Introduction of Yunnan.doc

1 (location)Yunnan Province is located on the most south-west of China. Yunnan means beautiful clouds in the southwest. So, Yunnan is a land of natural beauty and mystery. Kunming, the capital city，called Spring city, is well known for its diverse cultures, breath-taking natural scenery and pleasant climate.2 Yunnan province covers an area of about 400 thousand square kilometers with a population of about 45million, of which minorities make up one third or so, that is about 16million. Yunnan is home to 26 ethic minorities which give a rich color to the land. They contributed with their colorful costumes, their traditional songs and dances to the attractive life. 3 Yunnans climate is characterized by small seasonal change in temperature, great difference in daytime temperature and regional contrast between dry and wet seasons. The average temperature in summer is 19-22. Rainfall is abundant in the area and occurs mainly in May and October each year. Due to peculiar geographical environment, complex landforms and sharp falls and rises in elevation, diversified climatic conditions result. There are about 30,000 kinds of plants as well as numerous rare animals live in Yunnan, so Yunnan enjoys a reputation of “world garden” and “Kingdom of animals”.Among the attractions in Yunnan, Xishuangbanna is famed for its wild herds of elephants and its swarms of peacocks, whose graceful pictures can put professional dancer to shame. And the Splashing Water Festival (泼水节)of Dai nationality, the March Fair(三月街：古代亦称观音市或观音会，据载已有一千多年的历史，每年夏历三月举行，地点在大理城西苍山中和峰脚下。节日内容原是佛教庙会，举办隆重的讲经拜佛活动。近年来，已逐渐演变成物资交流会。每到会期，各族人民云集这里进行贸易，举行赛马、射箭、歌舞等活动。) of Bai nationality, the Torch Festival（火把节） of Yi nationality, makes you forget to leave. Entering Yunnan, you inadvertently entering the Dongba culture（东巴文化） of Naxi nationality, Dai minority culture of Dali, Beiye culture of Dai minority, Beima culture of Yi minority, and also entering a remarkable folk-custom full with myths, dances, paintings, and ancient music. most impressive of Yunnan is the sky in Kuming. It is clear bule ,and the clouds in the air are so white and thin that it seems that we can touch them easily. From the sky, we can see the outline of the whole city clearly. Thinking of the sky in Chengdu, I feel ashamed. Yunnan province is situated in the southwest of China which covers a total area of 394,000 square kilometers. And it is land of natural beauty and mystery. Today people think of it as a “frontier province”, which lie just below the Tibetan plateau and abut Vietnam, Laos and Burma.Yunnans climate is characterized by small seasonal change in temperature, great difference in daytime temperature and regional contrast between dry and wet seasons. The average temperature in summer is 19-22. Rainfall is abundant in the area and occurs mainly in May and October each year.Due to peculiar geographical environment, complex landforms and sharp falls and rises in elevation, diversified climatic conditions result. There are about 30,000 kinds of plants as well as numerous rare animals live in Yunnan, so Yunnan enjoys a reputation of “world garden” and “Kingdom of animals”.Yunnan is endowed with abundance of breath-taking scenic spots. Kunming, the capital city, celebrated as City of Eternal Spring, is well known for its diverse cultures, breath-taking natural scenery and pleasant climate. Xishuangbanna is famed for its wild herds of elephants and its swarms of peacocks, whose graceful pictures can put professional dancer to shame. And Diqing(Shanri-la) is regarded as Paradise on east, which means “the place of good luck and happiness” in Tibetan language. Yunnan is home to 26 ethic minorities which give a rich color to the land. They contributed with their colorful costumes, their traditional songs and dances to the attractive life. The Splashing Water Festival (泼水节)of Dai nationality, the March Fair of Bai nationality, the Torch Festival（火把节） of Yi nationality, makes you forget to leave. Entering Yunnan, you inadvertently entering the Dongba culture（东巴文化） of Naxi nationality, Dai minority culture of Dali, Beiye culture of Dai minority, Beima culture of Yi minority, and also entering a remarkable folk-custom full with myths, dances, paintings, and ancient music. (beginning)(location)Yunnan Province is located on the most south-west of China. Yunnan means beautiful clouds in the southwest.(It is famous for its diversification 多元化 of minorities and culture as well as its impressive natural wonders . )Yunnan province covers an area of about 400 thousand square kilometers with a population of about 45million, of which minorities make up one third or so, that is about 16millionSo Yunnan is the home to 25 ethnic minorities ,most diverse region of China. Each people has their own languages and customs, which contributes to Yunnans rich culture. Among them Dai people are wellknown for songs and dances, while Naxi people are wellknown for its words and customs. Yunnan is also the home to half of all Chinas plant species, of which the most famous are gold monkeys, Asian elephantsEvery year, drawn by its beautiful natural landsclop