Minority cultures of China Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
pattern of human activity and associated with China's ethnic minorities and their traditional way of life
About Minority cultures of China
The Chinese civilisation started in theYellow Riverbasin, and expanded into theYangtze Riverbasin during the Zhou Dynasty. Over the years, the size of the Chinese empires would grow and shrink as the power of the dynasties waxed and waned. Weaker dynasties would only control the Han Chinese heartland, while stronger dynasties would extend their control as far west as modern-dayXinjiang, as well as into modern-dayKorea,VietnamandRussia. Over the years, many local ethnic groups were assimilated into the Han Chinese majority, but others maintained distinct ethnic identities, languages and cultures. The current borders of China are largely based on the territory held by the Qing Dynasty, who were ethnic Manchus that conquered the Han Chinese heartland in the 17th century. This includes some ar
Minority cultures of China Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 18 sections including: