Chinese Name: 砚山县茂地冲清真寺
English Name: Maodichong Mosque in Yanshan County, Wenshan
Keywords: Maodichong Mosque in Yanshan County, Maodichong Muslim Culture, Maodichomg Muslim architecture
Location: Located in Ameng Town, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province
Built in Qing Dynasty in Ancient China, Maodichong Mosque(茂地冲清真寺) is located in Ameng Town(阿猛镇), Yanshan County(砚山县), Yunnan Province.
It covers an area of 1465 square meters, with a worship hall area of 480 square meters.
The Hui ethnic group in Maodichong has a history of more than 400 years. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, they built a private quadrangle courtyard. In 1980 it was rebuilt by the crowd funding.
The new temple governs 91 families, 460 people, and all of them are hui nationality. There are seven imams, four Muslim charging in finance(学董). The mosque which pilgrimage Haji(哈吉)Ma Wanming(马万明)collects two copies of the Koran.
Maodichong Mosque is located in Ameng Town, Yanshan County, Yunnan Province. It was originally built during the Qing Dynasty and covers an area of 2.2 acres. The main prayer hall has a construction area of 480 square meters, with the entire mosque covering 1,000 square meters. The mosque houses two copies of the Quran.
The Hui community in Maodichong Village has a history of over 400 years. During the Qing Dynasty, a traditional-style mosque was first established. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, a temporary mosque was set up within a private courtyard. In 1980, with collective funding from the community, the mosque was rebuilt.
The newly rebuilt mosque occupies an area of 2.2 acres, with the main prayer hall covering 480 square meters and the entire mosque area totaling 1,000 square meters.
The mosque serves 91 households and 460 people, all belonging to the Hui ethnic group. It is home to seven religious leaders (Ahun), four scholars (Xuedong), and houses two copies of the Quran. The mosque is a place of pilgrimage for Hajj Ma Wanming.
Maodichong Mosque stands as a testament to the enduring religious and cultural heritage of the Hui people in Yanshan County, offering visitors a glimpse into the community’s faith and history.
Haba Snow Mountain stands by the Jinsha River, 120KM southeast of Shangri-La, with its main peak of 5,396m. The glacier on the Haba Snow Mountain is the southmost glacier in China. The highlight of this tour is to hike to the summit of Haba Snow Mountain, which takes 2.5~3 days at pace for ascent and descent and requires spending nights on the mountain. Futhermore, you will also enjoy the top attractions of Lijiang and Shangri-La.
Sightseeing and Activities:Arrive in Lijiang
Accommodation:Lijiang
Meals:None
Upon your arrival at Lijiang, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and then transfer to the hotel for rest.
Sightseeing and Activities:Lijiang Old Town, Lion Hill, Wangu Tower, Mu Palace,Shuhe Old Town, Baisha Old Town, Baisha Murals, Yuhu Village, Former Resiedence of Josheph Rock
Accommodation:Lijiang
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
In the mnorning, you’ll start your memorable Lijiang tour from Lijiang Ancient Town (Dayan Ancient Town). Take a leisure walk up the Lion Hill and climb up the 33-meter-tall Wanggu Tower – the landmark building of Lijiang to enjoy a panoramic view of the whole old town and countryside scenery, as well as overlook the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance. Later, follow a trip to Ming-dynasty style Mufu Palace, the “Forbidden City” of Lijiang to know Tusi’s ruling history and appreciate Naxi people’s brilliant culture and fine arts. Then, drive to visit Shuhe Old Town. Nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 6 km northwest of Lijiang old town. Shuhe was once a staging post at ancient Tea & Horse Road. With an altitude of 2440 meters above sea level, it is a tranquil town with a population of about 3000 people. Along with its sister town Lijiang, it is also part of the UNESCO Heritage site. Shuhe is the earliest settlement of Naxi people in Lijiang when their ancestors first moved to this region.
After lunch, drive to visit Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Naxi style old town. Visit the Baisha Mural about 600 years old, which is a part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997. Then, drive to Yuhu Village which is located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. When walking into this authentic Naxi Village, you’ll see unique stone houses, Naxi ladies dressing in traditional clothes, kids playing, a tranquil Yuhu Lake…Explore leisurely around the village and then get to the Former Residence of Joseph Rock, who was an Austrian-American Botanist came to Lijiang and stayed in Yuhu Village for 27 years and made huge research work on Naxi minority.
Afterwards, drive back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Service ends.
Sightseeing and Activities:Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baoshan Stone Town
Accommodation:Baoshan Stone Town
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Pick you up at your hotel in Lijiang downtown. Drive to visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Mountain) is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. Consisting of 13 peaks, among which Shanzidou is the highest with an altitude of 5,600 meters (18,360 feet), the mountain stretches a length of 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a width of 20 kilometers (13 miles). Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence the name.
Then drive to Baoshan Stone Town . Visit local people and stay overnight in guesthouse.
Sightseeing and Activities:Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Daju Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Accommodation:Daju
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Visit Baoshan Stone Village in the morning, start the 4 hours hiking tour from Baoshan to Mingyin. You will trek along the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy the 13 peaks of the mountain from a far. Finish the hiking at noon and drive to Daju Town where is the end of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Enjoy the wonderful view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from a far.
Sightseeing and Activities:Trekking
Accommodation:Halfway Guesthouse
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast in Daju Town, walk down to Jinsha River; take the boat to the other side of Yangtze River from the Daju New Ferry. Hike along the road from Xincun Village of the Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge to the Middle Part and visit the Walnut Grove Garden Village on the way.
Arrive at the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge at noon and enjoy the lunch in Tina’s Hostel. Continue the hiking tour up to the Haba Snow Mountain, visit the Bamboo Forest, the Flying Cliff, Guanyin Temple; Arrive at Bendiwan Village stay at Halfway Hostel. You also will enjoy a fantastic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge from Halfway Guesthouse.
Sightseeing and Activities:Trekking
Accommodation:Haba Village
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, hike from Halfway Guesthouse to Nuoyu Village and then to Qiaotou Town. The whole distance covered on the first day is about 17 kilometers, and you’ll hike for about six hours in total. First, hike for 2 hours to the steep switchback called 28 Zigzag Turns before the next break. The views are unforgettable. After a break, hike another one or two hours, and then we will arrive at Naxi Family for lunch.
Hike another two hours from Naxi Family, we will arrive at Qiaotou Town. Of course,we will have a great view of Yulong Snow Mountain and overlooks the Jinsha (Golden Sands) River Valley during the hiking. Finish the hiking adventure tour when you arrive in Qiaotou Town. Meet our driver and transfer to Haba Village.
Arrive at Haba Snow Mountain Guesthouse in Haba Village. You will prepare for your equipment and acclimatize youselves to the altitude(2600M in Haba Snow Mountain Guesthouse). After lunch, examine your heart rate and blood oxygen content, and learn the knowledge, condition and introduction of the Haba Snow Mountain Climbing. Overnight at Haba Snow Mountain Guesthouse.
Sightseeing and Activities:Haba Village (2600m)-the Base Camp at the 4200m of Haba Mountain
Accommodation:Camping
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Trek up the Haba Mountain for about 15 km to the Base Camp at the 4200m, which will take about 7 hours, with yaks taking your luggage. You will have picnic lunch in Haba Snow Mountain. You only need to take some water, clothes and necessary food, the other equipment will be transferred by the horses to the Basic Camp.
Base camp altitude indications vary depending on who you ask but we found it to be at about 4100 m so this is a rather long day and the path can get very muddy. Use good waterproof boots. The walk will take 4-6 hours and is mostly through the beautiful Yunann forest apart from three meadows that you will cross on the way.
Today you will hike up 1500M of the altitude, arrive at the Base Camp in the afternoon. Because of the high elevation, everyone will suffer the different altitude sickness. You should know how to adjust the situation and adapt to the high elevation. If you really feel not very well, please tell your escort.
Note: It is not allowed to sleep before 9:00 PM.
Overnight at the Base Camp or in the wooden hut(beds and quilts are available in the wooden hut).
Sightseeing and Activities:Base Camp of Haba Snow Mountain-Huanghai Lake-Heihai Lake-Base Camp
Accommodation:Camping
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Base Camp of Haba Snow Mountain-Huanghai Lake-Heihai Lake-Base Camp
Sightseeing and Activities:the Base Camp at the 4200m – the Camp 1 at 4800 of Haba Snow Mountain – the top of Haba Snow Mountain (5396M) – the Base Camp (4200M)
Accommodation: Camping
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Get up at 3:00 am, prepare for your equipment and have a simple breakfast. Examine your health condition before leaving for the top at 4:00 AM. You will leave most of your luggage at the Camp 1, just need to take your mountaineering tools, such as the rope, ice axe, ice pick, the bag, some solid food, a warm pot of water, clothes, headlight, climbing equipment for the climbing to the summit of Haba Mountain.
–Camp 1 is located just before the 2nd grey slab at about 4800m. Usually people did not stay there but from what you could observe it seems quite uncomfortable due to the very rocky and uneven surface. A small pond nearby provides water.
You will try to climb about 4 km to the top of the Haba Snow Mountain at the 5396m, which will take about 5 hours. It is the ice and snow trail from the camp 1 to the summit, the altitude up 500M, usually, it will take you about 3 hours to the top. Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Haba Snow Mountain and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with Yangtze River in the middle, take the pictures as souvenir. Here will be an unforgettable station of your life.
After having a picnic lunch, you will trek down to Camp 1 to take your luggage, then continue trek down to Haba Village.
Sightseeing and Activities:Baishuitai Terraces, Dukezong Old Town
Accommodation:Shangri-La
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, drive from Haba Village to visit Baishuitai Terraces. Baishuitai is located in Baidi Village, Sanba Township, southeast of Shangri-La City. It is 101 kilometers away from Shangri-La and 2,380 meters above sea level. It is the birthplace of the Dongba Religion of Naxi people. Looking in the distance, Baishuitai hidden in the green hills is really like terraced fields. Under the sunshine, it is like a frozen waterfall in a photograph. A foot on the white stone steps, there is a cool feeling that can not be spoken out.
Then, drive to Shangri-La. Enjoy the rest time of the day in Dukezong Old Town where you can see a big pray wheel about 10 meters high and the local house. In the evening, people will gather at here to dance Guochuang Tibetan dancing. During Yifeng, Tiaolu periods of the Tang Dynasty, Tubo government established a stockade village here, named “Dukezhong” meaning City of Moonlight, in addition, another stockaded village called “Likezhong” meaning City of Sunlight was built at the edge of opposite Naizi River.
Sightseeing and Activities:Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Bita Lake & Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park, visit a Tibetan’s family
Accommodation:Shangri-La
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. Songzanlin Monastery has another alias – ‘the little Potala Palace ‘, so named because the whole monastery is in the traditional style with mysterious atmosphere.
And afterwards you’ll visit the tranquil Bita Lake & Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park. Pudacuo National Park is located in one of the most biologically-diverse regions of the world. While the region comprises only 0.7 percent of China’s land area, it contains more than 20 percent of the country’s plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species and almost 100 endangered species.
Finally, you will have an option to visit a Tibetan’s family(Ticket: 150 Yuan not included) to experience the local life in the bonfire party with Tibetan dance and music and you will try Tibetan home-made yak and cheese.
Sightseeing and Activities:Departure from Shangri-La
Accommodation:None
Meals:Breakfast
Free at leisure before be transferred to airport for the departure flight. Service ends.
Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostels |
Lijiang | InterContinental Hotels Group | E-outfitting Hotel Group | Liwang Hotel | Lijiang Ecolife Hostel |
Shangri-La | Shangri-La Hotel | Zhaxidele Hotel | Shenqu Hotel | Wu Fu South Yunnan Boutique Inn |
Baoshan Stone Town | / | / | / | Longhu Hotel |
Bendiwan Village | / | / | / | Yunjin Inn |
Daju Town | / | / | / | Local Guesthouse |
Haba Village | / | / | / | LijiangYoupin Haba Snow Mountain |
4 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing (Camping at 4800M) with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Flowers Hiking Tour with Black Lake and Yellow Lake
5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulation Hiking Tour (Finishing in North Slope)
5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulation Hiking Tour (Finishing in Qiaotou Town)
6 Days Haba Snow Mountain Summit Climbing Tour with Haba Circumambulation Trekking
7 Days Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulation Hiking and Climbing Tour
7 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Tour and Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking
9 Days Lijiang and Shangrila Adventure Tour with Haba Snow Mountain(5396M) Climbing
11 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Haba Snow Mountain (5396M) Climbing Adventure
12 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Adventure with Haba Snow Mountain Climbing and Baoshan Stone Town
13 Days Best Yunnan Flowers Trip to Snow Mountains between May and June
1 Day Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Lijiang Part)
1 Day The Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Shangri-La Part)
1 Day Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Group Tour (Finishing in Lijiang or Shangri-La)
1 Day Tiger Leaping Gorge Highlight Hiking Tour from Bendiwan Village to Tina’s Hostel
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Group Tour (Back to Lijiang from Hetaoyuan Village)
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour with Daju Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
3 Days The First Bend of Yangtze River Rafting and Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
3 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour From Qiaotou Town to Haba Village
4 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
5 Days Lijiang City Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
6 Days Lijiang Hiking Tour around Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
7 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Paradise Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
9 Days Kunming Dali Lijiang and Shangri-La Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
Chinese Name: 寻甸回族自治县柯渡镇
English Name: Kedu Town of Xundian County in Kunming
Chinese Name: 禄劝县团街乡
English Name: Tuanjie Town of Luquan County in Kunming
Chinese Name:丘北旧城回族村
English Name: Jiucheng Muslim Village in Qiubei County, Wenshan
Location: Located in Matoushan Village, Jinping Town, Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Chinese Name:河外村
English Name: Hewai Muslim Village in Qiubei County, Wenshan
Location: Matoushan Village, Jinping Town, Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Keywords: Jiucheng Muslim Village, Hui nationality, Matoushan Village
Brief Introduction
The main Muslim villages in Qiubei County(丘北县) are Jiucheng Village(旧城村) and Hewai Village(河外村). Jiucheng Natural Village(旧城自然村) belongs to Matoushan Village(马头山村民委), Jinping Town(锦屏镇), Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. It is located at the west of Jinping Town, seven kilometers from Jinping Town. Hewai Natural Village(河外自然村) also belongs to Matoushan Village, Jinping Town, Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.
Jiucheng Natural Village is a village which is formed in a natural environment after a long time. In general, people living here have only one surname and is the descendant with the same kinship of the same ancestor. Some places in China are used to forming “Zhuang(庄)” or “Tun(屯)” which are the most basic parts of the village. An administrative village is usually composed of a large natural village or several natural villages.
About Hui Nationality
The Hui nationality is the abbreviation of “Hui Hui nationality”. The 13th century, a large number of Muslim migrated from central Asia into China living together with the local Han, Uygur, Mongolian and other nationalities. In the process, Hui Hui people gradually became Hui nationality through intermarriage and other factors in the long history. The Hui festival is Lesser Bairam(开斋节), also known as Id-al-fitr (肉孜节).
Anyone who enters a Hui village tends to see the distinctive Islamic features of the mosque. Local Hui ethnic groups tend to live in mosques and Hui Villages. It is obvious that mosques are an integral part of the life of Hui society.
The mosque is a holy place where Muslims congregate to praise Allah and Prophet Muhammad(穆圣). It’s also an occasion to pass on Muslim culture. When it’s time for the Lesser Bairam party, visitors will feel the sacred solemn touching their heart. The main folk festivals of Hui nationality include: Lesser Bairam(开斋节), Corban Festival(古尔邦节), Mawlid an-Nabi (圣纪节), etc.
The current site of Yunnan University (云南大学) was originally the Gongyuan (贡院) of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, serving as the examination hall for the provincial imperial examinations (乡试). The Gongyuan hosted these examinations every three years, with examination rooms arranged on either side of the Zhi Gong Tang (至公堂), organized in neat rows and numbered using the “Thousand Character Classic” (千字文). The entrance was equipped with a gate for locking purposes. The eastern examination area had 900 rooms, of which 40 remain today, designed as two-story brick-and-wood structures, featuring corridors both inside and out. It has always been the cultural and educational center of Yunnan.
Chinese Name: 云南贡院旧址
Geographical Location: Yuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan Province (云南省昆明市五华区)
Dynasty: Ming (明) – Republic of China (民国)
Type: Ancient Architecture and Historical Memorial
The Gongyuan was the examination hall for the provincial imperial examinations (乡试) in ancient China. The Yunnan Gongyuan is situated within the current Yunnan University campus, including the Zhi Gong Tang, Donghao Building (东号舍), Hui Ze Yuan, Ying Qiu Yuan, Bell Tower (钟楼), and other buildings. Among these, only the Zhi Gong Tang and Donghao Building are original structures from the Gongyuan; the others were built during the Republic of China era. In the early Ming Dynasty, candidates from Yunnan had to travel to the far-off Ying Tian Fu (应天府, now Nanjing) to take the provincial examinations. In the ninth year of the Yongle era (公元1411年), the court ordered Yunnan to hold its own examinations and began constructing the Gongyuan. The earliest Gongyuan was built east of the Yunnan Provincial Administration, around the current Changchun Road and Weiyuan Street. Due to overcrowding, it could not meet the cultural development needs of Yunnan, so in the twelfth year of the Hongzhi era (公元1499年), a new Yunnan Gongyuan was built at the current location of Yunnan University’s East Lu Garden. This site is described as “supported by city walls, facing the emerald lake, perched high for a commanding view, like a crouching tiger,” a rare and auspicious place. It is one of the remaining physical representations of over 1,300 years of imperial examinations.
The Gongyuan, Zhi Gong Tang, Lun Cai Tang (now Ze Qing Tang), Hao She, Hui Ze Yuan, Ying Qiu Yuan, and related inscriptions are important empirical evidence for studying the imperial examination system in Yunnan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as well as modern higher education in Yunnan. In 1987, it was listed as a provincial key cultural relic protection unit.
The layout of the Gongyuan is rigorous, with the central hall, Zhi Gong Tang, being the place that determined the fate of the candidates. This building features a two-slope single-eaved hard mountain-style architecture, with doors on the north and south sides. The southern entrance is lined with windows, while the central section has decorative carved wooden doors adorned with gold powder. Above the main entrance hangs a horizontal plaque inscribed with “Zhi Gong Tang,” written by the Ming Dynasty scholar Yan Menghang (严孟衡). On either side of the entrance, there are couplets; the inner couplet is an old line from the Qing Dynasty, “Establishing governance waits for talented individuals, be cautious in your responsibilities, knowing people brings wisdom; sharing high positions with the virtuous, encouraging many scholars, observing the light of the nation.” The outer couplet, composed by the top scholar Na Wenfeng (那文风原) in the fifty-ninth year of Qianlong (公元1794年), reads: “The literary tide opens to heaven, winds of tigers and dragons meet; the worthy await behind the blue chicken and golden horse shines.” On the outer eastern wall is embedded a stele from the third year of Kangxi (公元1664年), written by the Governor of Yunnan Bian San (卞三), which is the “Record of the Reconstruction of the Gongyuan.” The entire structure is solemn and elegant, with Hui Ze Yuan positioned both in front and behind, creating a harmonious interplay. It was refurbished in 1983.
Behind Zhi Gong Tang was Heng Jian Tang (衡鉴堂), which was demolished during the construction of the library. This hall was where the examination papers were evaluated, followed by rooms for supervisors, examiners, and four additional rooms designated for paper distribution, collection, and registration during the examinations. In front stood Ming Yuan Lou (明远楼), which was also demolished during the construction of Hui Ze Yuan. On either side of the building were the examination areas where candidates stayed and took the exams. There were tall towers at each corner, and further south lay the “Ke Jia Ying Cai” Archway (科甲英才坊), which was destroyed at the end of the Ming Dynasty. The entrance featured a flagpole, with an archway on each side; the left one was “Teng Jiao” (腾蛟), inscribed with “Seeking Talent for the Nation,” while the right one was “Qi Feng” (起凤), inscribed with “Studying for the Scholars.” These archways were demolished during the Cultural Revolution. The Gongyuan has undergone several renovations but has maintained this layout while expanding.
In 1999, renovations occurred, adding 775 rooms in the western examination area in front of the bell tower. Each examination room was designed to eight feet in size, with five feet for the students and three feet for the street. The interior was originally mud, which became muddy during rain, so it was later paved with clam shells. In the sixth year of Daoguang (公元1821年), the examination rooms were rebuilt with brick flooring. During the third year of Kangxi (公元1664年), there were more than 2,800 rooms, which increased to 4,865 rooms by the forty-seventh year of Kangxi (公元1708年) and further expanded in the sixth year of Jiaqing (公元1801年) with the addition of the western examination rooms near the Physics Building (物理馆). The provincial examinations began on the ninth day of the eighth month, with three sessions lasting three days each, with candidates entering the examination rooms on the eighth day. Each candidate received a room, and a cannon signaled the closing of the dragon gate and entrance, which only opened when papers were submitted, with a gong used for timekeeping. In addition to the Yunnan candidates, those from Guizhou also participated in examinations at the Gongyuan. As the feudal system declined, the Yunnan Gongyuan gradually fell into disuse. During the Xianfeng era (公元1851—1861年), the Gongyuan was temporarily occupied by military troops. In the second year of Tongzhi (公元1863年), during the Lantern Festival incident, the army led by Ma Rong occupied the provincial capital, taking over the north gate tower and Gongyuan. The imperial examinations were abolished in the late Qing Dynasty, giving way to modern education, and the last two provincial examinations were held at the Gongyuan in the twenty-ninth year of Guangxu (公元1903年). In the first year of the Xuantong era (公元1909年), the Intermediate Agricultural School (中等农业学堂) was moved to the Gongyuan, marking the end of the history of Yunnan Gongyuan.
Three significant events in the history of the Gongyuan are worth mentioning.
Directly in front of Zhi Gong Tang is Hui Ze Yuan (会泽院), established when Donglu University (now Yunnan University) was founded by Yunnan Provincial Governor Tang Jiyao (唐继尧) in the eleventh year of the Republic (公元1922年), completed in the thirteenth year (公元1924年). Hui Ze Yuan is shaped like an “H,” originally comprising two floors and a basement, with doors on all sides on the first floor. The walls of the entire courtyard are surrounded by stone strips, giving it a unique character. The roof features an open terrace for expansive views; later, the eastern terrace became a flower garden, while the western terrace was developed into an office area, with the foundation still visible today.
Ying Qiu Yuan (映秋院), located at the back of the Zhi Gong Tang, was built in the early years of the Republic of China (公元1912—1949年) and has undergone various renovations. The yard features a dense cover of trees, offering a unique tranquility. The walls are thick, and the entire courtyard is low, resulting in an overall sense of warmth, making it an excellent place for introspection and study.
Ming Yu Lou (明育楼), which is located on the side of Hui Ze Yuan, was built in the first year of the Republic (公元1912年), with a rectangular building resembling a pagoda. The upper floor features an open balcony, while the lower floor serves as a storage area. The building has a concrete foundation and brick walls, allowing the roof to be constructed with thick wooden beams to accommodate large crowds during lectures. Today, the building continues to serve educational purposes.
The Bell Tower (钟楼) stands to the right of Zhi Gong Tang, a three-story building housing a bell made from a special alloy of brass. It is used for significant ceremonies, often tolling to mark the passing of important events and public gatherings, reflecting the historical significance of the Gongyuan.
The Yunnan Gongyuan is not only a historical site but also a cultural hub, reflecting the educational traditions of the region. Visitors can explore the architecture and gardens while appreciating the rich history that shaped Yunnan’s academic landscape.
The former residence of Xiong Qinglai (熊庆来) and Li Guangtian (李广田), both presidents of Yunnan University, is located in East Lu Garden at Yunnan University. The residence features traditional Chinese architectural style, spans two stories, and covers an area of 200 square meters. Its red corridors, window frames, and yellow exterior walls complement the surrounding greenery, giving the building a charming and timeless appearance.
In April 2006, it was recognized as one of the “Eight Most Beautiful Former Residences of Masters in Chinese Universities” by National Human Geography magazine. Designated as a cultural relic protection unit by Yunnan Province, the residence is significant for its historical importance and the influential figures associated with it.
Huguo Bridge (护国桥) is located in the middle section of Huguo Road in Kunming, Yunnan Province. With a length of 23 meters and a width of 17.5 meters, this dual-arch stone bridge showcases a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, exuding an ancient and elegant charm. Huguo Bridge is a historical commemorative building related to the significant historical event known as the Huguo Movement. Along with Huguo Gate (护国门) and Huguo Road (护国路), it was built in 1919 and is considered one of the three major projects commemorating the victory of the Huguo War in Yunnan. Huguo Bridge not only serves as a commemorative structure but also reflects the architectural style of traditional dual-arch stone bridges in China while incorporating influences from Western architectural culture. In 2003, it was designated as a provincial cultural relic protection unit.
Geographical Location:
The Huguo Gate, Huguo Bridge, and Huguo Memorial Monument together form Huguo Square, located at the intersection of Huguo Road and Dongfeng Road in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The square consists of two parts: Huguo Bridge Square and Cultural Square.
Huguo Gate, Huguo Bridge, and Huguo Memorial Monument were built to commemorate the Huguo Army, formed in December 1915 when figures such as Tang Jiyao (唐继尧) and Cai E (蔡锷) issued a telegram in Yunnan to mobilize against Yuan Shikai.
The Huguo Gate features an iron gate supported by four columns with three openings, measuring 18 meters in length and 5 meters in height, with a lattice structure on the upper part and cast patterns on the lower part. The gate was dismantled during the 1950s when the Ming Dynasty brick city of Kunming was demolished and was relocated to the entrance of the Workers’ Cultural Palace. During the Cultural Revolution, it was removed again for the construction of “Red Sun” Square. In 1995, a new foundation and railing were built, and the Huguo Gate was reconstructed at its original site, covering approximately 700 square meters.
Huguo Bridge was constructed in 1919 as an elegant dual-arch stone bridge that reflects both Chinese and Western architectural styles, measuring 23 meters in length and 17.5 meters in width. The arch rings, water divider, bridge edges, and railings exhibit a graceful European style. The dragon head, dragon tail, and elephant head showcase strong ethnic characteristics and local features, demonstrating high craftsmanship and artistic value. The bridge was filled in during the urban renewal of 1952. However, it was uncovered on January 20, 1999, during cable tunnel construction.
The monument stands as a three-sided pyramid shape, made of bronze, with a total height of 8.4 meters. It features the inscription “Huguo Uprising Memorial” on its side. The square stone base measures 2 meters on each side and 1.5 meters in height, engraved with the inscription and relief depicting the Huguo Uprising’s events.
In June 1999, the Kunming Municipal Committee of the Communist Party and the city government decided to restore Huguo Bridge. The construction was overseen by Panlong District. A project command group was formed to fully implement the work. The square construction required the use of 5,140.57 square meters of land, involving land from various entities, including Tianheng Hotel, Yunnan Provincial Postal Savings Bureau, and Nanping Garment Factory, as well as some private residences. Through multiple efforts, 26 households were relocated from August 10 to September 10, 1999, and 5,600 square meters of dilapidated houses were demolished.
The construction of Huguo Bridge Square was put to tender, with the main construction carried out by the Fourth Engineering Department of the Fifteenth Bureau of the Ministry of Railways. The Lu Liang Dadi Stone Material Company handled the stone masonry, while Kunming Jianlong Supervisory Company provided project supervision. The municipal quality inspection station and the city quality inspection station conducted quality oversight for the project, and the Panlong District Greening Office was responsible for the associated landscaping work.
The greening design for Huguo Bridge Square aimed to create a cohesive landscape with the green space adjacent to Tianheng Hotel, achieving a harmonious and natural aesthetic. The design preserved a landscape tree, a small leaf privet (小叶女贞), from the former Chunman Park and introduced two osmanthus trees, two apricot trees, three cycas trees, twelve boxwood balls, 4,100 golden cypress plants, various flowering plants, and 4,000 colorful grass plants. It also included 440.37 square meters of early-maturing grass and 20.07 square meters of lotus grass, utilizing a three-dimensional planting method to create a unique landscape that showcases the beautiful transformation of Huguo Bridge Square.
The sunken square beneath Huguo Bridge was completed on April 11, 2000, and the Cultural Square was finished in October 2000, with a total investment of 40 million RMB. The municipal government covered 5 million RMB, while the remaining expenses were borne by the Panlong District government.
Huguo Square serves as a memorial site for Kunming’s historical cultural landmark, the “Huguo Uprising,” as well as a city green space.
The Founding Site of the CPC Yunnan Underground Party (中共云南地下党建党旧址) is a provincial-level cultural heritage site located in Kunming (昆明). It is open to the public year-round from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 16:00. The site is recognized as a significant historical location, reflecting the early development of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Yunnan Province.
In 1926, the site provided a quiet and accessible environment for underground workers to carry out their activities. On November 7, 1926, a meeting was convened here, chaired by Li Xin (李鑫), during which the Yunnan Special Branch of the CPC was officially established, following a decision from the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the CPC. Wu Cheng (吴澄) was appointed as the secretary.
In February 1927, Wang Desan (王德三), then serving as the head of the Propaganda Department at the Whampoa Military Academy in Guangzhou, was instructed by the Guangdong Provincial Committee to lead a group of party members back to Kunming. They established the Temporary Working Committee of the CPC Yunnan Province, building upon the foundation of the Yunnan Special Branch. Wang Desan served as the secretary, with Li Xin, Wu Cheng, and others as committee members.
The Founding Site of the CPC Yunnan Underground Party features a typical four-sided courtyard structure known as “three courtyards and a screen wall” (三坊一照壁), facing east and built in traditional Chinese timber style. The building has been preserved in its original condition and remains a well-maintained provincial-level cultural relic.
The site serves as an important reminder of the historical struggles and achievements of the CPC in Yunnan Province, offering visitors a glimpse into the early days of the party’s organization and operations.
The Tomb of Tang Jiyao (唐继尧墓) is situated within the Kunming Zoo (昆明动物园) in Wuhua District (五华区), Kunming (昆明), Yunnan Province (云南省). Covering an area of approximately 1,500 square meters, the tomb features a burial mound constructed from stone, shaped like a round hill, standing about 6 meters tall with a diameter of 16 meters. In front of the tomb are 14 classical European-style stone pillars that support seven flat-roofed pavilions, with the central pavilion protruding, showcasing intricately carved reliefs.
The central inscription on the tomb reads “Tomb of Tang Gong from Huize” (会泽唐公冥墓), accompanied by significant couplets. Flanking the platform are stone lions and ornamental columns, creating an impressive and luxurious atmosphere that makes this tomb one of the grandest in the Kunming area.
The Tomb of Tang Jiyao is a vital cultural and historical site, symbolizing the impact of Tang’s contributions to the National Protection Movement and the modernization of Yunnan Province. It remains a significant attraction for history enthusiasts and visitors interested in Yunnan’s modern history.
The Tomb of Tang Jiyao is a grand architectural structure reflecting the legacy of Tang Jiyao, a key figure in Yunnan’s modernization and the National Protection Movement during the early 20th century. Visitors to the tomb can explore its historical significance while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty.
Chinese Name: 云南第一天文点石标
Location: Taohua Mountain (太华山顶), Kunming West Hill National Scenic Area (昆明西山国家级风景名胜区)
Era: Modern
Museum: Yunnan Meteorological Museum (云南气象博物馆)
Region: Kunming, Yunnan (云南昆明)
The Stone Mark of Yunnan First Astronomical Point is a provincial-level cultural relic that commemorates the first accurate measurement of latitude and longitude in Yunnan. This significant site marks the beginning of geodetic surveying in China, initiated during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. In 1934, Chen Yide (陈一得) successfully led a re-measurement of Kunming’s (昆明) latitude and longitude, establishing the site as Yunnan’s first astronomical point. A stone mark was erected, which contains original measurement data sealed within it.
This site is the only accurate original latitude and longitude measurement point in China, apart from the Beijing Observatory (北京观象台), and represents the earliest and most accurate base measurement of Kunming’s latitude and longitude using new surveying methods, thus holding significant scientific research and historical value.
A stone tablet inscribed with “Yunnan First Astronomical Point” stands prominently along Shilin Road (士林道) on the campus of Yunnan University (云南大学). Erected by the Kunming Municipal Government (昆明市人民政府) in September 1997, the tablet states that the earliest geodetic survey in Yunnan was conducted from the 49th to 57th year of the Kangxi reign (1710-1718). The initial data indicated that Kunming County (昆明县) was located at a northern latitude of 25°6′ and a western longitude of 13°38′ from the capital.
In 1934, the Yunnan Provincial Education Department (云南省教育厅), Yunnan University, and the Kunming Yide Observatory (昆明一得测候所) organized a re-measurement. The new data showed the coordinates as 102°41′58.88″ east longitude and 25°3′21.19″ north latitude. This site remains unique in China for its accurate original measurements outside of Beijing, marking a significant advancement in geodetic surveying.
The stone tablet is accompanied by a base stone measuring 240 cm in length, 180 cm in width, and 50 cm in height, resembling an upside-down turtle. This site has quietly stood in front of the Wendaizi Building (云大会泽楼) and Wenjin Building (文津楼) for over eighty years, becoming a well-known cultural landmark within Yunnan University.
On the southern side of the stone mark, an inscription written by then-president He Yao (何瑶) of Yunnan University reads “Yunnan University Astronomical Point.”
On the northern side, there is a brief record of the observations, originally inscribed as follows:
云XX (字迹模糊-笔者注) 地经纬度自二百二十四年前初测云南府昆明县北极高二十五度六分京师偏西十三度三十八分至今中华民国二十三年冬由云南省政府教育厅云南省教育经费委员会云南通志馆云南省立云南大学昆明市一得测候所发起复测大学校长何瑶主其事十二月十九日夜七时起在大学体育场用六十度等高仪天文时计无线电收音机实行试测是后四夜正式测量“观镜者沈文候,纪录者浦光宗,读表者陈秉仁,共计测星二百,结果较前精密并测真子午线——测处定为云南第一天文点特立石标为志”。
Inside the stone mark, a subterranean chamber was constructed to preserve the original observation records. The entrance to the chamber is circular and located at the center of the stone mark. Lifting the concrete cover reveals a copper lid, inscribed with the re-measured latitude and longitude data of Kunming.
In 1934, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Government (国民政府外交部) dispatched Shen Wenhou (沈文候) and others, equipped with valuable instruments, to survey the border between China and Myanmar. Chen Bingren (陈秉仁), upon hearing of this, proposed to the Yunnan Provincial Education Fund Committee (云南省教育经费委员会) to request the Provincial Education Department to oversee the determination of the provincial latitude and longitude to correct maps, which was unanimously approved.
The Education Department subsequently organized the measurement at the Yunnan University stadium under the leadership of President He Yao. They invited Shen Wenhou to bring instruments for observation. Chen Yide represented the Provincial Education Fund Committee, the Yunnan Gazetteer Institute (云南通志馆), and the Yide Observatory, while Pu Guangzong (浦光宗) represented Yunnan University in the observation work.
Starting at 7 PM on December 19, the team used a 60-degree theodolite, astronomical clock, and radio receiver for a trial measurement, followed by formal measurements over the next four nights. The results, with observers Shen Wenhou, recorder Pu Guangzong, and reader Chen Bingren, involved measuring 200 stars, resulting in more precise coordinates, and establishing the site as Yunnan’s First Astronomical Point.
Upon completion, Chen Bingren authored “Detailed Report on the Actual Measurement of the Latitude and Longitude of Yunnan,” published in the journal Education and Science (教育与科学) (1938, Issues 8 and 9).
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The Former Residence of Luhan (昆明卢氏公馆), originally named Luhan Mansion, is located at 4 Cuihu South Road, Cuihu Community, Huashan Street Office, Wuhua District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China. It was built in the 19th year of the Republic of China (1930).
The residence consists of two parts: the New Mansion and the Old Mansion. The total area covers 5,600 square meters, with a building area of 1,500 square meters. The structure is two stories high, featuring brick walls, wooden frameworks, and some reinforced concrete components. The steep, hard-slope roof has triangular gables, and the building exhibits a sophisticated geometric composition in its wall and window designs, including protruding bay windows on the east and west sides. The architectural style of the Old Mansion is primarily French, showcasing a typical French villa design. The site retains its original layout, including Luhan Mansion’s Old Mansion, New Mansion, water tower, enclosing wall, trees, and surrounding spaces, giving it significant artistic value.
In 2003, the Former Residence of Luhan was recognized as a cultural heritage site by the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government. On October 7, 2019, it was announced as one of the eighth batch of national key cultural relic protection units by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
Location: 4 Cuihu South Road, Cuihu Community, Huashan Street Office, Wuhua District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China
Era: Established in 1930
Area: 5,600 m²
Protection Level: Eighth batch of national key cultural relic protection units
Registration Number: 8-0717-5-201
Approving Authority: State Council of the People’s Republic of China
The Former Residence of Luhan was constructed in 1930. In the late period of the 29th year of the Republic of China (1940), Luhan built a new two-story Western-style building adjacent to the mansion. In 2019, according to the minutes from the April 29, 2019 meeting of the Yunnan Provincial Office Administration Bureau, the Wuhua District Government prepared for an exhibition titled “Yunnan Uprising” in the Old Mansion. This exhibition opened to the public for free on July 1 of the same year.
The Former Residence of Luhan consists of two parts: the New Mansion and the Old Mansion, covering a total area of 5,600 square meters and a building area of 1,500 square meters. The buildings are connected vertically, with the northern section shaped like a “工” (work) and the southern section shaped like a “一” (one), resulting in a total of five roofs and sixteen wall facades, creating a rich sense of layering. The Old Mansion primarily adopts French architectural styles and is characterized by typical French villa design. The New Mansion is finely crafted and represents high architectural art, typical of French villa architecture.
The Old Mansion of the Former Residence of Luhan is a French-style building. It has two stories, featuring brick walls, wooden frameworks, and some reinforced concrete structures. The roof has a steep slope with triangular gables. The wall surfaces and windows are carefully designed with geometric compositions, with protruding bay windows on the east and west sides that are simple yet varied. The exterior has red tiles and white walls, complemented by gray trim lines, creating a harmonious and beautiful appearance. The interior decoration is elegant and luxurious, with a fireplace in the living room and floor-to-ceiling doors and windows connecting the main and guest bedrooms with balconies.
Luhan constructed the New Mansion next to the Old Mansion. Its main entrance originally faced Qinglian Street and is internally connected to the Old Mansion. The New Mansion’s architectural style adopts a Soviet-style design, featuring the layout typical of Soviet residential buildings.
The Former Residence of Luhan is a private residence of a famous modern figure in Yunnan and has witnessed significant historical events during the Kunming Uprising, giving it high historical value. The Old Mansion, New Mansion, water tower, enclosing wall, trees, and surrounding space have all been well-preserved, providing significant architectural artistic value.
Luhan (卢汉, 1895-1974), originally named Banghan, was a member of the Yi ethnic group from Yanshan, Zhaotong, Yunnan. He graduated from the Yunnan Military Academy. Over his career, he held various positions, including brigade leader, division commander, and financial director of the Yunnan provincial government. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, he served as commander of the 60th Army and other significant military roles. After Japan’s surrender in 1945, he was ordered to lead his troops to Vietnam for the surrender process. In December of the same year, he succeeded Long Yun as the provincial government chairman. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, he held several important positions, including director of the Yunnan Provincial Military and Political Committee and member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
On December 9, 1949, during the Kunming Uprising, Luhan detained several key Nationalist leaders, including General Li Mi of the Eighth Army, General Yu Chengwan of the 26th Army, and Shen Zui, head of the military intelligence in Yunnan, at the Former Residence of Luhan. At midnight, he declared the uprising.
In 2003, the Former Residence of Luhan was recognized as a cultural heritage site by the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government. On October 7, 2019, it was announced as one of the eighth batch of national key cultural relic protection units by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
Location: The Former Residence of Luhan is located at 4 Cuihu South Road, Cuihu Community, Huashan Street Office, Wuhua District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China.
Transportation: You can reach the Former Residence of Luhan by taking a bus to the Huashan Street area in Wuhua District, Kunming.
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