Kunming is often referred to as the “City of Eternal Spring” in China for its pleasant climate and flowers blooming all year long. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province, Southwest China. It is located in the middle of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Formerly known as Yunnan-fou and renamed Kunming in 1920s. During the World War II, Kunming was important as a Chinese military center. Nowadays, Kunming is a city with modern commercial district, residential, and university areas. The city also has an astronomical observatory.
Penang Island is the fourth-largest island in Malaysia. It is also the part of the state of Penang, located on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. George town is the capital of Penang. By 2008, George Town was formally inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside with Malacca. It is known as a city with a unique architectural and cultural townscape. Penang National Park, Botanical Gardens, Khoo Kongsi, are some of the top tourist attractions in Penang Island.