Yunnan is a microcosm of China in the areas of minority affairs and nationality relations . The province has 25 minority groups , nearly half of the country's total ( 56 ethnic groups ) . With such ethnic diversity it is important to ask the question:what criteria are used to determine minority status and classification? Basically, there are five ways: Race , Language , Culture , Religion , History . In Yunnan race is not a major consideration , as it is in northwest China where caucasian exist , Language and culture , however , are of primary interest because they are the basis for classfying most minority nationalities . Religion plays a role in groups such as the Hui ( Muslims ) who , to all intents and purposes , are Chinese except for their faith . Historical background can sometimes tip the balance in determining the status of a people . The Bai , who have a high cultural level and speak a language closedly related to Mandarin , are clearly not Chinese on the basis of their long , well-recorded and independent history.

Kaiwah Plaza International Hotel...5*

New Era Hotel, Kunming................4*

Kunming Cassia Plaza Hotel..........3*

PRIVATE TOUR INCLUDES:

1. Entrance fee as it listed.
2. Scheduled sightseeing by private air-conditioned deluxe coach with English-speaking       guide service
3. Accommodations in 4/5-star deluxe hotel based on twin sharing, with daily breakfast      included.
4. Domestic flight ( Kunming - Dali, Lijiang - Xishuanbanna, Xishuangbanna - Kunming)
5. Transfer service RT Airport or Railway station-Hotel .
6. Meals

TOUR NOT INCLUDES:

1. Personal expenses
2. Tipping to tour guide and drive
3. Excess baggage
4. International airtickets