Manglao - A Dai Village in Winter
Even in the depth of winter, life in a Dai village does not truly slow down—it merely changes its rhythm.
Early 20th century murals at Mangzhong Temple near Menglian
Ronald G. Knapp: China's Old Dwellings
Few people know as much about Chinese architecture as Knapp: from palaces to humble homes he explains important building principles; the connection between environment and housing styles and the development of style over time. A section on minority housing styles complements the book.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
A historic Han village in Midu county.
The turn of the Yangzi made Chinese civilization possible and was the location of many important battles.
John Israel: Lianda: A Chinese University in War and Revolution
Everyone knows about the Mao's Long March, but a few years later another long march took place: that of Chinese students leaving their cushy campuses on the east coast, trekking all the way to Yunnan where their universities reformed as Lianda, the united university. Kunming, then a total backwater, became a hotbed for new ideas, not just scientific. We liked the section of east coast girls scampering around Mengzi in their latest fashion.
Village Benzhu Temple.
With its well-preserved architecture and tranquil atmosphere, Weishan's capital is Yunnan's most beautiful county town.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Buddha Relic Worship | 17 Apr |
| Buddha Relic Worship | 18 Apr |
| Buddha Relic Worship | 19 Apr |
| Hanna Temple Worship | 20 Apr |
| Ximu Buddha Print | 21 Apr |
| Zhefang Buddha Print | 22 Apr |
| Manluo Temple Fair | 23 Apr |
| Fumeng Bada | 24 Apr |
| Benzhu Worship | 24 Apr |
| Yu An Hall Temple Fair | 24 Apr |
| Water Splashing Festival | 24 Apr |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 24 Apr |
Markets this Saturday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Zhoucheng | 州城 |
| Yongping | 永平县 |
| Paiying | 排营 |
| Lijiao | 力角 |
| Fengyi | 凤仪 |
| Shijing | 师井 |
| Diannan | 甸南 |
| Dali | 大理 |
| Yongjian | 永连 |
| Caicun | 才村 |
| Wase | 挖色 |
| Zuòyì | 作邑 |
| Dacang | 大仓镇 |
| Jiangwei | 江尾镇 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Zhongjiang | 中江 |
| Shidongcun | 石洞村 |
| Luming | 鹿鸣乡 |
| Mizhi | 密祉镇 |
| Shalong | 沙龙镇 |
| 妙姑村 | |
| 果城村 | |
| 桥街 | |
| Jindunjiecun | 金墩街村 |
| 蛇街 | |
| Deju | 德苴乡 |
| Xiazhuang | 下庄镇 |
| Changyi | 长邑村 |
| 龙洞村 | |
| Liuchang | 刘厂镇 |
| Xinjie | 新街镇 |
| Wenshan | 文山 |
|---|---|
| Zhujie | 朱街镇 |
| Matang | 马塘镇 |
| Pingba | 坪坝镇 |
| Shuanglongying | 双龙营乡 |
| Lida | 里达镇 |
| Mugan | 木杆 |
| Zhulin | 珠琳镇 |
| Funing | 富宁县 |
| Yuxi | 玉溪 |
|---|---|
| Mosha | 漠沙镇 |
| Xingmeng | 兴蒙 |
| Hexi | 河西 |
| Fuliangpeng | 富良棚 |