World Heritage Sites in Yunnan

Yunnan Province is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, celebrated for their outstanding natural beauty and cultural significance:

✅ The Stone Forest (Shilin) – A spectacular landscape of towering limestone pillars, part of the South China Karst.

✅ Lijiang Old Town – A well-preserved ancient town of the Naxi people, famous for canals, bridges, and traditional architecture.

✅ Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan – A vast natural reserve where the Yangtze, Mekong, and Salween rivers run side by side through deep gorges and biodiverse mountains.

✅ Honghe Hani Rice Terraces – Ingenious terraced fields carved into the mountains over 1,300 years by the Hani people.

✅ Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Plantations – Ancient Pu’er tea-growing landscapes reflecting the cultural heritage of local ethnic communities.

These sites showcase Yunnan’s unique blend of natural wonders and living cultures.