The Debris Flow in Xiaojiang River in Dongchuan is a famous and attractive around Kunming city. As a matter of fact, Xiaojiang River is the south tributary of Jinsha River, with the total length of 138.2 kilometers. Every year, many foreigners who study Mandarin in Yunnan are attracted to view the fantastic view of the debris flow in Dongchuan. According to the introduction of the students from Kunming Keats School, the river valley of Xiaojiang River ranges from 15 meters to 50 meters in width.

With steep cliffs on both sides of the river, the relative height difference is from 1000 meters to 2000 meters, with the water drop of 909 meters. The stratum on both sides is loose in structure and the vegetation is also sparse. In addition, the deep-cut valleys develop very rapidly. All of those reasons mentioned make the place often happen the large scale debris flow.

As long as it comes to the flood season, the debris flow comes very rapidly and strong, reaching the flow volume of more than 100 billion cubic meters per second. The stones of different shapes are carried by the flow. Of course, there are also many tree branches and roots of various shapes contained in the flow, forming a large river of mud and stones. It is a disaster caused because of the imbalance of ecology, but also creates a wonder of natural view.

In the area of 90 kilometers under the Longtou Mountain, there are totally 51 debris flows, among which the best developed are Jiang Jia Gou, Big Bai Ni Gou and Small Bai Ni Gou, Yu Tou Tang and Lao Gan Gou. One thing that those foreign students who learn Chinese in Yunnan should pay attention to when they go to view the debris flow is that it is really dangerous and they need visit with the lead of relevant security staffs. Yiliang is about 52 kilometers away from Kunming city center and you can take taxi or minibus to go there when you arrive in Dongchuan.

In addition, there is a garden located in the place which is one kilometer away from Xiaojiang River. In the past, there were more than ten gardens covering an area of 700 Mu. If you visit there, you can see ancient plum trees, camellia trees as well as orchids, azalea, etc. it is regarded as the largest artificial flower garden in Kunming area.