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Swallow Cave

If you love nature and adventure, you should definitely visit the Swallow Cave in Honghe, Miandian. It is one of the biggest and most splendid caves in Asia, with a dry cave, a water cave and a natural forest. You can marvel at the amazing stalactites and stalagmites, some of which resemble lovers, peacocks and other shapes. You can also see thousands of swallows that fly here every year from Malaysia to nest and breed. They create a spectacular scene that you won't forget. You can explore the cave with a guide who will turn on the lights to highlight the special features.

Wenbi Tower

On a hill south of town, this early 19th-century structure is meant to resemble a writing brush, although to a modern traveler it may look more like a factory smokestack. You cannot drive to the tower, but there is a more or less informal trail people use to approach the tower from the southwest, starting at a roadside sign in Baishuihe Village. The tower is a solid stone structure, without any interior space or a staircase. So any views you get are those from the ground at the base of the tower (not particularly great).

Entry fee: Free

Chaoyang Gate

The preserved eastern gate of the Lin'an city wall, now standing in the middle of a traffic roundabout. It is nicknamed "the little Tiananmen Gate", for its architecture. A small museum/exhibition hall is housed inside the gate tower, which affords nice views of the old city.

Fee: ¥20 to enter the tower.

Double Dragon Bridge

If you are looking for a stunning sight in Jianshui County, Honghe, you should definitely visit the Double Dragon Bridge! This amazing stone bridge was built during the Qing Dynasty and has 17 arches and 3 pavilions. It spans over the confluence of two rivers, which look like twin dragons from above. The bridge is a masterpiece of ancient engineering and architecture, and one of the best examples of its kind in China. You can admire the elegant design of the bridge, the lush gardens along the riverbanks, and the peaceful scenery of the countryside.

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