Our next stop for a week was Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province. Population of the city is about 6 milion and the whole province about 46 million. Although not much visited by foreigners, beautiful landscapes, mild climate and colorful ethnic minorities make it one of the most popular turistic spots in China. Nearly 40% of the province's population are members of minorities. 26 nationalities living there include Yi, Lisu, Tibetan, Mongolian, Wa and others.
Kunming downtown, different from what Marco Polo saw 730 years ago.
Most people still use bikes and its derivates for transport in Yunnan
Muslim restaurant .
Dianchi Garden Resort & Spa Hotel
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Pavilion in Dianchi park
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House by the lake, unfortunately Dian lake is highly poisoned...
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These girls taught us how to prepare and drink Chinese tea
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Typical form of Chinese tea - the older, the better and the more expensive
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Such tea is made from 1000 years old and more than 30 m high trees
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Dianchi Garden Resort & Spa Hotel.
Pavilion in Dianchi park.
House by the lake, unfortunately Dian lake is highly poisoned....
These girls taught us how to prepare and drink Chinese tea.
Typical form of Chinese tea - the older, the better and the more expensive.
Such tea is made from 1000 years old and more than 30 m high trees.
Not in the suburbs but in the middle of the city....
People use their home-made vehicles for transport....
...and even horses or donkeys.
Modern part of the city.
Government buildings are huge and polished.
Colourful and tasty street food.
Street market in suburbs.
Very tasty muslim food.
China is full of strange English signs... Zoology WC?.
Katka & Chinese dance performer at conference banquet.
In Asia, Karaoke is a must... 
