The Red Soil of Dongchuan
The Wumeng Mountains' bright red soil, the buckwheat's yellow and Yunnan's dramatic skies make the region around Dongchuan a paradise for photographers.
An important Dai festival traditionally marking the beginning of the summer retreat for monks.
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.
Suona melodies in the Pingchuan area of Binchuan.
Largest Miao village in the Kunming area with a large Christian community and a nationally-acclaimed church-choir.
C. Patterson Giersch: Asian Borderlands: The Transformation of Qing China's Yunnan Frontier
Yunnan was not always China: indeed not so long ago large parts of Yunnan were only nominally part of the empire. To make Yunnan, outside the main Han cities, a Chinese province required significant effort. Here Giersch's study on Yunnan's hinterland makes an interesting if academic read.
Temple fair in the Fengyu basin.
With its well-preserved architecture and tranquil atmosphere, Weishan's capital is Yunnan's most beautiful county town.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Ghost Month | 13 Aug |
| Mule Fair | 17 Aug |
| Moerduo Temple Fair | 22 Aug |
| Benzhu Worship | 25 Aug |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 26 Aug |
| Benzhu Worship (Jianchuan Area) | 26 Aug |
| Burning Bag Festival | 26 Aug |
| Maulid an-Nabi | 26 Aug |
| Benzhu Worship | 27 Aug |
| Ghost Month Rituals | 27 Aug |
| Benzhu Worship | 27 Aug |
| Lanterns on the Lake | 27 Aug |
Markets this Wednesday
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Shanyang | 衫阳 |
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Shunbi | 順濞 |
| Shaba | 沙坝 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Shuanglang | 双廊镇 |
| Caojian | 漕间 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Zhongying | 种英 |
| Shanglan | 上兰 |
| Zhouguanying | 周官营 |
| 龙街 | |
| Xiazhuang | 下庄镇 |
| Midian | 米甸镇 |
| 西庄 | |
| Junhuacun | 均华村 |
| 龙洞村 | |
| Gongguoqiao | 功果桥镇 |
| 顺荡 | |
| 寅街村 | |
| Longjie | 龙街 |
| Shalong | 沙龙镇 |
| Shangcang | 上沧 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shigu | 石鼓镇 |
| Qujing | 曲靖市 |
|---|---|
| Daibu | 待补镇 |
| 干海子 | |
| Jiache | 驾车乡 |
| Kuangshan | 矿山镇 |
| Laochang | 老厂乡 |
| Sandao | 三道 |
| Wuxing | 五星乡 |
| Xinjie | 新街回族乡 |
| Yangmeishan | 杨梅山 |
| Yulu | 雨碌乡 |
| Diqing | 迪庆 |
|---|---|
| Shangjiang | 上江 |
| Kaifaqu | 开发区 |