a Yunnan-Tibet expedition journey, I
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A 2024 Spring Festival Visit to Western Hills, Kunming
A 2024 Spring Festival Visit to Western Hills, Kunming
During the 2024 Spring Festival, it felt like the entire country was on the road. After three years of pandemic, rich or poor, everyone went out for a stroll. Yunnan...
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New Travel Destination in Kunming: Fuxian Lake Dolphin Bay Hotel
New Travel Destination in Kunming: Fuxian Lake Dolphin Bay Hotel
The domestic epidemic is gradually coming to an end; my long-anxious heart finally settled down. Cooped up for so long, during the May Day holiday we chose a super...
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National Day Trip to Ancient Dian: Encountering the Colorful Ancient Dian Life Season
National Day Trip to Ancient Dian: Encountering the Colorful Ancient Dian Life Season
Looking forward, looking forward, the National Day holiday finally arrived. I couldn't wait to head to the Spring City Kunming, wanting to relax with the charming Yunnan landscape and a dazzling array of Yunnan cuisine.
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2016 8-Day Tour of Colorful Yunnan (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna)
2016 8-Day Tour of Colorful Yunnan (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna)
An 8-day group tour covering Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Xishuangbanna, with 5 flights. Tour fee: 3,080 CNY per person; includes shopping stops and optional paid activities.
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Escape the Summer Heat in Yunnan: Kunming's Ancient Dian Offers Endless Fun
Escape the Summer Heat in Yunnan: Kunming's Ancient Dian Offers Endless Fun
Of all the beautiful things in the world, travel is one. The charm of Colorful Yunnan is especially captured in this enchanting name. Once again...
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Check in at Colorful Yunnan · Ancient Dian Town: Embarking on a Yunnan Art-Seeking Journey
Check in at Colorful Yunnan · Ancient Dian Town: Embarking on a Yunnan Art-Seeking Journey
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【Share Footprints】Pack Your Bags and Journey to My Dreams and Distant Places – Lijiang
【Share Footprints】Pack Your Bags and Journey to My Dreams and Distant Places – Lijiang
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New Choices for Yunnan Travel: Escape the Heat at Ancient Dian, with Diverse and Fresh Family Fun
New Choices for Yunnan Travel: Escape the Heat at Ancient Dian, with Diverse and Fresh Family Fun
Colorful Yunnan, beautiful Kunming. In the scorching summer, the Spring City Kunming remains mild and cool. So, the Maoxian family decided to visit a long-desired spot—
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