Yunnan Information

Fast facts

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

Read More

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

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

Festivals & Events

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

Shopping - 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. Read More

Hotel Quick Finder

Location : Loading... All Destinations
Hotel : 2-3 Star 3-4 Star 4-5 Star All Hotels
Check In : 0102 0304 0506 0708 0910 1112 1314 1516 1718 1920 2122 2324 2526 2728 2930 31 JanuaryFebruary MarchApril MayJune JulyAugust SeptemberOctober NovemberDecember 2009 2010 for 0102 0304 0506 0708 0910 1112 1314 1516 1718 1920 2122 2324 2526 2728 2930 31 night(s)
Check Out : 0102 0304 0506 0708 0910 1112 1314 1516 1718 1920 2122 2324 2526 2728 2930 31 JanuaryFebruary MarchApril MayJune JulyAugust SeptemberOctober NovemberDecember 2008 2009
Rooms : 1 2 3 4 5 Adults : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Children : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9