Southwestern China
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1. Cangshan
Mountain–SightWith a peak that rises to more than 4,500 meters (14,765 feet), "Green Mountain" can be seen from just about anywhere in Dali. A 16-km (10-mile...Read More
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2. Green Lake Park
Park/PlaygroundFilled with willow- and bamboo-covered islands connected by stone bridges, Green Lake Park is a favorite gathering place for Kunming's older...Read More
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3. Huangguoshu Falls
Body Of Water/WaterfallThe Baishui River tumbles over nine sets of rocks, creating nine waterfalls over a course of 2 km (1 mile). At the highest point, Huangguoshu...Read More
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4. Stone Forest
Geological SiteThe forest's groups of karst, first formed 270 million years ago, have been given names to describe their resemblance to creatures real (turtles...Read More
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5. Tiger Leaping Gorge
Geological SiteThe deepest gorge in the world is hard to forget once you've seen it in person, and it makes an excellent trekking destination. If you're hiking...Read More
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6. Black Dragon Pool Park
Park/PlaygroundOutside the Old Town, Black Dragon Pool Park has a tranquil pavilion where locals come to play cards and drink tea. The park is one of the most...Read More
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7. Drum Tower
Building/Architectural SiteThis tower in Jinquanhu Park is the Dong people's gathering place for celebrations. ...Read More
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8. Elephant Trunk Hill
Geological SiteOn the banks of the river in the southern part of the city, Elephant Trunk Hill takes its name from a rock formation arching into the water...Read More
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9. Erhai Lake
Body Of Water/WaterfallAlmost any street off Fuxing Lu will bring you to the shore of Erhai Lake. from which you can marvel at the looming Cangshan peaks. You may...Read More
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10. Ganlan Basin
ForestOne of the more scenic areas of Xishuangbanna is this valley 37 km (23 miles) from Jinghong. Locals still live in bamboo huts in the beautiful...Read More
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11. Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Museum
Museum/GalleryThis museum focuses on Guangxi's numerous ethnic minorities. In the back are magnificent full-size reconstructions of houses, pagodas, and drum...Read More
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12. Hebin Park
Park/PlaygroundFilled with bamboo groves, Hebin Park sits on the banks of the Nanming River. In many ways it's the archetypical Chinese park, with senior citizens...Read More
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13. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Mountain–SightTowering majestically over Lijiang, the 18,360-foot Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is one of China's most spectacular peaks. The mountain's jagged...Read More
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14. Lancang River
Body Of Water/WaterfallThe Lancang River is the name of the Mekong River in China, where it originates before flowing through Southeast Asia. It is easiest to access...Read More
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15. Longsheng Longji Rice Terraces
Farm/RanchThese terraced rice fields cut into the hills make a mesmerizing pattern of undulating color. Amazing for their scale as well as their beauty...Read More
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16. Lugu Lake
Scenic Drive/TourIf you have a few days to spare, Lugu Lake is a great getaway from Lijiang. The lake straddles the border of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces and...Read More
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17. Manting Park
Park/PlaygroundOn the southeastern edge of Jinghong is Manting Park, where you can have a closer look at some of the area's indigenous plants. Also worth exploring...Read More
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18. Ming Tomb (Guilin Jingjiang King Tomb)
Memorial/Monument/TombEast of downtown is the tomb of Zhu Shouqian, the nephew of the first Ming emperor, who founded a principality here. It makes a pleasant excursion...Read More
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19. Minorities Museum
Museum/GalleryThis museum displays arts, crafts, and relics of the local indigenous peoples. ...Read More
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20. Moon Hill
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookProbably the most popular destination in Yangshuo, Moon Hill is named after the large hole through the center of this karst peak. Amazing vistas...Read More
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