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If you on a journey to China and will decide to stop at Yunnan province, then you are guaranteed a wonderful time with Chinese minorities. Yunnan is a beautiful province which is proud of its ethnic minorities and culture, which is in the lifestyle of the locals who inhabit against the community. He is one of the best places to go to China, Yunnan is the province a place that celebrates life. It can be divided into different cities namely Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Zhongdian and Deqin. Each city has various attractions and highlights, which attracts tourists all year round.

Kunming is the city of eternal spring is usually the best place to get known in China travel. This is because of its mild climate, which in turn has boosted tourism and the natural beauty of the city. With over four hundred species of flowers and orchids in the various gardens, it is no wonder, horticulturists and nature loversâ? flock to this part of China to spend some time. Kunming is also known to the center of the culture of a minority of Yunnan, where more than 25 different ethnic groups live together. The largest ethnic minorities to celebrate their diverse cultures, languages and customs and various festivals. Major to see highlights, including the Stone Forest in Kunming, a long morning karsts limestone formations that were formed in rocks, mountains, caves and arches, the birds and flowers market where different species of birds and flowers are sold, Dian Chi Lake , the Yunnan Nationalities Museum, and the World Horticultural Expo Garden.

Dali is another city in Yunnan well-preserved relics of historical interests known. The beautiful landscapes, different traditions, the locals and the unique environment are what make Dali a stopover for tourists on their tour of Yunnan Province. For example, the old town of Dali is a place that was to set up in the Ming dynasty, where you well-preserved traditional style houses of the Bai people. These houses were inclined with unique designs with gray roofs, built stone walls, windows and doors, carved dragon patterns. The currents through the run offs from the Cangshan mountains and the idyllic courtyards and quiet street that is well known in ancient times have now become an attraction for visitors fed. Major highlights include the Erhai Lake in Dali, shaped like an ear Lake, the Three Pagodas, the Butterfly Fountain and Dali Museum to enrich your knowledge about the history and culture of Yunnan Province.

Lijiang is an ancient city in northwestern Yunnan resting place. It is situated on a plateau at an altitude of 8530 meters above sea level is rising. Lijiang Old Town is Yunnanâ? S Mecca for most Chinese tour groups and this is because of the beautiful scenery that it has. The old town is a world heritage site by UNESCO as a relic. There has to visit a number of attractions for tourists, many of which the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain includes: a snow-covered mountains, which lie like a jade dragon in the clouds, if it looks seen from Lijiang, believed the Tiger Leaping Gorge to the deepest gorge in the world that attracts rafters and adventure tourists. Other interesting things to do in Lijiang, the use of cable cars to the summit of Mountain Cangshan witness a panoramic view of Lake Erhai and the traditional musical concerts.

Zhongdian and Deqin should be the final destination on your province of Yunnan Tour. It is one of the three districts that Diqen the Tibetan Autonomous Region. With some of his history on the concept of Shambhala, a mystical city in Tibetan Buddhism is based, was formerly called Zhongdian County and it was later renamed Shangri-La â as the fictional country in the book?? Lost Horizonâ? ? in 2001. Shangri-La shall be characterized as a distant mythical paradise on earth with great beauty and tranquility, which is why many travelers come to this place to spend some quiet time. This city has been also used by hikers and mountain climbers as a gateway to Tibet. Some of the key highlights in this city is the Emerald Lake Pagoda (Bita Hai Lake), the Meili Snow Mountain (mountain god) and the Ganden Monastery Sumtseling Gompa. This monastery is a 300-year-old plant, which has around 600 monks. The small town is filled with multi-centered history of the temple with statues and colorful paintings of Tibetan lamas, guardians and mandalas. The landscape of Zhongdian is not enough to describe in words, there is a kind of feeling to describe the difficulty, which is why most people recommend a visit to Zhongdian and its holy temples.

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