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Axi Fire Worship

The Yi, one of Yunnan's ethnic groups, worship fire - and nowhere as wild as in Hongwan Village. Read more...

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Miao Caihuashan

Every year, at the beginning of the lunar year, the Miao of the Ailaoshan celebrate the Caihuashan. Literally meaning "Stepping the Flowery Mountain", it marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of the agricultural year. Read more...

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From Niujiaozhai to Yuanyang

Yuanyang county, south of the Red River in the province's southeast, is famous for its Hani rice-terraces. With its splendid vistas and ethnic mix it is also a great area for hiking. Here we describe a moderate day-hike starting at the market-town of Niujiaozhai, passing through Yi and Hani villages and ending with stunning sunset vistas over the rice-terraces of Longshuba. Read more...

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Hongwan Fireworship

The Axi Yi fireworship festival is the grandest carnival in Yunnan and rapidly becoming extremely popular with tourist and photographers. Read more...

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Miao Caihuashan

The Miao of Ailaoshan celebrate the new year with a song, dance and competition. Read more...