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Three Pagodas
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/dali/3pagodas.htm
Three pagodas, about 1 kilometer (0.6 mile)
northwest of the ancient city of Dali, occupying a
scenic location at the foot of Mt. Cangshan facing
Erhai Lake, has a history of over 1,800 years. It is
a symbol of the history of Dali City, and a record
of the development of Buddhism in the area. As its
name implies, Three Pagodas are made of three
ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical
triangle. This is unique in China. A visit to
theThree Pagodas should not be missed by any visitor
to Dali City.
The middle pagoda, Qianxun Pagoda, 69.13 meters (227
feet) high, is one of the highest pagodas of the
Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), while the other lower two
stand to the north and south sides of it. Qianxun
Pagoda, now empty, previously could be climbed by
ladder from the inside. However the ladder is now
broken, and travelers now have no opportunity to
climb up. Three Pagodas, Zhaozhou Bridge of Hebei
Province, and
Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian, Shaanxi Province,
are three curiosities of Chinese ancient
architecture.
Many sculptures of Buddha made of
gold, silver, wood or crystal, Buddhist readings,
and more than 600 various medicinal ingredients were
found in Qianxun Pagoda, playing an important role
in explaining the ancient history of Dali City.
Study of Three Pagodas and the cultural relics that
have been excavated at the site provide significant
data for exploring the history, religion, and art of
the area. Today, travelers can visit Three Pagodas
at night, when it is illuminated providing a
fantastic scene. Nearby on the 'marble street' there
are many folk-craft workshops and stands
specializing in marble and brick-painting.
Known for its resilience, Three Pagodas has survived
several eras of severe earthquakes. The local
government still makes a great effort to strengthen
it to make it as strong as when it was built to
ensure the preservation of this architectural
treasure.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 120 |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: |
Two hours |
| Opening Hours: |
08:00 to 19:00 |
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Mt. Cangshan (Cangshan
Mountain) dăy Thương Sơn
Have you ever heard about Mt. Cangshan in Dali
City in Yunnan Province? Flower enthusiasts or
'green thumbs' may be familiar with this
mountain because of the beautiful azalea flowers
grown here.
Mt. Cangshan, also called Diancang Mountain,
was once named Xiongcang Mountain and in ancient
times was called Lingjiu Mountain. Mt. Cangshan
is made of 19 peaks and make up the highest
peaks of the Yunling Mountain Range. All are
3,500 meters (11,483 feet) above the sea level
and at 4,122-meter (13,524-feet), Malong Peak is
the highest. In between every two peaks are
streams, and water rushes down the mountain and
pours into
Erhai Lake. These streams originate from
spring water or thawing snow and irrigate the
farmlands around.
Cangshan Mountain enjoys great reputation for
its snow, clouds, springs and marble.
The unmelted snow on Mt. Cangshan is top of
the Four Famous Scenes (wind, flowers, snow and
moon) in Dali. The snow is so dazzling and
splendent when the sun rises, especially in
March. On a moonlight night, the snow reflecting
off the mountain makes one feel that they are in
a crystal world. The Bai People have many
beautiful stories about the snowcapped
mountains. One story goes that a plague god
intruded the city of Dali and the local people
suffered from endless plagues. In order to save
them, a brother and sister went to a place named
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to learn magic. With
their magic skills, the twosome beat the plague
god and forced him to stay at the top of
Cangshan Mountain. There he was frozen stiff.
The sister became the god of snow at Xueren Peak
in order to keep the plague god under control.
Since then the mountain has been adorned by
shiny and amazing snow.
The clouds here changes often - sometimes the
clouds are thin as silk, sometimes they are as
dark as ink. The most magical and beautiful
clouds look like Yudai Cloud (a jade belt) and
Wangfu Cloud (a woman who expects to see her
husband). Yudai Cloud looks like a fairy holding
a jade belt and usually appears after rain in
the late summer or early autumn. It is said to
be the sign of good harvest for the
Bai People. The offwhite Wangfu Cloud
emerges at the top of Yuju Peak in spring and
winter. Legend has it that it is an avatar of a
girl of Bai Minority Group.
The springs here are also famous. Besides the
eighteen streams, there are still many lakes
over the altitude of over 3,800 meters (12,467
feet). The lakefronts are densely covered with
forests, which include valuable medicine
materials, rare species of trees and many kinds
of flowers. The flowers add even more beauty to
the mountain and help attract tourists.
Mt. Cangshan is a famous manufacture center
of a smooth marble, named Cangshan Stone. The
Caihua Stone distinguish itself by its unique
patterns. Natural scenes of mountains, flowers,
birds or people appear once it is polished.
What's more, the exquisite craftworks made of
marble are sold here and abroad.
Besides the natural scenery, visitors can see
cultural relics of the Bai people here.
Three Pagodas, Inaction Temple, Three Pools
in Qingbi Temple and Zhonghe Temple are all
tourists attractions.
If you don't want to climb the mountain, take
the ropeway or rent a horse in the nearby town.
Make sure to prepare enough food and water and
to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, for it's
a rather challenging journey with no restaurants
on the mountain.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 30 (Resource Protection Fare)
CNY 60 (through ticket for Zhonghe Temple
Telpher)
CNY 80 (through ticket for Gantong Temple
Telpher) |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: |
Two hours |
| Opening Hours: |
08:30 to 18:00 |
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Yan's Compound of Bai
Minority in Xizhou
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/dali/yan-compound.htm
The dwellings of the ethnic minority of
Bai in Dali, Yunnan Province always make a
strong impression on the traveler. Gradually,
the Bai style architecture came into being. Over
many years the Bai craftsmen practiced creating
traditional Chinese dwellings, all the while
cultivating a breathtaking architectural style
to call their own.Yan's Compound in Xizhou is
the most representative of Bai-style residences,
about 13 kilometers (8.08 miles) from Dali
City. The compound covers an area of about 3,066
square meters (0.76 acres), built around the
1920's. As a whole, it is divided into four
parts and each part is cleverly linked together.
After visiting this impressive compound, one
will ameliorate the admiration for its
magnificence and the Bai people's architectural
gifts.
Upon entering, one's eyes will fall upon the
principal house with it's screen wall and two
wings. According to the tradition of Bai-style
architecture, the screen wall should face east
in order to make use of the early morning sun
and reflect the light into the inner rooms.
Additionally, the screen wall, adorned with
elaborate caligraphy and paintings, is
considered as a talisman; the Bai people believe
it brings good blessing. Walking inside, one
will see the second and then the third parts,
each of the parts is enclosed by four houses
with four small rooms built between each of the
houses; a unique architectural style in Dali
called "sihe wutianjing". The final house of the
compound embraces a modern, western
architectural style."Sandaocha" is a traditional
regional tea ceremony consisting of three unique
tea flavors, and is an experience not to be
missed in Yan's compound. The host begins by
presenting a bitter tea which stands for the
hardships in life. Then, a sweet tea of sesame
and walnut symbolic of happiness in life.
Finally, a bitter, sweet, and spicy tea symbolic
of pondering life
The Bai architecture and
culture will fascinate
the traveler. This stop
in Xizhou is one not to
be left unexplored!
How
to get there:
Take the bus of "Dali to
Xizhou" and get off at
its destination and from
there you can walk to
the Yan's compound.
| All Inclusive
Ticket: |
CNY40 (including
the admission fee
and the fee of some
performances) |
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Động Thiên Long (Should Not Go)
Chúng tôi không đi xem phim trường Thiên Long Bát Bộ. Thay vào đó, cả
đoàn dắt díu nhau ṃ lên động Thiên Long trên một quả núi thuộc dăy
Thương Sơn. Thời tiết ở Đại Lư thật hết sức đỏng đảnh. Khi chúng tôi bắt
đầu rời làng Hỷ Châu, một cơn mưa xối xả như tát nước vào cửa kính đă đổ
ập xuống. Mưa lớn đến nỗi nước chảy thành ḍng cuồn cuộn trên đường vào
động Thiên Long. Đoạn đường vào động này đang được thi công nên rất xóc,
anh chị em liên tục trong t́nh trạng không cắn thuốc mà vẫn bay (theo
đúng nghĩa đen của từ này).
Cuối cùng th́ xe cũng dừng lại tại băi đất rộng phía trước bến cáp treo
lên động Thiên Long. Vé cáp treo khoảng 50Y/người, "thẻ sinh viên" không
được sử dụng tại đây. Đă đến rồi chẳng nhẽ lại không lên, thế là 14 kẻ
lang thang lại h́ hục mua vé rồi cuốc bộ ra bến cáp treo để rồi thất
vọng tập 1. Những khoang cáp treo lên động Thiên Long có thể nói là cực
kỳ sơ sài và thiếu an toàn. Nh́n thoáng qua thôi cũng biết cáp treo này
hoạt động từ thời mà phần lớn trong số chúng tôi c̣n đang tập đi.
Thất vọng th́ thất vọng chứ cũng đành phó mặc, mua vé mất rồi c̣n đâu.
Anh chị em lại ngồi cáp treo để lên động Thiên Long rồi thất vọng tập 2.
Cái động chả có ǵ là thú vị, vẫn rặt những thứ xanh xanh đỏ đỏ, những
sự tích khiên cưỡng được gắn vào các khối thạch nhũ. Ḷng ṿng chán chê
hết trèo lên lại trèo xuống ở trong động, cả đoàn được chiêm ngưỡng ảnh
của bạn Đoàn Dự (tất nhiên, là do bạn Lâm Chí Dĩnh thủ vai trong phim
Thiên Long Bát Bộ).
Sự chán nản chỉ vơi đi chút ít khi tất cả ra khỏi động Thiên Long và tới
được một mỏm đá có thể phóng tầm mắt ngắm đoạn phía Bắc của hồ Nhĩ Hải.
Thế nhưng, nói ǵ th́ nói, động Thiên Long vẫn
là nỗi thất vọng thứ hai sau làng cổ Hỷ Châu. |
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Dali Travel Guide
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/dali.htm
Located northwest of the Yunnan Province, 300
kilo-meters (186 miles) northwest of
Kunming, Dali City 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. Here you will find 25
ethnic minorities, which have created a unique
cultural heritage amidst the area's picturesque
surroundings.
Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake are praised as
Dali's leading scenic areas. Most attractions in
Dali lie between these two landmarks, such as the
Butterfly Spring, and the
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. Ethnic
minorities have inhabited Dali for generations, with
the
Bai Minority making up the majority of Dali's
population (65%). The customs of the ethnic
minorities bring charm to daily life in Dali. Each
spring, celebrations and festivals bring the city to
life. Celebrations such as the March Street Festival
and Butterfly Fest provide excellent opportunities
to learn about local folk customs.
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The Three
Pagodas, Chongsheng Temple |
As early as 4,000 years ago, the ancestors of the
Bai people settled in the Dali area. In the Second
Century AD, it was brought into the territory of the
central government of Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD).
Two ethnic states, the Nanzhao State (738-937) in
Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the Dali State
(937-1253) in Song Dynasty (960-1279), were once
established here as well. Throughout the ages, Dali
remained an intermediary area linking economic and
cultural communications between ancient China and
other countries via India. The remains of Dali Tai
He City and the
Dali Ancient City bear witness to thousands of
years of historic changes in Dali. Together with the
Xizhou Town and the Zhoucheng Village, the ancient
towns in Dali show the best of historic customs of
daily life within the Bai Minority. Present day
Dali is a city that combines history with modern
convenience. It is divided into two areas- the
Ancient City and the New District (widely known as
Xiaguan). The Ancient City is centered around the
ancient city of Dali, first built in the Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient buildings, city walls
and the old city moat are the sites most frequented
by visitors. The famous Foreigner Street in the
Ancient City attracts visitors with its handicrafts,
and local culinary delicacies. Xiaguan, located to
the south of the Ancient City, home to the
government of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.
Here hotels, public squares, and shopping centers
add modernity to the otherwise historical city.
Throughout its years of development, local
endeavors for advancement have been rewarded with a
great rise in area living standards. Nowadays, Dali
is a tourist destination replete with every
convenience in transportation and public facilities,
making it accessible for visitors from home and
abroad.
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Dali Attractions
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/dali/
 Dali
Ancient City
Erhai
Lake
Mt.
Cangshan
Three
Pagodas
Yan's
Compound
 Butterfly
Spring
Dali
Bai Autonomous Prefecture Museum
Dali
Municipal Museum
Tie-dyeing
Dali, a city of great antiquity, beckons the visitor
in any season and is always a tempting destination
for those interested in exploring fascinating
natural scenery and the area's considerable
historical and cultural heritage. It is renowned as
a land of wonders, both natural and manmade,
inspiring in visitors a great appetite for its
beauty.
Attractions in
Dali City
If a shortlist of Dali's attractions was to be drawn
up, the 'silver Cangshan Mountains' and the 'jade
Erhai Lake' would top it. They are usually the
firstchoice destinations for visitors.
Composed of nineteen peaks lining up from north to
south, the Mt. Cangshan, located to the west of
Erhai Lake, have an average altitude of 3,500 meters
(11,483 feet) with the tops perpetually covered in
snow. Eighteen streams between the nineteen peaks of
the mountain flow eastwards to the lake. The
ear-shaped Erhai Lake is referred to as 'a pearl on
the plateau' with an area of about 250 square
kilometers (97 square miles). Every year in the
Mid-autumn Festival, people living around the lake
sail on the clear, green water and admire the golden
moon reflectedin the lake. This is the most romantic
place in Dali. The snow on the mountains and the
bright moon above the lake symbolize the vows
between lovers. The Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Museum is near the Erhai Dock, which is a garden
museum with strong local ethnic minority's
characteristics.
Running from north to south, the Cangshan Mountains
and Erhai Lake form one of the most enchanting
sights to be seen in Dali. Proceeding northward from
Xiaguan, Erhai Park, established in 1976, is the
first stop along the way to Erhai Lake. It is
located at the south end of the lake and provides a
panoramic view of thearea. Thirteen kilometers (8
miles) north of Xiaguan, Dali Ancient City was first
constructed in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at
the foot of the Cangshan Mountains. This simple and
tranquil city is characterized by the dwellinghouses
of the Bai Minority. It is a must-see destination in
Dali, ranking as one of the most noted historical
and cultural cities in China. Nearly all the
specialities of Dali are available here. Huoguo
Road, or Foreigner Street, is the central
thoroughfare where most westerners assemble. Apart
from the local foods and handicrafts that are
available, plentiful cafes, bars and distinctive
restaurants also attract visitors from both home and
abroad.
Several historical sites worth
visiting are within easy reach
of the ancient city, Dali Tai He
City, 7 kilometers (4 miles)
south of Dali Ancient City,
still shows its style as the
seat of the central regime of
the Nanzhao State although it
was deserted after the Ming
Dynasty. One kilometer (0.6
miles) north of Dali city, the
Three Pagodas at the site of
Chongsheng Temple are classic
Buddhist pagodas of the Tang
Dynasty and are regarded as the
symbol of Dali.
Eighteen kilometers (11 miles)
north of Dali Ancient City is
Xizhou Town. This was a crucial
military area in the Nanzhao
State and is characterized by
several Bai ethnic architectural
complexes, such as the Yan's
Compound ,and the Hou's
Compound. Zhoucheng Village is
23 kilometers (14 miles) north
of Dali Ancient City. It was
once the imperial garden of Dali
State. As the largest natural
village of Bai in Yunnan, it is
famous not only for the
Butterfly Spring, but also for
its perfect preservation of Bai
ethnic customs. Not far from
Zhoucheng Village, Butterfly
Spring lies at the foot of
Yunnong Peak, the northernmost
peak of the Cangshan Mountains.
It is always a romantic place
and the spring is a symbol of
love's loyalty.
Additionally, in the city, you
can go to visit Dali Municipal
Museum .Once named Marshal
Mansion, it was originally home
to Du Wenxiu well known for
leading the Hui ethnic minority
revolt against the Qing Dynasty
in 1856.
Attractions around Dali City
Around Dali City, there are many
other interesting destinations
well worth visiting. For
example, Jizu Mountain in the
northeast of Binchuan County,
Weibao Mountain in the southeast
of Weishan County and Shibao
Mountain in the southwest of
Jianchuan County are all scenic
areas with notable religious
sites. Among them, the one
hundred and thirty-nine stone
Buddha statues in sixteen
grottoes within the Shibao
Mountain Scenic Area will
intrigue any visitor who is
interested in Buddhist
artifacts. If time is not
pressing, you can also go to
visit Zhoucheng County,Dali. It
is famed for the tie-dyeing.
Tie-dyeing is a technology of
printing flower patterns on
cloth. As the name suggests, the
process is divided into 'tie'
and 'dye'.
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Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient City is 13 kilometers (8.1 miles)
away from Xiaguan in Dali City, Yunnan Province
and is one of the 'Three Ancients' (Ancient
Cities, Ancient Pagodas and Ancient Steles) of
the Dali Scenic Spot. It can be dated back to
the year 1382 during the Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644) and has been among the top listed
historical cities of China since 1982. With
Erhai Lake to the east, and
Cangshan Mountain to the west, its grand
city wall, traditional Bai ethnic minority folk
houses and marvelous scenery have been
attracting many visitors.
According to literature, Dali Ancient City
was a gateway to the Silk Road in Southwest
China, and also served as a seat of government
and a major military barracks for Yunnan
Province in ancient times. It enjoyed
magnificent scale, with a wall length of 6
kilometers (3.73 miles), a height of 7.5 meters
(24.6 feet) and a thickness of 6 meters (19.7
feet). There were four city gates facing west,
east, north and south, upon which sat a gate
tower. Four further towers were also placed at
the four corners of the city wall. As it
underwent many phases of prosperity as well as
decline, only the city base remains till today.
We can explore the mystery belonging to that
period of history, especially through witnessing
some parts of the city wall, the North City Wall
Tower and the South City Wall Tower which were
restored in 1982. The city layout was uniform,
with five main streets from south to north and
eight main streets from east to west, while
marketplaces were neatly arranged within the
city, which has remained unchanged to this date.
The traditional Bai ethnic minority folk
houses give the city distinctive feel, unlike
any other Chinese city. A typical house is
characterized by '3 rooms and a wall screening'
and '4 joints and 5 courtyards'. '3 rooms and a
wall screening' means that every house has a
principle room and two wing-rooms and facing the
principle room stands the wall screening. When
the sun shines on the wall screening in the
afternoon, the sunlight is reflected back to the
courtyard, thus illuminating the whole area. '4
joints and 5 courtyards' means houses are built
with four sides; and four courtyards in the
joining parts of the houses' corners and one big
courtyard in the center makes five courtyards.
The decoration is another construction feature
of the folk residences, paying great attention
to the gate tower, the eaves and corners. The
windows, doors and the wall screening are
adorned with Jianchuan woodcarvings, colored
patterns, marbles and wash drawings. The
delicacy, freshness and elegance of their
construction may be called first-class among
folk residences in Southwest China.
When people walk along the cobble-paved
streets in the ancient city, a sense of
primitive simplicity and elegance will be
invoked. Besides the Bai ethnic minority
traditional folk houses, the houses all with
grey-green roof tiles, peculiar workshops,
temples, schools and churches with an antique
flavor are scattered. Traditional artworks made
of marble, such as pencil vases, striped
screens, and a variety of woven handicrafts made
of fine straw are laid chockablock on both sides
of the street to be appreciated and purchased.
The newly–opened Foreigner Street is also a
must-see, providing snacks with the traditional
flavors of the Bai ethnic community, as well as
the famous 'Three-course Tea' ceremony for
receiving guests that includes 'bitter tea',
'sweet tea' and 'final tea'.
Bus Route: No 4, No 8, from Xiaguan, CNY 1.2
for the bus fare Dali Ancient City will
charge each tourist CNY 30 (Ancient City
Maintenance Fee) for accessing the Dali Ancient
Town and Erhai. It is a measure taken by the
Yunan Provincial Development and Reform
Committee to raise fund for the protection and
maintenance of the old town of Dali. The policy
will come into effect at the end of this year
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Dạo chơi chán chê trục Bắc - Nam của thành cổ,
PeterPan và các bạn bắt một chiếc xe điện với
giá 26Y/người ở cửa thành phía Nam để thư thái
đi dạo một lượt các ngơ ngách của Đại Lư. Chiếc
xe điện từ từ đưa chúng tôi đi xem hết các cổng
thành Đông, Tây, Nam, Bắc, ghé qua đền thờ Quan
Vũ ở rất gần Four Seasons Youth Hostel và tham
quan một nhà thờ Ki-tô giáo nhưng lại có kiến
trúc bên ngoài theo kiểu Trung Hoa truyền thống.
Đặc biệt, chiếc xe điện luồn lách cả vào những
ngơ nhỏ vắng người qua lại và đó là một trải
nghiệm khác hẳn so với những ǵ ồn ào, náo nhiệt
trên trục Bắc - Nam của thành Đại Lư
Dạo trên tường thành
Trong lúc các bạn khác bị hút vào những hàng bán
đồ lưu niệm đầy màu sắc, PeterPan và Ms Jica
tranh thủ đi về phía cổng Nam của thành cổ. Nh́n
trước ngó sau một hồi, chúng tôi phát hiện ra có
lối dẫn lên phía trên tường thành. Nếu lên theo
lối cầu thang ngay gần cổng Nam, mỗi người sẽ
phải tốn 2Y tiền vé. Tuy nhiên, có một kinh
nghiệm cho các đoàn đi sau đó là có thể chịu khó
đi men theo tường thành để phát hiện những lối
cầu thang dẫn lên phía trên tường thành mà không
phải mất 2Y/người. Tiết kiệm được 2Y cũng chẳng
đáng là bao nhưng cái cảm giác trốn vé th́ luôn
luôn thú vị :-D.
Khi đă lên tới con đường ở phía trên tường thành,
bạn có thể nhàn tản thả bước, vừa đi dạo một
cách thư thái, vừa ngắm nh́n thành cổ từ trên
cao, lại vừa có thể phóng tầm mắt ra một không
gian rất rộng ở xung quanh. Từ đoạn tường thành
ở gần cổng Nam, có thể nh́n thấy tháp chùa Hoằng
Thánh, tam tháp Đại Lư và cả hồ Nhĩ Hải (đă giới
thiệu ở trang trước của topic).
Ngũ Hoa Lầu
http://www.phuot.com/threads/7674-Shangri-La-2010-T́m-thấy-Đường-chân-trời-đă-mất/page3
Cách cổng Nam thành Đại Lư không xa là một ṭa
kiến trúc có tên: Ngũ Hoa Lầu. Có thể nói không
ngoa rằng đây là ṭa nhà có kiến trúc vào loại
đẹp nhất trong thành cổ Đại Lư và cũng là nơi
thu hút được sự chú ư của hầu hết du khách mỗi
khi tới đây.
Ngũ Hoa Lầu vừa mang dáng dấp bề thế của một
cổng thành, vừa có những nét tinh tế của một ṭa
kiến trúc nguy nga tráng lệ. Với chiều cao nổi
bật, Ngũ Hoa Lầu rất dễ được du khách nhận ra
nếu họ đi trên trục đường nối 2 cổng thành Bắc
và Nam của thành Đại Lư.
Xung quanh Ngũ Hoa Lầu là những hồ nước nhỏ và
những bồn hoa được cắt tỉa, chăm sóc cẩn thận.
Tầng đầu tiên của Ngũ Hoa Lầu là khối kiến trúc
dạng tường thành, phía trên là một khối kiến
trúc dạng tháp 3 tầng với những mái cong nhọn
hoắt đâm lên nền trời.
PeterPan không có thật nhiều thông tin về Ngũ
Hoa Lầu và cũng không kịp lên xem ṭa lầu nguy
nga này. Chẳng biết bao giờ mới trở lại Đại Lư
nhưng cũng đành bụng bảo dạ thôi th́ để lần sau
vậy...
Ḍng suối gần Ngũ Hoa
Lầu
Nằm chen giữa Ngũ Hoa Lầu và cổng Nam thành Đại
Lư là một ḍng suối khá đặc biệt. Người ta đă
chủ động tạo cho ḷng suối theo dạng bậc thang
để tạo ḍng chảy liên tục và cũng đồng thời tạo
nên một cảnh quan đẹp mắt. Đại Lư có không ít
ḍng suối nhưng ḍng suối ngay sát Ngũ Hoa Lầu
là đặc biệt nhất.
Từ hướng chảy của ḍng suối, có thể dễ dàng nhận
ra rằng nó chảy từ trên dăy Thương Sơn xuống,
cắt ngang thành cổ Đại Lư theo hướng từ Tây sang
Đông rồi đổ ra hồ Nhĩ Hải bao la. Ḍng suối tự
nó đă rất trong và sạch sẽ nhưng sự sắp đặt của
con người c̣n khiến nó trở nên lung linh hơn gấp
nhiều lần.
Chẳng rơ PeterPan đă đứng lại để ngắm nh́n ḍng
chảy ấy bao lâu, chỉ biết là ngay lúc này đây
vẫn c̣n như đang nghe thấy tiếng róc rách, róc
rách... Đó là một cảnh tượng thật êm đềm, nhẹ
nhàng và thanh thoát.
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Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake is the largest highland lake next to
Dianchi and one of the seven biggest fresh water
lakes in China. It means, 'sea shaped like an
ear', in Chinese. Implying that the lake is ear
shaped and as large as a sea, hence it was so
named. The lake covers an area of 250 square
kilometers and is located about two kilometers
east of Dali. It is like a crescent lying
between Cangshan and Dali city as seen from
Cangshan Mount. In a sunny day, the crystal
waters of Erhai Lake and the snow mantled
Cangshan Mount radiate with each other. Thus the
scene was commonly described as 'Silver Cangshan
and Jade Erhai'.
The surrounding islands, temples and villages
are worth visiting too. Golden Shuttle Island (Jinsuo
Dao), and the nearby fishing community of Bai
Minority do really deserve a visit with its
attractive Bai culture and lifestyle, and
because of the rare beauty of the lake and its
surrounding scenery. The most unforgettable
Xiaoputuo Dao, originally devoted to Bodhisattva
Kwan-yin, can be traced back to the 15th
century. Though tiny and called xiao (which
means small in Chinese), one can still
experience and see the typical ancient Chinese
Buddhist temple's unique architectural styles of
its buildings' pointed eaves and decorations on
this peninsular.
To give the people and tourists alike the
convenience of watching the lake, Erhai Lake
Park was built. In spring, the place is
transformed into a wonderland of flowers like
camellias, azaleas and primrose, and abundant
exotic trees.
It only cost 5 Yuan by taxi from any place in
Dali town. So what can prevent you from enjoying
the unpolluted and 'immaculate jade' waters of
Erhai?
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 10 (Erhai Park)
CNY 30 (Resource Protection Fare) |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
40 minutes |
| Opening Hours: |
08:30 to 18:00 |
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Thương Sơn, Nhĩ Hải và Đại Lư
Thành cổ Đại Lư nằm ở vị trí chen giữa dăy Thương Sơn và hồ Nhĩ Hải.
Đây là một vị trí rất đắc địa, tựa sơn đạp thủy, rất có ưu thế khi cần
phải pḥng thủ. Chuyện kể rằng khi nhà Nguyên tiến đánh thành Đại Lư đă
vấp phải sự kháng cự quyết liệt và không sao hạ được thành. Sau rồi,
tướng nhà Nguyên nghĩ ra cách cho quân lính chạy lên phía cổng thành,
mỗi người ném 1 mũi tên xuống, một hồi lâu th́ tên chất thành núi. Quan
quân trong thành Đại Lư thấy thế kinh hăi mới mở cổng thành xin đầu hàng.
Một dị bản khác về chuyện thành Đại Lư thất thủ lại nói rằng một kẻ phản
bội đă dẫn quan quân nhà Nguyên theo một con đường bí mật vượt dăy
Thương Sơn để đánh úp. Tựu chung lại, nếu không v́ những lư do kể trên,
thành Đại Lư không thể bị thất thủ
Dăy Thương Sơn (dài 50km, rộng 20km) xưa kia vốn là một dăy núi
tuyết. Ngày nay, nó vẫn là một dăy núi sừng sững soi bóng xuống hồ Nhĩ
Hải. Thương Sơn có nghĩa là núi màu xanh. Cái tên hồ Nhĩ Hải th́ không
đơn giản như vậy. Nguyên gốc tên hồ là Nhị Hải nhưng v́ h́nh dáng của hồ
giống với một cái tai nên hay được gọi bằng Nhĩ Hải - cái tên được biết
đến rộng răi hơn rất nhiều. Hồ được cung cấp nước bởi 18 con suối chảy
từ trên dăy Thương Sơn xuống. 18 ḍng suối nhưng lại có 19 đỉnh núi, đó
chính là chất liệu để người Bạch ở Đại Lư sáng tác những câu chuyện hấp
dẫn về sự trớ trêu khi có 19 chàng trai nhưng lại chỉ có 18 cô gái.
Trong h́nh là những nét vẽ mô tả 19 đỉnh của dăy Thương Sơn (18 ḍng
suối được mô tả rơ ở h́nh phía trên). Đỉnh cao nhất trong dăy Thương Sơn
đạt tới 4122m, đỉnh thấp nhất cũng tới 3666m. 19 đỉnh của dăy Thương Sơn
gồm: Vân Lộng, Thương Lăng, Ngũ Đài, Liên Hoa, Bạch Vân, Hạc Vân, Tam
Dương, Lan Phong, Tuyết Nhân, Ứng Nhạc, Quan Âm, Trung Ḥa, Long Tuyền,
Ngọc Cục, Mă Long (cao nhất), Thánh Ứng, Phật Đính, Mă Nhĩ, Tà Dương
Khu vực thành cổ Đại Lư ngày nay chính là khu kinh thành của
vương quốc Đại Lư vang bóng một thời từng được nhà
văn Kim Dung đưa vào cuốn Thiên Long Bát Bộ. Khu thành cổ này
không c̣n giữ được toàn bộ các đoạn tường thành nhưng vẫn c̣n giữ khá
nguyên trạng 4 cổng thành Đông, Tây, Nam, Bắc. Trong thành, các con
đường đều được lát đá nhẵn thín. Những con suối chảy từ trên dăy Thương
Sơn đi qua thành trước khi đổ ra hồ Nhĩ Hải cũng là một cảnh quan thú vị.
Nh́n chung, dù không đặc sắc và rộng lớn bằng Lệ Giang nhưng thành cổ
Đại Lư xứng đáng là một điểm dừng chân trong 1,2 ngày.
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| Lijiang Old Town
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/lijiang/old_town.htm
The Old Town of Lijiang, a well-preserved old city of ethnic
minorities with brilliant culture, is a central town of the Lijiang
Autonomous County of the Naxi Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Province.
Located on the plateau which is 2,400 meters (7,874 feet) above the sea
level and embraced by the tree-covered Lion Mountain in the west,
Elephant and Golden Row Mountains in the north, vast fertile fields in
the southeast and crystal clear water running through, the old town
looks like a big jade ink slab, therefore got the alias the Town of Big
Ink Slab (Dayanzhen)
The Old Town which occupies an area of three point eight square
kilometers (912 acres) was firstly built in the late Song Dynasty
nhà Tống and the early Yuan Dynasty
nhà Nguyên and has a history of more than 800 years. Since
Kubla Khan who is the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty set his reign
here, Lijiang was on a fast developmental way and became the political,
cultural, and educational center in this area, playing a very important
role in the trading activities among Yunnan, China hinterland, Tibet,
India and many other Asian countries. Till now, when walking on the
streets of the Old Town, one can feel the prosperity and flourish of the
town from the shops with fancy and superb collections of handicrafts.
The Lijiang Old Town is built along the lie of
mountains and the flow of rivers, providing a very
precious sample of the research on the old-time
architecture. The unique geographical location,
historical background and multiracial inhabitants
make the town the most special one:
The Old Town is the only old city built without a
city wall and there is an interesting story telling
the reason. Lijiang had been under the reign of the
hereditary Mu family for more than 500 years. If the
Chinese character 'Mu' (represents the governor of
Lijiang) is put into a frame (represents the city
wall), you have the character 'Kun' which means
'siege' or 'predicament'. This would mean that the
governing Mu family and their descendants would
always be trapped like a rat in a hole. Because of
this symbolism, Old Town Lijiang was never given a
city wall.
As a result of the combination of
the multinational culture and the progress of Naxi
ethnic minority, the buildings in the town
incorporate the best parts of the architectural
traits of Han, Bai, and Tibet into a unique Naxi
style. The layout of the town is free-style and
flexible, the houses are close and diverse, and the
lanes are narrow and meandering. Naxi people pay
much attention to the decoration, the commodious and
applied houses are mostly timber and tile structure
compound with a garden, each has engraved vivid
figures of people and animals on doors and windows,
beautiful flowers and trees in the garden.Living in
such a beautiful and comfortable environment is a
real pleasant thing.
The old Town of Lijiang is a city depends on water
for existence and water is just like its blood.
Black Dragon Pool (Heilongtan) is the main water
source of the town and subdivides into many streams
which can reach every family and every street in the
town. Due to the reticular aqueducts, willow trees
grow everywhere and there are almost 350 varied and
inimitable bridges in the little town, some of which
were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The usage
of the water created by the local people is very
scientific. They build three mouths every well from
the upriver to the downriver. The water in the first
mouth is for edibility, the second one is for
cleaning of the vegetables and fruits, and the last
one is used to wash the clothes. The water not only
meets the need of the dweller, but also gives the
town a beauty of gentle. The town reputed as the
'Oriental Venice' and 'Suzhou in Highland', but it
is much, much more than this. Once you have visited
Old Town Lijiang, it will capture your heart for the
rest of your life.
The center of the Old Town is the Square Street (Sifangjie).
Four main streets radiate from Square Street and
extend to the four different directions. Countless
lanes extending in all directions form a network and
connect every corner of the town. Streets in the Old
Town are paved by the local bluestones which are
neither muddy in the rainy season nor dusty in the
dry season. The massive and fine-grained stones add
a sense of antiquity and mystery to the Old Town.
The sluice at the center of town is opened late in
the night and the resulting current of water flushes
and washes all the streets to keep the town clean.
This practical use of water is part of the daily
life of the residents in Old Town.
On December 3rd, 1997, the Old
Town of Lijiang was put in the
list of the World's Relics by
the World Cultural Heritage
Commission of the UNESCO (United
Nations Educational, Scientific,
and Cultural Organization). The
charming Old Town is now a
famous tourist attraction for
its traditional ethnic culture
and customs, inimitable
buildings and the wonderful
natural views.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 80
(Protection Fare) |
| Recommended Time for
a Visit: |
40 minutes |
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| Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/lijiang/jade_dragon.htm
Locating between 100 04'-10016'east
longitude and 2703'-2740'
north latitude, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Mountain) is the
southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. Consisting of 13 peaks,
among which Shanzidou is the highest one with an altitude of 5,600
meters (18,360 feet), Jade Dragon Snow Mountain stretches a length of 35
kilometers (22 miles) and a width of 20 kilometers (13 miles). Looking
from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles)
away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon
lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
According to the geologists' research, for about 400 million years
the area around Jade Dragon Snow Mountain was the ocean and it was
during the last 600 thousand years that the different landscapes had
come into being because of the uprising of the lithosphere. Archaic
legend about this mysterious and beautiful snow mountain goes like this:
Once upon a time, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain were
twins. They had lived on panning in Golden Sand River until one day an
evil fiend usurped the river. The brothers were very brave and had a
fierce fight with the fiend, Haba died in the fight and Jade Dragon
drove off the fiend after wearing out 13 swords. For guarding the people
and preventing the return of the fiend, Jade Dragon held the 13 swords
in hands day and night. As time passed, the brothers had turned into the
two snow mountains, and the 13 swords had become the 13 peaks. Jade
Dragon Snow Mountain is a holy mountain for the local Naxi people not
only because of the legend, but also because long time ago, it was a
place for young lovers to sacrifice their young lives in honor of true
love and to escape from the arranged marriages and feudal ethics.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild
plants. In fact, one fourth of all plant species in China can be found
here and 20 primeval forest communities shelter a big family of 400
types of trees and 30 kinds of animals which are protected by the state.
These species live in different temperature levels and create different
kinds of views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The 13 peaks, which have
the altitudes of at least 4,000 meters, are covered by snow all year
round; the mountain is called the "Natural Glacier Museum" for it has
all types of glacier. Move down from the mountaintop and you can see
rivers and pools, which are formed by the thawed snow water running
along the valley and through the forests. The plants and the animals are
different according to the altitude, so are the views. Every sight
brings you a surprise and every step takes you to a new scene. Each of
the meadows on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has its own special character
due to their different landscape and height. For instance, Yunshanping
(Spruce Plateau) is grassland with gigantic spruces whilst Ganhaizi (Dry
Sea) used to be a highland lake as its name tells, the meadow was formed
after the water had dried up.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain now is a famous scenic
spot for sightseeing, mountaineering, skiing,
exploration, scientific research and taking holiday.
Besides, widespread legends and myths of the Naxi
ethnic minority and the unclimbed Shanzidou are all
important attractive spots for those who come to
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 80 for the entrance charge
CNY 40 for the Protection Fare of the Old
Town |
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Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao
Gorge)
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/lijiang/tiger.htm
About 100 kilometers (62 miles) northwest of Lijiang
Old Town lying between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong
Xueshan) and Haba Snow Mountain (Haba Xueshan) is
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Gorge), which is
believed to be the deepest gorge in the world. From
the top of the gorge you look down the steeply
angled (70-90 degrees) mountain sides to the rushing
Golden Sands (Jingsha) River with its 18 frothing
rapids more than 200 meters (about 700 feet) below.
Naturally divided into three
sections, the first section, which is the narrowest
and uppermost section, is the mouth of the fast
flowing Jingsha River. In the midst of the river's
mouth is a large rock that is positioned at the
gorge's narrowest section-only 30 meters (33 yards)
wide. An ancient legend says that a tiger used this
rock as its stepping stone so it could leap across
from one side of the gorge to the other, which is
how the gorge got its name.
As the river enters the middle
section, it drops another 100 meters (330 feet) and
its flow rate increases to an amazing speed. Here
the thunderous rushing waters slam into sharp, large
rocks and crash down into the river forming swirling
whirlpools. Can it get more exciting? Yes, it can as
the third and lowest section is acclaimed for being
the wildest attraction of all!
The cliffs over-looking this section are even
steeper and much more dangerous. Here, the river
twists and turns and the river vigorously surges
forward creating high waves and a frothy spew as it
collides with the mountainsides. This is a view that
inspires a sense of adventure and satisfies the
deepest yearnings for magnificent scenery
The gorge stretches about 15 kilometers (nine miles)
and also affords people the possibility of rafting
and drifting peacefully in its large quiet sections,
for the gentler folks among us and an exciting
rafting adventure for the more experienced. Do not
want to raft?
Useful Tips: This is a
great sightseeing stop with enormous photo
opportunities. Bring your camera, wear
skidproof shoes, and be prepared to be astonished.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 50 |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
Two hours |
| Opening Hours: |
08:30 to 18:00 |
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It is said there is a fairyland beneath the colorful
clouds of southern China. A place blessed with fresh
air, clear streams, breathtaking snow mountains, and
an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly
group of people. Life in this fairyland is so
peaceful, a fairyland called Lijiang, located at the
hub of
Tibet,
Yunnan and
Sichuan provinces.
While the geographical position of Lijiang City
is remote, it has the advantage of ensuring a
pleasant year round climate and a wide variety
of tourist resources in the 20,600 square
kilometers area. The earliest recorded history
of Lijiang can be traced back to the Warring
States Period (476 BC-221 BC) but with the
advent of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the local
economy reached a peak with the development of
the Ancient Tea-Horse Road which made a great
contribution to both commercial and cultural
communication between Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan
provinces.
At present, Lijiang City is an attractive
tourist destination in Yunnan Province that
exercises jurisdiction over four counties and an
Old Town District. Lijiang is the main region
inhabited by Naxi Group, one of China's 55
minority ethnic groups. In its long history, the
local residents have established their splendid
Dongba Culture which has absorbed aspects of the
culture of Tibet and the Central Plains along
the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow
River. The various souvenirs marked with these
Dongba hieroglyphs are very popular with
visitors from home and abroad.
Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in
China - the
Old Town which has been listed in the World
Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. The Old
Town was once the center of Lijiang and
continues to maintain the original flavor of the
local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings
and the profound cultural heritage of the
region. When wandering along Square Street or
any other streets in the Old Town, you will be
struck by the peaceful surroundings. From
enjoying the sight of the setting sun from
historic hotels to local farmsteads, there are
many favorable things here for travelers.
Naturally, there are a number of tour
destinations to enhance your visit as well.
Among them, the most famous is Mufu (Mu's
Palace) which should not be missed during your
trip.
Around Lijiang, there are a number of splendid
natural beauty spots that will certainly
astonish you. If you like to see superlative
natural scenery,
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn
which provides a majestic backdrop to the
Moon-Embracing Pavilion at Black Dragon Pond
will fulfill your desire. For those seeking an
exotic experience in Lijiang, a visit to the
Mosuo People beside
Lugu Lake is a must. They are called the
last 'Kingdom of Women' on earth. If you would
like to experience the local lifestyle, then
come and participate in one or more of their
various festivals that are held throughout the
year.
Lijiang does not have a direct rail link and is
reached by travelers by air or by coach.
However, having got to Lijiang, visiting round
and about is easy with the help of the city
buses, taxis or for the more energetic by
bicycle. However, please don't forget to save
some time to walk in Lijiang. Along your way,
you must visit some of the souvenir shops and
taste some local dishes and snacks. At night,
the famous bar street in the Old Town is really
worth a visit. No matter where you go, you will
find a harmonious combination of tradition and
fashion in Lijiang City.
Splendid landscapes, the
exotic ways of the Naxi
ethnic group and the
precious Dongba Culture make
up the unique city of
Lijiang. Each year it
attracts a great number of
visitors from home and
abroad. To find a fairyland
far from the bustling
metropolises, please do not
hesitate to come to Lijiang.
In many travelers' minds,
Lijiang refers to the Old
Town which is an essential
part of the whole Lijiang
City. In the 800 years from
the Southern Song Dynasty to
the Qing Dynasty, the local
governors and their subjects
inhabited this city which
has an advantageous
geographical location not
requiring a city wall. They
created the famous Dongba
Culture and the Naxi Ancient
Music, and left a large
group of unique Naxi
buildings in this area.
Standing
at
Square
Street,
in the
center
of the
Old
Town,
you will
be
deeply
impressed
by the
charming
town and
the
locals'
quiet
life,
much
like the
meandering
streams
that
wind
through
the
town.
Please
slow
down
your
steps
here,
and
immerse
yourself
in a
fairyland
on
earth.
There
are a
number
of
places
of
historical
interest
and
natural
scenic
spots
here,
awaiting
your
exploration.
Mu's
Residence
(Mufu),
once the
palace
of the
supreme
ruler
Chieftain
Mu of
Lijiang,
was
reconstructed
by the
World
Bank in
1996 in
the
northwest
part of
Old
Town. It
is the
best
place
for
visitors
to enjoy
the
splendid
architectural
heritage
of
ancient
Lijiang.
Jade
Spring
Park(Heilongtan
Park) is
a
wonderful
place
about
one
kilometer
(about
0.62
miles)
away
from
Square
Street,
combining
natural
beauty
and
historical
sites
harmoniously.
The best
place to
see the
full
extent
of the
Old Town
is Lion
Mountain
Park
which is
just 250
meters
(about
0.16
mile)
from
Square
Street.
With an
altitude
of 2,500
meters
(8202
feet),
the park
has a
tranquil
natural
environment.
It also
has a
typical
Naxi
building-Wan
Gu Lou (Aeon
Tower)
on the
mountaintop
and some
fine
Lijiang
Murals.
Eight
kilometers
(5
miles)
to the
north of
the Old
Town,
you can
see the
architectural
complex
of
Residential
Houses
of
Baisha
Town. In
the Song
and Yuan
dynasties,
Baisha
was the
political,
economic
and
cultural
center
of
Lijiang.
It is
the
embryonic
form of
the
subsequent
Lijiang
Old
Town.The
Old Town
of Shuhe
is
another
ancient
town in
Lijiang,
which is
just 4
kilometers
(2.5
miles)
to the
northwest
of the
Old
Town.
The
largest
stone
arch
bridge
in
Lijiang
was
built
here:
Green
Dragon
Bridge.
Both of
these
towns
can be
reached
from the
Old Town
by foot
or
bicycle
Outside
of
Lijiang
City,
there
are a
great
number
of
splendid
natural
attractions
hosting
more and
more
adventurers
from
home and
abroad.
The most
famous
one is
Jade
Dragon
Snow
Mountain,
which is
about 15
kilometers
(about
9.3
miles)
to the
north of
Lijiang
City.
More
than
5500
meters
(about
18,045
feet)
above
sea
level,
this
mountain
is noted
for its
precipitous
slope
and
charming
beauty.
White
Water
River is
a river
formed
by
runoff
from the
Jade
Dragon
Snow
Mountain.
At the
east
foot of
the
mountain
exits an
attraction,
Dry Sea
(Ganhai)
. It had
been a
highland
glacial
lake
before
the
1940s
and was
formed
after
the
water
had
dried
up. And
the
Spruce
Plateau
(Yunshan
Plateau)
located
at the
foot of
the
mountain
as well,
is a
large
meadow
hiding
behind a
primeval
forest.
At the
southern
foot of
the
mountain,
you can
find the
famous
Yufeng
Temple ,
which is
surrounded
by the
flourishing
forest
and a
never-dried
river.
All this
makes it
a really
good
place to
visit.
As
famous
as the
mountain,
Lugu
Lake,
which is
about
184
kilometers
(about
114
miles)
to the
northeast
of
Lijiang
City, is
a must
for
visitors.
The
Mosuo
People
there
who
still
maintain
a
matriarchal
clan
society
today
will
introduce
you to
another
one o f
the
Chinese
minority
cultures.
Finally,
Lijiang
also
prepares
a series
of
splendid
natural
scenic
spots
for
brave
travelers.
Three
Parallel
Rivers
in
Yunnan
Protected
Areas,
Stone
Drum and
the
First
Bend of
the
Yangtze
River
and the
Tiger
Leaping
Gorge
are
surely
to
astonish
everyone
who
enjoys
this
majestic
view.
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Ngày 5 (27/04/2010): Lệ Giang – Shangri-La (180km)
- Chúng tôi nhờ Vicky liên hệ thuê xe trọn gói cho 3 ngày để đi
Shangri-La với giá 700Y/ngày.
- 10h00: 14 người khởi hành từ Lệ Giang để thẳng tiến
Shangri-La.
- 11h45: Tới khúc quanh đầu tiên của sông Dương Tử.
- 12h00: Ăn trưa gần Thạch Cổ Trấn.
- 13h00: Theo tư vấn của 1 đoàn Việt Nam gặp tại quán ăn, chúng
tôi ṿng lại chỗ khúc quanh để thuê dịch vụ dẫn lên núi xem toàn
cảnh địa danh đặc biệt trên sông Dương Tử với giá 200Y/14 người.
- 15h00: Cả đoàn tới Tiger Leaping Gorge. Tại đây, “thẻ sinh
viên” lại giúp giảm giá vé từ 50Y xuống c̣n 25Y/người. Chúng tôi
đi bộ 6km trên con đường mới được làm để tới eo Hổ Nhảy.
- Rời Tiger Leaping Gorge, tất cả được nguôi ngoai phần nào sự
thất vọng v́ được ngắm cả Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn và Hà Ba Tuyết Sơn,
dù chỉ là từ khoảng cách khá xa.
- 20h30: Chúng tôi tới Shangri-La (Hương Cách Lư Lạp hay Trung
Điện) và ăn mừng bằng một bữa lẩu ḅ Yak hoành tráng, một bữa ăn
mà cả đoàn vẫn c̣n nhớ măi cho tới khi về Hà Nội. |
Lệ Giang – Côn Minh (510km)
- V́ không đi được Đức Khâm do đường sửa trên toàn tuyến kể từ
Shangri-La, cũng không đi được hồ Lugu v́ cả đi cả về sẽ cần tới
3 ngày mới bơ (đi 2 ngày rồi về rất vất vả) nên chúng tôi bị dôi
ra 2 ngày tại Lệ Giang. Ngày đầu chính là ngày thứ 8 của hành
tŕnh, đi được nhiều nơi. Ngày thứ hai là ngày thứ 9 của hành
tŕnh, 14 người chỉ loanh quanh khám phá nốt Lệ Giang đồng thời
mua quà cho những người ở nhà.
- 19h40: Chúng tôi thuê xe trọn gói 100Y/14 người để ra ga Lệ
Giang bắt tàu đi Côn Minh (tiền vé: 130Y/người, tiền dịch vụ v́
nhờ khách sạn mua hộ: 5Y/người). |
Lệ Giang – Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn (30km)
- Chúng tôi thuê xe của khách sạn để đi Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn
(100Y(?)/xe trọn gói cả ngày). Do chặng cáp treo thứ hai lên độ
cao 4506m đang sửa nên chúng tôi chỉ có thể đi chặng cáp treo
đầu lên cánh đồng ḅ Yak để ngắm ngọn núi tuyết nổi tiếng từ khá
xa. Tại đây, “thẻ sinh viên” tiếp tục giúp chúng tôi giảm giá vé
vào cửa từ 80Y xuống c̣n 40Y/người.
- Nhưng đó là một ngày thất vọng nhất trong cả hành tŕnh. Chúng
tôi gặp một cơn mưa mù mịt ngay khi bắt đầu vào tới chân Ngọc
Long Tuyết Sơn và chẳng thể thấy được ngọn núi tuyết từ cánh
đồng ḅ Yak. Thất thểu ra về, cả đoàn cũng bỏ luôn show
“Impression of Lijiang”.
- Buổi chiều, chúng tôi tiếp tục khám phá Lệ Giang một cách tao
nhă: đi mua sách, mua đĩa nhạc và đắm ḿnh trong không khí rất
đặc trưng của thành cổ không có… tường thành này. |
Ngày 8 (30/04/2010): Lệ Giang
- Cả đoàn lại chia làm 2 nhóm, 1 nhóm đi xe đạp (10Y/người), 1
nhóm thuê xe riêng (90Y/ngày) để lần lượt khám phá cổ trấn Thúc
Hà, công viên Hắc Long Đàm (vào cửa bằng vé bảo vệ môi trường đă
mua khi tới Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn) và thăm thú hồ Lạp Thị (Lashi)
trên lưng… ngựa (150Y/người).
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Meili Snow Mountain
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/shangri_la/meili.htm
Meili Snow Mountain, also known as Prince Snow
Mountain, is located 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)
northeast of Deqin County of Yunnan Province.
The mountain sits on the border of Yunnan
Province and
Tibet, where the three famous rivers, namely
the
Jinsha, Mekong (Nu) and Salwen (Lancang)
flow. Known for the grandest view in Yunnan
Province, Meili Snow Mountain boasts numerous
snow-clad ridges and peaks, thirteen of which
exceed 6,000 meters (19.685 feet) above the sea
level. The most splendid view is of the Kawagebo
Peak, the highest in Yunnan Province rising
about 6,740 meters (22,112.86 feet). It is still
a 'virgin peak' for no one has ever reached the
top. Thus, Meili Snow Mountain is a challenge
for all mountain explorers from home and abroad.
Visitors are treated to spectacular view from
all vantage points. The continuous mountain
ridges feature snowy peaks and the sun throws
golden lights on the low-floating clouds which
form various extraordinary shapes, affording yet
another splendid view! But mostly, the mountain
presents itself as mystery when dense fog and
clouds made it a gleaming sight to see and you
could hardly resist the temptation to unveil it.
You can have a panoramical view of the thirteen
towering peaks from the Feilai Temple which is
in the west of Deqin County.
From the foot of the Kang Karpo Peak, you see
the peculiar low-altitude glaciers formed in
modern times. Strong updrafts collide with cloud
airflow from the inner continents in this area
producing frequent dense fog and heavy snow. The
resulting topographic extremes include hanging
glaciers, icefalls and snow slides. The Mingyong
Glaciers, in particular, rushes from an
elevation of 5,500 meters (18.045 feet) down to
the forest zone 2,700 meters (8,858 feet) above
the sea level in rainy seasons. From afar it
looks like a huge white snake wriggling its way
among the verdant mountains. On the south side
of the peak, a waterfall named 'holy collapsing
rain' falls from thousands of meters high. Pure
water splashed from snow cracks and with the
help of the sunlight, rainbows are often seen
hanging above the fall.
Owing to its high altitude, the mountain owns
several climatic zones with a diversity of
plants, vast expanse of grassland and rich fungi
species that are vertically distributed. The
types of vegetation here range from the Torrid
Zone to Frigid Zone vertically. From the
altitude of 2,000 meters (6562 feet) to 4,000
(13123 feet) meters, forests flourish with
varieties of spruce. The depth of the forest is
an exotic world of rare birds and animals. The
meadows surrounding the forests are embellished
by countless flowers which add more vitality and
charm to the mountain.
Meili Snow Mountain is one of the most sacred
mountains of
Tibetan Buddhism. 'Kang Karpo Peak' means
the God of Snow Mountain in Tibetan, and is a
holy land for worshiping. Pilgrims from Tibet,
Qinghai Province, Sichuan Province,and Gansu
Province travel to the mountain at the beginning
of each winter to worship. Thousands of devout
pilgrims worship together and encircle the holy
mountain, adding even more mystery and loftiness
to the mountain
From Shangri-La to Meili Snow Mountain, the
best way is to hire a cross-country vehicle. The cost is 400RMB. This is
usually the price of hiring for one day. It takes 5-6 hours from
Shangri-la to Meili. In fact, there are many vehivles back to Deqin (Meilin)
from Shangri-la. If you stay one night in Shangri-la, the hostel owner
can help you to find a van with good price. If you travel alone, better
to find other tourist to share a van. That will be cheaper. There are
public bus from Shangri-La (Zhongdian) to Deqin. From DEqin, there are
mini-bus or hire a van to Meili then. It takes longer time to take bus,
6-7 hours perhaps. |
Songzanlin Monastery
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/shangri_la/songzanlin.htm
Being the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in
Yunnan, Songzanlin Monastery, also known as
Guihua Monastery, is one of the famous
monasteries in the Kang region. The monastery is
located near Shangri -La County, at the foot of
Foping Mountain.
Construction of the monastery began in 1679 and
was completed two years later. The monastery
seems like a group of ancient castles and is
composed of two lamaseries, Zhacang and Jikang.
The gilded copper roof endows the monastery with
strong Tibetan features and the 108 (an
auspicious number in Buddhism) columns
downstairs also feature the monastery with
characteristics of Han nationality. The main
halls in the monastery are magnificent, and on
both the left and the right sides are wonderful
frescos, depicting Buddhist tales and legends.
The inside-halls are exquisite with cloisters
running through. The cloisters are all decorated
with beautiful sculptures and consummate
frescos.The monastery is full of treasures.
There are a lot of golden figures of Buddha
josses, golden lamps, Tibetan lections, silver
censers and so on. All of these are wonderful
collections accumulated from each dynasty. They
are precious productions made by people of both
Tibet nationality and Han nationality.
Songzanlin Monastery has another alias - 'the
little
Potala Palace ', so named because the whole
monastery is in the traditional style with
mysterious atmosphere. In 1679, Dalailama chose
this place by divination, and it went on to
become the uppermost public place in Yunan which
features the particular local characteristics.
Annually, the Gedong Festival is celebrated here
by the Tibetans. Pious believers, with their
knees and foreheads knocking the ground at every
step, come here to pray
The monastery is situated in the high altitude
region over 3,300 meters (about 10,827 feet)
high. It snows even in August, and has a rainy
season that runs from June through September.
Therefore, spring and summer are the best
seasons for people to visit it.
Bus route: There are autobuses in Zhongdian
County which can take you to this beautiful
scenic spot directly, and the buses No.3 can
also take you there without stop.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 30 |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
Two hours |
|
Bitahai Lake
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/shangri_la/bitahai.htm
As the highest lake in Yunnan Province, Bitahai
Lake lies in the east of Shangri-La County of
Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and is
over 3500 meters (about 3828 yards) above sea
level. Covering an area of about 159 hectares
(around 393 acres) with an average depth of 20
meters (about 22 yards), Bitahai Lake is famous
for its limpid water and its beautiful scenery
which is set against the mountains and forests
surrounding it.
Bitahai Lake is widely recognized as 'A Pearl
on the Plateau' and the most attractive lake in
Shangri-La. Legend has it that a goddess dropped
her mirror carelessly to the earth when she was
making up. The mirror was broken into pieces and
they became lakes on the plateau. Among these
pieces, the most beautiful piece with green jade
turned into today's Bitahai Lake.
In the center of the lake stands an islet
shaped like a boat sailing in the lake. The
islet is 30 meters (about 33 yards) above the
water level, and is covered with rare plants and
also includes spruces and rhododendrons. Here,
birds twitter happily and flowers release their
pleasant fragrances. When stepping on the islet,
one feels as if they are arriving at Xanadu, and
tourists have frequently remarked about how they
have felt intoxicated by the aura, beauty and
tranquility.
Bitahai Lake is fringed with rhododendrons of
various varieties, which adds to the beauty of
the lake. Every year around June and July,
petals of the rhododendrons fall onto the lake
surface with the wind. When passing fish eat
these rhododendron petals (which are slightly
poisonous) they can be seen on their backs with
their white bellies exposed as they float
upside-down amongst the petals as if they are
drunk. It is now the best-known sight of Bitahai
Lake. It is also said that in the past bears in
the nearby mountains often came out in the
moonlight to catch these intoxicated fish.
Bitahai Lake is a place of legends. When one is
here, one can find that even a tree or a hill
around the lake has a story. It is not only a
feast to the eye, but also enhances our sense of
beauty and our imagination.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 30 |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
Two hours |
|
Baishui Tableland
(White Water Terraces)
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/yunnan/shangri_la/baishui.htm
The Baishui Tableland, also named the White
Water Terraces, is located in the foothills of
the Haba Snow Mountains, 101 kilometers (about
62 miles) southeast of the Shangri-la County. It
is known as one of the most attractive
destinations in mysterious Shangri-La and is an
ancient Chinese landform with a history of
200,000 to 300,000 years.
The variegated landform of the tableland is a
continual deposition of calcium carbonate that
is contained in the spring water. Every year,
the surface of the land is covered by the
deposition and finally transformed into the
terraced structure you see today. Today, the
Baishui Tableland covers an area of three square
kilometers (about 741 acres).
The spring water runs down along the slope of
the mountain, leaving an impression of a large
white jade carving among the green mountain. The
tableland lies layer by layer giving the
appearance of a terraced field, so the local
people call it 'a field left by fairies'. To the
left of the tableland, there is a pool and a
moon-shaped platform that is said to be the
dresser of the fairies. During the autumn, the
mountains around the Baishui Tableland will be
covered by various bright-colored flowers and
leaves. Amid the mountains, the Baishui
Tableland will form a spectacular white
contrast.
Besides being a
beautifully scenic spot,
the Baishui Tableland is
also the birthplace of
Dongba culture of the
Naxi Minority Group.
According to legend, the
first saint of the
Dongba Religion was
attracted by the
fascinating scenery of
this place on his way
back from Tibet. He then
stopped to missionize
here. Later, the Baishui
Tableland became known
as the Holy Land of the
Dongba Religion. When
the second saint of the
Dongba Religion came
here, he created the
Dongba pictograph. Each
year, on the eighth day
of the second lunar
month, the Naxi people
will gather here to
celebrate their
traditional festival by
singing and dancing all
day and night.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY
30 |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
Two hours |
|
Shangri-La Travel
Guide
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/yunnan/shangri-la/
Baishui
(Bạch Thủy )
Tableland
Bitahai
Lake
Meili
Snow Mountain
Songzanlin
Monastery
Tiger
Leaping Gorge
Shangri-La is the "Eden in
dream". Since it first appeared
in British novelistJames
Hilton's Lost Horizon
in the 1939, it has been
associated withthe mystique of a
place which could not possibly
exist here on Earth. In
Tibetan,Shangri-La means the
"sun and moon in heart", an
ideal home only found in
heaven.There the lofty and
continuous snowy mountains,
endless grasslands, steep
andgrand gorges, azure lakes and
the bucolic villages always
leave a deep impressionon
visitors.
Located at point where
Tibet,
Sichuan and
Yunnan all meet,
Shangri-La County is
administered by
Diqing Tibetan Autonomous
Prefecture, Yunnan
Province. In the past,
Shangri-La was called
Zhongdian or "Jiantang" in
Tibetan. In ancient times,
it together with Batang (in
Tibet) and Litang (in
Sichuan) was the fiefdom of
the three sons of a Tibetan
King. In 2002, Zhongdian
changed its name to
Shangri-La.
At an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters
(about 9,843 feet), Shangri-La is very difficult
to reach. Without railways leading there, the
chief means of transportation is motor vehicles.
To get there, tourists will typically begin
their journey in Kunming, traveling first to
Lijiang and then taking the long-distance bus in
Lijiang to Shangri-La. It's about 175 kilometers
(108.74 miles) from Lijiang to Shangri-La. On
this way, the Tiger Leaping Gorge can be seen.
Shangri-La is inhabited by many different
ethnic groups, with the
Tibetans comprising the majority of the
population. There you will have an opportunity
to experience Tibetan life and learn about their
lifestyle, religion and cuisine. The unique
scenery, highlighted by plateaus, together with
the fascinating ethnic culture makes Shangri-La
very attractive and charming to visit.
Shangri-La is rich in natural resources from
valuable herbs to rich mineral deposits
(including gold, silver, copper, manganese and
many other rare metals) to abundant animal
resources (such as golden monkeys, leopards and
musk deer). Shangri-La is a land full of natural
wonders.
As a Chinese saying goes, "The earliest
sunrise is seen in Shangri-La; and the most
unique place is also there". Once you visit, you
will fully appreciate the meaning of this
saying. In addition, the warm welcome of the
residents of this land will make you feel at
home
Shangri-La County is divided into two areas:
Dukezong Ancient Town and a more modern
city-like area. The two areas share Tuanjie
Street as the common border. Dukezong, located
in the southeast section of Shangri-La, has a
history dating back over 1300 years. Almost all
the buildings are white in color and feature the
Tibetan style architecture. Upon arrival to old
town, we recommend you take some time to relax
before beginning your tour. A brief introduction
to the scenic spots of Shangri-La follows.
 Southeast
Shangri-La
Main attractions: Wufeng Mountain, Baishui
Tableland (White Water Terraces), Haba Snow
Mountain and the Tiger Leaping Gorge
Located three kilometers (about 1.86 miles)
southeast of Shangri-La, the Wufeng Mountain is
revered as a sacred mountain by the local
Tibetans. Since the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the
grasslands at the foot of this mountain have
been used for horse racing events.
If you proceed southeast fro m Shangri-La for
about 101 kilometers (62.76 miles), you'll
arrive at another well-known attraction, the
White Water Terraces. Theterraces are large
limestone steps, built up over the years with
calcium carbonatedeposited by spring waters
which flow down the steps. You can take a bus
fromthe Zhongdian Coach Bus Station to the White
Water Terraces, or hire a car toget there.
The Haba Snow Mountain, a natural reserve of
rare animals and plants, is about 120 kilometers
(74.56 miles) southeast of Shangri-La. Both the
mountain and theTiger Leaping Gorge are located
along the Dianzang Road, on the way from
Shangri-Lato Lijiang
The
north of Shangri-La
Main attractions: Songzanlin Monastery and
Shangri-La Gorge Group
Songzanlin Monastery is five kilometers (3.11
miles) north of Shangri-La. Firstconstructed in
1679 during the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911),
it embodies theessence of the Tibetan Buddhist
culture, and its architecture exemplifies
thefeatures of the Tibetan style. It's the
greatest monastery of Tibetan Buddhismin Yunnan
Province. The city bus No.3 can take you there
The Shangri-La Gorge Group is located in the
northern part of Shangri-La County. Comprised of
a series of gorges, the Birang Gorge is
certainly worth a visit. The Birang River flows
through the steep gorge and the splashing water
from thestrong current immerses the entire gorge
in mist. There are many rock paintings on the
cliffs of the gorge. Much research was done on
the paintings and it wasdetermined that they
were drawn by migrating ethnic groups in the
ancient times. The gorge is on the way from
Shangri-La to Xiangcheng County (in Sichuan),
about 103 kilometers (64 miles) from Shangri-La.
In the morning, there are buses to Xiangcheng
that will let you off at the mouth of Shangri-La
Gorge.
The
northeast of Shangri-La
Main attractions: Bitahai Lake and Shudu Lake
Shudu Lake and Bitahai Lake are two of the more
accessible lakes in northeastShangi-la. Located
within 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of each other,
legend says these "pearls of the land" are
pieces of a mirror broken and scatteredby a
fairy while she was fixing her makeup.
Tip: Although Bitahai Lake is only 32 km (19.88
miles) from Shangri-La, the bus will only take
you as far as Shuangqiao. From there you can
either hire a horseor walk to Bitahai Lake
The northwest of
Shangri-La
Main attraction: Napa Lake
Napa Lake is located eight kilometers (4.97
miles) northwest of Shangri-La. Severalrivers
flow into the lake, including the Naizi and Naqu
Rivers. The lake is seasonal in that it is dry
in the fall and winter seasons, naturally
becoming part of the Yila Prairie. During this
time, visitors can see many sheep and cows
grazingin the lake bed.
Tip: There are buses which take visitors to Napa
Lake or you can take a taxi to get there.
Around
Shangri-La
Known for the grandest view in Yunnan Province,
Meili Snow Mountain boasts numerous snow-clad
ridges and peaks. It is located 10 kilometers
(6.2miles) northeast of Deqin County near
Shangri-La
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Stone Forest
Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, enjoys
great fame among tourists not only because the
region features a consistently warm climate, but
also thanks to its wonderful vistas and landscapes.
Among the most dramatic of these attractions is the
Stone Forest (Shilin), known since the Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644 A.D.) as the ' First
Wonder of the World.'
The Stone Forest is in Lunan Yi
Nationality Autonomous County, which is about 120
kilometers (75 miles) from Kunming and requires only
a three-hour drive. It covers an area of 400 square
kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large
and small stone forests, as well as many other
scenic spots. An old local saying says that 'If
you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone
Forest, you have wasted your time.'
Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important
attractions of Yunnan.
Walking through the Stone Forest,
visitors marvel at the natural stone masterpieces
and are bewitched by the intricate formations. The
magnificent, strange and steep landscape creates
countless labyrinthine vistas, including:
Major Stone
Forest, Minor Stone Forest and Naigu Stone Forest,
all of which feature stones in various formations.
Animals, plants, and even human figures can be found
here. Some are elegant, some are rugged, and each is
lifelike with its own distinguishing
characteristics.
Subterranean
Stone Forest in Zhiyun Cave, an underground
stone forest distributed among several caves and
occupying a total area of about three square
kilometers (720 acres).
Strange Wind Cave,
composed of Penfeng Cave, Hongxi Spring and an
underground river. From August to November, gales
lasting two to three minutes sweep out of the cave
every 30 minutes. Long Lake
is a karsts lake that is three kilometers (two
miles) long but only 300 meters (zero point two
miles) wide. The lake features underwater
stalagmites and stalactites and a small island in
the center of the water. The
source of the Dadie Waterfall,
Ba River, is a branch of Nanpan River. In the rainy
season, up to 150 cubic meters (196 cubic yards) of
water per square inch plummet down the 88 meter (288
feet) drop.
Geologists say the Stone Forest
is a typical example of karsts topography.
Approximately 270 million years ago - during the
carboniferous period of the Paleozoic era - the
region was a vast expanse of sea. Over time, the
movements of the lithosphere gradually caused a
retreat of the waters and the rise of the limestone
landscape. Due to constant erosion by the elements,
the area finally developed into the present-day
Stone Forest.
Many beautiful legends originate
in this magical place, passed
along by the native people known
as Sani, a branch of the Yi
ethnic group. One particular
story about the faithful love of
Ashima, a beautiful, clever and
warm-hearted Sani girl, is the
most popular and has been told
for thousands of years. The Sani
people celebrate their national
festival - the Torch Festival -
every lunar year on June 24.
They take part in traditional
performances such as wrestling,
bull fighting, pole-climbing,
dragon-playing, lion-dancing and
the A-xi Moon Dance. During this
time, the Stone Forest is alive
with a particularly joyful,
festive atmosphere, making the
area even more attractive than
usual. However, the Stone Forest
- with its sculptures engraved
by nature, herself - is always a
true miracle for visitors to
behold.
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Admission Fee: |
CNY 175 (including
Major Stone Forest,
Minor Stone Forest,
Naigu Stone Forest,
Wannianlingzhi Scenic
Area, Bushao Mountain
and Liziyuanqing Scenic
Area) |
Recommended
Time for a Visit: |
Two hours |
| Opening Hours: |
08:30 to 18:00 |
Mr.Wong(Singapore) said: I am going to Kunming
next week. Is it possible to visit the Stone Forest on our own by public
transport? Is there a direct bus from the City centre? Please advise.
Thank you. Hi,Mr.Wong Many minibus run from
Kunming to Stone Forest. You can take it from Long Distance Bus Station
near Kunming Railway Station. Then you can take tourist bus
to Stone Forest. Bus fare: around CNY 26. Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
September 6,2009 Last week I had the
opportunity to visit the Stone Forest in Yunnan and I must say that it
is/was one of the most beautiful sites I have seen in my many years of
travel. I compare it to the RED ROCK area of Sedona Arizona,USA. Its
natural formations were inhanced by the well manicured and maintanence
of the park, pathways and overall cleanliness. To others:
Do not visit Kunming without venturing to the
STONE FOREST!!! C.L.Maddox, Illinois, USA
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Dianchi Lake Scenic
Area
The Dianchi Lake Scenic Area is located in the
southwest part of Kunming City. Dianchi Lake is,
beyond question, the center of the resort. There
are numerous attractions along the lake
captivating tourists. Among these are the Yunnan
Ethnic Villages, Daguan Park, Baiyukou Park,
Haigeng Bank, Kwan-yin Hill, Xishan Forest Park,
temples and pagodas. Towns, big or small near
the lake provide visitors with an opportunity to
experience customs of the local people.
Dianchi Lake
Dianchi Lake is about 300 square kilometers
(74,132 acres). It is the largest freshwater
lake in Yunnan Province and the sixth largest
one in China. With picturesque scenery and its
location on the Yungui Plateau, the lake has a
reputation as 'A Pearl on the Plateau'.
Unfortunately, the lake has been badly polluted.
Although efforts have been made to save the
lake, they have been largely unsuccessful.
The lake is crescent-shaped, about 39
kilometers (24 miles) in length and 13
kilometers (8 miles) in width at its widest. Its
natural banks are formed by mountains on all
four sides. More than twenty rivers nurture the
lake which has a shoreline of 163.2 kilometers
(101 miles). Four surrounding hills contribute
to the picturesque landscape, making visitors
intoxicated and linger around. You may
appreciate the beauty of the lake and hills from
a boat, and explore this cradle of Yunnan
culture.
Yunnan Ethnic
Villages
The village acts as a good shortcut to
understand the social customs of the ethnic
groups in Yunnan. It has a natural sun-bathing
area where you can escape from the heat of
summer. Twenty-five ethnic nationalities have
their respective villages and conduct many
activities to present their unique folkways and
beautiful clothes. Also you can enjoy the water
screen movie and an elephant performance, have a
taste of the local dishes and buy pretty
handicrafts.
Daguan Park
Daguan Park is vibrant with rock gardens,
pavilions, bridges and murmuring water. It is
famous for the longest couplets in China on the
Daguan Pavilion. The Daguan Pavilion was built
in the year 1828. It commands a lovely view. The
couplet written in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911),
contains 180 characters brimming with literary
grace. During festival evenings, gatherings take
place here.
Baiyukou Park
Baiyukou Park is on the west bank of Dianchi
Lake. Here a small hill looks like a white fish
opening its mouth to Dianchi Lake. Near the
Irregular shore line, beautiful gardens are
hidden among green trees. In spring, the cherry
trees are in blossom, adding luster to this
serene place. Overlooking Dianchi Lake, you can
see white sails of boats on the glistening lake
and gulls skimming over the waves.
Haigeng Bank
Haigeng Bank is about four kilometers (2.5
miles) long while ranging in width from forty
meters (131 feet) to three hundred meters (984
feet). The bank, like a floating jade belt, is
in fact a watershed of the Dianchi Lake. Slender
willow twigs sweep the lake in the gentle
breeze. In the south is a wonderful natural
swimming pool which is always crammed with
people in midsummer.
Kwan-yin Hill
Kwan-yin Hill is bordered by the vast lake
and has an altitude of 2,040 meters (6,693
feet). Lofty peaks on this hill seem to thrust
themselves straight towards the sky. A Kwan-yin
Temple built here in the Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644) was once a popular resort of
Buddhism. Remaining are a seven-tier brick
pagoda, houses, and a gate to the Kwan-yin
Temple.
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Khám phá Lệ Giang cổ trấn, công viên Hắc Long Đàm và núi Ngọc
Long Tuyết Sơn
Toàn bộ thành phố Lệ Giang thực ra rất rộng lớn, nó
bao gồm khu đô thị mới (New Town), Đại
Nghiên (Dayan) cổ trấn, Thúc Hà
(Shuhe) cổ trấn, và Bạch Sa (Baisha)
cổ trấn. Thành cổ Lệ Giang hay Lệ Giang
cổ trấn hay đô thị cổ Lệ Giang mà
người đời vẫn hay nhắc đến chính là Đại Nghiên cổ
trấn. Đại Nghiên có nghĩa là Nghiên mực
lớn, có thể xem đây là cách ví von thi vị nhưng
rất chính xác của người xưa bởi nơi này giống như
một nghiên mực khổng lồ, nước từ trung tâm chảy theo
những con mương nhỏ len lỏi đến mọi nơi trong thành
cổ, tạo nên một trấn cổ có một không hai của Trung
Quốc cũng như toàn thế giới. C̣n chữ Lệ Giang
có nghĩa là ḍng sông đẹp, tượng trưng cho
một phần không thể thiếu trong cuộc sống của người
dân nơi đây, đó là nước. Sông Ngọc Hà
(Jade Water) mang cái tinh khiết của núi non, chảy
quanh thành cổ, chia nhỏ Lệ Giang thành vô vàn ốc
đảo, nối nhau bằng 354 chiếc cầu đá; cấu trúc phức
hợp đó làm cho Lệ Giang càng trở nên độc đáo trong
con mắt khách du lịch.
Người ta ví Lệ Giang như Venice của phương
Đông, nhưng người viết cho rằng như vậy là khập
khiễng và chỉ đúng về bề nổi mà thôi Nếu như
Venice gồng ḿnh lên chống chọi với sự xâm thực của
nước biển th́ Lệ Giang hoàn toàn ngược lại. Cổ trấn
này vươn ḿnh dưới chân núi Ngọc Long, đón nhận cái
ưu ái trời trao, mỗi ngôi nhà trong thành cổ đều
trồng dương liễu rủ bóng xuống ḍng nước nhỏ chạy
quanh, tạo nên cảnh đầu ghềnh dương liễu, cuối
ghềnh nước trong, vẻ đẹp dịu dàng pha màu cổ
tích đó đă qua bao thế kỷ chắc chắn vượt xa với cái
nhân tạo c̣n quá trẻ của nước Ư Nếu muốn so
sánh th́ có lẽ gọi Lệ Giang là Tô Châu của cao
nguyên sẽ xứng tầm hơn
Lệ Giang được xây vào thời Tống – Nguyên, đến nay
đă hơn 800 năm tuổi, cấu trúc đô thị cổ vẫn gần như
vẹn nguyên so với ban đầu làm cho giá trị lịch sử và
văn hóa của Lệ Giang càng rơ nét hơn. Người có công
lớn đưa Lệ Giang nói riêng và Vân Nam nói chung đến
với thế giới bên ngoài là nhà thực vật học Áo
Joseph Rock (1884 – 1962) Ông
là người đă cống hiến 27 năm (1922 – 1949) nghiên
cứu về hệ động thực vật cũng như con người, lịch sử,
văn hóa, ngôn ngữ của vùng Tây Nam Trung Quốc này.
Những tài liệu quư hiếm kèm theo khám phá vĩ đại ông
để lại được coi là nền móng đầu tiên để thế giới
biết đến một Vân Nam – Tứ Xuyên đầy sắc màu trong
ḷng Trung Hoa rộng lớn. Công tŕnh nghiên cứu về
văn hóa Đông Ba (Dongba) hay Từ điển ngôn ngữ Nạp
Tây (Naxi) của Rock đến ngày nay được đánh giá là
những bằng chứng sống sinh động và đầy đủ nhất về
tộc người đă di cư đến Vân Nam hơn 1400 năm về trước.
Bằng chiếc máy ảnh phim của ḿnh, Joseph Rock đă ghi
lại những dấu ấn lịch sử của vùng đất này từ những
năm 1920, so với bây giờ cảnh vật hoàn toàn không
đổi khác là mấy! Có 1 trang web khác khá thú vị
In the
footsteps of Joseph Rock đă theo dấu chân Rock
đi qua từng vùng của Tây Nam Trung Quốc nhằm so sánh
ngày ấy – bây giờ, bạn đọc có thể tham khảo
thêm
Câu chuyện Rock khám phá mảnh đất Tây Nam Trung Quốc
làm người Việt Nam thấy có nét thân quen, hay chính
là năm 1893 khi bác sĩ Yersin đă góp công khám phá
cao nguyên Lâm Viên để ngày hôm nay chúng ta có một
Đà Lạt nên thơ đó hay sao! Lan man cũng đă đủ dài,
bây giờ xin cùng bạn đọc khám phá Lệ Giang. Nh́n vào
bản đồ Lệ Giang, có những điểm nhấn sau:
- Đi bộ trong phố cổ, hướng đến chợ trung tâm
(Square Market), rồi đi ra quảng trường trung tâm
(People’s Square) ở tâm bản đồ.
- Nếu đi tiếp lên hướng Bắc là công viên Hắc
Long (Black Dragon Park): bên trong là hồ
Hắc Long Đàm (Black Dragon Pool) và
Ngũ Phụng Lầu (Five Phoenix Hall)
- Phía Tây Nam bản đồ là Mộc Phủ
(Mu Fu, hay Mu Family Maison): đây là nơi ở của thủ
lĩnh thị tộc lớn nhất Lệ Giang, giờ đă thành viện
bảo tàng nổi tiếng nhất ở Lệ Giang.
- Sau lưng Mộc Phủ là Công viên Đồi Sư Tử
(Lion Hill Park): trên đỉnh của nó Vạn Cổ
Lầu (Wanggu Lou, hay Looking at the Past
Pavilion), là nơi cao nhất ở Lệ Giang cung cấp cái
nh́n bao quát toàn cảnh về cổ trấn cũng như khu đô
thị mới.
- Đi xa khỏi Lệ Giang khoảng 14km là làng
Bạch Sa (Baisha village), chính là Bạch Sa
cổ trấn ngày xưa, giờ là một ngôi làng cổ nhỏ và yên
tĩnh hơn Lệ Giang. Khách du lịch thường hay thuê xe
đạp để đi giữa Lệ Giang và Bạch Sa.
- Cách Lệ Giang 30km là núi Ngọc Long Tuyết
Sơn (Yulongxue Shan, hay Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain) cũng là điểm đến thường xuyên của mọi du
khách.
Về phần người viết khám phá Lệ Giang được chia
làm 2 ngày. Ngày đầu bao gồm cổ trấn, công viên Hắc
Long, và xem màn tŕnh diễn Ấn tượng Lệ Giang
(Impression Lijiang) ở chân núi Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn.
Ngày thứ hai là đi thăm làng Bạch Sa rồi trở lại
thăm Mộc Phủ của Lệ Giang và leo đồi Sư Tử (ngày hai
sẽ được đăng chi tiết trong số tới
Chú ư: mỗi du khách thường phải mua Vé bảo tồn phố
cổ (Old Town Preservation fee) giá 80 RMB/người. Vé
này không bắt buộc, nhưng nếu muốn tham quan một số
nơi sẽ bị hỏi vé. Vé có thể mua ở các quầy thông tin
du lịch (Tourism Information board) trong cổ trấn.
Khoan thai đi bộ trong phố cổ, hít thở không khí
buổi sớm trong lành, du khách có thể thưởng thức bữa
sáng kiểu Nạp Tây (22 RMB) hay đơn giản là mua bánh
bao chay hoặc ngô luộc bên đường. Con đường dẫn đến
chợ trung tâm và quảng trường trung tâm phố cổ sẽ
đông dần lên
Từ bánh xe nước, hướng tây sẽ đi ra khỏi cổ trấn và vào khu đô thị
mới, c̣n hướng bắc là dẫn vào công viên Hắc Long Đàm
(Black Dragon Park). Công viên này vào cửa miễn phí, nhưng du khách phải
có vé bảo tồn phố cổ, nếu không th́ có thể mua ở cửa công viên. Đường
vào công viên
Bên trong công viên, trái với cái tên Hắc Long, là cả một thế giới
sống động sắc màu đẹp tươi vô cùng, ở đây dường như thời gian ngừng trôi
… hàng cây lá vàng lá xanh rợp bóng, nước chảy róc rách như lụa, mặt hồ
nước trong vắt nh́n thấy đáy, mái ngói đỏ xanh chen chúc, cột sơn son
thếp vàng
Trung tâm của công viên là Hồ Hắc Long Đàm (Black
Dragon Pool), là nơi luôn xuất hiện trong mọi bài viết về Lệ Giang cũng
như website, bưu thiếp …. thu hút mọi du khách đến ngắm nh́n và chụp ảnh.
Từ năm 1920 khi những tấm ảnh đầu tiên về Hắc Long Đàm được thế giới
biết đến qua con mắt của Joseph Rock, nơi đây không mấy đổi thay, xin
cùng bạn đọc thưởng ngoạn
Mặt hồ trong sáng như gương, xa xa ngọn núi Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn nổi
bật lên với đỉnh núi quanh năm tuyết phủ, như một nét chấm phá thiên tạo
vào bức tranh sơn thủy hữu t́nh này. V́ thế cũng dễ hiểu nếu nơi đây
luôn là lựa chọn số một cho việc chụp ảnh mẫu hay ảnh cưới
Người ta nói rằng nước trong Hồ Hắc Long có 2 màu:
từ phía Nam nh́n th́ nước hồ màu xanh, c̣n từ phía
Bắc nh́n th́ nước hồ lại có màu vàng, hai vùng nước
này tuy nối liền nhưng cá giữa hai nơi không bao giờ
qua lại. Có đến tận nơi nh́n tận mắt mới hiểu cách
nói ví von này
Tiếp tục đi ṿng quanh hồ, du khách có thể vào
thăm Ngũ Phượng Lầu (Five Phoenix
Hall) đậm màu Phật giáo hay bảo tàng Văn hóa
Đông Ba Nạp Tây (Museum of Naxi Dongba
Culture)
Tham quan Hắc Long Đàm cần khoảng nửa ngày để du khách có thể đi bộ
hết và chụp ảnh xong xuôi rồi th́ đích đến tiếp theo sẽ là núi
Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain). Núi
này nằm cách Lệ Giang 35km, có thể đi xe buưt số 7 ở gần tượng đài Mao
Trạch Đông trong khu phố mới (10RMB/người) hoặc thuê xe taxi hay xe tải
nhỏ của người địa phương để đến núi (20RMB – 40RMB). |
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sẽ thấy thông tin về núi
Ngọc Long
khá lộn xộn, mong là bài viết này sẽ giúp bạn đọc có
cái nh́n rơ ràng hơn Núi Ngọc Long nói chính
xác là một quần thể núi lớn mà nổi bật nhất là đỉnh
Ngọc Long (cũng giống như đỉnh Phan Xi Păng trong
dăy Hoàng Liên Sơn hay ngọn Everest trong dăy
Himalayas vậy). Để vào được quần thể núi này, du
khách phải trả 80RMB/người tại trạm thu phí. Từ trạm
thu phí này đi sâu vào 14km nữa là điểm dừng đầu
tiên mà người ta tổ chức tŕnh diễn “Ấn tượng Lệ
Giang”. Tiếp tục đi xe vài km nữa sẽ đến điểm dừng
thứ hai gọi là Hải Bằng (Dry Sea
Meadow), du khách có thể đi cáp treo (giá 170RMB)
lên độ cao 3100m vốn là vùng hồ cạn hơn 2 thế kỷ.
Điểm dừng thứ ba trên lộ tŕnh xe là Vân Sơn
Bằng (Cloud Fir Meadow), ở đây du khách có
thể đi cáp treo (giá 160RMB) lên độ cao 4500m rồi từ
đó trèo lên tiếp để ngắm nh́n khung cảnh rộng lớn
xung quanh. Điểm dừng cuối cùng và xa nhất (hơn 60km
từ Lệ Giang) là Mao Ngưu Bằng (Yak
Meadow), ở đây cáp treo rẻ nhất (60RMB) và sẽ lên độ
cao 3500m; các tour du lịch từ Việt Nam đi Lệ Giang
đều có địa điểm này trong danh sách Bản thân
người viết không có ư định chinh phục độ cao nên
không đi hết các vùng sâu trong núi mà chỉ dừng ở
điểm đến thứ nhất để xem ‘Impression Lijiang’ ^^
Đường vào núi Ngọc Long cực đẹp, hai bên là thảo
nguyên mùa đông, mặt trời đứng bóng, ánh nắng chói
chang, nhiệt độ ngoài trời khoảng 15 độ, v́ chênh
lệch độ cao nên tai hơi ù và chóng mặt ít nhiều do
không khí loăng. Biển báo sức khỏe, made in Chinese
style
Đôi nét về màn tŕnh diễn Ấn tượng Lệ Giang:
‘Impression Lijiang’ là màn tŕnh diễn hoành tráng
với sự tham gia của 500 vũ công và 200 ngựa giữa sân
khấu đá dựng ngoài trời ở độ cao hơn 3000m so với
mực nước biển, lấy phông nền trực tiếp chính là đỉnh
núi tuyết Ngọc Long, tái hiện lại cuộc sống cũng như
những nét lịch sử văn hóa độc đáo của người Lệ Giang
Đạo diễn của ‘Impression Lijiang’ không ai khác
chính là Trương Nghệ Mưu (Zhang
YiMou), cha đẻ của những kiệt tác màn bạc Trung Hoa
như Anh hùng (Hero), Thập diện mai phục
(House of flying daggers). Màn tŕnh diễn này được
ông và cộng sự Fan Yue và Wang Chaoge thai nghén
trong nhiều năm nhằm quảng bá và vinh danh cho nền
văn hóa ngh́n năm tuổi của Lệ Giang nói riêng và Vân
Nam nói chung. Ngoài ‘Impression Lijiang’, Trương
Nghệ Mưu c̣n dàn dựng hai màn tŕnh diễn ấn
tượng khác là ‘Impression: Liu Sanjie’ ở Quảng
Tây và ‘Impression of West Lake’ ở Hàng Châu, trong
chuyến khám phá Trung Quốc lần sau nhất định người
viết sẽ đến xem
‘Impression Lijiang’ kéo dài 1 tiếng 30 phút,
tŕnh diễn 2 lần mỗi ngày: 10:30 sáng và 1:30 chiều,
nắng sẽ phát mũ, mưa sẽ phát áo, rất hiếm khi nghỉ
nên du khách đến bất kể mùa nào trong năm cũng có
thể xem được. Giá vé là 190RMB/người (~ 28 USD), tuy
không rẻ nhưng hoàn toàn xứng đáng để thưởng thức
một không khí hoành tráng có một không hai giữa
thiên nhiên núi non hùng vĩ. (Chú ư: màn tŕnh diễn
sẽ không có tiếng Anh mà chỉ có 2 màn h́nh ở 2 góc
hiển thị thông tin về mỗi màn mùa
Để quay lại Lệ Giang, du khách có thể đi taxi từ
chân núi hoặc đi xe buưt 7, nên lưu ư là taxi sẽ hết
rất nhanh c̣n xe buưt th́ không phải lúc nào cũng có!
Ngoài ra có thể đi bộ ra đường lớn rồi vẫy bất kỳ xe
nào chạy về hướng cổ trấn. Người viết làm như vậy và
về đến cổ trấn với phí tổn 10RMB sau khi nhảy lên 1
xe tải nhỏ chở hàng
… Rời núi Ngọc Long Tuyết Sơn mà ḷng c̣n vấn
vương … trong đầu vẫn ngân vang âm hưởng trống giục
từng hồi và h́nh ảnh những vũ công nhảy múa trên nền
trời xanh thẫm như một bức bích họa tạc vào không
gian, con người tuy nhỏ bé nhưng lại rất mạnh mẽ …
cảm phục cái tài đạo diễn của nghệ sĩ họ Mưu, càng
thêm yêu thích nét văn hóa Nạp Tây của trấn Đại
Nghiên ^^ Bài viết ngày 3 xin dừng ở đây, hẹn bạn
đọc tiếp tục khám phá Lệ Giang ở bài viết sau
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Lijiang
Old Town