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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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