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Located in the northwest of Yunnan Province (about 380 km northwest of Kunming) Dali is the economic and cultural center of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. The area is surrounded by mountains on the east, west, and south, and has the Erhai Lake in its center. The symbol of the city are the Three Pagodas, the oldest standing structures in southwestern China. In Dali you will find various ethnic minorities which have created a unique cultural heritage in this stunning area.

Dongchuan Red Soil Land refers to a large area of red land located north of Kunming. Every year from September to December, part of the red land is ploughed for planting, while another part of the red land has already been planted with crops. The whole multi-colored land with the blue sky, white clouds and changing hues create a magnificent view. Viewed from afar, the hills and fields appear in all kinds of red colors. Flowers blossom on the hill peaks and slopes, together with golden blades of wheat waving with breeze, creating layers of colors that reach far away. People visiting Dongchuan are suggested to get up early and come back late, because the sunrise and sunset are all so engaging.

Located roughly 160 kilometers north of Kunming City, the Jiaozi Snow Mountain is an ideal place for hiking and enjoying great alpine nature during all seasons. Its main peak, at an altitude of 4,223 meters, is the highest in the central region of Yunnan Province.

The Jiaozi Snow Mountain is a snow-covered mountain with the lowest latitude in Yunnan (from early autumn to late spring). It has unique natural landscapes. The numerous azalea flowers bloom in April and May, its alpine lakes and meadows make it dazzle with charm. Located between the Xiaojiang fault belt and Pudu River fault belt, Jiaozi Mountain's climate changes rapidly due to the combination of its unique geological structure, the complex landforms and the high altitude. It is famous for its frozen lakes and waterfalls during winter season, beautiful sunrises and so called Buddha's lights.

Lijiang, a popular destination in Yunnan, is considered a fairyland blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snow mountains and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly group of people. It is great to enjoy a quiet and pleasant holiday in its Old Town (outside of the peak seasons) which is built along the mountains and the flow of rivers. The city is enriched by well preserved ancient buildings and the center of Naxi culture.

Luoping is a small county in Qujing Prefecture, located about 230 km east of Kunming. The city was previously ignored by tourists - attracted by the more touristy attractions in the center and eastern parts of Yunnan - but now Luoping has become famous for the amazing photography options with the magnificent Sea of Yellow” of blooming rapeseed flowers. In early spring, the sprawling farmlands in Luoping are covered in golden, yellow rapeseed flowers stretching as far as the eyes can see, all the way to the horizon. The blooming buds fill the air with the refreshing smell of spring that not only attracts humans, but also bees.

Located 11 kilometers from Qiubei county, Puzhehei, also called The Guilin of Yunnan is a basin scenic area with about 300 peaks surrounding the banks of the lakes. Local girls dressed in folk costumes adorned with jingling silver ornaments and embroidery row the small wooden boats to send travelers along the winding 21-kilometer water corridor through Xianren Lake, Puzhehei Lake and Luoshuidong Lake. There are about 100 karst caves, most with two floors - a higher dry cave and a lower wet cave with an elevation of 1,450 meters.

On 11th October 2001 the World Monuments Fund declared 101 world heritage sites to be in imminent danger. Included amongst these was Shaxi, Si Deng Street. Shaxi is the only surviving market town of the era, a crucial trading point for tea and horses  on the old Tea-Horse Roads which linked southwest China with India via Tibet. It's the only intact Bai town stage, horse inn, temple and walled town gate.

Tengchong County, a vital link on the ancient Southwestern Silk Route is situated in the western part of Yunnan Province. Tengchong topographically assumes the form of a horseshoe with the opening facing the south. The county is a volcanic area with 97 volcanoes. There are over 80 steaming fountain hot streams and boiling fountains. Ten of them spout hot water of 90°C and upward. The county can, in a sense, be said to be a geothermal museum. The main attractions are the Volcano Park, Yunfeng Mountain, Rehai (Hot Sea) and the Dieshuihe Waterfall.

Xishuangbanna is a Dai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. The climate is pleasant all year long except during hot and moist summer time (July & August). Due to its geographical location in the subtropics it rains a lot. The lush green vegetation is a proof for that.It is the reason why Xishuangbanna is called "the Kingdom of Plants. In 1993, Xishuangbanna was regarded as an international biosphere protection area. Furthermore, lots of ethnic minorities live here, such as the Dai, Hani and Wa. Xishuangbanna borders to Laos and Myanmar.

While having a look at a worldmap, places with the same latitude as Xishuangbanna are mostly covered by deserts. Only Xishuangbanna is like a green beryl on this strip of the earth!