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China is a multicultural country, attracting foreign friends from all over the world to live, work, study and travel here. Some foreign friends only stay for a short time, while others live for a long time or even settle down.
They have had a profound impact on China's society, economy and culture, and have also contributed to China's development and progress. But, did you know that in China, there is a city that is "occupied" by 100,000 foreigners, and they do not leave, and even regard it as their second home.
Where is this city? It is Kunming City in Yunnan Province! Why has Kunming become the first choice for foreign friends? What is the charm of Kunming that makes foreign friends so fond of it? Let's take a look!
1. Kunming, the spring city
Kunming, known as the "Spring City", is the central city of southwest China and the capital of Yunnan Province. Kunming is located in the monsoon climate zone of the subtropical plateau, with four seasons like spring, pleasant climate, beautiful scenery, abundant products, diverse ethnic groups and splendid culture, and is a famous tourist city and a famous historical and cultural city in China.
Kunming has the fourth largest expatriate population among all provinces in China, after Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing. According to the data of the Seventh National Population Census, more than 370,000 foreigners live in Kunming and are registered for the census, accounting for 44.8% of the total number of foreigners in the country.
These expatriates come from all over the world, with the largest number of them being from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, India and other countries. Foreigners in Kunming are mainly located in urban areas such as Wuhua District, Guandu District, Panlong District, Chenggong District, and Xishan District, as well as suburbs such as Anning City, Fumin County, and Songming County.
Some of them are engaged in business, employment, study and other activities, some come to Kunming for the purpose of settling down, visiting relatives, etc., and some enjoy the life of Kunming in the form of retirement and pension. So, what is the charm of Kunming that makes so many foreign friends rely on it?
Second, the advantages of Kunming
Kunming's climate is one of its biggest advantages, and it is also one of the important factors to attract foreign friends. Kunming is located in the monsoon climate zone of the subtropical plateau, the average annual temperature is about 15 °C, there is no severe cold in winter, there is no scorching heat in summer, the four seasons are like spring, the sun is abundant, the air is fresh, the rainfall is moderate, it is the ideal living environment for human beings.
Kunming's climate has a good impact on human health, which can prevent and alleviate many diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, rheumatism, etc. Therefore, Kunming is known as the "eternal spring" and is one of the most habitable cities in the world.
Kunming is also a multicultural city and one of the ethnic minority settlements in China. There are 25 ethnic groups in the jurisdiction of Kunming, among which the Han, Yi, Bai, Hui, Miao, Dai and so on are the mainstays. These ethnic groups have their own languages, scripts, clothing, customs, beliefs, arts, etc., forming a rich and colorful national culture.
Kunming's national culture is not only reflected in daily life, but also in various festivals, such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Loy Krathong Festival, Torch Festival, Songkran Festival, Flower Street Festival, etc., these festivals are full of joy and peace, showing the unity and friendship of the nation.
Kunming's national culture has also attracted many foreign friends to participate and learn, they can feel the tradition and modernity of China here, and they can also find their own belonging and identity here.
In addition, Kunming is a tourist city with many natural and cultural landscapes, and is the tourism center of southwest China, as well as an important gateway to Southeast Asia and South Asia. Kunming's tourism resources can be divided into the following categories:
Historical and cultural categories, such as Jinma Biji Fang, Cuihu Park, Yunnan Nationalities Village, Yunnan Provincial Museum, Yunnan University, etc., these places show the historical evolution, ethnic customs, culture and art of Kunming, etc., making people feel the depth and charm of Kunming.
Natural scenery, such as Stone Forest, Jiuxiang, Dianchi Lake, Xishan, Chongsheng Temple Three Towers, etc., these places show the geomorphological characteristics, ecological environment, plants and animals of Kunming, etc., making people feel the beauty and wonder of Kunming.
Leisure and entertainment, such as Kunming Zoo, Expo Park, Dianchi Haigeng Park, Dianchi Wetland Park, Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center, etc., these places provide Kunming's leisure and entertainment, business exhibitions, science and technology education, etc., making people feel the vitality and development of Kunming.
Kunming's tourism resources not only attract domestic and foreign tourists, but also attract many foreign friends to settle and invest, they can enjoy the scenery of Kunming here, and can also carry out their own business and life here.
epilogue
Kunming is a city "occupied" by 100,000 foreigners, and they don't want to leave, because they fall in love with Kunming's climate, culture, tourism, etc. Kunming also welcomes the arrival of these foreign friends, who have brought new vitality and contributions to Kunming's society, economy and culture.
Kunming is an inclusive and open city, a diverse and harmonious city, and a city worth understanding and learning.