Southwestern China Travel Guide
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The southwestern provinces are the most alluring destinations in the country. This region lays claim to some of the most breathtaking scenery in all of China—from the moonscape limestone karsts and river scenery of Yangshuo, to China's mightiest waterfall in Guizhou, to Yunnan's tropical rain forests and spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Southwestern China Hotels
Locally run hotels in Southwest China's larger cities offer adequate service and amenities for a reasonable price, but tend to lack English-speaking staff...read more
Southwestern China Restaurants
In addition to great Chinese food, usually on the spicier side of the spectrum, Southwest China is home to a rainbow of ethnic cuisines, with Dai, Bai,and...read more
Things To Do in Southwestern China
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
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Southwestern China Experiences
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Lose Yourself in Lijiang: Treasured by the Chinese and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the winding cobblestone lanes of Lijiang beckon to... Read more
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Aggressive touts are a fact of life for Western travelers in hyper-capitalist China. Guangxi Province is known for the tenacity of its touts—mostly... Read more
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Since the province is comprised of various ethnic groups—including the Dong, Hui, Yao, Zhuang, and Miao peoples—Guizhuo is a gallery... Read more
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The idyllic scenery belies Dali's importance as the center of power for the Nanzhao Kingdom. The easily defensible area around Erhai Lake was... Read more
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The Naxi culture is rich in artistic elements—the Naxi pictographs, architecture, Dongba shamans, and, not least of all, the music. It... Read more
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The Zhuang are China's largest minority population, totaling more than 16 million. Most Zhuang are in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (where... Read more
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