SouthWest of Kunming in Yunnan

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

It is locate in the southwestern part of KUNMING, 2600 ft. above sea level, a remote area. Because of its lack of infrastructure, transportation problem, inadequate lodging facilities, ordinry travel agency would not think of going there. Even the people living theer are not so aware or familiar with its  existing beauty. But for those who have seen the pictures of the red land, no one can resist being attracted to its beautiful scenery. Just like a painting of great magnificent landscape.

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

Multicolor Waves-- Five, Six Kinds of color mountains look like multicolor waves

Because the soil contains such components as oxidized Iron, etc kind of metallic minerals. after a long period of oxidation, gradually added and mixed in the soil that produced this extra-ordinary reddish brown soil.

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan, , Different Crops on Different Colors

Different Crops on Different Colors

Crops on the Red Lans such as: Potatoes, oats, corn, oil flower. Different vegetables are arranged on Different colorso that when we see it from far, it seems like god has painted them on cloth, full of goregeous color. Each Family was distributed with different size and shape of land, Each has its owen prefrence kinds of crops. that caused and produced this breautiful pieces of colors. During harvest time, the soil is shoveled up and makes this unusually red color.

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan, September View

The Month of September

In September, white color oil flowers are in bloom on the whole mountain. It is a pity, they covered up the beautiful red color. The best time for sightseeing tour is middle of November.

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

The ever changing clouds in the sky

Here in this place, Mountains and hills, every inch of land are cultivated and planted to the maximum by the inhabitants, cosequently cauding unwanted damage to the place.

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

Different seasons, Different colors


Different seasons, different time, different sunlight, produce different kinds of colors.


Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

Sunset View

Sunset is very beautiful but it is almost dark. the most dazzling color is before the sun sets. Rare opportunity to see the burning clouds.


Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

Rainbow View

Clear Sky with the rainbow

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

Lexiaguo, the place where beautiful colors set

This hollowed place is the most distinct part of the land. later, in order to promote tourism it was named Lexiaguo (meaning – the place where beautiful colors set)

Lexiaguo, Southwest of Kunming in Yunnan

Crops in Lexiaguo

Lexiaguo is full of crops that its curves and lines were made so beautiful byu the sunlight. The Curve-like crops lines enhanced more clearly by the red soil.


Thanks for your patience. Hope you Enjoyed these pictures.

9 thoughts on “SouthWest of Kunming in Yunnan

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  4. The photos are BEAUTIFUL! This page of photos make me want to visit this lovely and peaceful place! Thank you!

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