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[2025 Mojiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park (Updated Apr)

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Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park is one of the largest and most comprehensive Tropic of Cancer landmark parks in the world. It is a geographical landmark entity that integrates astronomy, geography, garden art, ethnic culture, and sightseeing tourism. It is also a nationally renowned AAAA-level tourist attraction and an important science education base in Yunnan Province. It is located in the west of Mojiang County and the east side of Kunming-Bangkok Road, which is the only way for Kunming to Pu 'er and Xishuangbanna. The park takes the Tropic of Cancer as the central axis, and 15 scenic spots use visual and intuitive art forms to increase visitors' awareness of the Tropic of Cancer, thereby expressing human awe of nature, sunlight, and life. Located at the golden section of the Earth's axis at 23.5 degrees north latitude, Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park interprets the mvsterious "twin phenomenon" under the joint action of the magnetic field of the Tropic of Cance and the magical Twin Well water in its unique way. Every summer solstice, when the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer, the Hani people will hold a grand celebration, singing and dancing to pray for the sun to give light and heat. In order to Hani people in the coming year, grain harvest, people and livestock prosperity. On this day, Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park will appear the astronomical wonder of "standing pole without shadow", which is also poetically called "the place where the sun turns". Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park welcomes you to experience the Tropic culture, taste Hani food, and explore the mystery of the twin! Popular Attractions  Moon Plaza Echoing the Sun Square, it consists of a moon phase diagram and a crater diagram. The moon phase diagram shows in detail the shape of the moon as seen from the Earth for each day of the month, and the crater diagram shows the distribution of craters on the moon as seen through the "First Mirror in Southern Yunnan". The layout of the whole square is ingenious and rich in content, which is a masterpiece of the ingenious integration of astronomical knowledge and physical architecture. Gemini Plaza The main sculpture is a young Hani couple, with the Hani woman holding a protruding belly. The couple bends their legs and holds offerings, praying to the gods to bless their twins to be born safely. Each place has its own way of supporting its own inhabitants. In Mojiang, people drink twin water all year round, which is one of the important conditions for giving birth to twins. The Yin-Yang Well on Gemini Square, the Tropic of Cancer just passes through the two wells. Couples who want to have twins should drink the Yin-Yang Water, sleep on the twin beds, and then tie a love concentric. Mojiang Planetarium The flying saucer-shaped planetarium is the largest and most comprehensive science museum on the Tropic of Cancer. It displays the magical civilizations, legends and phenomena of the Tropic of Cancer with interactive, audio-optical and other high-tech means. The astronomical telescope with a main diameter of 40 centimeters in the museum can explore the mysteries of the sun, moon and other planets in 360 degrees, and is hailed as the "No. 1 telescope in southern Yunnan" by the majority of astronomy enthusiasts. Main Signage Tower The height of the Main Signage Tower is 23.26 meters, which is consistent with the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer. There is a "sun-peeping hole" on the top of the tower. On the summer solstice of each year, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer at 101°41ˊ east longitude and 23°26ˊ north latitude. At this time, it is the longest day of year in the northern hemisphere. The sunlight can directly shine on the small copper sheet in the tower through the peephole and the astronomical wonder of "stahding pole without shadow" can be observed very intuitively here. Sundial The Sundial is a timekeeping instrument that uses the shadow of the sun to measure time in ancient China, which consists of a pointer and a disk, and the disk is divided into 24 grids to represent the twelve hours. When sunlight shines on the disk, the shadow of the pointer will be cast the corresponding hour on the disk, thereby displaying the local solar time of the day. Chaoyue Tower The Chaoyue Tower is 23.26 meters high and consists of 81 steps. 23°26′ is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer, and the 81 steps represent that only by constantly overcoming various difficulties can we reach the peak of our life and surpass ourself. The Hani people have passed down the tradition that if people walks through the tower from east to west on the Tropic of Cancer who will be one year younger, which is what we call "traveling through the space-time tunnel" today. Hani Fire Station The square where the Hani people hold the sacred fire-making ceremony. Three majestic dragons form the triangular stove commonly used in the fire pit of the Hani people's home. The Hani people are a nation of fire. The fire pit plays a very important role in the Hani family. It is the "core" of a family. The Seniors often tell the stories of their ancestors and impart production and life knowledge to the next generation by the fire pit. At the same time, they add firewood to the triangular stove while talking to avoid the "fire spirit" in the stove to disperse, and bless the health and happiness of the whole family.
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Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park Address:

Mojiang, Pu'er, Yunnan, China

Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park Phone:

0879-4235113,0879-4231611

Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park Ticket Price

From NZD9.18
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