Chuxiong is a fascinating land fostering an age-old minority with brilliant cultures, among which the Ten-month Solar Calendar is the most striking one. According to this calendar, one year was divided into ten months in five seasons. There were 36 days in a month and two months constituted a season. So, the total was 360 days. The rest 5 or 6 days were defined as annual festival. It shows that it takes 365.25 days for the earth revolving round the sun. It's the most precise ancient calendar then and in the long years to come.  It is not only a treasure with great scientific and humanistic value in Yi’s culture, but also the intellectual crystallization of the Chinese people and the cultural heritage of the whole world.

    The Ten-month Solar Calendar Park, constructed with the aim to show the quintessence of world civilization, is a place combining the study of ethnic culture, the demonstration of folk customs, the exhibition of local art ，trade and entertainment. It is actually a unique scenic spot embodying the marrow of the Yi heritage, as well as a dynamic museum of the Yi culture.

    Situated in the suburb of Chuxiong city, the Ten-month Solar Calendar Park covers an area of more than 500 mu. With its own feature and the beautiful landscape of Chuxiong around, it is absolutely a great place for tourists.