The Kunming western hills (Yunnan - China)
(EN) Western Hills of Kunming City are located about 15 kilometers to the western suburb of Kunming which consist of Huating Hill, Taihua Hill, Luohan Hill and etc. The hills stretch over 40 kilometers at altitude between 1900 meters to 2350 meters above sea level. When you look from afar, the hills look like a giant sleeping Buddha and therefore the hills are named as Sleeping Buddha Hills by some of the locals. However, the hills are also named as Sleeping Beauty Hills as the hills look like a pretty lady lying beside Dianchi Lake with her face upward and her face, chest as well as legs can be clearly seen.
The Western Hills has gained a reputation as the most pleasant environment in the world throughout the century. Besides having numerous artificial architectures, the hills are also blessed with evergreen forest and flourishing flowers throughout the years which create a wonderful environment for the tourists.
Huating Temple which located at the middle of the Western Hills is one of the largest temples in Yunnan Province. The temple was established about 900 years before and had experienced several times of destruction and reconstruction throughout the century. The entire temple that you can see today was reconstructed in year 1923. Three golden Buddha statues with kind expressions and 500 life-like arhats as well as golden figures of Laughing Buddha can be found within the temple.
Taihua Temple is another highlight of Western Hills which located at the Taihua Hill, the highest hill of the scenic area. Taihua Temple was constructed in Yuan Dynasty and is consisted of a collection of architectures. The temple is well known for the flourish floras especial the camellia and magnolia. So, spring is the best season for visitors who love flowers the most.
Highly perched on the cliff of Luohan Hill about 300 meters above Dianchi Lake, Sanqing Pavilion is just like a castle in the air. Besides having the opportunity to witness the unique architecture of a Taoist temple, you may also enjoy the panoramic view of Dianchi Lake when you are here. Longmen (Dragon Gate) which was also built on cliff is another must visit attractions within Western Hill of Kunming. The stone paths, stone rooms and stone Buddha figures are all carved with excellent craftsmanship on large natural rocks. This is the best point where you can enjoy the spectacle view of Dianchi Lake while experience the steepness of the hill.
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the temple Huating in the National Park of Xi Shan near Kunming - roundtheworld 1.118
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West Mountain, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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The Western Mountains or Western Hills are a scenic mountain area located 12 km to the west of Kunming, Yunnan, China. They are formed by the Huating, Taihua and Luohan mountain ranges rising above the eastern and northern banks of Dianchi Lake.
The Western Hills are a protected area known as the Western Hills Forest Reserve. The ranges have spectacular steep cliffs and stretch from the wooded Huating Temple to the Longmen Mountains (Dragon's Gate Mountains). Clouds and mist often hide the mountain sides covered with giant firs and pines where some ancient temples are to be found.
Kunming, Yunnan, West Hill - China Travel Channel
From the West Hill of the city of Kunming, located in the furthest outreaches of Southwest China in the Province of Yunnan over the lake and the city, at an elevation of 2000 m, you have a beautiful panoramic view. The temple complex of Huating and the Taihua Temple are popular excursion destinations. The Sanqing Pavilion and the Dragon's Gate are directly carved in the sheer rock cliffs. The journey up to see them leads over steep steps and narrow paths. Currently however, there are two chair lifts available to bring tourists to the summit in a more comfortable manner.
The mild climate is perfect for tobacco farming which is the city's main source of income. The climate also provides the city its name of The City of Eternal Spring. However, it is ill-rumored that Kunming is the main trans-shipment center for narcotics, since it is located close to the Golden Triangle – just 500 km from Vietnam and Laos and 700 km from Myanmar. Nonetheless, Kunming is an important transport junction and center for industry and trade. Various ores are mined around the Kunming area as well.
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Der Westberg von Kunming im äußersten Südwesten Chinas in der Provinz Yunnan in etwa 2.000 m Höhe gelegen, bietet einen herrlichen Ausblick auf den See und die Stadt. Die Tempelanlagen Huating und Taihua sind beliebte Ausflugsziele. Der Sanqing-Pavillon und das Drachentor, direkt in die schroffen Felsen gehauen, werden trotz des steilen Aufstiegs über Treppen und schmale Wege ebenso gerne besucht. Neuerdings gibt es zwei Sessellifte, welche die Touristen auf etwas bequemere Art auf den Gipfel bringen.
Das gemäßigte Klima ist Voraussetzung für Tabakanbau, der Haupteinnahmequelle der Stadt, und brachte der Stadt den Beinamen „Stadt des ewigen Frühlings ein. Böse Zungen sagen ihr nach, Hauptumschlagplatz für Rauschgift zu sein, was angesichts ihrer Nähe zum goldenen Dreieck, nur 500 km von Vietnam und Laos und 700 km von Myanmar entfernt, nicht so abwegig erscheint. Zweifellos ist Kunming aber ein bedeutender Verkehrsknoten und Industrie und Handelsplatz. In der näheren Umgebung werden verschiedene Erze abgebaut.
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