Known in China as the 'City of Eternal Spring', Kunming has a very mild climate annually. Kunming is also a well-known historical city in southwest China. In ancient times it was an important gateway to the Silk Road which extended to Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar and India. What makes Kunming standing out from other China cities is its colorful ethnic minorities. Yunnan is a great place for the travelers to be fascinated by colorful costumes and customs of the 25 ethnic minorities.