The Old Bridges Across the Longjiang
Many old bridges still span the Longjiang River in western Yunnan.
An important Dai festival traditionally marking the beginning of the summer retreat for monks.
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.
An ancient Bai wedding ritual only found in Yunlong county.
This old caravan town on the Jinsha River is Yunnan's gateway to Tibet.
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.
Rushan is a dried cow milk cheese, made in the Dali region.
This old caravan town on the Jinsha River is Yunnan's gateway to Tibet.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Walnut Festival | 01 Sep |
| Shibaoshan Songfest | 08 Sep |
| Sigunai Temple Fair | 09 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 09 Sep |
| Teachers' Day | 10 Sep |
| Azhali Ritual | 11 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu Area) | 11 Sep |
| New Moon Ritual | 11 Sep |
| Lingjiu Temple Jade Emperor | 11 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship | 12 Sep |
| Caishen Festival | 13 Sep |
| Yunlong August Trade Fair | 13 Sep |
Markets this Wednesday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Shunbi | 順濞 |
| Shaba | 沙坝 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Yinqiao | 银桥 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Zhongying | 种英 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Shanglan | 上兰 |
| Zhouguanying | 周官营 |
| Gongguoqiao | 功果桥镇 |
| Puping | 普淜镇 |
| 顺荡 | |
| Shangcang | 上沧 |
| 龙街 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shigu | 石鼓镇 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Zhicun | 芷村镇 |
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Kaifaqu | 开发区 |