Into the Land of the Black Lisu
The Nujiang Canyon, on Yunnan's western frontier, was until the 1930s a blank area on the map that not even Chinese troops dared to enter. In 1905 two British explorers made the first foray into this land of the Black Lisu.
Some Bai from Heqing county 鹤庆县 at a festival near Liuhe 六合
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.
Main Benzhu Temple in Wase.
Yunnan's only Shui-Township with stunning karst scenery.
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.
Yunnan's only Shui-Township with stunning karst scenery.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Zheng He Cultural Tourism Festival | 11 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 15 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 16 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 16 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Jul |
| Taliu Pancake Festival | 18 Jul |
| Red Rice Festival | 18 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 18 Jul |
| Mishi Festival | 18 Jul |
Markets this Wednesday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Shanyang | 衫阳 |
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Shunbi | 順濞 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Shaba | 沙坝 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Caojian | 漕间 |
| Zuòyì | 作邑 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Zhongying | 种英 |
| Shanglan | 上兰 |
| Zhouguanying | 周官营 |
| Junhuacun | 均华村 |
| 龙街 | |
| Shangcang | 上沧 |
| Gongguoqiao | 功果桥镇 |
| Puping | 普淜镇 |
| 顺荡 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shigu | 石鼓镇 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Zhicun | 芷村镇 |
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Sankeshu | 三棵树 |
| Dixibei | 地西北 |
| Baiyun | 白云乡 |
| Yongning | 永宁乡 |
| Tutai | 土台 |
| Hongtian | 红田 |
| Diqing | 迪庆 |
|---|---|
| Shangjiang | 上江 |
| Kaifaqu | 开发区 |