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.
Jim Goodman: The Akha
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.
Yunnan Tours
We can put you in contact with personally vetted, experienced tour guides, speaking Chinese, English, Dutch and German, for southwestern China. They can help you plan a trip matching your personal interests and requirements and accompany you on your trip. We just provide the introduction, we do not charge any commission or fees.
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Bai folk music star Li Baomei 李宝妹 and the Shibaoshan Bai Folk Music Art Troupe perform in her home village Shilong 石龙村.
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.
Yunnan's only Shui-Township with stunning karst scenery.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Maulid an-Nabi | 10 Nov |
| Tsongkhapa Festival | 21 Nov |
| Slight Snow | 22 Nov |
| Anniversary of Dali Bai Autonomous Region Foundation | 22 Nov |
| Alu Festival | 22 Nov |
| Hat Festival | 28 Nov |
| Street Banquet | 30 Nov |
| Festival of Lights | 02 Dec |
| Mizhi Festival | 05 Dec |
| Great Snow | 07 Dec |
| Yi New Year | 11 Dec |
| Geminid Meteor Shower | 13 Dec |
Markets this Saturday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Zhoucheng | 州城 |
| Yongping | 永平县 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Jiangwei | 江尾镇 |
| Shuixie | 水泄 |
| Paiying | 排营 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Shijing | 师井 |
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Lijiao | 力角 |
| Diannan | 甸南 |
| Gonglang | 公郎镇 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Nanke | 南科 |
| Xinansuo | 新安所镇 |
| Niujie | 牛街镇 |
| Daheishan | 大黑山乡 |
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Leyu | 乐育 |
| Majie | 马街 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Xinxian | 新现乡 |
| Jinping | 金平苗族瑶族傣族自治县 |
| Lvchun | 绿春县 |
| Xinjie | 新街 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Shaochong | 哨冲镇 |
| Mengqiao | 勐桥乡 |