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Why Yunnan?
* Ethnically diverse * beautiful and varied scenery, from jungles to snow mountains * really good weather * not as polluted as the rest of China I had a friend who lived in Kunming once, which was the best he could do and still get a job. Some foreigners open cafes in Dali/Lijiang/Zhongdian. I should really do another weekend trip to Lijiang or Zhongdian.
Come to Fuxian Lake and I'll take you sailing. 40 min from Kunming airport.