Yunnan Nationalities Village

Introducing Yunnan Nationalities Village
Yunnan Nationalities Village, opened in 1992, extends over 89 hectares, is located on the north eastern shore of Lake Dianchi. The village is designed to showcase the culture of the 26 ethnic groups in Yunnan each of whom has a population of over 5,000. The village displays many aspects of Yunnan’s ethnicity, cultural diversity, and heritage.

Yunnan Nationalities Village Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Yun Nan Min Zu Cun 云南民族村
• Best Time to Visit: March to November
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 3 to 4 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, Folk Customs
• Opening Hours: 09:00-17:00
• Entrance Fee: CNY 90
• Address: No. 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan Province

What to expect at Yunnan Nationalities Village

Each of these groups build a village on this site unique to their culture to acquaint visitors with their distinctive architecture, religion, language, dance, music, lifestyle, clothing and of course food and eventually these will merge to become an immense garden in South Chinese horticultural and landscaping traditions. Welcoming ceremonies include performing white elephants, traditional dance and music by young people from the various groups who act as performers and guides. The facilities include auditoriums, tour carts and all essential infrastructures.

The three major villages represent the Bai, the Dai and the Yi people and include the biggest butterfly museum in China (the Bai village) flower beds, shops offering artifacts and ethnic restaurants where visitors can enjoy food whose ingredients, herbs and spices are unique to each of the ethnic groups.

Other activities in Yunnan Nationalities Village include dance and cultural performances and home visits which provide visitors with an understanding experience of the home and family life of each ethnic group.

During the In winter months, black-headed gulls migrate to the park living in harmony with people.

How to get to Yunnan Nationalities Village
• Take bus No. 24, 44, 73, 94, 135, 165, 172, 184, 233, A1, A4, or A9 and get off at Yunnan Minzucun Station.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Kunming to Yunnan Nationalities Village.

Additional travel advice on Yunnan Nationalities Village
• Please respect the customs of the ethnic minorities.
• Cultural performances and celebrating activities are held in the village during festivals, such as Water-Splashing Festival (in the middle April), Torch Festival (June 24 in the lunar calendar), etc.