Kunming
 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.
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