Yunnan Information

Travel and Local Information Guide

People, culture, geography, weather, festivals & events; know all about Yunnan Province before to go.

Yunnan Fast facts

Yunnan in a nutshell: Available English-language newspapers, Yunnan currency, Yunnan demographics, travel tips, ... Read more...

The wide range of ethnic groups and mix of religious beliefs has left Yunnan with so many festivals it would be impossible to list them all here. Many festivals are based on the Chinese lunar calendar and so have variable dates that relate to the new and full moon. Learn more about festivals celebrated throughout the province. Read more...

Weather & Geography

Yunnan's varied and diverse climate means that, while Kunming enjoys pleasant spring-like weather for most of the year, the elevated eastern plateau experiences warm summers and mild winters, and the climate can change substantially during a journey of just a few kilometres. Read more...

Yunnan People & Culture

Until Kubla Khan conquered the kingdom of Nanchao, and many of its people fled to the south, this was the homeland of the Tai people. Today large numbers of ethnic Tais - known as Dai, Bai and other names - still inhabit many of the mountainous regions and plains, though two-thirds of Yunnan's 41 million population are now Han Chinese. Read more...

Yunnan History

Though the plains of Yunnan were originally the home to numerous aboriginal tribes, Chinese invasions over several centuries pushed them into mountainous areas, where many ethnic groups, direct descendants of those original tribes live today. Read more...

Getting to Yunnan & Around

To get to Yunnan Province, travelers must know about Kunming, since it is the transportation hub of Yunnan. Kunming, as capital of Yunnan, performs an important gateway, linking China to South East Asia, South Asia and Pacific region. Read more...

Yunnan Shopping Items - What to Buy in Yunnan

Yunnan has abundant shopping options. Though it is easiest to shop at the large department stores - the quality is usually good, they have fixed prices, and they will replace any defective items - shopping in markets can be cheaper, but requires bargaining skills. Few vendors speak any English. Read more...

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