KUNMING TRIP 1 PERDESTI FAMILY

TRAVELING TO KUNMING WITH DRL AND PERDESTI EAST JAVA THE STONE FOREST The Stone Forest, known since the Ming Dynasty as the “First Wonder of the World”. An old local saying says that ‘If you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time.’ Obviously, ranking the first at its age, size and typical formation, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan. Highlights of The Stone Forest 1.The main Stone Forest including the Large Stone Forest and the Small Stone Forest. 2.Naigu Stone Forest 3.Dieshuihe Waterfalls 4.Changhu Lake 5.Nuohei Village 6.Yi ethnic culture and Sani ethnic people FLOWER INDUSTRY Yunnan has developed into the largest flower export base in Asia, with many Dutch experts having transferred technology to the area. The Dounan Flower Market, located in suburban Kunming, is the largest in China with daily sales of 2.5 million yuan (US$300,000) from the 2 million sprays of flowers (as of 2006). The provincial government agency, the Yunnan Flower Association, regulates the industry. Kunming has 2,585 hectares (6,390 acres) of lawns, trees and flowers, averaging 4.96 square metres (53.4 square feet) per capita and a green space rate of 21.7 percent. The city's smoke control area is 115 square kilometres (44 square miles) and noise control area 87 square kilometres (34 square miles).[citation needed] Kunming is a significant horticultural center in China, providing products such as grain, wheat, horsebeans, corn, potato and fruit such as peaches, apples, oranges, grapes and chestnuts.[citation needed] Kunming is world-famous for its flowers and flower-growing exports. More than 400 types of flowers are commonly grown in Kunming. The camellia, Yulan magnolia, azalea, fairy primrose, lily and orchid are known as the six famous flowers of the city. The camellia was confirmed by the Municipality of Kunming as its city flower in 1983. The Kunming city government plans to create an environmental trial court to deal with environment-related lawsuits. It is to be part of the city's intermediate people's court and will have jurisdiction over appeals by companies that have been found guilty of violating environmental laws in cities throughout Yunnan. JIUXIANG Jiuxiang Scenic Region (Chinese: 九乡风景区) is located in Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Autonomous Township of Yiliang County 90 km away from central Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. It is famous for its caves, mountains, rivers, deep valleys, minority customs and cultures. Jiuxiang Scenic Region consists of 5 major scenic spots: 1. Diehong Bridge (Chinese: 叠虹桥) 2. Sanjiao Cave 3. Dasha Dam 4. Alulong 5. Mingyue Lake. Diehong Bridge itself includes six major scenic spots: the Green Shady Valley, the White Elephant Cave, the Goddess Cave, the Lying Dragon Cave, the Bat Cave and the Tourist Cableway. SONG THEME : Tear Drop Sky Lights on the Gold Shore ; Game of Trees