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Dai Flower Street

Just when it is getting really hot in the Red River Valley celebrate the Huayao Dai their Flower Street Festival. Read more...

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Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna, Yunnan's southernmost prefecture, is one of Yunnan's hottest areas: in the semitropical lowlands around the capital Jinghong, China's answer to Las Vegas, roam wild elephants, and the picturesque countryside is dotted with villages of the Dai, Jinuo, Aini, Yao, Bulang and Kemu. Read more...

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Wenshan

Bordering both Guangxi and Vietnam, Wenshan is Yunnan’s easternmost prefecture. The steep mountain ranges that dominate most of the province have given way to karst formations not unlike those in neighbouring Guangxi province. Like Guangxi, Wenshan’s mostly Zhuang, a very sinicized group in dress that often appears to be traditional Han. While the Zhuang are farming the better valley land, Miao inhabit the hills and often live in abject poverty. The border regions to Vietnam have pockets of Yi and Yao, especially in Funing county. Read more...

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Menghai

Menghai County is one of the main settlement areas for the Bulang Minority, mainly around Bulangshan, Xiding and Bada. Menghai Town has few attractions, yet the old road from Jinghong passes through some nice historic tea areas. Read more...

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Mengla

Yunnan's border area to Laos is a popular gateway for travellers to and from Southeast Asia, but few stop, not even at one of the world's best botanical gardens. Read more...