Tourism in East Asia

Kunming, China


Kunming is known as the "City of Spring" because its weather is temperate year-round.  It is the capital city of Yunnan Province, which is one of the most popular areas for ethnic tourism in China.  Yunnan Province is the home of numerous ethnic minorities whose cultural traditions provide opportunities for fascinating tourist experiences.  Many of these minority cultures are featured in the Yunnan Museum of Minority Nationality.  The city also has natural tourist attractions such as the Stone Forest.

Reading Connection
The Yunnan Museum of Minority Nationality is featured in the article "Peoples Under Glass: A Tale of Two Museums" by Laurel Kendall.

For More Information
Economic, etc. information on Kunming
GoKunming.com
Tourist Attractions of Kunming
Kunming Travel Guide
Life in Kunming as a Foreigner
Yunnan Museum of Minority Nationality

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The Stone Forest
The Stone Forest.  (By Tony Ho, used with permission)