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Yunan
Yunnan (beautiful cloud in
the south) Province is the most southwest region of China bordering the
countries of Vietnam, Laos and Burma, Yunnan Province borders Guizhou
Province and Guanxi Zhang to the east, Chongqing and Sichuan to the north and
Tibet to the northwest. Yunan encompasses 394,000 square km (152,084
square miles) and has a population of more than 42 million people.
Within these borders, Yunnan
has a diverse topography that ranges from alpine mountain ranges to tropical
rainforests and the greatest number of plant species in China (more than 18,000)
as well as an incredible array of animals, including the Asian elephant and the
protected Yunnan golden monkey. There is even a rainforest in the area
known as Xishuangbanna where you will find many rare and endangered species of
plants and animals.
Yunnan province is endlessly
fascinating. There are 25 different ethnic minorities in Yunnan, making it
the most culturally diverse province in China. This multiplicity of
cultures has endowed the province with a rich heritage that it shares with all
who come to visit. There is always something wonderful to see and do here.
Whether you are visiting a Dongba village, the Dai Water Splashing Festival, the
Third Month Fair of the Bai Nationality, or the Torch Festival of the Yi people,
you will find that Yunnan is a place that celebrates life.
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