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Yi Costume Festival

At the end of lunar march the Yi of Santai lay on their big show: the Yi Costume Festival, a grand occcasion for everybody to dress up. Read more...

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Black Well, White Gold

Heijing is a small town in the northern Chuxiong mountains. Salt once made Heijing one of Yunnan's richest towns. Now its architectural splendours are being rediscovered. Read more...

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Heijing Old Town

The old salt town of Heijing not far from Chuxiong is one of Yunnan's best preserved old towns. Read more...

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Zhizuo Costume Festival

On the 15th day of the new lunar year, the Yi of Zhizuo village, in the mountains of Yongren county, hold the Costume Competition Festival 赛装节, a splendid display of their traditionally embroidered dress. Read more...

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Zhizuo Costume Festival

As villages go, Zhizuo could hardly be more remote. Some 70km from the county town, first along a winding mountain road, then on a deeply rutted track without public transport: even in the dry season it takes several hours and a bit of stamina to reach. Yet, at least on the first full moon of the year, the effort is worth it, as Zhizuo holds one of Yunnan's most colourful festivals, the Dress Competition Festival or Caizhuangjie 赛装节. Read more...