China's The Southwest
The Southwest
Just when you begin to worry that China was in danger of becoming a washed out world of housing and people, the Southwest returns some of the country’s inherent brilliancy with a splash of vibrant color. Amidst this region discover a captivating patchwork of minority cultures woven together into one colorful landscape.
It is the unique combination of geography and ethnic culture that make this region one of a kind. Yunnan, situated on the Yunnan Guizhou plateau is overlooked by the rooftop of the world, Tibet. The jungles of Myanmar encroach from the west, while the flavors of Laos and Vietnam spill over from the south. And, boasting a tepid climate in both winter and summer, discover the Spring City, or Kunming.
