Overlooking the Dianchi Lake and nestled in the Western Mountains of Huating, Taihua, and Luohan are several temples, each with its own history and each with a fantastic view of the lake below. The entire mountain chain extends for more than 40 kilometers at an altitude of 7,500 feet above sea level. This colossal natural forest reserve is crisscrossed by gurgling brooks and streams, and birds warble and flutter among the fragrant flowers. Viewed from the southeast corner of Kunming, the entire forest reserve looks like a beautiful maiden reclining by the Dianchi Lake, her long hair shimmering across the crystal clear water; hence the nickname of "Sleeping Beauty" to describe the Western Mountains Forest Reserve.