Going to the market is one of the few recreations that people in the remote countryside. All over China in the rural areas where there are significant numbers of minorities, Market Days (赶集) are important days indeed. Minorities from all around the villages where the Market Day is held will flood into the village, both to buy as well as to sell all sorts of things.
There are four major attractions in Yuanyang: to watch the sunrise in Duoyishu, watch the sunset in Laohuzui, see the “wonderland in the cloud” in Qingkou and watch the sunrise and cloud sea in Bada.
Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County (江城哈尼族彝族自治县) (Chinese: 思茅区; pinyin: Sīmáo Qū; formerly known as Cuiyun District) is a district under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China.
Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县; pinyin: Mènglián dǎizú lāhùzú wǎzú Zìzhìxiàn) is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. Menglian County boders Lancang County in the east, Ximeng Va Autonomous County north, and Burma west and south.
Lancang Lahu Autonomous County (澜沧拉祜族自治县) is located in southwestern Yunnan below the Tropic of Cancer, spanning latitude 22°01'−23°16' N and longitude 99°29'−100°35' E and an area of 8,807 km2 (3,400 sq mi), making it the second-largest county in the province in terms of area.
Ximeng Wa Autonomous County(西盟佤族自治县) was established in March 5, 1965, it is inhabited by the Wa border counties of Yunnan Province, Pu'er City (formerly Simao, was renamed in 2007) administer the county, located in the southwestern border province, adjacent to the west and Myanmar.
Zhenyuan Yi, Hani and Lahu Autonomous County (镇沅彝族哈尼族拉祜族自治县) is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China.
Jinggu Dai and Yi Autonomous County (景谷傣族彝族自治县) is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The Dai ethnic minority, which numbers 1,158,989, is distributed throughout the Dai Autonomous Region and the Dehong Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Xishuangbanna in the southern part of Yunnan Province.
Jingdong Yi Autonomous County (景东彝族自治县; pinyin: Jǐngdōng yízú Zìzhìxiàn) is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. The general layout is on a symmetric basis.
Mojiang Hani Autonomous County (墨江哈尼族自治县) is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. Mojiang International Twins Festival (the Sun Festival of Hani Ethnic Group) is held every year in Mojiang County, attracting over one thousand of twins from different countries and regions.
The Ning'er Hani and Yi Autonomous County (simplified Chinese: 宁洱哈尼族彝族自治县; traditional Chinese: 寧洱哈尼族彝族自治縣; pinyin: Níng'ěr Hānízú Yízú Zìzhìxiàn) is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China.
Simao District (Chinese: 思茅区; pinyin: Sīmáo Qū; formerly known as Cuiyun District) is a district under the jurisdiction of Pu'er Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. It is the seat of Puer Prefecture.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the most famous holy snow mountain in Yunnan Province, is a must-see attraction in your Yunnan tour. Here I list some tips for travelers who plan to have a trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Xiangyun county is a charming city with green hills and clear water, its tourism resources are unique and various. Within the territory, there are over 10 scenic plots such as Ynannanyi Ancient Town,Erhai Ercheng Town,Qinghua Cave,Qinghai Lake, Shuimu Mountain,Erhai Acroplis,Tinghua Cave,,Tianhua Mountain,and Tianfeng Mountain.
Here is very distinctive, and the scenery are relatively concentrated, a lake, a grassland. The scenery is also good, the inside of the people are very friendly.
While there are many other beautiful villages in the area, Cizhong stands out because of the lovely Catholic church that dominates the centre of the village and its surrounding vineyards.
Affected by the monsoons, fresh gales blow in January and February. But the force of the wind falls in November and December, which makes them the best times to visit the mountain.
East Bamboo Forest Temple (东竹林寺; Dong Zhu Lin Si; Tibetan: Dhon-Drupling Gompa). A wonderful temple built on the side of the gorge around 15 km northwest along the main road to Deqin.
Nanhua County is a district of hills in the northwest and mountains in the southeast,with some embankment and canyons. The highest peak is Incense temple mountain, rising to 2861.1 meters in the Longtan Mountain of Red Soil Town, and the lowest point is 963 meters in Majie county. It has an area of 2343 square kilometers, population of 239.9 thousand.
Here some travel tips for you to visit Nanhua county.
Mouding county (牟定县) is located in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China.It is situated in the north-central part of Yunnan province.The county is 57.6 kilometers from north to south, and 53.6 kilometers from west to east at most.
Shuangbai county (双柏县) is located in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China.Shuangbai County is the heartland of Yunnan province, the east of Ailao Mountain and lies on the south of the divide between the Jinsha River and the Red River.
Nuodeng village, sharing the same name with its upper level administrative division of Nuodeng town, is located in the valley to the north of Yunlong County, in Dali Bai Ethnic Group Autonomous Prefecture. The village is 7 km away from the Yunlong County and 174 km away from Dali city, the capital of Dali prefecture.
Yuanjiang is a county fulls of national customs, it is a place worth paying visiting. And if you know some tips about the city, you’ll have pleasure time here.
Yuxi (Chinese: 玉溪) is a prefecture-level city in the Yunnan province of the People's Republic of China. The administrative center of Yuxi is Hongta District. Yuxi is approximately 90 kilometres south of Kunming.Y
Chuxiong City is a part of Yunnan Province that has generated considerable interest among the scientific community and students alike. This is because the city and the surrounding areas have been home to several excavation sites that had some of the oldest evidences of human life.
The Earth Forest in Yuanmou County in Chuxiong Prefecture is a scenic spot at the provincial level. Earth Forest, as a representative landscape in the county, comprises Xinhua, Bangguo, Wanbao and Tiger Leaping Beach,
Zhaoyang District is the economical, political and cultural center of Zhaotong city, it is also a good choice for visitors who want to experience the culture and history of Northeast Yunnan. Some tips in Zhaoyang district are listed as follow:
1. Bring a copy MacKinnons Birds of China - in Chinese ! If you don't live in China then get someone to buy a copy for you because your local Bird Guides won't speak English and the book is worth it's weight in gold. Robson's is also indispensible for this area
Xichou County (西畴县; pinyin: Xīchóu Xiàn) is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China..Xichould County stand in the middle of Wenshan,the Tropic of Cancer cut across Xichou County. Xichou County is 63.6km long and 59km wide.It boeders on Malipo County in southeast,Panlong River is aparted in the southwest and Maguan County is on the other side
Malipo County (麻栗坡县; pinyin: Málìpō Xiàn) is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnanprovince, China..Malipo County locates southeast of Wenshan City.Malipo County-connecting to Funing County in the east,adjacent to Maguan County in the west,connecting to Xichou County and Maguan County in the north,bordering to Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Boundary line is 277km long.
This is an all-year-round tourist destination due to favorable weather and no distinct seasons. If you want to enjoy the scenery of Huanglianhe Waterfall, summer and autumn are the best time to go.
Funing County (富宁县; pinyin: Fùníng Xiàn) is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnanprovince, China.Funing county adjacent to Guangnan County and Malipo county in the west ,ordering on Miaowang
Lanping Bai and Pumi Autonomous County (兰坪白族普米族自治县) is located in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China.Lanping is located in the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas (Chinese: 云南三江并流) ,which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yunnan province, China.
Fugong county (福贡县; pinyin: Fúgòng Xiàn) is a county located in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China, northwest of the Hengduan Mountains of the Gaoligongshan Biluo snow-capped mountains and the middle between the Nujiang River Canyon.
For those travelers looking for a lush gorgeous place for a vacation with a lot of great places to see and some awesome scenery, the Babao Scenic Spot in Guangnan is a great place for a very unique vacation spot.
The Nujiang Grand Canyon running from northwest Yunnan to Tibet lies in a narrow strip of land bordering Myanmar, sandwiched to the west by Gaoligong Mountain range and the Biluo Mountain range on the east.
Guangnan County (simplified Chinese: 广南县; traditional Chinese: 廣南縣; pinyin: Guǎngnán Xiàn) is located inWenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. The seat of Guangnan, known today as Liancheng (莲城镇)
When thinking about travelling in Yunnan Province, high mountains and beautiful valleys may be the first things that come into a tourist's mind. But there's more than spectacular mountain scenery in Yunnan - there's also a spot that is as pretty as any to be found in East China's Jiangsu or Zhejiang provinces.
Dulong River Post Road is at the center of the Gongshan State-level Nature Reserve. Tourists should obey the rules of the administration. Necessary outfit for the journey:
Gongshan county occupies the northmost part of Nujiang Prefecture, and in latitude has a range of 27°29’----28°23’N and in longitude has a range of 98°08’----98°56’E, covering an area of 4,506 square kilometers, bordering the Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and Burma to the west.
The idyllic Zhuang village of Bamei is located about 40km north-west of Guangnan in the south-eastern part of the Yunnan Province. The magnificent landscape around Bamei can be compared with the impressive and famous Karst landscape of Yangshuo in the Guangxi province. It seems that over hundreds of years the secluded village of Bamei was forgotten by the outside world.
The Puzhehei Scenic Area is 13 kilometers (8.1 miles) northwest of Qiubei County Town, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Minorities Autonomous Prefecture. As a typical karst landscape, the scenic area abounds in beautiful waters and green mountains which are very similar to and even prettier than those in Guilin. Therefore, Puzhehei is praised as being ‘a unique pastoral scene in China’.
The best time to visit Dali Old Town is from March to October when springtime is in full swing and all of nature seems to be in the process of rebirth.Trees and flowers of this garden city are green and in full bloom. Before your Dali tour, please check the Dali weather to have a clear plan for your happy trip.
Liuku lies on the Nu River, which eventually meets up with the Lancang and the Dulong rivers to form the Three Rivers Natural Reserve, farther north.The landscape up here is amazing and most people head to Liuku to carry on north toward Nujiang Gorge.
Lushui county lies on the Nu River, which eventually meets up with the Lancang and the Dulong rivers to form the Three Rivers Natural Reserve, farther north.The landscape up here is amazing and most people head to Lushui to carry on north toward Nujiang Gorge.
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Yanshan County (砚山县; pinyin: Yànshān Xiàn) is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. Yanshan County is a county of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture,it stands on the southeast of Yunnan Province and the midwest of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.
Xishuangbanna belongs to tropical rain forest climate, no intense heat of summer and severe cold winter, warm and pleasant all year round. Best time to travel is from October to next June. Xishuangbanna only has wet and dry seasons. The annual average temperature is 21 ℃ and never snows here, even in January. The daytime temperatures are high; a sweater is enough in winter.
We recommend that visitors stay at the Lugu Lake for at least two nights. Whether you come in from Sichuan or from Yunnan, it will take you about half a day. If you stay only one night it means you will be short of time to really enjoy yourself at the scenic area. The scenery of the lake is sure to be worth your time.
Flower House is the dwelling place of Mosuo girls. Lavished by large sum of money, this grand performance was created within 3 years and now is open to public in Lige Village near Lugu Lake. In this show, the Mosuo people will dress up, singing and dancing. The Grandma’s House serves as part of the stage and auditorium meanwhile.
enshan city Lying in the southeast of Yunnan Province, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture neighborsBaise in the Guangxi Province. It is bounded on the south by Vietnam. Wenshan County, the government seat of the prefecture is about 310 kilometers (193 miles) from Kunming
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Yongde County (永德县; pinyin: Yǒngdé Xiàn) is located in Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan, China. .A tourist festival titled "‘Hometown of Mango’ Cultural Tourism Festival" is held every year in Yongde county seat, Lincang. More than 20,000 audiences attended the opening ceremony.The Yongde “Earth Forest”, commonly known as “Earth Buddhas”, is situated on MangKuan Tufushang, on the north bank of Manling rivulet, a branch of Yongkan river.
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The most beautiful part of Nujiang Gorge starts from Binzhongluo. Bingzhongluo is another one-street town. It has a strong Tibetan flavor as most of the inhabitants around it are Tibetans and Nus and it is very close to Tibet itself.
Xiangyun accommodation is convenient and comfortable,Yunanyi as well.You can choose different hotels according to your own needs. there are a lot of hotels and restaurants distributing along the No.320 National Highway.
Zhenkang County 镇康县; pinyin: Zhènkāng Xiàn) is located in Lincang Prefecture, Yunnan, China. Zhenkang is located in the southwest border between Yunnan Province.
Shuangjiang county is located along State Road 214, 104 kilometers away from the distance of Lincang, Lincang Airport 80 km, 755 km away from Kunming. Shuangjiang County land area of 2165.03 square kilometers, the Tropic of cancer across the county.
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Luoping is located at the humid area, more rainy days. It brings a certain degree of difficulty to the shooting. Because shooting canola flower generally require bright light, so as to demonstrate the bright and colorful. Do not backlight, especially when shooting the big scene, otherwise, the canola flower will appear dark and lifeless. It is generally using light or side light to make the photo bright and crisp, structured with high color saturation.
Lincang Municipality is located in Southwest Yunnan. It has a total population of about 2 million, consisting of 8 counties. Its name is derived from Lancang River (Mekong River) in its east part. Lincang's Cangyuan County is one of the major Wa-inhabited areas in Yunnan Province. The culture of Wa Minority in Lincang is the biggest appeal to the outside world.
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Luliang is famous for its rich colored Sand Forest. The International Sand Sculpture Festival is held at the end of March, right after the Chinese New Year, although accommodation is at a premium then. One of the delights of a visit to Luliang is the opportunity to admire, and buy sand art crafts. A sand painting is a distinctive object, based like so many things in the Boyi community, on century old traditions.
Tiger Leaping Gorge is located in the Northeast side of Zhongdian, about 105km away from the county. The river is squeezed by two snow mountains (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain).
Dongchuan Red Earth has an altitude of 1800-2600, stretching an area of 50 kilometers. It is situated in Xintian Village (新田乡), 40km southwest of Dongchuan District (东川区) and 250km northeast of Kunming city center.
In recent years, more and more photography-lovers have gravitated to the Yuanyang Hani Terraces for the wonderful scenery. They want to get great pictures, but they cannot take pictures all year round. Here are some tips for taking photographs at Yuanyang Terraces.
Jin lake (金湖; jin hu) is lake in the middle of city. You cannot miss it! There are some parks around, Jinhu Culture Square (金湖文化广场; jinhu wenhua guangchang) , Manhao scenic spot 曼耗风景名胜区
The most popular way to get out is to walk from lower Yubeng to Ninong (4-6 hours), where there is a road, and catch a minivan to Deqin (150-200RMB per car).
There are four buses from Shangri-la to Deqin every day. They leave before noon from the main bus station located in the north of the new town. Buy your ticket the day before if possible.
Base Camp and Ice Lake (3850 m). Beautiful glacier fed lake above a meadow. 5-8 hour hike. The path starts after passing through upper Yubeng - locals can point you in the direction.
Where are the Best Places to visit in Lijiang? As a world famous tourist destination, Lijiang is so reputed for its abundant natural and ethnic cultural recource
Lijiang Must See will lead you to the highlights of Lijiang which you should never miss during you tour in this ancient city. In this page you will find what to see in Lijiang
Fengqing has convenient transportation, in addition to has a comfortable accommodation .You can choose different hotels according to your requirements.
The scenic touring to the first stand of Shuduhu Lake can not get off, the bus will go directly to the second station, there is a viewing platform, and tourists can watch lake scenery there.
The best time to visit Shangri-la is from March to October. In the former six months from Mar to Aug, Shangri-La is colored with flowers. In the latter two months from Sep, Shangri-La is in its harvest time and painted by the golden color/
Tiger Leaping Gorge is located in 100 km (62 miles) northwest of Lijiang, Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La County, China. Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest gorges on the planet, and it has the best hiking trail in the Lijiang area.
Meili Snow Mountain is located about 10 kilometers north-east of Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. It is mostly accessible from Shangri-la County by road.
Shangri-la is about 375km away from Daocheng in Sichuan. Travelling from Shangri-la to Daochang is one of the most fabulous travel routes in China for independent travelers.
Changning county is a charming city with green hills and clear water,it’s tourism resources are unique and various.Within the territory, there are over 20 scenic plots such as Jifei Spring,Wenquan Soring, Longtan Temple, Qingling Temple,Martyrs’Park and so on.
July and August are in the rainy season, during which the worst time to visit Lijiang, it is due to the fact that the roads and highways are prone to flooding and landslide, which will badly affect your itinerary. The best periods to visit Lijiang are April, May, September and October, during which the weather is the most pleasant.
Kunming has more than two-thousand years of history. As the capital of Yunnan Province, in Southwestern China, it is at the core of the province’s politics, economic, culture, science and technology, and transportation.
Winter and spring are the best times to appreciate Liangshan's sunny weather and clear sky. It is rainy in summer and autumn, and about ninety percent of the year's rain falls in summer. Actually, the summer is cool and it usually rains at night, therefore, visitors can also choose to come in summer.
As an international city, Hong Kong has world-class hospitals providing outstanding care. Visitors using Accident and Emergency services in Hong Kong public hospitals are charged a set fee of HK$570 per attendance, but will always be treated even if they cannot pay immediately. For more details, please go to the Hospital Authority's website.
As a centre for tourism, Guilin boasts magnificent natural beauty and many precious cultural relics. The colorful ethnic background lends a touch of mystery that enhances its fame. Why delay - come and enjoy this huge natural theme park.
Along West Street, there are many public telephones available. The signal for mobile cellular phones is quite clear in the county and along the Li River. However,in the mountain and valley areas, the signal can be poor. It's a good idea tocarry a supply of phone cards.
Longsheng has a subtropical monsoon climate and the annual average temperature is 18.1℃ (about 65℉). The moderate rainfall makes the climate very favorable. It is neither cold in winter nor hot in summer, thus all the seasons are the golden season for travel.
Nanning is endowed with evergreen trees and fragrant flowers all year round, hence the name "Green City". There is an old saying that "grass never withers, even in winter; flowers always bloom, even not in spring." So any time of the year is a good time to visit Nanning. Some travel tips below serve the guidance for your Nanning tour.
Located in the southwest area of China, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region possesses a charming city in the south - Beihai. Due to the city's advantageous position, lying on the northeastern bank of Beibu Gulf, it is known as an excellent tourist city.
situated between north latitude 254 - 260 and east longitude 10814' - 10945', in the north area of the Guangxi Zhuang Automomous Region; at the middle beaches of the Xunjiang River; in the joint area of the three provinces: Hunan, Guizhou province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Anshun is located in China's Central Subtropical Zone, thus the climate is mildand the average temperature is between 14C (about 57F) –16C (about 61F).The highest temperature in summer is 26C (about 79F) andthe lowest temperature in winter is 4C (about 39F) makingit a great place to visit throughout the year.
Kaili is a "City of Festival", and minority celebrations are lively events and often include singing, dancing, horse racing and buffalo fighting. There are some tips for your travel plan to Kaili.
Along Qian-Gui railway to the center-southern part of Guizhou province, Dujun city is the capital of Buyi and Miao Minority Autonomous prefecture and the central city for tourists in south part. Among its scenic spots are Baizi Bridge. Wenbi Tower and Duopeng Mountain. etc.
Qianxinan stands in the slop area in southeast of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Its overall terrain slops downward from northwest to south east. Most part of the prefecture belonged to karst plateau, and Karst terrain occupies over seventy percent of its territory.
The Dong Minority has the largest population among the 24 minority groups in Tongren Region. They live on rice, corn, wheat, sweet potato and jowar and like beef, pork, shrimp and pickled meat or vegetables.
The Miao girl also wears the silver lock and the silver collar weight in front of the chest; while, the silver cloak with many pretty silver-bell weights hanging, on the back. The earrings and bracelets are all made of silver, too. Only the two sleeves come into the view of the fire-red embroidery.
The altitude of Songppan city is about 2850m, which is not very high cpmapred with the cities located in Tibet, but it is high enough to cause some tiny symptoms of altitude sickness for some people such as diziness, hard breathing, insomnia and so on.
Located in western Sichuan Province, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is an important Tibetan area in China on the southeast edge of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Leshan City has distinct seasons, abundant rainfall due to its location in the mid-subtropical zone. Moreover, influenced by the southeast monsoon and southwest monsoon, Leshan has a mild climate with an annual average temperature between 16.5C (61.7F) - 18C (64.4F).
Situated in the south region of Sichuan Province, Yibin City neighbors Luzhou City in the east, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in the west and Zigong City in the north within the province. The city also shares a boundary with Zhaotong City of Yunnan Province in the south.
Wenshan Puzhehei Airport stands 5 kilometers (3 miles) south of Yanshan County, 23 kilometers (14 miles) from Wenshan County. At present, it has flights to Kuming, Nanning and connecting flight to Guangzhou through Nanning. There are several ticket booking offices in counties of the prefecture.
Located in eastern Yunnan Province, Qujing is the headstream where the largest river in South China, the Pearl River initiates. It is bordered by Guizhou and Guangxi provinces in the east. The capital city of the province, Kunming lies about 130 kilometers (81 miles) west to it.
From Kunming to Yuxi, it takes approximately two hours by train. There are two bus stations in Yuxi. The Central Bus Station is located near the crossroad on Shanhu Rd. Buses to Kunming and other provincial cities start from there every day.
June to September is the rainy season of Yuanmou Clay Forest. Neither the road nor the landscape in the scenic area is in good condition at this time. October to March is the best months in which to visit Yuanmou. Chuxiong is halfway along the highway from Kunming to Dali. Visitors can arrange their journey to Dali and Lijiang together with the tour to Kunming and Chuxiong.
The Simao Airport lies at the south foot of the Wuliang Mountain, 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of the city outskirt. At present, direct flights to Kunming, Xian and Jinan are provided. If travelling to or from other cities, visitors should transfer to Kunming first. It is 40 minutes to Puer.
Lincang Airport is located in Boshang Town on the southwestern outskirts of Lincang city proper. Flights to Kunming have recently been increased from once a day to nine per week (there are now two flights on Tuesday and Friday). In addition, the airports of Puer and Dali now also offer flights which pass through Lincang.
Visitors can complete travel procedures at the frontier inspection stations in Luxi, Ruili and Wanting Development Zone of Ruili, and apply for the permission to have a one-day tour on the Sino-Burma border area. Visitors can get to the Muse of Burma. For the shopping loci, Jiegao Border Trade Zone and Bianmao Street are the first options.
Visitors can get to Baoshan and Dali by air first, and then change to buses to Liuku. Dali is about eight hours' drive to Liuku, and four hours from Baoshan.
Jinghong (Xishuangbanna) Airport is located in the Gajiu Town in southern Jinghong City, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from downtown Jinghong. At present, it has direct flights to Kunming, Lijiang and Dali. There are two flights a week to Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Lincang Airport is located in Boshang Town on the southwestern outskirts of Lincang city proper. Flights to Kunming have recently been increased from once a day to nine per week (there are now two flights on Tuesday and Friday). In addition, the airports of Puer and Dali now also offer flights which pass through Lincang.
Puer is about four to five hours' drive from Kunming. There are mainly two bus stations in downtown Puer. One is in Wuyi Lu and the new one is located in Zhenxing Nan Lu.
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Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture Chinese Name: 楚雄) Population : 2, 566,600 Area: 29,258 square kilometers (11,297 square miles) Nationalities: Yi, Han Administrative Division: nine counties (Changbai, Muding, Nanhua, Yao'an, Dayao, Yongren, Yuanmou, Wuding, Lufeng); one county-level city (Chuxiong) Seat of the Prefecture Government
Baoshan Airport is 9 kilometer (5.6 miles) from the Longyang District of Baoshans City. At present, scheduled flight to Kunming is available once every day. In addition, it has indirect flight to Guangzhou through Kunming daily.
Dali was the political, economical and cultural center for 500 years dated back to the Tang and Song Dynasties. The beautiful scenery, varied traditions and the culture of minority nationalities make Dali a well-known place of interest.
Road transportation is the most important mode of transport to Diqing. Shangri-La, the seat of the Diqing government, is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Lijiang and 300 kilometers (186 miles) from Dali. Diqing Airport is 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Shangri-La, operating flights to Kunming and Lhasa.
A foreigner can bring cash and change it at the Bank of China for RMB. Foreign money can be exchanged in China through traveler‘s cheques, currency conversion at banks and hotels. Credit cards can also be used. What follows is a more detailed explanation. Enjoy your trip!
Due to the special geographical environment and politics in Tibet, the Chinese government regulates that the non Chinese citizens including foreign tourists, Taiwan tourists and overseas Chinese must carry a Tibet Travel Permit as well as a valid passport and a visa to visit Tibet.
There are China Post, China Telecom and China Mobile branches in Chamdo Town which can provide you postal and telephone services. You can also find many internet cafes in Chamdo Town; however, the internet connection may be slow. In more remote areas, it may be hard to find those services.
Traditional Tibetan Hospital located in the Tashilunpo Monastery is quite special. Doctors here are lamas who use both Tibetan and western medicine. Shigatse People's Hospital located at No. 5, Shanghai Zhong Lu, Shigatse City, is the best local hospital.
A wide variety of mail services are provided by post offices throughout the Shannan region. Mobile communications and IC card telephones are available in most counties and towns.
Before making the trip up to northern Tibet, we strongly advise you to stay in Lhasa for at least a week to get used to the abrupt changes in altitude. At 1,100 meters (3,609 ft) higher than Lhasa, Nakchu may cause further uneasiness for those who are making their first visit to the highland.
The village of Darchen, at the foot of Mt. Kailash, is where the circumambulation around Mt. Kailash starts and ends. Generally it takes 3 days to accomplish one circumambulation around Mt. Kailash, 57km (35 miles) in total. Circumambulations around Lake Manasarovar can be started from a small lakeside village, 30km (19 miles) southeast of the village of Darchen.
Branches of the Agricultural Bank of China can be found in most counties of Nyingchi. In Bayi Town, one can find China Construction Bank and Bank of China where foreign currency may be exchanged. A convenient network of China Post which covers every county in Nyingchi provides various mail services as well as postal banking services.
Chongqing, China's fourth municipality with the largest population is a well-known city with a history of more than 3000 years. It is the famous historical and cultural city in China. It is variously known as "foggy city", "mountain city", and "furnace city".The central urban area of Chongqing is wedged between the Yangtze River and the Jialingjiang River.
Chengdu is a relaxed, laid-back city, and two-thousand-year histories leave which with numerous historical places of interest. Fertile lands and a favorable climate endow the city with picturesque surrounding scenic landscapes. Chengdu is often overlooked and serves as a stopover for people traveling on to Tibet. But it has a lot to offer and makes a great addition to anyone's China itinerary.
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