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View Plans & PricingArea: 29,243 km² (autonomous prefecture, capital city)
Population: Approximately 2.4 million (prefecture, 2020 census)
Chuxiong means "abundant male deer" in Chinese, referring to the region's wildlife. It is the capital of the Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture in central Yunnan.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Chuxiong has no commercial airport; the nearest major airport is Kunming Changshui. Chuxiong Railway Station connects to Kunming and Dali on the Guangtong–Dali railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Chuxiong Normal University is the main local higher-education institution.
Chuxiong lies on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau with a mild subtropical highland climate. It is surrounded by mountains, forests, and the Jinsha River tributaries.
Visit the Yi People's Ancient Town, Chuxiong Museum, Zixi Mountain, and the Yuanmou Man archaeological site (nearby).
Day 1: Visit the Yi People's Ancient Town and Chuxiong Museum.
Day 2: Day trip to Yuanmou Earth Forest or Zixi Mountain.
Try Yi ethnic grilled pork, Yunnan-style rice noodles, wild mushroom dishes, buckwheat pancakes, and Chuxiong ham. The cuisine has strong Yi and Yunnan influences.
Yi ethnic embroidery, Chuxiong ham, wild mushrooms, and Yunnan tea are popular. Main shopping is in the Yi Ancient Town area.
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