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.
Changchundong Temple on Weibaoshan is one of the best preserved Daoist temples in Yunnan.
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.
A rebuilt large temple complex.
Brenda McLean: George Forrest, Plant Hunter
George Forrest, perhaps the most successful plant collector of his time, left little written about his numerous journeys to Yunnan, so this well-illustrated book fills in much needed detail about his life.
Jiama are religious woodcut prints.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Lajing Salt Road Culture Festival | 15 Oct |
| Flower Lantern | 15 Oct |
| Temple Fair | 16 Oct |
| Xinuluo Remembrance Day | 16 Oct |
| Open Door Festival | 17 Oct |
| Full Moon Ritual | 17 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Oct |
| Achimugua | 18 Oct |
| Guanyin Enlightenment | 21 Oct |
| Orionid Meteor Shower | 21 Oct |
| Descent of Frost | 23 Oct |
| Benzhu Worship | 24 Oct |
Markets this Thursday
| Kunming | 昆明 |
|---|---|
| Kedu | 柯渡镇 |
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Duomei | 朵美 |
| Junhua | 均化 |
| Niujie | 牛街 |
| Yangcen | 羊岑 |
| Haidong | 海东 |
| Biaocun | 表村 |
| Maidi | 脉地 |
| Liuhe | 六合 |
| Heqing | 鹤庆县 |
| Shuanglang | 双廊镇 |
| Taiyi | 太邑彝族乡 |
| Qiaohou | 乔后 |
| Daying | 大营 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shunzhou | 顺州 |
| Xishuangbanna | 西双版纳 |
|---|---|
| Xiding | 西定哈尼族乡 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Niujiaozhai | 牛角寨 |
| Mengla | 勐拉 |
| Dianwei | 甸尾乡 |
| Heping | 和平乡 |
| Daheigong | 大黑公 |
| Wuwan | 乌弯 |
| Longwu | 龙武镇 |
| Baixian | 白显 |
| Maandi | 马鞍底 |
| Zhaotong | 昭通 |
|---|---|
| Shuanghe | 双河 |