Zone Scénique Jiuxiang

Présentation de la zone pittoresque de Jiuxiang
La zone pittoresque de Jiuxiang est située à environ 90 km du centre de Kunming. Elle est célèbre pour ses grottes karstiques uniques, ses montagnes, rivières, ses vallées profondes ainsi que pour les coutumes et cultures des minorités. Couvrant une superficie d'environ 20 kilomètres carrés, Jiuxiang est bien connue pour ses magnifiques grottes karstiques souterraines, souvent appelées la Forêt de pierre souterraine, ce qui fait de Jiuxiang une destination importante, voire essentielle, pour les visiteurs de Kunming. Depuis lors, Jiuxiang 1995 est membre de l'Association internationale des grottes.

Faits rapides sur la zone pittoresque de Jiuxiang
• Nom Chinois: Jiu Xiang 九乡风景区
• Meilleure période pour visiter: De novembre à avril
• Heures de visite recommandées: Environ 3 à 4 heures
• Activités à faire: Photographie, Grottes, Géologie
• Heures d'ouverture: 08:00-18:00
• Frais d'entrée: CNY 60; CNY 30 pour le téléphérique
• Adresse: Comté de Yiliang, Kunming, Province du Yunnan

À quoi s'attendre dans la zone pittoresque de Jiuxiang

Jiuxiang est habitée par les Hui et est le foyer ancestral du peuple Yi. These really large Karst Caves are the major attractions and are in four clusters of more than a hundred caves including Sanjiao, Dashang, Diehong and Dasha Dam Cave each with its own distinctive features all of which provide the visitor with spectacular spectacle and for this reason Jiuxiang is referred to as a Karst Cave Museum.

Jiuxiang is also home to forests of pine and camphor wood and lush and varied flora with a climate resembling Kunming. The local Yi and Hui people and their unique festivals, food and culture are an integral part of the visitors’ experience.

Jiuxiang park is probably one of the best in the world. A walk through the carefully illuminated caves will be rewarded with some spectacular sights at almost every turn. Walkways are constructed to bring visitors up close with the various formations within the cave and here are a few photos which will give visitors some idea of what they can expect to see on the way down, through the various caves and on the way out to the exit from the complex. It is definitely worth the effort and time.

Special mention must be made of the waterfall at the entrance to the third cave. It is a spectacular sight and visitors can view the waterfall from a platform on the walkway directly in front of the waterfall. The sheer power of the waterfall is truly awesome.

How to get to Jiuxiang Scenic Area
• Take a direct bus in Kunming East Bus Passenger Station to Shuanglu Hotel of Yiliang County (1-2 heures). Then take Yiliang bus No. 21 to Jiuxiang Scenic Area.
• Take a train from Kungming Railway Station to Jiuxiang North Railway Station (2 heures). Then take a taxi to Jiuxiang Scenic Area.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Kunming to Jiuxiang Scenic Area.

Additional travel advice on Jiuxiang Scenic Area
• Please wear comfortable sneakers as the paths in Jiuxiang Scenic Area are slippery and uneven.
• It always rain from May to October in this region. Veuillez préparer un parapluie ou un imperméable avec vous.
• Visitors can go to the Stone Forest after visiting Jiuxiang Scenic Area. It takes 1.5 hours’ drive from Jiuxiang to Stone Forest.