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.
Lingjiu Temple near Fengyu is said to date back to Nanzhao, but the current structures are from the Qing Dynasty
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.
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 Yi ritual in Xiangyun county.
Yunnan's only Shui-Township with stunning karst scenery.
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.
Large Wenmiao and Wumiao complex.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Benzhu Worship | 09 Jul |
| Zheng He Cultural Tourism Festival | 11 Jul |
| Paddy Rice Birthday | 13 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 13 Jul |
| Guanyinshan Temple Fair | 13 Jul |
| Dali Guanyin Worship | 13 Jul |
| Guanyin Practice Day | 13 Jul |
| Guanyin Practice Day | 13 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 15 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 16 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 16 Jul |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Jul |
Markets this Monday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Duomei | 朵美 |
| Junhua | 均化 |
| Haidong | 海东 |
| Biaocun | 表村 |
| Jizushan | 鸡足山 |
| Yinqiao | 银桥 |
| Liuhe | 六合 |
| Tuanjie | 团结 |
| Heqing | 鹤庆县 |
| Misha | 弥沙 |
| Baishi | 白石 |
| Shuanglang | 双廊镇 |
| Shaping | 沙平村 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| 龙洞村 | |
| Taiping | 太平乡 |
| Qinghaiying | 青海营 |
| 西庄 | |
| 寅街村 | |
| Shalong | 沙龙镇 |
| Miaowei | 苗尾傈僳族乡 |
| Midian | 米甸镇 |
| Xiazhuang | 下庄镇 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Mengla | 勐拉 |
| Laozhai | 老寨苗族乡 |
| Chemalong | 车玛龙 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Xinjie | 新街 |
| Puxiong | 普雄 |
| Maandi | 马鞍底 |
| Baihe | 白河乡 |
| Zhaotong | 昭通 |
|---|---|
| Shuanghe | 双河 |