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Kunming
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| Kunming |
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in the central part of Yunnan - Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is the capital
of Yunnan Province. There are many places of historic interest and
scenic beauty in and around the city, such as the Dragon Gate in the
Western Hill, the Golden Temple, the Black Dragon Pool Park, the Green
Lake Park, the Daguan Pavilion, the Yuantong Park, the Hot Spring
and so on. The most interesting places are: the copper - cast Place
in the Golden Temple, the grottoes near the Dragon Gate, the clay
- status of the Buddhist Saints in the Bamboo Temple, three unique
ancient trees in the Black Dragon Pool and the Long Scrolls before
the Daguan Pavilion. Besides, more than 120 kilometers from Kunming
impressive stone peaks present a magnificent view. |
| The
Stone Forest |
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world - famous Stone Forest lies within Shilin Yi Autonomous Country.
Owing to the weathering process through the millennia there finally
came into being a typical karst Physiognomy - a most enchanting sight
of fantastic stone pillars, and reputed as the "Number One Grand
Spectacle on Earth". |
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