Dali is famous for its history, culture and scenic spots, and attracts throngs of domestic and foreign tourists with its amazing natural scenery. It is located on a low-lying plateau, and boasts the unique attractions of Diancang Mountains and Erhai Lake, a bright pearl on the plateau. It has a unique plateau climate, which is spring like all the year round, being warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The average temperature is 15.1℃. The coldest temperature is 8.7℃ in February, and the hottest is 20.1℃ in July. It is called the "Sweden of the East," and has 126 days during which the temperature is 18.7-20.6℃, the best climate for convalescence in the world. Moreover, 229 days are frost-free, providing a suitable environment for the growth of various kinds of plants. Flowers blossom all the year round. Xiaguan is famous for its wind, which has an average annual velocity of 4.1 meters per second. This good ventilation helps to purify the air and the environment in general. As a result, in Dalin the wind is appreciated as a treasure. From ancient times, Dali has been famous as a "City of Flowers". Imported rare flowers' blossom and unique plants grow exuberantly in its warm climate. The 19 peaks of the Cangshan Mountains have an average altitude of 3,700 meters, the highest being 4,112 meters. The fantastic clouds which gather over the peaks have names such as "Waiting for the Husband Cloud," "Jade Belt Cloud," "Pagoda Cloud," "Torch Cloud" and "Sea-like Cloud". Erhai Lake is the second biggest lake in Yunnan Province; its islands and tributary streams are home to shellfish, shrimps, and other aquatic animals and plants.