Nanzhao Customs Island

Yunnan


This pleasant island has gardens, parks, a 17.5m-tall marble statue of Avalokiteshvara (Chenresig; aka Guanyin) and a hotel. Boats to the island cost ¥50 round-trip, which includes admission.


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