Cactus industry revitalizes karst village in China's Yunnan

In the past, rocky desertification from the karst landscape left 80 percent of the village's land barren, driving most young people to seek work elsewhere. Yet on the white rocky hills, cacti have thrived for more than 200 years, growing with remarkable resili...

Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces, Honghe, Yunnan

Nestled in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture, Yunnan, the Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces are a breathtaking masterpiece of landscape art.

Baisha ancient town in China's Yunnan injects new vitality into embroidery of Na...

In recent years, Baisha ancient town has drawn on its historical legacy and rich ethnic cultural resources to advance the preservation, transmission and innovative development of the embroidery of the Naxi ethnic group, injecting new vitality into the ancient ...

A Letter from Kunming | Kunming, China Invites Global Business Representatives t...

Open and sincere, Kunming welcomes the world; in its summer months, gentle breezes are a constant companion.

Cycling Along Dianchi Lake:  A Date with the Sunset

As the Dianchi Lake Greenway gradually becomes fully connected, its uninterrupted lake views, long green corridor, and spectacular sunsets have made the surrounding area a favorite among residents and visitors alike.

Chinese vice premier urges deepened efforts for high-quality basic education

​Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang called for deepened efforts to advance the high-quality development of basic education during a recent inspection tour in southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Lotus blooms paint a vibrant summer scene in Yunnan

In early summer, lotus flowers have entered their blooming season in Bailianshan village of Qiubei county, Yunnan province.

View of Erhai Lake in China's Yunnan

The view of Erhai Lake in Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Living by the waters, walking along Dianchi — romance and daily life in Kunming

What defines Kunming? A national historic and cultural city with a distinctive plateau lakeside character, Kunming is naturally endowed with beauty, uniqueness and depth.

Fireflies light up summer nights in Yunnan

It is peak viewing season for fireflies at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province.

Forum on promoting global ecological civilization held in southwest China

A forum focused on advancing global ecological civilization was held on Saturday in Dali.

Friendship gallops across the Kazakh steppe

Feature: From poverty trap to model village: One scholar's 10-year mission in ru...

​Professor Li Xiaoyun's first steps into the Yao ethnic village of Hebian, literally translated as "riverside" at the end of 2014, felt less like a research trip than like entering a world the modern age had left behind.