Fantasy Yunnan

Author: Zhou Liangpei
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Yunnan, abbreviated as "Dian," meaning "South of the Colorful Clouds," is renowned for its beauty, fertility, and wonder, and has long been called the "Hidden Realm" by outsiders. Ancients often used the phrase "the Colorful Clouds of Yunnan appear" to refer to this mysterious cloud-covered plateau. Yunnan, if you do not visit, will be a lifelong regret. Within Yunnan lies a diverse array of natural landscapes: Stone Forest is famous for its karst topography, a fact well-known to many; Jiuxiang boasts underground stone forests waiting to be continuously explored; and Qiaochan's Shuizhulin features water-stone forests with a unique charm. In Jianchuan, the stones bloom—those red sandstones amidst the high mountains dazzle like flowers, and the dawn's danxia landforms are even more spectacular; in Yunshanping, the rhododendrons bloom in breathtaking beauty, while in Laojun Mountain, it is a rhododendron exhibition, also home to the thick-lipped Yunnan golden snub-nosed monkeys. Walking into Yunnan, you will discover that you are not only entering a rich geological and landform belt but also stepping into a vast natural botanical garden and wildlife park. The beauty of Yunnan lies in its uniqueness and ever-changing wonders.