Xishuangbanna is in a mountainous region in the Yunnan province. Yunnan is home to 1/3 of all China's ethnic minorities and ½ of all China's plant and animal species. The city is home to the Water Festival, rocket festivals, and boat races on festive occasions. 

Partnership Outcomes:

• An artists’ delegation from Xiamen visited Austin
•  “Treasures of the Yunnan Province,” a cultural exchange showcasing folk singers, dancers, musicians and acrobats, hosted in Austin

Additional Information:

Please contact Min Yang Chen for more information about the Austin-Xishuangbanna sister city relationship.

See the complete list of Austin's sister cities at the Sister and Friendship Cities Program main page.