Cuan Longyan Stele

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Cuan Longyan Stele, together with the Stele of Cuan Baozi, are called 'Two Cuans'.

Cuan Longyan Stele [Photo:eluliang.com]

- Location: Luliang County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province

Built in the 2nd year of Daming reign (458) of the Southern Dynasty (457-464) to memorize Cuan Longyan, a state official. Cuan Longyan Stele (爨龙颜碑), together with the Stele of Cuan Baozi, are called "Two Cuans".

This stele is larger than the Cuan Baozi Stele at 3.88 meters high and 1.46 meters wide. The stele describes the history of the family Cuanhuan and story of Cuan Longyan, providing precious information for the research into the history of Yunnan in the Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties.

Travel Tips:

- Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

- Admission: 50 yuan

- Tel: +86-874-6222515

- How to get there: take bus No.31 at Qujing City

 

 

 

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