The abundant natural resources and diversified local produce in Yunnan constitute a rich base of raw materials. They also provide great development potential and possibilities for use in food preparation in all nations, ethnic groups and catering schools. Not only can Chinese and foreign friends taste many delicious foods with varied Yunnan local flavors, but they can also appreciate other Chinese foods from Sichuan, Guangdong, Beijing, Hunan and Huaiyang cuisines and many foreign foods including Western, Japanese and Korean food.

Yunnan has opened many star hotels, and guesthouses are open in and around most scenic areas and tourist resorts. These hotels and guesthouses provide temporary accommodation for tourists and business people. Office buildings, garden villas and commercial apartments are also available for rent or purchase in all large and medium-sized cities, meeting the needs of business people from both home and abroad.