Historic Dali
Founded in the Ming dynasty, in today's old Dali history is present, but sometimes hidden.
In Huize, the old capital of copper in Yunnan, many splendid guildhalls survive.
Ronald G. Knapp: China's Old Dwellings
Few people know as much about Chinese architecture as Knapp: from palaces to humble homes he explains important building principles; the connection between environment and housing styles and the development of style over time. A section on minority housing styles complements the book.
A number of Chinese historic texts covering life and politics in Yunnan have survived over the centuries. I have translated a few of them.
Sculpture making in the Dali region.
Largest Miao village in the Kunming area with a large Christian community and a nationally-acclaimed church-choir.
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.
Historic ancestral hall north of Pingchuan.
Hometown of many Bai merchants, Xizhou boast some impressive architecture.
Upcoming Festivals
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Daba Spring Festival Evening Party | 16 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 16 Feb |
| Lunar New Year's Eve | 16 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 16 Feb |
| New Year Ritual | 17 Feb |
| Dalaogeng | 17 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Feb |
| Benzhu Worship | 17 Feb |
| Spring Festival | 17 Feb |
| Daguan Park Lantern Festival | 17 Feb |
| Chickenfoot Mountain Kasyapa Festival | 17 Feb |
Markets this Monday
| Kunming | 昆明 |
|---|---|
| Jijie | 鸡街乡 |
| Dali | 大理 |
|---|---|
| Shanyang | 衫阳 |
| Xintun | 辛屯 |
| Biaocun | 表村 |
| Jizushan | 鸡足山 |
| Songgui | 松桂 |
| Misha | 弥沙 |
| Tuanjie | 团结 |
| Baishi | 白石 |
| Shaping | 沙平村 |
| Zuòyì | 作邑 |
| Caojian | 漕间 |
| Huangping | 黄平镇 |
| Miaowei | 苗尾傈僳族乡 |
| Junhuacun | 均华村 |
| Mizhi | 密祉镇 |
| 果城村 | |
| Liuchang | 刘厂镇 |
| Xinjie | 新街镇 |
| Taiping | 太平乡 |
| Lijiang | 丽江 |
|---|---|
| Shigu | 石鼓镇 |
| Honghe | 红河 |
|---|---|
| Laozhai | 老寨苗族乡 |
| Shalatuo | 沙拉托 |
| Chemalong | 车玛龙 |
| Puxiong | 普雄 |
| Zhemi | 者米拉祜族乡 |
| Panzihua | 攀枝花 |
| Tongchang | 铜厂 |
| Baihe | 白河乡 |
| Puer | 普洱 |
|---|---|
| Baozang | 宝藏乡 |
| Donghui | 东回镇 |
| Fubang | 富邦乡 |
| Xuelin | 雪林佤族乡 |
| Menglian | 孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县 |
| Mengsuo | 勐梭镇 |
| Mujia | 木戛乡 |
| Ankang | 安康佤族乡 |
| Wendong | 文东佤族乡 |
| Diqing | 迪庆 |
|---|---|
| Zili | 梓里 |
| Shangjiang | 上江 |
| Kaifaqu | 开发区 |