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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikivoyage or other free sources online. Its name literally means south of the clouds. The province is one of the most diverse in China. The Northwest of the province is heavily influenced by Tibet, with whom it shares a border. The South is influenced by its proximity to Laos and Burma. The province is famed for its multitude of ethnic groups, whose diverse customs can still be seen today. The province is also home to the nation s highest number of species of flora and fauna including 2500 varieties of wild flower and plant and is known for its mild climate year-round. It s hard to comprehend all that Yúnnán has to offer until you get here. If you re a traveller planning to start your China journey in Yúnnán you should be warned, once you ve come see it for yourself, you may never get further east than Kunming. This book offers information on Southwest Chinese province Yunnan and its most notable places.

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