Introduction

Yunnan Province lies at the southwestern part of China and is known as "Dian" for short. It was the living place of the Dians in the Warring State Period. Yunnan Province is regarded as "Mysterious Land” by people outside the province for it’s beauty, fertility and wonder. The magnificent and peculiar scenes together with the brilliant and splendid history and culture constitute the rich tourism resources of Yunnan Province. The special geological environment helps create a climate for it as unique as the saying goes, "Four seasons at the mountain and different weathers in each ten li". Furthermore, Yunnan Province is also abundant in species of animals and plants, hence its reputation as "Kingdom of Animals and Plants".