Western Hills | |
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西山 | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,511 m (8,238 ft) |
Coordinates | 24°57′11″N 102°37′23″E / 24.95306°N 102.62306°E |
Geography | |
Location | Yunnan, China |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Karstic |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | From Kunming |
The Western Mountains or Western Hills (Chinese: 西山 Xi Shan) are a scenic mountain area located 12 km to the west of Kunming, Yunnan, China. They are formed by the Huating, Taihua and Luohan mountain ranges rising above the eastern and northern banks of Dianchi Lake.