Quickie:

Yuxi is the home of the Chinese National Anthem composer Nie Er and of the Hongta Group (tobacco company), which was named after the Red Pagoda which sits atop a nearby hill. The Pagoda was originally white, but was painted red during the cultural revolution. The tobacco is of high quality due to the fact that there are over 2300 hours of sunlight a year in the region, adequate rainfall in the summer, and excellent soil that produces a plethora of other fruits and vegetables. The region has begun producing wine, which could prove to be quite palpable in the next decade or so.

Yuxi is one of the fastest growing small cities in China. In 2001, the city won an Honor Award in Analysis & Planning by the American Society of Landscape architects.

Situated in central Yunnan and only 85 kilometers away from the capital of the province.

Attractions:

Recommended Attractions in Yuxi are: Ailao Mountain National Natural Reserve; Maotian Mountain; Fuxian Lake Scenic Area; Mopan Mountain National Forest Park; Tonghai Xiushan Mountian; Yimen Longquan National Forest Park; Yuxi Karst Caves; Yuxi Xingyun Lake.

Yuxi as well is a perfect place for backpackers who loves to visit ethnic minority villages.

Accomodation:

Almost all places in Yuxi have a place to stay, range from 5RMB per bed to 4 stars hotel rates. The known hotels in the city are Jing Mao Hotel; Zhong Yu Hotel; Hongta Hotel and Yuxi Hotel.

Food:

Variety of food are available all over the city...but generally spicy, yet you can reqquest buyao lajiao (don't put chili). Fastfood chains are as well available, KFC, Dicos and McDonalds.

Shopping:

Basically a city were you can have all on what you need. Wal-Mart and local supermarkets are just around. Xiao Miao Jie and Nan Bei Dajie areas are where you can find most apparel shops where you can bargain.

Night Life:

Grill, Bars and Cafe's are widespread now in the city.