|
 Kunming
is located in the middle
of Yunnan - Guizhou
Plateau (120°45’ east
longitude, 25°02’
northern latitude). The
elevation of the city is
1891 meters above sea
level. Kunming is
surrounded on three
sides, leaving one side
facing the Dianchi Lake
to its south. The
Panlongjiang River, a
tributary of the Yangtze
River, winds through the
city. The magic
combination of various
geographical factors
makes Kunming a " Spring
City " and a " Flower
Capital " without bitter
cold in winter and
scalding heat in summer.
Richly endowed with the
mild climate of eternal
spring, Kunming enjoys a
picturesque scenery.
Here the high offcials
and dignitaries,
Buddhist monks and
Taoist priests of the
past dynasties built
pavilions, mansions,
temples and palaces
after careful inspection
and selection. So places
of historical interest
and scenic beauty
characteristic of the
culture in southwest
China can be found
everywhere in and
outside the city and
around the Dianchi Lake.
The wonderful climate
makes the scenery even
more beautiful.
The beauty of the "
Spring City " is beyond
description. Its unique
charm is attracting more
and more tourists both
at home and abroad. |
