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Southwestern China Travel Guide

Southwestern China is a tropical land of mythical mountains, shrouded with mist and speckled with tribal minority peoples. Given its historic significance and breathtaking scenery, it's not surprising that this is also one of China's top travel destinations. The Southwest begins on the beaches of the South China Sea in Guangxi province. The rugged and seldom-visited province of Guizhou is over 70% mountains and 20% rivers. Yunnan brushes up against Laos and Myanmar. The capital city of Kunming is about to experience a transportation revolution—the new Kunming to Bangkok highway is slated to open, making this region one of the most dynamic travel destinations on earth.

Top Reasons To Go
Getting Oriented
Packing for the Weather

Backpacker's Paradise
Minority Festivals
Guangxi's Silver-Toothed Touts

Places to Explore

Guangxi
Guizhou

Yunnan

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About the Photo Stone Forest, Kunming, China
"Quiet beauty surrounds these limestone treasures carved by water and wind over centuries. An off-the-beaten-path destination in China."

—groveman21

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