The region of Kunming is thought to have been inhabited for about 30,000 years. Zhuangqiao established the Dian kingdom on the eastern bank of Lake Dian 2000 years ago. Now 25 ethnic Groups are living in Kunming, including the Han, Yi, Miao, Bai, Zhuang, Dai, Naxi, Hani, and Lisu. Historic relics and tourist attractions are the Dizang Temple, the old Yunnan Army School, the golden hall of the Taihe Palace, the Green lake, the Yuantong Temple, Xishan Park, Lake Dian, the Daguan Building, the Black Dragon Pond, and the Qiongzhu Temple.
Local specialties are Yunnan white medicine powder, Yunnan tobacco, and ivory sculptures.
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