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A Brief introduction to Kunming  
Key Sights
1. The Stone Forest
2. Western Hills
3. Dragon Gate
4. Pavilion Sanqing
　　 　　　　　
Located in the middle of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in the Southwest China, Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province. Most of Kunming region is about 1500 to 2800 meters above sea level. The area of the city proper is about 32 square km.

On the whole, the climate of Kunming is quite pleasant, neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. So Kunming is called "A Spring City". It is the favorable climate throughout the year that makes Kunming very well-known in China.

There are many places of historic interest and scenic beauty in and around the city, such as the Dragon Gate in the Western Hill, the Golden Temple and so on. Besides, more than 120 km from Kunming stands the Stone Forest, well known at home and abroad. The multitude of towering and impressive stone peaks presents a magnificent view.

Covering an area of 318 square km, Dianchi Lake is the largest plateau lake all over China. It is about 1886 meters above sea level