Ekaterina Kaligaeva is a student from Belarus who has been living in Beijing for more than four years. In this video, she travels from Dali to the picturesque city of Xishuangbanna to give us a taste of Yunnan's bustling economic revival.

Chock-a-block markets and thronging tourist attractions highlight the city's restored vitality. Like many visitors, Ekaterina is excited to wander around Yunnan's scenic spots, soaking in the natural beauty and local culture.