Historic Dali
Founded in the Ming dynasty, in today's old Dali history is present, but sometimes hidden.
Since its foundation by the charismatic scholar Xuan Ke 宣科 in the 1980s, the Naxi Ancient Music Association has been performing regularly in the old town of Lijiang.
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.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
With its well-preserved architecture and tranquil atmosphere, Weishan's capital is Yunnan's most beautiful county town.
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.
Traditional dress in the Erhai region.
Once an important salt-mining town, now the second largest town along the Heihui River north of Yangbi.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Pulling the Wooden Drum | 19 Jan |
| New Moon Ritual | 19 Jan |
| Great Cold | 20 Jan |
| Kuoshi Lisu New Year | 23 Jan |
| "Replenish Provisions" Ritual | 24 Jan |
| Wuxi Festival | 24 Jan |
| Lingshan Temple Fair | 26 Jan |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 26 Jan |
| Long Table Feast | 27 Jan |
| Benzhu Festival | 27 Jan |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 27 Jan |
| Benzhu Worship | 01 Feb |
Markets this Tuesday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Fuheng | 富恒 |
| Zhongsuo | 中所 |
| Yongping | 永平县 |
| Liandong | 炼洞 |
| Fengyu | 风羽 |
| Shuixie | 水泄 |
| Fengyi | 凤仪 |
| Guanping | 关平 |
| Weishan | 巍山彝族回族自治县 |
| Baofeng | 宝丰乡 |
| Dali | 大理 |
| Caicun | 才村 |
| Wase | 挖色 |
| Madeng | 马镫 |
| Binju | 宾居 |
| Shuijing | 水井 |
| Zuòyì | 作邑 |
| Dianzhong | 甸中 |
| Gonglang | 公郎镇 |
| Shidongcun | 石洞村 |
| 田口 | |
| 妙姑村 | |
| 云南驿村 | |
| Luming | 鹿鸣乡 |
| 北桥 | |
| 前所 | |
| Deju | 德苴乡 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| Caoba | 草坝镇 |
| Wantang | 湾塘乡 |
| Mingjiu | 鸣鹫镇 |
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Lvchun | 绿春县 |
| Majie | 马街 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Dayangjie | 大羊街 |
| Nanke | 南科 |
| Jinping | 金平苗族瑶族傣族自治县 |
| Mengqiao | 勐桥乡 |
| Wenshan | 文山 |
|---|---|
| Pingzhai | 平寨乡 |
| Jiayi | 稼依镇 |
| Banggu | 蚌谷乡 |
| Muyang | 木央镇 |
| Nanping (Majie) | 南屏镇 (马街） |
| Yuxi | 玉溪 |
|---|---|
| Mosha | 漠沙镇 |
| Fuliangpeng | 富良棚 |
| Nujiang | 怒江 |
|---|---|
| Gudeng | 古登 |
| Bingzhongluo | 丙中洛 |
| Lishadi | 利沙底乡 |
| Fugong | 福贡 |