Kunming

昆明市 Kunming
Photograph of Kunming
Details
Population	12.65M
State GDP	$1.67
GDP/C	$132
Culture	Xinan

In-Game Description

The glistening pearl amidst the serene cliffs and snow-covered peaks of the Yungui Plateau, the perpetually active city of Kunming stands as the flagship city of Yunnan, being graced by fortunes of all varieties in its millennia spanning history. Founded by peoples of Nanzhao then foreign to the Chinese, Kunming was initially known for existing as a center of trade and commerce along the myriad routes which existed in the eastern domains. The Mongols of the Yuan Dynasty brought with them the culture and beliefs of China, reconstructing the city to become a paragon of Confucian and Buddhist values in the region. When the ships of Europe arrived on China's shores, Kunming was sought after by the French, influencing the region with its might and funds. Today, the city of Kunming, nestled between highlands and lakes, has seen better times, becoming the capital of a warlord state after the Japanese stood triumphant over Asia. However, the city endures, its population ready for whatever is coming ahead.