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The Yunnan Province in southwest China is moving onto the center stage of world travel as more and more people discover the region as a stunning travel destination, with a great variety of breathtaking scenery, amazing natural attractions and rich multicultural diversity.
Yunnan Province is believed to be one of the earliest areas in China to be occupied by human forms of the genus Homo.
Yunnan is an inland province with no coastal area, but it is nevertheless remarkably rich in water resources, with a great variety of inland bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, springs, pools, and glaciers, all couched within gloriously beautiful landscapes.
Located in the southwestern corner of China, bordering Burma, Thailand and Vietnam, Yunnan province is one of the warmest regions in all of China.
Yunnan Province has a greater variety and abundance of plant life than anywhere else in China, including plants that live in tropical, subtropical, temperate and cold temperate zones.
The State Council Information Office held a press conference on May 31 in Beijing to brief the media on taking solid steps to promote high-quality development in Yunnan province.
The Torch Festival, or Fire Festival, is one of the most important holidays of the Yi people of Yunnan Province. It is also celebrated by other ethnic groups of the region, such as the Bai, Naxi, Jinuo and Lahu.
The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, in Yunnan Province, is a joyous occasion, and an opportunity that should not be missed if you are visiting Yunnan in mid-April.
The Old Town of Lijiang (Lijiang Ancient Town) is the historical center of Lijiang City, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dali Ancient City is a historic town that stands between Canshan Mountain to the west and Erhai Lake to the east.
The Yunnan Nationalities Village, also known as the Yunnan Ethnic Village, is a theme park that displays the cultures of Yunnan Province's 26 ethnic minorities in one place.
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