Yunnan (short names
云 Yún or
滇 Diān, the latter from the ancient Dian Kingdom) sits in China's far southwest, bordering Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. It is the most ethnically diverse province, home to 25 recognized ethnic minorities. Famous destinations include Lijiang's old town, Dali by Erhai Lake, Shangri-La
香格里拉, and the terraced rice fields of Yuanyang
元阳.
