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Scenery
The Old Town of Lijiang
Located in Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, it is a world cultural heritage site. Founded in the Song Dynasty, with a history of over 800 years, it attracts countless tourists with its ancient architectural style, unique Naxi culture, and beautiful natural scenery.
Yulong Snow Mountain
Located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Yunnan. The snow capped mountains towering into the clouds, with spectacular scenery, are a great destination for hiking, skiing, and sightseeing.
Lugu Lake
Located at the junction of Ninglang Yi Autonomous County in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province and Yanyuan County in Sichuan Province, it is one of the largest plateau lakes in China. The lake is clear and the surrounding environment is quiet, making it a great place for leisure and vacation.
Dali Old City
Located in Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, it is also a world cultural heritage site. The architectural style in the ancient city is unique, with a strong Bai ethnic culture. At the same time, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cangshan and Erhai.
Shangri-la
Located in Shangri La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, it is a place full of mystery. Shangri La is known for its beautiful natural scenery, unique Tibetan culture, and mysterious Tibetan Buddhist temples.
Shilin
Located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, it is a world natural heritage site. The stones in the stone forest are unique and have different shapes, making it a great place to admire natural wonders.
Xishuangbanna tropical rain forest
Located in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, it is one of the largest tropical rainforest regions in China. This place has dense vegetation and a wide variety of flora and fauna, making it an ideal place for exploration, sightseeing, and vacation.
Food
Flower cake
The pastry made of edible roses, which is unique to Yunnan, is a representative of Dim sum in Yunnan. In large flower planting bases in Kunming and other places, there are abundant flower cakes, which are essential souvenirs for tourists.
XuanWei ham
One of the famous specialties of Yunnan Province, resembling a pipa, with thin skin, thick flesh, and moderate weight. Cut open the section, the aroma is rich and the color is bright. The lean meat is bright red or rose colored, the fat is milky white, and the bones are slightly peach red.
Kunming pickled vegetables
One of the favorite cuisines of Yunnan people, sour, spicy and delicious, is a common dish on Yunnan dining tables.
Mengzi Crossing the bridge noodles
One of the eighteen monsters in Yunnan, characterized by a large bowl, rolling soup, raw meat, and a variety of ingredients. Mengzi's rice noodles are made with good ingredients and are soft and glutinous, making them a must-have delicacy in the Honghe region.
Jianshui Braised Tofu
The traditional Han Chinese delicacy in Jianshui County is golden in color, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicious in taste.
Culture
Ethnic festivals
Yunnan is a province inhabited by multiple ethnic groups, and each ethnic group has its own traditional festivals. The Water Splashing Festival (Bathing Buddha Festival) of the Dai ethnic group is the Spring Festival of the Dai people, with a history of over a thousand years. It is generally held from April 13th to 15th in the Gregorian calendar, during which activities such as water splashing, singing and dancing performances are held. In addition, there are also the Torch Festival of the Yi ethnic group, which has strong folk cultural connotations.
Hometown of Flowers
Yunnan is the hometown of flowers in China, known as the "paradise of horticulturists". There are a wide variety of plants here, and many botanists from various countries have come to Yunnan to collect plant specimens and flower seeds. The flower industry in Yunnan is also very developed, and delicacies such as flower cakes are a microcosm of Yunnan's flower culture.
Music culture
Yunnan has a rich music culture, including ancient music. This type of ancient music appeared in the 14th century AD and is one of the oldest music in Yunnan. In addition, various ethnic groups in Yunnan have their own unique forms of song and dance performances, such as the peacock dance of the Dai ethnic group and the torch festival song and dance of the Yi ethnic group.
In short, Yunnan is a charming province, with natural scenery, cuisine, and culture that leave people lingering.
I hope this information can help you better understand Yunnan and stimulate your interest in traveling to Yunnan.
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