Time: February 23 - 28, 2015
National cities: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Yunnan
Airlines: China Eastern Airlines MU2817, Shandong Airlines SC4696

Yunnan has Kunming, the city of spring, Lijiang, the city of romance, and Dali, the city of history. It has the grandeur of Yunlong Snow Mountain, the beauty of Cangshan and Erhai, the mystery of Shangri-La, and the exotic customs of Xishuangbanna.

In Yunnan, there were wars such as Zhuge Liang captured Meng Huo seven times, Pingxi King Wu Sangui fought against the Qing Dynasty, the Chinese Expeditionary Force fought against Japan, and the counterattack in self-defense against Vietnam.

Yunnan, with year-round sunshine, soft time, leisurely life, is the place closest to heaven.

What is Yunnan like? With curiosity and yearning, we headed all the way south to the southwestern border of our country, known as the "South of Yunling", to find out.

Kunming Changshui International Airport, like a kind person with his hands folded, sincerely welcomes tourists from all over the world. The hospitality of Yunnan people was fully reflected from the moment the plane landed.

After getting off the plane, there was no imagined altitude reaction. I took a deep breath and felt the fresh and dry air.

Cangshan and Erhai Lake, which combines mountains and rivers: In my mind, it can be compared to Alishan and Sun Moon Lake on the treasure island of Taiwan. Before we even arrived, we can see the white limestone on Cangshan Mountain from a distance, like a snowy mountain with snow all year round, guarding the sparkling Erhai Lake.

To experience the beauty of Cangshan and Erhai, of course, you will take the "Erhai No. 1" cruise ship and drive in the Erhai Lake. In the distance, rolling mountains are stacked on top of each other; nearby, the calm water surface is sparkling. Under the strong sunlight, the water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the mountains. When the breeze blows, the water surface ripples, like thousands of shining pearls, very dazzling. You can reach Nanzhao Style Island by taking the "Erhai No. 2" cruise ship.

The Guanyin statue on the island is reminiscent of the Nanhai Guanyin statue in Sanya, Hainan. The bronze statue of the central master is majestic and majestic. Nanzhao Palace is equally shocking. It turns out that Nanzhao State, which was on par with the Song Dynasty at that time, is also of extraordinary strength.

The stunned Shuanglang Town: The Shuanglang Town on the shore is like a golden coat made of sunshine. Against the infinite setting sun, it makes people feel like they are in a certain European town. A cup of coffee, a window that can see mountains and water, and an imaginative heart can stay here all day.

The magnificent Yulong Snow Mountain: It is famous for its danger, wonder, beauty and beauty. As the global climate warms, the snow line is getting higher and higher. It is said that in a few years, the mountain top, which was originally covered with snow all year round, will no longer see snow. Entering Lijiang, you can see the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance no matter from any angle. The snowy mountain is like a loyal guard, protecting Lijiang from harm.

The Ancient City of Lijiang: As for the Ancient City of Lijiang, I have long heard that it is a city of love encounters. When I am there, it really deserves its reputation. Small bridges, flowing water, people, and shops are bustling with voices; bars, cafes, and teahouses are all over the place; the ears are full of Lijiang Xiaoqian's fresh songs, and beautiful girls are waving their long hair and beating the drums vigorously and rhythmically with "A Moment"; Artists use pens in their hands to copy smiling and satisfied faces; long queues have formed in front of the stalls for Yunnan specialty snacks without shouting; distinctive hotels are either hidden deep in alleys or hidden on slopes. The ancient city, which is simple during the day, changes into a dynamic world when night falls. Looking at the ancient city from afar, the lights are bright, the voices of people are bustling, and everything is full of vitality. In a place like this, it would be a strange thing if there was no sexual encounter.

The nostalgic ancient city of Dali: When you mention Dali, people think of Wangye Duan and the Six-Pulse Sword. The two big characters "Dali" on the tower can be seen far away. Walking into the ancient city, it is like being in the scene of a martial arts film.








Strange stone forest: A typical karst landform, groups of stones stand there in seemingly messy but orderly manner. The more imagination you have, the more you can appreciate the wonderful artistic conception. The 86th edition of "Journey to the West" includes many scenes such as "Three Beats on the White Bones", all of which are filmed here. Being in it, I have to marvel at the extraordinary craftsmanship of nature. Without a guide or GPS, it is easy to get lost in it, which is no exaggeration.

Soft Kunming: Ample sunshine, beautiful flowers, calm green lake, flying seagulls. If there is one word to describe Kunming, it will be soft.

I will never forget this journey: south of the colorful clouds, there is such a magical land, the Cangshan and Erhai Lake where mountains and rivers are integrated, the stunned Shuanglang Town, the magnificent Yulong Snow Mountain, the romantic ancient city of Lijiang, the nostalgic ancient city of Dali, the strange stone forest, soft Kunming... constitute a wonderful picture. Some people describe Yunnan as colorful, but Yunnan is actually colorful.

God once made a bet with a Yunnan person. If he lost, the two sides would swap places of residence. As a result, God really lost. Only when Yunnan people arrived in heaven did they realize that God had lost on purpose. You don't need any bets, as long as you have the determination to start, you can reach a place better than heaven. (Excerpts from the second edition of "Lonely Planet" Yunnan album)
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