In the clouds and rosy mists, the splendid southwest--A Journey into the Folk Culture of Yunnan's Ethnic Minorities

Author: Che Kai, Qu Wei Li (editors)
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Publish Date: July 1, 1999
Features: Yunnan is a magical, beautiful, and prosperous land. Its natural scenery is breathtaking, and its cultural landscapes are unique and fascinating. The tourist attractions and customs of ethnic minority areas are particularly diverse and captivating, leaving visitors longing to stay. The successful hosting of the World Horticultural Expo has further added to its charm. This book provides a detailed introduction to the tourist attractions, routes, service facilities, transportation conditions, and historical anecdotes, legends, customs, and traditions of Yunnan's ethnic minority areas. Building on existing materials, it includes many new additions, such as introductions to the "Expo" and updated prices for various service facilities, as well as a telephone directory—elements often missing from previously published travel guides about Yunnan. The two hundred accompanying images are exquisitely crafted, offering high aesthetic value.