Zhaotong Travel Guide
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Located in the northeast of Yunnan Province, historically one of an important cities in the south-western Silk Road, Zhaotong City is the communication centre and the north gate of Yunnan Province leading to Sichuan and areas in middle- and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is also an inland port to Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Zhaotong’s long history, wonderful ancient Zhuti Culture, numerous places of historic interest and scenic beauty, and special topography make the city a unique place for tourism. Humanistic sights include: the Five-ruler Path of China’s South Silkroad; the Rub-Rock inscribed by Yuanzi , envoy of Tang Dynasty under orders to confer King of Nanzhao in Yunnan; the Suspended Human Coffins on the cliffs along the swift currents; the large-scale unearthed historical relics of the New Stone Age; the Pavilion of Honest and Upright Officials,... [ View Details ]
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Dashanbao Scenic Resort 
Dashanbao, located in the west of Zhaotong City, about 79 kilometers away from the city, is known as the winter habitat of black-necked cranes which are first class national protected animals and enda... [ View Details ]
Huanglian River
Two Waterfalls Welcoming Visitors is also named Suona Waterfalls (suona: a kind of Chinese music instrument with loud and clear sound) because visitors always hear its noisy sound first before they... [ View Details ]
Dalong Cave Scenic Area 
Dalong Cave, situated in the northern suburb of Zhaotong City, is 12 kilometres away from Zhaotong City. There are a large number of quaint architecture communities with the painted beams and carved g... [ View Details ]
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