Black Well, White Gold
Heijing is a small town in the northern Chuxiong mountains. Salt once made Heijing one of Yunnan's richest towns. Now its architectural splendours are being rediscovered.
The Gourd Festival 葫芦节 is the main festival of the Lahu people. In Lancang, its date has been moved into April to coincide with the county's foundation.
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.
Special form of ham making in Nanjian.
An unspoilt Tibetan area along the Zhibaluo River.
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 Lahu Church
Once an important salt-mining town, now the second largest town along the Heihui River north of Yangbi.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Walnut Festival | 01 Sep |
| Lingjiu Temple Jade Emperor | 11 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship (Fengyu Area) | 11 Sep |
| Azhali Ritual | 11 Sep |
| New Moon Ritual | 11 Sep |
| Benzhu Worship | 12 Sep |
| Caishen Festival | 13 Sep |
| Caishen Birthday | 13 Sep |
| Yunlong August Trade Fair | 13 Sep |
| New Rice | 15 Sep |
| "Replenish Provisions" Ritual | 16 Sep |
| Benzhu Festival | 16 Sep |
Markets this Saturday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Zhoucheng | 州城 |
| Yongping | 永平县 |
| Paiying | 排营 |
| Lijiao | 力角 |
| Qinghua | 清华 |
| Shijing | 师井 |
| Caicun | 才村 |
| Diannan | 甸南 |
| Dali | 大理 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Zuòyì | 作邑 |
| Niujie | 牛街 |
| Jiangwei | 江尾镇 |
| Zhongjiang | 中江 |
| Jindunjiecun | 金墩街村 |
| 果城村 | |
| Changyi | 长邑村 |
| Xinjie | 新街镇 |
| Beiya | 北衙 |
| Mizhi | 密祉镇 |
| 桥街 | |
| Puping | 普淜镇 |
| Liuchang | 刘厂镇 |
| Deju | 德苴乡 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Xinansuo | 新安所镇 |
| Nafa | 那发 |
| Sancun | 三村 |
| Daheishan | 大黑山乡 |
| Leyu | 乐育 |
| Longwu | 龙武镇 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Jiache | 架车 |
| Xinxian | 新现乡 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Zhongzhai | 中寨 |