Zhaotong is the big unknown. Some of the Han markets are quite interesting as they are extremely traditional, some markets attract some Miao, others Yi people.
The marker flags indicate the date of the next market day. Click on the marker to open a pop-up which will give you some information about the market and a detail map.
Next Markets in Zhaotong
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Friday, 13 November 2026
Saturday, 14 November 2026
| Name | Chinese | Info |
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| Tangdan | 汤丹镇 | Grimy Han mining town market. No minzu, but some good scenery on … |
| Daba | 大坝 | |
| Jiache | 驾车乡 | |
| Fazhe | 法者镇 | Largely a Han market with just very few local Yi. Overall not … |
| Malu | 马路乡 | |
| Leye | 乐业镇 | |
| Zhehai | 者海镇 | |
| Zhichang | 纸厂乡 | |
| Niuniuba | 牛牛坝乡 | One of the largest and most colourful markets in Liangshan. If you … |
| Daqiao | 大桥乡 | Township near the Black-necked Crane wintering lake. |
| Baiwu | 白雾 | Historic village with lots of sights but few visitors |
Sunday, 15 November 2026
| Name | Chinese | Info |
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| Sandao | 三道 | |
| Zhuanlong | 转龙镇 | Nothing known. |
| Fenghuang | 凤凰 | |
| Butuo | 布拖县 | Very large market, almost too crowded, with the streets filling to capacity. |
| Riha | Riha | Nice country side Yi market in pretty open setting. There is a … |
Monday, 16 November 2026
| Name | Chinese | Info |
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| Tebuluo | 特布洛乡 | Nothing known, but Tebuluo is pretty small and the market probably very … |
| Shangcun | 上村乡 | |
| Luna | 鲁纳乡 | |
| Huolie | 火烈乡 | Small but quite typical Yi market about one hour from Butuo. |
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
| Name | Chinese | Info |
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| Jiatie (Xiaoxingchang) | 夹铁乡(小兴场) | Very large Yi market in this remote place, which is locally known … |
Thursday, 19 November 2026
| Name | Chinese | Info |
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| Tuojue | 拖觉乡 | Large and interesting Yi market with people dressed up the Butuo style. |
Friday, 20 November 2026
| Name | Chinese | Info |
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| Sikai | 四开乡 | Smaller Yi market, certainly not as interesting as Butuo on the same … |