Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Travel guide - How do hundreds of thousands of Burmese people live in Yunnan?

How do hundreds of thousands of Burmese people live in Yunnan?

Myanmar is an ancient civilization with a long history. This country also borders China, and the distance is not far away. With the development of science and technology and the Internet, many foreigners have seen the current development status of China, which has led many foreigners to come to China to settle and work. There are a large number of black people in Guangdong.

In addition, Ruili in Yunnan Province is also a place where Burmese people live together. Many Burmese even regard Ruili as their second hometown! According to relevant data, there are hundreds of thousands of Burmese working in Ruili, which is quite a large number.

Many netizens are curious, isn’t Myanmar rich in jade? The jadeite produced is among the best in the world in terms of output and quality. Even the jadeite from Guatemala and Japan cannot compare with it. In 2014, the total value of jade mining in Myanmar alone was US$31 billion.

Even so, the living standard in Myanmar is not superior, and even the problem of food and clothing is difficult to solve. So what do hundreds of thousands of Burmese people rely on in Yunnan?

Most of the Burmese people who come to China are engaged in manual labor, and both men and women are very willing to do it. Because this job is so in demand, it is often impossible to find such a job. The three young people in the picture hope to find a moving job and are anxiously waiting for their employer. After waiting for several hours, they still haven't found a job. They feel quite desperate because they have to go home without success again on this day.

In addition, they will also enter the car wash, handyman and other industries. There is a place in Ruili that is regarded as a slum by Yunnanese people. It is the Friendship Hotel, where a large number of Burmese people live. Because the rent is affordable and it is a place where Burmese people sell jade, it attracts many Chinese businessmen here.

The accommodation environment here is quite difficult. In addition to a bed and a table, they put all their "stones" in the room. The bed and table are covered with stones. For them, just one more With stones, they can have one more hope of making a deal, and they can also get more money. Therefore, they regard this place as their "paradise"!

In recent years, with the prosperity of tourism, many Chinese people will travel to Myanmar. But in this country, there is always the phenomenon of robbing customers, especially the Chinese.

What do you think of this? If you have the chance, would you like to travel to Myanmar?