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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...
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...
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...
From Niujiaozhai to Yuanyang
Yuanyang county, south of the Red River in the province's southeast, is famous for its Hani rice-terraces. With its splendid vistas and ethnic mix it is also a great area for hiking. Here we describe a moderate day-hike starting at the market-town of Niujiaozhai, passing through Yi and Hani villages and ending with stunning sunset vistas over the rice-terraces of Longshuba. Read more...
Menglian
Menglian, on the border to Burma, has one of Yunnan's most interesting ethnic mixes. This slideshow shows some details of the Akha, Lahu and Dai in the county. Read more...



