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.
In Huize, the old capital of copper in Yunnan, many splendid guildhalls survive.
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.
Central point of the activities of the third day of Raosanling.
Once an important salt-mining town, now the second largest town along the Heihui River north of Yangbi.
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.
Reconstructed Qing Wenmiao, in a nice park setting.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Tianmoya Temple Fair | 12 Mar |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 14 Mar |
| Zhaoxia Mountain Temple Fair | 15 Mar |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 16 Mar |
| Men's Festival | 17 Mar |
| Pear Flower Festival | 17 Mar |
| Weibaoshan Pilgrimage | 19 Mar |
| New Moon Ritual | 19 Mar |
| Madeng Trade Fair | 19 Mar |
| Kaixinjie | 19 Mar |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu) | 19 Mar |
| Aluowuluo | 19 Mar |
Markets this Friday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Xiangtu | 象图乡 |
| Hecun | 萂村 |
| Jiancao | 捡槽 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Gunipen | 沽泥盆 |
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Waxi | 瓦溪 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Pingchuan | 平川 |
| Wuxing | 五星 |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Yangbi | 漾濞彝族自治县 |
| Baidangping | 白荡坪 |
| Shaxi | 沙溪 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Yousuo | 右所镇 |
| 大栗树 | |
| Caifeng | 财丰 |
| Puping | 普淜镇 |
| Miaojie | 庙街镇 |
| Jijie | 鸡街乡 |
| Wachang | 瓦厂乡 |
| 汤涧 | |
| Qinghaiying | 青海营 |
| Houshancun | 后山村 |
| 三胜 | |
| Xishan | 西山乡 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Xinhua | 新华乡 |
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| Lengquan | 冷泉镇 |
| Lengdun | 冷墩 |
| Dongshan | 东山镇 |
| Shitouzhai | 石头寨 |
| Sankeshu | 三棵树 |
| Shaochong | 哨冲镇 |
| Dixibei | 地西北 |
| Niujie | 牛街镇 |
| Diqing | 迪庆 |
|---|---|
| Jiagetu | 价格土 |
| 岩瓦 |