Early Maps of Yunnan
The history of maps in Yunnan began more than a thousand years ago. But it was the Jesuits who revolutionised mapping in China, producing the first accurate maps of the provinces, including remote Yunnan.
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 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.
For enquiries email tours@yunnanexplorer.com.
Every year, on the 26th day of the 6th lunar month, the Yi in Fuchang 副长 village of northern Midu 弥渡 county conduct a ritual martial play called 操兵, meaning 'military drill', that commemorates soldiers going out to war in the Qing dynasty.
Judith Shapiro: Mao's War Against Nature
Even if Chinese civilization has developed more against than with nature, the Mao years were a particular exercise in environmental destruction. In one case-study Shapiro tells the story of the draining of the northern part of Dianchi Lake, one of the first steps turning Kunming's lake into the fetid cess-pool it is today.
The turn of the Yangzi made Chinese civilization possible and was the location of many important battles.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Benzhu Worship | 22 Feb |
| Zhuomulang Songfest | 23 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 27 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 27 Feb |
| Shangwang Festival | 03 Mar |
| Men's Festival | 05 Mar |
| Awakeing of Insects | 06 Mar |
| Kaixinjie | 07 Mar |
| Weibaoshan Pilgrimage | 07 Mar |
| Madeng Trade Fair | 07 Mar |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu) | 07 Mar |
| Dragon Worship | 08 Mar |
Markets this Saturday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Zhoucheng | 州城 |
| Yongping | 永平县 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Jiangwei | 江尾镇 |
| Paiying | 排营 |
| Shijing | 师井 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Lijiao | 力角 |
| Diannan | 甸南 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Shalatuo | 沙拉托 |
| Shengcun | 生村 |
| Zhemi | 者米拉祜族乡 |
| Niujie | 牛街镇 |
| Xinansuo | 新安所镇 |
| Leyu | 乐育 |
| Panzihua | 攀枝花 |
| Daheishan | 大黑山乡 |
| Tongchang | 铜厂 |
| Xinxian | 新现乡 |
| Shaochong | 哨冲镇 |
| Puer | 普洱 |
|---|---|
| Jiangcheng | 江城哈尼族彝族自治县 |
| Mengsuo | 勐梭镇 |
| Menglian | 孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县 |