| A year in kunming | |
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| Oct 16, 2004 07:43 |   |
 | My husband, 14 year old son and myself will be coming to Kunming in February for a year. We will both be working the school year and want to travel throughout China as much as possible in holidays etc. Any tips about places to visit besides the obvious ones, particularly in the Yunnan would be appreciated. |
| Oct 21, 2004 07:50 | #1 |
| Sorry this reply is so late! Yunnan province is one of the most beautiful places in all of China and it is perfect for those of us who like some adventure in our travels. This is just my opinion of places and things to go see: Zhongdian (Shangri-La) Visit the Songzanlin Monastery Take in the Tibetan culture throughout the town Go to Ringna Temple Tiger Leaping Gorge is a MUST. It is so beautiful and serene there. I believe it takes a few days to walk the entire gorge and it is a little dangerous so please heed all warnings. You can also drive over to the first bend of the Yangtze River. It's not that interesting but it is pretty. Definitely go to Lijiang. One of the most picturesque cities in the world. Old town Lijiang is a UNESCO heritage site so they are trying to preserve its beauty. The Naxi people live in Lijiang and it's interesting to see their culture and dwell amongst it. Some people may feel that spending three days in Lijiang is way too long but I couldn't spend enough time there. It's a very comforting and serene town. You can also go to Xishuangbanna for a tropical feel. It's a cross between China and Southeast Asia. The weather is hot and humid, the plants are beautiful, and it's just a lot of fun. The Dai minority lives in Banna and the night we were there, there was a traditional Dai wedding celebration and we were able to take part in it. It was a wonderful way to spend the evening. We went way into the country for that so if you are just visiting the city, I don't think you will encounter that. Lastly... one place you should definitely go (unrelated to Yunnan) is Xi'an. I think this is one of the best cities to visit. The culture and history of this one city is so enriching and intriguing. I could spend an eternity in Xi'an! Once in Xi'an, you can take a bus to the Longmen Grottos in Luoyang. This place will take your breath away. Have fun in your travels and good luck! Hope this helped a bit. |
| Oct 21, 2004 07:56 | #2 |
| Sorry- just noticed you said "aside from the obvious"... I guess everything I posted was pretty obvious! |
| Dec 6, 2004 19:19 | #3 |
| Dear Rmayekar Re your comment about the Longman Grottos - could this be done on a day trip from Xi'an or would I have to spend a night at Luoyang? Hoping for reply Sincerely G |
| Dec 7, 2004 08:35 | #4 |
| I am afraid that you have to stay in Luoyang for a night> |
| Dec 7, 2004 08:59 | #5 |
| REDROBIN,have a good trip~~~~ although you'll come to china in 2005,i truely hope you'll have a good time in china. maybe now i can't give you some useful info,but when you meet any difficultise ,plz come here. me and all the friends here are glad to help you. best regards~~~! |
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