Head of Yunnan, Kunming is located in the center of the province. At 1,900 m above sea level, the city enjoys a pleasant climate, with an average temperature of 10 ° C in January, 21 ° C in July. Vegetation blooms throughout the year with abundant camellias and roses, cherry groves in Japan and wild apple trees. It contains all the fruits of the temperate countries, hence the nickname given to Kunming of «the city of the Lord Spring» or «the city of flowers». Among its 6 million inhabitants, the city has more than 20 national minorities. While most of them have now adapted to the urban lifestyle, a particular atmosphere is emerging from the city, a soft living in the large Chinese cities. As if local cultural diversity was unconsciously pushing people to preserve their traditions in the face of unbridled development. In some neighborhoods, traditional, two-story houses and green or red carved wooden façades are always found. Despite an irreparable modernization, it is a good place to spend a few days in Kunming, stroll through the streets and parks of its old center and savor the exquisite local cuisine. Kunming todayOn the surface, the city has become a kind of concrete fungus crossed on both sides by large boulevards, like many other Chinese cities. Even though some old quarters are still resisting the call of the shovelers, Kunming's old town gradually tends to bury its past. In the past, the city radiated across the country. Strategically located on the road leading to India, Kunming quickly became a great shopping city. His sometimes painful history was punctuated by terrible battles and numerous foreign invasions. Kunming is heavily influenced by the Muslim minority, but also by the Westerners. Still today, the city retains vestiges of the French presence in the nineteenth century. The railway line linking Dali to Hekou via Kunming was inaugurated by the French in 1910. This line of railway is still in office today and is passionate about amateurs. Very quickly the region comes out of its enclave and starts a period of economic prosperity. Metal and tobacco will be the spearheads of its new growth. During the Second World War, Kunming will serve as the basis for British and American forces. The changes in recent years testify to Kunming's growing prosperity. Today, the city specializes in steel production and has many heavy industries. Recently, a high-tech industry, including environmental ones, has also emerged. A few days are needed to visit the capital of Yunnan and its surroundings.In the spring of 2014, an attack killed several people in Kunming station, sowing panic in a generally quiet city. Security has been considerably strengthened, so do not be surprised to cross many men uniformed in public places.

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