Shaxi: The Ancient Tea Horse Road (Yunnan: The China You Never Knew, episode 7)
Come explore the Yunnan town of Shaxi with us. Learn about how the Southern Silk Road and other trade routes enriched tiny little towns across the province in SHAXI: THE ANCIENT TEA HORSE ROAD.
In this episode, Jordan discovers the living legacy of the Tea Horse Road as he explores the Ouyang family home, a lovingly curated house that is as much a 200 year-old museum as it is a home.
Jordan also samples a locally made goat cheese found nowhere else in China, cycles through the countryside, and ends his day listening to a local orchestra play songs dating back hundreds of years – all set inside the most beautiful opera house you've ever seen.
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lijiang יומן מסע מצולם , ליג'יאנג, סין
Lijiang, a popular destination in Yunnan, is considered a fairyland blessed with fresh air, clear streams, breathtaking snow mountains and an undisturbed landscape inhabited by a friendly group of people. It is great to enjoy a quiet and pleasant holiday in its Old Town which is graced by well preserved ancient buildings and the Naxi culture.
While the geographical position of Lijiang City is remote, it has the advantage of ensuring a pleasant year round climate and a wide variety of tourist resources in the 20,600 square kilometers area. The earliest recorded history of the city can be traced back to the Warring States Period (476 BC-221 BC) but with the advent of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the local economy reached a peak with the development of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road which made a great contribution to both commercial and cultural communication between Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces.
At present, Lijiang City is an attractive tourist destination in Yunnan Province that exercises jurisdiction over four counties and an Old Town District. This is the main region inhabited by Naxi Group, one of China's 55 minority ethnic groups. In its long history, the local residents have established their splendid Dongba Culture which has absorbed aspects of the culture of Tibet and the Central Plains along the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. The various souvenirs marked with these Dongba hieroglyphs are very popular with visitors from home and abroad.
Asian Corridor in Heaven 3of6 Tea Makes the Road Open
Part of the Insight Asia series, Asian Corridor In Heaven is a six-episode HD documentary series co-produced by KBS and NHK about the world's oldest trade route, the Ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Road. Pre-dating the Silk Road by 200 years, the Ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Road crossed from the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of Southwest China over mountainous terrain into Tibet, Nepal, and India. The Caravan Road was not only an important route for the trade of tea and horses, but also a corridor connecting Chinese and Tibetan language, people, religion, and cultures.
Also known as Chamagodo.
Part 1: The Last Horse Caravan
Part 2: Road to Pilgrimage
Part 3: Tea Makes the Road Open
Part 4: The Salt in Yanjing
Part 5: Himalayan Salt Trek
Part 6: Guge, Mystery of the Lost Kingdom
Ashes of Time Inn - Lijiang - China
Ashes of Time Inn hotel city: Lijiang - Country: China
Address: No.10, Sizu, Renli Road, Shuhe; zip code: 674100
Situated in Shuhe Ancient Town, Ashes of Time Inn offers relaxing guestrooms and a lovely garden. Both Nine-Tripod Dragon Pond and The Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum are located 400 metres away.
-- 束河时间的灰烬客栈位于束河古镇，客栈又有舒适的客房和美丽的花园。客栈距离九鼎龙潭和茶马古道均有400米。客栈覆盖免费WiFi，提供免费停车场。 客栈距离束河古镇四方街500米，距离四方听音广场900米。距离丽江火车站有20分钟车程，距离三义国际机场有1小时车程。 客房色调柔和，铺有木质地板，配有平板有线电视、书桌和水壶。浴室提供吹风机、拖鞋和免费洗浴用品。 客人可以在公共大厅休息或在花园散步。客人可以租车游览周边，客栈免费提供洗衣服务。
-- Мини-гостиница Ashes of Time с уютными номерами и очаровательным садом расположена в старинном городе Шухэ, в 400 метрах от пруда Дракона девяти треножных сосудов и Музея Древнего чайного пути.
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Lijiang Naxi Dongba Culture
A brief introduction to the hieroglyphic writing system employed by the Naxi, one of China's 56 ethnic minorities. The writing is part of the shamanistic Dongba culture of centuries past...
China:The Green Shrub's Empire Bulang the Kings of Tea Trees(Królowie Herbacianych Drzew)
ENG: China: The Green Shrub's Empire Part I Bulang the Kings of Tea Trees. And interesting and visually remarkable documentary depicting the culture of tea making in the southern parts of China.
Yunnan Province is a land full of mystery and natural beauty. Located on the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, it is home to an ethnically diverse group of cultures. Yunnan is also a land of 'Tea' people, green bushes and tea trees - almost a living Empire of Tea.
Among the 26 minority groups that coexist, you can find the mountainous Bulang tribe. The tribes colourful history and modernity provokes respect and awe within the Tea expert community.
PL: chiny: cesarstwo zielonego krzewu część i bulang królowie herbacianych drzew to niezwykle ciekawy, poznawczy i pouczający dokument obrazujący kulturę herbaty na południowych krańcach Chin. Prowincja Yunnan to ziemia pełna tajemnic i naturalnego piękna. Położona na płaskowyżu Yunnan – Guizhou urzeka bogatą kulturą mniejszości narodowych. Yunnan to także kraina ludzi herbaty, zielonych krzewów i herbacianych drzew - swoiste Cesarstwo. Wśród 26 narodów mniejszościowych, w górzystym terenie żyje lud Bulang. Jego niezwykle barwna historia i współczesność budzi szacunek oraz podziw znawców kultury herbaty.
Ancient Naxi writings and culture.
Samples of ancient Naxi writings in Lijiang, China.
Insight on Asia - Asian Corridor in Heaven
The Ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Road is the world's oldest trade route which was opened 200 years prior to the Silk Road for trading Chinese finest tea with Tibetan horse. It is also a civilized trade route which is connected form Yunnan provinces in Southwest to Sichuan, and over to Tibet, Nepal and India
Insight on Asia - Asian Corridor in Heaven
The Ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Road is the world's oldest trade route which was opened 200 years prior to the Silk Road for trading Chinese finest tea with Tibetan horse. It is also a civilized trade route which is connected form Yunnan provinces in Southwest to Sichuan, and over to Tibet, Nepal and India
Join us as we explore Yiwu's old growth tea forests of Daqishu and Guoyoulin
We are on the road in Yunnan exploring Yiwu. Yiwu is a massive puerh tea growing area with a long history and a lot of incredible tea. We will take you deep into very remote jungles in search of amazing puerh tea.
Yiwu's Guoyoulin (state protected forest) is a truly rare location with amazing tea!
If you are interested in trying tea from this pristine forest you can! We have it available for sale on our site:
Backpacking China #3/5 - Beautiful Lijiang
We spent two wonderful days in the lovely city of Lijiang. Lijiang is an quaint town in Yunan, very clean and well endowed with magnificent beautiful mountains with nice people. Having an excellent & efficient public transport system and it only cost us 1 Yuan throughout Lijiang. Halal Food can easily be found here and the easiest way to find one is by spotting the signage/signboard color. Chinese Hui Muslim in Yunnan Province often displays signage of their shop in green color. We fall in love with Lijiang and hope to visit again in the near future.
10 Giờ đêm vòng quanh Đại Lý Dali China
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Dali Town (Chinese: 大理镇; pinyin: Dàlǐ Zhèn) is a township-level division in Dali City, in the northwest of Yunnan province, China. The town contains the historic centre of the county-level city of Dali and is also commonly known as Dali Old Town (Chinese: 大理古城; pinyin: Dàlǐ Gǔchéng). The modern centre of Dali City, however, is 10 km south of the old town at Xiaguan.[2] Being the county seat of Dali City, Xiaguan is often labelled as Dali on maps and is sometimes referred to as Dali New Town (大理新镇) to distinguish it from Dali Town. The old town has become well-known as a tourist site in part thanks to its picturesque location and historic Bai architecture.
Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient Town is one of the most famous ancient towns in China. As a major stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, or Southwest Silk Road, it is a town full of historic sites and traditional culture.
Compared to the Old Town of Lijiang, Dali Ancient Town is smaller, but less crowded and more elegant.
You can spend a few hours leisurely wandering the paved streets, admiring the traditional architecture of the Bai ethnic minority, trying their local food and snacks, and buying some souvenirs.
Dali Ancient Town
Dali Ancient Town
The History of Dali
In 738, the Nanzhao Kingdom was established with Dali as its capital.
In 937, the Kingdom of Dali emerged.
By 1000, Dali was one of the 13 largest cities in the world.
In 1253, the Mongols conquered the city and ended the Kingdom of Dali.
In the early 1400s, the old Dali City was rebuilt by the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), and it still stands in a similar layout today.
The Highlights of Dali Ancient Town
Laid out in a grid format, Dali Old Town is easy to navigate. It is about 3 square kilometers (1 square mile), small enough to explore fully on foot.
There are four city gates facing four directions. Two gates are worth a visit:
The South Gate: With a history of over 600 years, this is the oldest building in the old town. It is a landmark of the town.
The North Gate: It is a well-preserved palace building, built in the Ming Dynasty.
The Three Pagodas in Dali
The Three Pagodas
There are five north-south streets and eight east-west streets. Among them, these two streets are the most famous:
Yangren Street (Westerner's Street): The street is lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Enjoy your time at a bar or buy some souvenirs to take home.
Fuxing Street: This is the most prosperous street with architectures built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1912).
If you are interested in ancient temples and churches, you can pay these a visit:
The Three Pagodas: About 1.5 km (0.9 mi) north of Dali Old Town, they are unique Buddhist towers with a history of over 1,800 years. They have long been a symbol of Dali City.
A Chinese-style Catholic church is located between Renmin Road and Hongjin Road. It was built in 1927.
If you want to know more about the history and culture of the ancient town, don't miss this museum…
Dali Municipal Museum houses exhibitions of archaeological findings from the region, paintings, and Buddhist sculptures.
A Chinese-style Catholic church in Dali Ancient Town
A Chinese-style Catholic church in Dali Ancient Town
The Traditional Bai Architecture
The traditional Bai ethnic minority folk houses make this ancient town different from other ancient towns.
The Bai architecture is characterized by three buildings forming a U, a fourth wall forming a screen, and a courtyard in the middle. The houses are usually built out of brick and wood.
Extensive decoration is another feature of the traditional Bai houses. The houses are decorated with black tile paintings, woodcarvings, and crafted marble objects.
How to Get to Dali Ancient Town
From Xiaguan
Xiaguan is the modern district of Dali City, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the ancient district. You can take bus 4 or 8 from Xiaguan to Dali Ancient City in about 40 minutes.
You can also take a taxi at a cost of about 50 yuan.
From the Airport
It is about 30 km (19 mi) from Dali Airport to Dali Ancient Town. Airport shuttle buses are available, taking about 40 minutes. It costs 80–100 yuan by taxi.
From the Train Station
It is about 18 km (11 mi) from Dali Railway Station to Dali Ancient Town. You can take bus 8 from the station to the ancient town. It costs about 50 yuan by taxi.
Cruise on the Erhai Lake
Cruise on the Erhai Lake
Nearby Attractions
Erhai Lake: Blessed with a mild climate and stunning scenery, the lake is a perfect place to take a boat ride, or a bike ride. It takes about 50 minutes by foot, or 15 minutes by bus from Dali Ancient Town.
Cang Mountain (Cangshan) is a great scenic hiking area, and a nature reserve. It is the best place to enjoy a bird's eye view of Erhai and Dali Ancient Town. It is about 2 kilometers (1 mile) from the ancient town.
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Shaxi Rehabilitation Project - Part 1
This video informs about the efforts to preserve the original culture and built heritage of Shaxi, an ethnic minority inhabited valley at the foothills of the Himalayas, in Yunnan Province, China.
Forecast: Let’s go to Lhasa through Death Valley- Adventure on the Tea and Horse Trail III
Travelogue's host Marc Edwards sets off on an unforgettable journey retracing China's fabled Tea & Horse Trail from Lijiang in Yunnan to Lhasa, Tibet.
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Lijiang Ancient Town
276 Xianghe Road Old Town Dist, Lijiang 674100
Set amidst a sprawling expanse of lush greenery, the Crowne Plaza Lijiang Ancient Town is strategically located in the World Cultural Heritage listed site of Lijiang.
Business facilities Business Center Meeting Rooms Onsite convention services
Hotel facilities Car rental desk Dry cleaning Children programs Room service Private dining for groups
Leisure facilities Health Club Jacuzzi Swimming pool
Restaurant Dining Options: Cantonese cuisine is served in 7 Colours, with 5 private dining rooms for a celebratory feast. Em Chamas Brazilian Restaurant sizzles with South American BBQ flavours. Relax on our Lobby Lounge terrace as the evening envelops Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
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7 Colours (Chinese restaurant)
Showcases authentic Cantonese cuisine with signature Yunnan and Sichuan specialties, all reflecting a harmonious combination of food, art and culture. The restaurants? vibrant hues and natural textures offer an opulent and elegant dining experience. Five spacious private rooms are available for important business lunches or dinners.
EM Chamas Brazilian Restauran
Our elegantly appointed restaurant specializes in various cuts of succulent meats, skewered and slow roasted to perfection. Skilled servers carve meat selections directly onto your plate, while the hot and cold buffet offers fresh salads, soups, cheeses, desserts and an exciting selection of traditional Brazilian dishes. The evocative ambience proffers epicurean excellence in a fun and lively atmosphere.
Smoking policy Smoking not permitted
Check-in time: 00:00 Check-out time: 12:00
Local Attractions Sun & Moon Plaza 0_0 Mi LJG Barnyard 0_0 Mi Black Dragon Pool & Dongba Culture Museum 1_9 Mi Shuhe Ancient Town 5_0 Mi Naxi Ancient Music Concert Hall 0_6 Mi Lijiang Black & White Elec Power Company 0_0 Mi Lashihai Lake 5_0 Mi The Tiger Leaping Gorge 52_2 Mi Courtyard Gardens 0_0 Mi Dragon Pool 0_0 Mi Dayan Ancient Town 0_0 Mi Lijiang China Construction Bank 1_2 Mi Baisha Murals 5_0 Mi Lao Jun Mountain 102_5 Mi Gateway Wisteria Gate&orchards 0_0 Mi Lijiang China Unicom Building 3_1 Mi Lijiang China Mobile Communication Corporation Bld 1_2 Mi The First Bend Of The Yangtze River 31_1 Mi Baoshan Stone Town 74_6 Mi Lugu Lake 142_9 Mi Broadcast & Television Building Of Lijiang City 1_9 Mi Zoo Aquarium 21 0_0 Mi
Location Directions: Lijiang Airport
Head S and turn L toward 221 Sheng Rd. Take the 2nd L toward 221 Sheng Rd. at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit. Continue straight onto Xianghe Rd. The hotel is located at the right side.
Credit cards accepted by hotel Amex MasterCard Visa
BEAUTIFUL CHINA TOUR
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Highlight of The Destination (10 Days 9 Nights) :
BEIJING, XIAN, GUILIN & SHANGHAI
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN BEIJING (No Meals)
Day 2
BEIJING - TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY, CHINESE TEA CEREMONY, TEMPLE OF HEAVEN (B / L)
Optional Tour : Acrobatic show performance with Chinese dinner
Day 3
BEIJING - GREAT WALL OF CHINA, JADE MUSEUM, MINGS TOMBS (DINGLING TOMB), PHOTO STOP AT OLYMPIC VENUE OF BIRD NEST & WATER CUBE (B / L)
Optional Tour : Chinese Kungfu show with Chinese dinner
Day 4
BEIJING - SUMMER PALACE, FRESH WATER PEARL - HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO XIAN (B / L)
Day 5
XIAN - TERRA COTTA WARRIORS HORSES & REPRODUCTION FACTORY - BELL & DRUM TOWER SQUARE - GREAT MOSQUE - MUSLIM QUARTER (B / L)
Day 6
XIAN - CITY WALL - SHAANXI HISTORY MUSEUM - BIG WILD GOOSW PAGODA - FLY TO GUILIN (B / L)
Day 7
GUILIN - LI RIVER CRUISE - YANGSHUO WEST STREET - LOCAL SOUVENIR SHOP - TWO RIVERS & FOUR LAKES SCENIC AREA (B / L at Cruise)
Optional Tour : Live Show on Li River of Impression Liu Sanjie
Day 8
GUILIN - REED FLUTE CAVE - ELEPHANT TRUNK HILL - FLY TO SHANGHAI (B / L)
Day 9
SHANGHAI - YUYUAN GARDEN - CHENGHUANMIAO MARKET - SILK STORE - THE BUND - NANJING ROAD - PEOPLE'S SQUARE - SHANGHAI MUSEUM - XINTIANDI (B / L)
Optional Tour : Huangpu River Cruise & Night View of Shanghai
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Dali Town (Chinese: 大理镇; pinyin: Dàlǐ Zhèn) is a township-level division in Dali City, in the northwest of Yunnan province, China. The town contains the historic centre of the county-level city of Dali and is also commonly known as Dali Old Town (Chinese: 大理古城; pinyin: Dàlǐ Gǔchéng). The modern centre of Dali City, however, is 10 km south of the old town at Xiaguan.[2] Being the county seat of Dali City, Xiaguan is often labelled as Dali on maps and is sometimes referred to as Dali New Town (大理新镇) to distinguish it from Dali Town. The old town has become well-known as a tourist site in part thanks to its picturesque location and historic Bai architecture.
Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient Town is one of the most famous ancient towns in China. As a major stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, or Southwest Silk Road, it is a town full of historic sites and traditional culture.
Compared to the Old Town of Lijiang, Dali Ancient Town is smaller, but less crowded and more elegant.
You can spend a few hours leisurely wandering the paved streets, admiring the traditional architecture of the Bai ethnic minority, trying their local food and snacks, and buying some souvenirs.
Dali Ancient Town
Dali Ancient Town
The History of Dali
In 738, the Nanzhao Kingdom was established with Dali as its capital.
In 937, the Kingdom of Dali emerged.
By 1000, Dali was one of the 13 largest cities in the world.
In 1253, the Mongols conquered the city and ended the Kingdom of Dali.
In the early 1400s, the old Dali City was rebuilt by the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), and it still stands in a similar layout today.
The Highlights of Dali Ancient Town
Laid out in a grid format, Dali Old Town is easy to navigate. It is about 3 square kilometers (1 square mile), small enough to explore fully on foot.
There are four city gates facing four directions. Two gates are worth a visit:
The South Gate: With a history of over 600 years, this is the oldest building in the old town. It is a landmark of the town.
The North Gate: It is a well-preserved palace building, built in the Ming Dynasty.
The Three Pagodas in Dali
The Three Pagodas
There are five north-south streets and eight east-west streets. Among them, these two streets are the most famous:
Yangren Street (Westerner's Street): The street is lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Enjoy your time at a bar or buy some souvenirs to take home.
Fuxing Street: This is the most prosperous street with architectures built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1912).
If you are interested in ancient temples and churches, you can pay these a visit:
The Three Pagodas: About 1.5 km (0.9 mi) north of Dali Old Town, they are unique Buddhist towers with a history of over 1,800 years. They have long been a symbol of Dali City.
A Chinese-style Catholic church is located between Renmin Road and Hongjin Road. It was built in 1927.
If you want to know more about the history and culture of the ancient town, don't miss this museum…
Dali Municipal Museum houses exhibitions of archaeological findings from the region, paintings, and Buddhist sculptures.
A Chinese-style Catholic church in Dali Ancient Town
A Chinese-style Catholic church in Dali Ancient Town
The Traditional Bai Architecture
The traditional Bai ethnic minority folk houses make this ancient town different from other ancient towns.
The Bai architecture is characterized by three buildings forming a U, a fourth wall forming a screen, and a courtyard in the middle. The houses are usually built out of brick and wood.
Extensive decoration is another feature of the traditional Bai houses. The houses are decorated with black tile paintings, woodcarvings, and crafted marble objects.
How to Get to Dali Ancient Town
From Xiaguan
Xiaguan is the modern district of Dali City, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the ancient district. You can take bus 4 or 8 from Xiaguan to Dali Ancient City in about 40 minutes.
You can also take a taxi at a cost of about 50 yuan.
From the Airport
It is about 30 km (19 mi) from Dali Airport to Dali Ancient Town. Airport shuttle buses are available, taking about 40 minutes. It costs 80–100 yuan by taxi.
From the Train Station
It is about 18 km (11 mi) from Dali Railway Station to Dali Ancient Town. You can take bus 8 from the station to the ancient town. It costs about 50 yuan by taxi.
Cruise on the Erhai Lake
Cruise on the Erhai Lake
Nearby Attractions
Erhai Lake: Blessed with a mild climate and stunning scenery, the lake is a perfect place to take a boat ride, or a bike ride. It takes about 50 minutes by foot, or 15 minutes by bus from Dali Ancient Town.
Cang Mountain (Cangshan) is a great scenic hiking area, and a nature reserve. It is the best place to enjoy a bird's eye view of Erhai and Dali Ancient Town. It is about 2 kilometers (1 mile) from the ancient town.
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Yunnan | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:02:28 1 History
00:02:37 1.1 Prehistory
00:03:07 1.2 Pre-Nanzhao period
00:06:10 1.3 Nanzhao period
00:11:11 1.4 Dali Kingdom
00:12:15 1.5 Ming and Qing dynasties
00:14:43 1.6 Post-Imperial
00:16:26 1.7 Naturalists
00:17:40 2 Geography
00:18:48 2.1 Geology
00:20:06 2.2 Paleontology
00:20:24 2.3 Climate
00:21:52 2.4 Topography
00:23:30 2.5 Borders
00:24:21 2.6 Lakes
00:25:14 2.7 Rivers
00:26:52 2.8 Biodiversity
00:29:28 2.9 Designation
00:30:19 2.10 Natural resources
00:32:09 2.10.1 Drought
00:32:41 3 Scenic areas
00:32:51 3.1 National parks
00:33:12 3.2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
00:33:48 4 Governance
00:33:56 4.1 Administrative divisions
00:34:37 4.1.1 Urban areas
00:34:45 4.2 Politics
00:38:28 5 Demographics
00:38:37 5.1 Ethnicity
00:40:34 5.2 Languages
00:42:05 5.3 Literacy
00:42:41 5.4 Religion
00:44:22 6 Agriculture
00:47:14 7 Economy
00:52:59 7.1 Economic and Technological Development Zones
00:58:04 8 Education
01:00:37 9 Health
01:00:57 9.1 HIV-AIDS
01:01:09 10 Transport
01:01:18 10.1 Railways
01:03:55 10.2 Burma Road
01:05:29 10.3 Highways
01:07:34 10.3.1 Expressways
01:08:57 10.4 Waterways
01:09:57 10.5 Airports
01:10:55 10.6 Bridges
01:11:44 10.7 Metro
01:12:02 11 Culture
01:13:08 11.1 Eighteen Oddities of Yunnan
01:13:17 11.2 Cuisine
01:13:25 11.3 Tea
01:13:53 11.4 Music
01:14:01 11.5 Chinese medicine
01:14:22 11.6 Tourism
01:17:53 11.7 Places of interest
01:18:29 11.8 Sport
01:18:55 12 See also
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Yunnan (云南) is a province of China. Located in Southwest China, the province spans approximately 394,000 square kilometres (152,000 sq mi) and has a population of 47.368 million (as of 2015). The capital of the province is Kunming, formerly also known as Yunnan. The province borders the Chinese provinces Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, and the Tibet Autonomous Region, as well as the countries Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Yunnan is situated in a mountainous area, with high elevations in the northwest and low elevations in the southeast. Most of the population lives in the eastern part of the province. In the west, the altitude can vary from the mountain peaks to river valleys by as much as 3,000 metres (9,800 ft). Yunnan is rich in natural resources and has the largest diversity of plant life in China. Of the approximately 30,000 species of higher plants in China, Yunnan has perhaps 17,000 or more. Yunnan's reserves of aluminium, lead, zinc and tin are the largest in China, and there are also major reserves of copper and nickel.
The Han Empire first recorded diplomatic relations with the province at the end of the 2nd century BC. It became the seat of a Sino-Tibetan-speaking kingdom of Nanzhao in the 8th century AD. Nanzhao was multi-ethnic, but the elite most-likely spoke a northern dialect of Yi. The Mongols conquered the region in the 13th century, followed by the Ming dynasty.
From the Yuan dynasty onward, the area was part of a central-government sponsored population movement towards the southwestern frontier, with two major waves of migrants arriving from Han-majority areas in northern and southeast China. As with other parts of China's southwest, Japanese occupation in the north during World War II forced another migration of Han people into the region. These two waves of migration contributed to Yunnan being one of the most ethnically diverse provinces of China, with ethnic minorities accounting for about 34 percent of its total population. Major ethnic groups include Yi, Bai, Hani, Zhuang, Dai and Miao.