Located in the east side of Yunnan plateau, Anning enjoys exceptional geographic advantages. It used to be a key courier station on the South Silk Route. Today, Anning is abundant in mineral resources. With unique natural resources, it is a holiday resort based on hot spring. It is endowed with lush trees, graceful mountains and peaceful surroundings perfect for relaxing.

In spring, one can appreciate the golden cole flower sea near Tanglangchuan River. Besides, Caoxi Buddhist Temple is also famous in Anning. Enjoying a history of more than 800 years, Caoxi Temple is located in Wenquan Town (Hot Spring). The most eye-catching of your landscape are three Buddha statues, which is the rare Buddha statues from Song dynasty wooden building in China. The temple has been listed as a key national cultural relic protection unit.

Travel tips:

Take the No. 17 Suburban Bus at the Suburban Passengers’ Terminal on Renmin Xilu at Xiaoximen to Anning City. It is located approximately 28 kilometers southwest of Kunming city and takes about 50 minutes there by bus. The ticket price is nearly eight yuan.

Photo shows the fabulous sceneries at Baihua Park in the downtown of Anning, a county level city under the jurisdiction of Kunming. The admission of the park is free.

Photo shows the amazing sceneries of Chemuhe Reservoir at Bajie Town, Anning, a county level city under the jurisdiction of Kunming.

Photo shows the beautiful scenery of Ninghu Lake in Anning, a county level city under the jurisdiction of Kunming.