Kunming: Western Hills & Moxibustion Experience Private Tour

Explore Western Hills, also known as Xishan, on a full-day guided tour from Kunming. Take the Dianchi Lake Cable and the Dragon Gateway ropeway, hike to the Dragon Gate, and visit the ancient Taihua Temple. Enjoy a Moxibustion experience by a professional Chinese acupuncturist.

Take the Dianchi Lake Cable and slowly cross the sparkling water surface of Dianchi Lake. Board the Dragon Gateway ropeway where the scenery becomes more spectacular as the ropeway winds its way up the ridge.

One of the main attractions of the Western Hill Scenic Area is the hike to the Dragon Gate. Walk up the stone steps and see the Buddha statues come to life. Stand on the top of the Dragon Gate and overlook Dianchi Lake where the blue waves ripple, and the Kunming City in the distance reflects each other.

Visit the ancient Taihua Temple, hidden in the greenery with incense and melodious bells. Walk into the temple and feel the tranquility and solemnity. Pass through Taihua Temple and come to Magnolia Garden where various varieties of magnolia trees are planted. Stroll along the flower path and feel the breath of spring and the vitality of life.

Walk through Camellia Street where shops sell everything from ethnic costumes to handicrafts, specialty snacks to creative gifts. Pick up a favorite item here as a treasure trove of beautiful memories of Yunnan.

After lunch/dinner, we will proceed for a Moxibustion experience by a professional Chinese acupuncturist. Moxibustion is an important part of ancient Chinese medical texts. The heat produced by the burning of ash has a strong penetrative power that can penetrate into every inch of the human skin and ultimately achieve the therapeutic effect through professional techniques and techniques.

The effects of Moxibustion can detox the damp and cold, rejuvenate the qi, warm the meridians, promote circulation, and regulate pain. It enters the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and has the effect of healing menstrual pain, healing wind and itching. Females use it for cold, menstrual irregularities, and painful periods.