Yunnan China South of the Clouds

Name: Yunnan China South of the Clouds
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ISBN: 9789622177758

ISBN-10: 9622177751

ISBN-13: 9789622177758

Edition: 2009

Authors: Jim Goodman

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Wedged between Tibet and the exotic lands of Southeast Asia, Yunnan province is one of the least known and most beguiling regions of China. A mountainous wonderland, it is home to 24 diverse, colorful ethnic cultures. With a name meaning 'south of the clouds', Yunnan boasts sparkling blue skies, red earth, and green forests. The once picturesque capital of Yunnan, Kunmingthe city of eternal springlies near a serene, mile-high lake. Other natural marvels, such as the haunting Stone Forest and lush, tropical Xishuangbanna, make Yunnan a microcosm of China at its best. China's Shangri La Adventure travel A botanical wonderland, containing the richest temperate flora in the world …

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Odyssey Publications, Limited
Publication date: 7/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 623
Size: 8.25" wide x 5.75" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.156
Language: English

American born writer and photographer, Jim Goodman has been based in Asia since 1972 and works with the Thai branch of the Hani nationality, with whom he has been engaged in handicrafts production in Chiang Mai since 1988. He travels to Yunnan regularly and has published many books and articles on the province and its people.