Journalist David Eimer 's new book chronicles many of China 's 55 official ethnic groups . There 's a specific ethnic minority in Xinjiang -- the Xibe -- who are closely related to the Manchu and who are the descendants of soldiers sent to guard the edges of the Qing Empire in the 18th century . Xishuangbanna is China 's Thailand , with food and climate similar to Southeast Asian countries . Comment: He says Tibetans are the hardest to interview .
Journalist David Eimer 's new book chronicles many of China 's 55 official ethnic groups . Xishuangbanna is China 's Thailand , with food and climate similar to Southeast Asian countries . Comment: He says Tibetans are the hardest to interview .