Pictures of Ethnic Groups in China

There are 54 ethnic groups in China and each one feature their unique customs and tradition.   Bai minority group is well-known for their dress and remarkable folk culture. [image]local://0/F8CFCB110D314C2C8BB236DA09B2DB45.jpg[/image]

Hui people are among the largest ethnic groups in China, mainly living in Ningxia Hui autonomous Region, Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang in northwest China. Strangely, Hui people are all Muslims. [image]local://0/DAABFA655218410BA78BBDBE43DF51CA.jpg[/image]

[link=http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/nationalities.htm]Yao minority[/link] mainly live in South China. Lao ladies are famous for their long hair, some longest in the world. [image]local://0/4DBB70B7D63F41B5BAAC6F162F5EB669.jpg[/image]

Yi nationality mainly scatters in the mountainous areas in China's southwest Sichuan, yunnan, guizhou and Guangxi Provinces. Yi people have their own language. Yi's traditional costumes feature elegant decorations. [image]local://17462/DBC75D737C954CF9B507ACA9AA0031A7.jpg[/image]

Naxi ethnical groups mainly live in Lijiang in China's southwest Yunnan province. Till now, Naxi people still wear their traditional costumes and pratice century-old custom. A visit to Lijiang will allow a taste of Naxi's culture.   [image]local://17462/9E9E1D3DAFEB493A8C1633BCB6A941D4.jpg[/image]

A small [link=http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/nationalities.htm]Miao [/link]girl. [image]local://17462/6DE8F73013324F3593236F48EF2BAA72.jpg[/image]  

Tujia Minority mainly live the compact community in west Hunan province. Tujia women are very good at weaving and the Tujia brocade is well-known craft.

I know you have 55 ethical groups in China except the major Han people. I like your pictures, they are great but would you show us more pictures of other minorities. I think many of us ejoying them and your description words are especially welcome.   thanks for your photos