The Old Salt Roads in Yunnan
The Tea Horse Road 茶马古道 into Tibet has become a romantic moniker for Yunnan, but economically more important were the old salt roads.
The Gourd Festival 葫芦节 is the main festival of the Lahu people. In Lancang, its date has been moved into April to coincide with the county's foundation.
Jim Goodman: The Akha: Guardians of the Forest
The Akha, in China known as the Aini branch of the Hani people, migrated from China southwards into Laos, Burma and Thailand. In this richly illustrated book J Goodman, aka 'Akha Jim', explains their life and culture.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
Extremely beautiful Wenchang Temple, created in part by national level Intangible Cultural Heritage transmitter Li Yunyi.
Best surviving station on the French-built Vietnam-Kunming railway.
Brenda McLean: George Forrest, Plant Hunter
George Forrest, perhaps the most successful plant collector of his time, left little written about his numerous journeys to Yunnan, so this well-illustrated book fills in much needed detail about his life.
Upper Benzhu Temple in Wase.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Walnut Festival | 01 Sep |
| Fengyu Dishi Temple Fair | 04 Sep |
| Fangsheng at Bamu Temple | 04 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 04 Sep |
| Fangsheng | 04 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 04 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship | 04 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship | 04 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu Area) | 04 Sep |
| Dragon King Worship | 04 Sep |
| Qifeng Black Dragon Fair | 04 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship | 05 Sep |
Markets this Saturday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Zhoucheng | 州城 |
| Yongping | 永平县 |
| Paiying | 排营 |
| Shuixie | 水泄 |
| Lijiao | 力角 |
| Fengyi | 凤仪 |
| Shijing | 师井 |
| Wase | 挖色 |
| Yongjian | 永连 |
| Diannan | 甸南 |
| Jiangwei | 江尾镇 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Dacang | 大仓镇 |
| Gonglang | 公郎镇 |
| Zhongjiang | 中江 |
| Deju | 德苴乡 |
| Jindunjiecun | 金墩街村 |
| Changyi | 长邑村 |
| 蛇街 | |
| 云南驿村 | |
| Shidongcun | 石洞村 |
| Luming | 鹿鸣乡 |
| 桥街 | |
| 妙姑村 | |
| 前所 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Xinansuo | 新安所镇 |
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| Daheishan | 大黑山乡 |
| Leyu | 乐育 |
| Lvchun | 绿春县 |
| Majie | 马街 |
| Xinxian | 新现乡 |
| Nanke | 南科 |
| Jinping | 金平苗族瑶族傣族自治县 |
| Mengqiao | 勐桥乡 |
| Qujing | 曲靖市 |
|---|---|
| 干海子 | |
| Kuangshan | 矿山镇 |
| Laochang | 老厂乡 |
| Luna | 鲁纳乡 |
| Shangcun | 上村乡 |
| Wuxing | 五星乡 |
| Xinjie | 新街回族乡 |
| Yangmeishan | 杨梅山 |
| Yulu | 雨碌乡 |
| Yuxi | 玉溪 |
|---|---|
| Mosha | 漠沙镇 |
| Xingmeng | 兴蒙 |
| Fuliangpeng | 富良棚 |
| Hexi | 河西 |