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This isn't Sanya, but Kunming.

Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province. Here's an introduction to it: Overview - Location: Located in southwest China, in the central Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, north of the Dianchi Basin, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and bordering Dianchi Lake to the south. - Administrative divisions: As of 2023, Kunming City administers 7 districts, 3 county-level cities, 3 counties, and 1 autonomous county, including Wuhua District, Panlong District, Guandu District, etc. - Area and population: The total area of the city is 21,012.54 square kilometers. At the end of 2022, the city's resident population was 8.502 million. - Climate: It has a north subtropical low-latitude plateau mountain monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 16.5°C. It enjoys spring-like weather all year round and is known as the "Spring City." Tourist attractions - Stone Forest Scenic Area: A World Natural Heritage site, it features unique karst landforms, with jagged rocks, stone pillars, and stone peaks in various shapes. - Dianchi Lake: The largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, where you can watch seagulls at Haigeng Dam, stroll along the lake, or take a boat tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, mountains, and surrounding areas. - Yunnan Nationalities Village: Showcases the architectural styles, folk customs, and traditional cultures of 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan. You can experience the unique customs of each ethnic group. - Green Lake Park: A park in the city center, where a large number of black-headed gulls gather in winter. The park is shaded by green trees, and the lake water is emerald green. There are also many cultural relics around the park. - Kunming Sunac Ocean World: Integrates large-scale performances, amusement equipment, animal and fish displays, etc. It houses over ten thousand rare marine species, as well as exciting performances and entertainment programs. Local specialties - Cross-bridge rice noodles: A Yunnan specialty snack with delicious soup and smooth rice noodles, served with a variety of meat slices, vegetables, and other ingredients. - Steam pot chicken: Steamed in a steam pot, the chicken is tender, the soup is delicious, and it is rich in nutrients. - Tofu pudding rice noodles: Soft tofu pudding served with rice noodles, along with meat sauce, chives, chili oil, and other seasonings, offering a rich taste. - Boletus mushroom rice: Fragrant and flavorful, the delicious boletus mushrooms blend perfectly with the rice, making it a Yunnan specialty staple food. - Old lady potatoes: Potatoes are boiled, mashed, and then stir-fried with chopped green onions, chili peppers, and other seasonings, resulting in a soft and glutinous texture. History and culture - Ancient Dian culture: The ancient Dian bronze culture is the first peak in the history of Yunnan's ethnic culture, representing the highest level of development of many local ethnic cultures in Yunnan during the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties. - Nanzhao and Dali cultures: As the "upper capital" of Nanzhao and the "eastern capital" of the Dali Kingdom, the two cities of Tuodong and Shanchan on the north bank of Dianchi Lake have left behind a large number of Buddhist cultural relics, such as the East and West Pagodas, Putuoluo Temple, and the ancient Buddhist scriptures pillar of Dizang Temple. - Historical buildings: Kunming has many historical buildings, such as the Zhenqing Temple built in the Yuan Dynasty, the Jinma Biji Archway, and the East and West Pagodas from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which have witnessed the historical changes of Kunming.
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Posted: Apr 17, 2025
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