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Located in the west of Dianchi Lake, 15 kilometers west of Kunming City, Yunnan ...

Green peak pavilion Jiangxi Nanchang of China

West Hill is at the west suburb some 15 kilometers from the city proper. It contains the Huating Hill, Taihua Hill and Luohan Hill, extending a distance of more than 40 kilometers at an altitude of between 1900 meters to 2350 meters above sea level.

Legend goes that at ancient time locals mistook a phoenix for Jade Chicken and called the hill Jade Chicken Hill. The hill also called Lying Buddhist Hill for its resemblance of a sculpture of a lying Buddha.

West Hill is very beautiful with lush vegetation, blooming flowers, green grass and tranquil surroundings. West Hill has enjoyed great fame for its beautiful and unique natural scenery since ancient time and was renowned as " the most beautiful place in Yunnan". Looked from afar, the mountain looks like a sleeping beauty lying on the Dianchi Lake. The girl looks so fascinating with her dark long hair flowing on the water face and you can even distinguish her head, breast, belly and two slim long legs.

A tragic story related to this hill said that in remote time, a pretty princess escaped from the palace to seek freedom and love. The girl later met her prince and they got married soon. Unfortunately, their marriage encountered the king's strong opposition, who later killed that her husband. The princess was so sorrow that she cried days and nights and tears fell from her face and formed the Dian Lake. The girl's body formed the West Hill.

West Hill has become a popular attraction with many scenic spots. Each spring, the locals will gather here singing folk songs, playing dragon and lion show and enjoying the stunningly beautiful scenery around.

Looked afar, the mountain resembles a sleeping beauty lying on the Dianchi Lake. 19 kilometers from Kunming proper, Xishan is also known for stone sculptures on the cliff, represented by the Dragon Gate, which took 72 years to complete. Tourists can take a bird-eye view of the grand Dianchi Lake from the spot of the Dragon Gate. Attractions here include the Huating Temple, Taihua Temple, Sanqingge Pavilions, Longmen Grotto.

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Green peak pavilion Jiangxi Nanchang of China: 2011-05-23

Ancient type hexagon, seated around, on the mountains west hill of the dream, on the top of the brave man slope, defeat for view place is the intersection of visitor and place that mountaineering have a rest midway too. Face in the pavilion this, occupy high ...Read More

West Hill: 2011-05-23

West Hill / Xishan Longmen West Hill is at the west suburb some 15 kilometers from the city proper. It contains the Huating Hill, Taihua Hill and Luohan Hill, extending a distance of more than 40 kilometers at an altitude of between 1900 meters to 2350 meters ...Read More

West Hill: 2011-05-23

West Hill is located 2 kilometers west of Guilin and covers about 2 square kilometers. It includes the Hidden Hill and West Hill. Western Hill used to be the booming site for ancient Buddhism. During the Tang Dynaty, splendid temples were found scattering all ...Read More

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Western Hills: by Adrian 2011-05-23

Within striking distance of the Summer Palace, and often combined on a tour, are the Beijing Western Hills, another former villa-resort area. On the approach is the Temple of the Sleeping Buddha (Wofosi). The drawcard is the huge reclining Buddha, 5.2 meters long, cast in copper, over 1300 years old. Its weight is unknown but it could be up to 50 tons. It's ...

Travel in Fragrant Hill Park Beijing of China: by Aline 2011-05-23

Ticket Ticket high-season fare ( From April 1 every year to November 15) 10 yuan, off-season fare (from November 16 every year to March 31) 5 yuan, according to half price of student s identity card. The number of monthly ticket is 10 for each one, season ticket is 30 yuan for each one. Traffic Take the No. of public transit 698, No. 714, No. 630, special No...

The street of pond on a hill of Suzhou travels Suzhou of China: by Marisol 2011-05-23

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