On the Origin of Buddhism in Dali
Sometime during Nanzhao period, the Dali region became a Buddhist kingdom. But when and how did Buddhism actually arrive in Dali? On this topic central to understanding the Nanzhao and the Dali Kingdom, historians remain divided, reflecting not only the scarcity of historic material, but perhaps also political considerations.
In Huize, the old capital of copper in Yunnan, many splendid guildhalls survive.
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.
Rushan is a dried cow milk cheese, made in the Dali region.
Hometown of many Bai merchants, Xizhou boast some impressive architecture.
Ronald G. Knapp: China's Old Dwellings
Few people know as much about Chinese architecture as Knapp: from palaces to humble homes he explains important building principles; the connection between environment and housing styles and the development of style over time. A section on minority housing styles complements the book.
A Bai town famous for its typical Bai architecture.
Unspoiled Weishan boast Yunnan's most beautiful county town, an important Taoist mountain and areas of strong Muslim and Yi tradition.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Feb |
| Bai Opera | 21 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship (Baofeng) | 21 Feb |
| Tibetan Festival | 22 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
| Lisu Festival | 22 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
Markets this Monday
| Kunming | 昆明 |
|---|---|
| Jiulong | 九龙乡 |
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Biaocun | 表村 |
| Jizushan | 鸡足山 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Tuanjie | 团结 |
| Misha | 弥沙 |
| Baishi | 白石 |
| Shaping | 沙平村 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Midian | 米甸镇 |
| 三胜 | |
| Houshancun | 后山村 |
| Caifeng | 财丰 |
| 西庄 | |
| 寅街村 | |
| Miaojie | 庙街镇 |
| Puping | 普淜镇 |
| Taiping | 太平乡 |
| Miaowei | 苗尾傈僳族乡 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Laozhai | 老寨苗族乡 |
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Chemalong | 车玛龙 |
| Sankeshu | 三棵树 |
| Xinjie | 新街 |
| Puxiong | 普雄 |
| Dixibei | 地西北 |
| Shaochong | 哨冲镇 |
| Niujie | 牛街镇 |
| Baihe | 白河乡 |
| Baoshan | 保山市 |
|---|---|
| Xiaopingtian | 小平田 |
| Wama | 瓦马彝族白族乡 |
| Tengchong | 腾冲县 |