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Yunnan province

1. Geographical Position and area

Yunnan, located in the Southwest China, has a vast territory, magnificent mountains and rivers, and abundant natural resources. It measures 864.9 kilometers from east to west and 990 kilometers from north to south, with an area of 390 000 square kilometers. Yunnan is the eighth largest province in China.

2. Neighboring Provinces and countries

n China, Yunnan borders on Guizhou and Guangxi in the east; Sichuan and Tibet in the north. Outside China, Yunnan borders on Burma in the west; Vietnam and Laos in the south. Yunnan, with 4060 kilometers border line, is the main passage way connecting China with the Southeast Asian nations.

3. Population

Yunnan has a population of 42880000, including 26 nationalities. The Han nationality is the most numerous, taking up 2/3 of the total population. The other 25 ethnic minorities are about 1/3 of the total population.

4.Famous Local Products

Dali marble, Yun chess, Jianshui violet pottery, mottled bronze, tin craftworks in Gejiu, tie-dyed cloth of Dali, tobacco, Pu’er tea

5.Yunnan Flavor Food

Across the bridge rice noodles, steam-pot chicken, Yiliang roast duck, wild mushroom, Xuanwei ham, Dengchuan fan-shaped milk product, Midu Rolled trotters, bean curd, Tonghai yellow bean candy,etc.

6.Famous Local Medicine

Pseudo-ginseng, Chinese caterpillar fungus, gastrodia and Yunnan Baiyao

General Information of Kunming

Currency: RMB
Language: Mandarin
Weather: Kunming is the Capital City of Yunnan Province and well-known as the Spring City with an annual average temperature of 15℃. It’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Population: 5 Million
Sea Level: 1,900 Meters (6,233 ft.)

Famous Attractions in Kunming

The Stone Forest

The Stone Forest of Shilin has been inscribed on the World Heritage List by the UNESCO in 2007. It is about 80 km. away from Kunming, have been described as a "superlative natural phenomena" and the most typical karst landform in the world. Website: www.chinastoneforest.com
Address: Shilin County, Yunnan. Tel: 0871-7711439

Jiu Xiang Caves

It is about 90 km. away from Kunming and regarded as a comprehensive karst caves scenic area.
Website: www.ynjx.com
Address: Yiliang County, Yunnan. Tel: 0871-7511966 / 7511123

Yunnan Nationalities Village

It is about 8 km. away from the downtown of Kunming. It presents the culture and custom of 26 ethnic minority groups in Yunnan Province.
Website: www.ynmzc.com
Address: Dianchi Road, Kunming. Tel: 0871-4311151 / 4311255
Bus: No.44, No.73

EXPO (The World Horticulture Exposition Gardens)

It is the site of the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition and the best display of horticulture, gardening and custom all over the world.
Website: www.expo99km.gov.cn
Address: Golden Palace Scenic Area, Kunming. Tel: 0871-5012367/5012256
Bus: No.47, No.68, No.69, No.71, No.72

Green Lake

It is located in the center of Kunming. It is full of beautiful natural resource and comprehensive record of the city. There are bars, galleries, bookstores, Western restaurant and hotels around the Green Lake.
Bus: No.1, No.85, No.100, No.101

Da Guan Park

It was built in the 29th year (1690 A.D.) of Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. It is a park which includes landscape and building inside. It has the longest couplet in China. Address: Daguan Road, Kunming. Tel: 0871-5322335
Bus: No. 4, No.52, No.54, No.100, No.22, No.131

Golf in Kunming

Kunming Country Golf Club

Address: Anshi Highway 14 kilometer marker. Tel: 0871-3159588

Kunming Sunshine Gold Club

Address: Kunqu Highway 6 kilometer marker. Tel: 0871-5897999

Spring City Golf and Lake Resort

Address: Tangchi Town, Yiliang, Kunming. Tel: 0871-7671188