2014年9月15日星期一

Travel west China-------Yunnan

Travel is a necessary experience in life, near or far, there are always once. Speaking of tourism in western China,  Lijiang is a place that must to go, everyone before leaving has always a lot of expectations for there, and also has a different feeling.

  First, take a plane to go to Kunming and then from Kunming to Lijiang. The first day we arrived in Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan, due to its warm weather for the whole year, it has a nick name of 'the City of Eternal Spring'. After arriving at the airport, the local guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer to the hotel. If the time enough, the tour guide will bring you to visit the local attractions.

  Tips:
Kunming is located at the high altitude, due to the heavy sunshine, the sunglasses and sunblock are necessary to bring;
2. The temperature here varies a lot between day and night, keeping warm in night is important;
 3. Many minorities live toghether in Yunnan, when travelling here, please respect their culture and protect the environment.

The next morning, drive 90km to Stone Forest. There is a saying "it is a waste of time without being in Stone Forest while visiting Kunming". It is the most remarkable nature phenomena, which is consisting of innumerable bizarre shaped ancient limestone cliffs and peaks created by wind and water erosion some 270 million year ago.


In the afternoon, drive back to Kunming and visit the Golden Temple, which is the largest temple in China. Here you can see something of the origins of Taoism as the temple is located on Fengming Hill, the home of the Taoist Taihe Palace. Overnight in Kunming.

On the third day we take an early flight to Lijiang. Lijiang is an ancient city, where there are many scenic peaks. Most of the residents there are the Naxi people. I Remember, that Sun Li earlier played a drama called Yimiyangguang. That story took place in Lijiang. Although I was ignorant, but I still look forward to going Lijiang. Many drama mentioned Lijiang, where the couple seems to go traveling a lot. Have a rest in the ancient town of Lijiang. At night you can view the ancient streets or go to a bar to meet someone new. (There are also bed and breakfast hotel, which have old charm of wooden floor, and the price is good. But the hotel is also very good.)

Tips:
1. Sunshine in Lijiang is strong, sunglasses and sunblocks are necessary;
  2. In Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, walk slowly, no acute exercise, no alcohol;
3. For those who suffered from high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and heart disease, do not go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain;
4. When shopping in Lijiang town, bargainning is necessary. Usually you can get the products only for 1/3 of the owner asked for.
On the fourth day morning we will drive to the famous “Tiger Leaping Gorge”, which is famed among the backpackers. It is one of the longest, deepest and narrowest gorges in the world. On the way back to Lijiang, we will have a visit of First bend of the Yangtze River. The Jinsha River flowed southward along the Hengduan Mountain ranges and was forced to the turn to north because of the Alpine movements which caused changes in the earth's physiognomy. When the river reaches Shigu Township, it makes an abrupt turn and flows further northward, forming the rare V-shape bend. Overnight in Lijiang.


Tips:
1. A pair of sport shoes or climbing shoes, a hat and a pair of sunglasses are necessary;
2. Bring some water;
3. If only driving to see Tiger Leaping Gorge, 1 day is enough for coming and back; If you want to have a trek here, usually needs 3 days.
4. Please protect the environment when travelling. 

(More routes Recommended: Travel West China.)

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