Butterfly
Spring (Hudie Quan) is located on the peak
of Cangshan Mountain, about 27 km north
of the ancient city of Dali. The spring
is regarded as a symbol of love among the
local Bai people who believe that two lovers
committed suicide here in order to be together.
Their wish was granted ehrn they were made
into butterflies that return to the site
every spring when the tree flowers bloom.
At the southern end of the spring, is a
museum of butterflies displaying 45,000
butterfly samples belonging to 400 species
and 11 families. Around April 15 each year,
young Bai come here with their lovers to
socialize, dance and sing.
