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Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful landscape of Luoping in eastern Yunnan

Early every spring, the blossoming crops of Luoping in eastern Yunnan province draws flocks of tourists and photographers. Sprawling farmland covered in golden rape stretches right up to the horizon, forming a sea of yellow buds and filling the air with the refreshing smell of spring.

The small town of Luoping lies in the relatively underdeveloped eastern part of the province, neighboring Guizhou and Guangxi. The town was previously often overlooked by tourists passing through the area, who usually headed to the more commercialized tourist attractions in the center and eastern part of the province. But Luoping has now been made famous by majestic photos shot by modern day photographers.

Travelers refer to the area as the weirdest "sea" in the world. Take a casual walk in the fields on an early spring morning -- amid the waves of rape flowers moving in gentle breeze, with the image of Luoping town in the distance like an isolated island standing in the golden sea -- and you will know what they mean. This is the best reward for a freedom-loving heart.

How to get there

The most convenient starting point for travel to Luoping is Kunming, the provincial capital. From there you can reach the town in about 4 hours, either by train or bus.

Transportation within Luoping

For travel between the various scenic spots within Luoping county, you can hire a motorized-rickshaw or ride on a minibus. One word of warning: sometimes minibuses can be rather annoying, as the driver tends to wait for people to fill up the bus and completely neglects any schedule.

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