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sichuanKangding Love Song Town: Gateway to Tibetan Sichuan
Discover Kangding (Dartsedo) — the historic trading town between Han and Tibetan worlds, famous for the beloved folk song Kangding Love Song, the Muya Snow Mountain backdrop, Tibetan temples, and its role as gateway to the spectacular Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Updated May 2026
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yunnanYunnan Nujiang Grand Canyon: China's Last Frontier River Valley
Journey through the Nujiang (Salween) Grand Canyon in northwest Yunnan — China's deepest and most remote river valley, home to Tibetan, Lisu, Nu, and Dulong ethnic communities, Catholic churches built by French missionaries, and stunning mountain scenery.
Updated May 2026
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China's 55 Ethnic Minorities Guide: Culture, Festivals, and Where to Encounter Them
Understand China's ethnic minority cultures — the 55 officially recognised minority nationalities, the key groups visitors encounter (Tibetan, Uyghur, Zhuang, Miao, Yi, Dai, Mongolian, Bai, Naxi), their distinctive festivals and traditions, where they live, how to visit their communities respectfully, and what the Han/minority dynamic means for the traveller.
Updated May 2026
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Deqin & Meili Snow Mountain: Yunnan's Hidden Tibetan Peak at Sunrise
The most dramatic mountain sunrise in China — Meili Snow Mountain (Kawagebo) rising above the clouds at dawn, viewed from the village of Feilaisi. A guide to reaching one of China's most sacred and remote mountain destinations in northwest Yunnan.
Updated May 2026
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Shangri-La Yunnan Complete Guide 2026: Songzanlin Monastery, Napa Lake & Tibetan Culture
Shangri-La (formerly Zhongdian) in northwestern Yunnan is China's most accessible Tibetan cultural destination — a high-altitude town at 3,300m where Tibetan monasteries, yak butter tea houses, and genuine highland culture coexist with comfortable tourism infrastructure. This 2026 complete guide covers Songzanlin Monastery, Napa Lake, the old town, and realistic tips for planning your visit.
Updated May 2026
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