BMW caravan in colorful Guizhou

The Chinese name BMW uses translates as "precious horse" while the province of Guizhou literally means "precious state".

The two met in late June when the horse galloped in to explore the cultural richness of the southwestern province.

Home to about 50 ethnic groups, Guizhou is well known for its distinctive charms and cultural gems such the Kam grand choir, silver jewelry and batik cloth.