Kunming

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, is locatedinsouthwestern China and the center of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It is the gateway city for China to open up to Southeast Asia and South Asia. Kunming's natural scenery is exquisite, with Dianchi Pond as a bright pearl set on the city's shore, andthebeauty of the lakes and mountains is breathtaking. Thesurrounding Xishan Forest Park, with its undulating peaks, dense forests and numerousmonuments, has been known as “the first good place in Dianzhong” since ancient times.

As a national historical and cultural city, Kunming has a profound historical heritage. From the state of Yunnan during the Warring States period to the modern city of today, many cultural treasures have been deposited over the years. Kunming is also knownasthe “City of Spring”, with a pleasant climate that allows flowers to bloomall year round. Dounan Flower Market is the largest fresh cut flower market in Asia, fromwhich a largenumber of flowers are shipped to all over the world every day.

Kunming, where many ethnic groups live, has a rich and colorful ethnic culture. Thetraditional festivals and unique customs of the Yi, Bai, Hani and other ethnic groups adda rich ethnic flavor to the city