Have you ever heard of Kunming? Do you know where Kunming is and what to see in Kunming? Kunming is the capital of the Yunnan Province, located in southwestern China. It has a population of approximately 7 million inhabitants and…
Here is a list of the best of Yunnan; the essential places to visit if you are planning a trip to Yunnan. Yunnan is a province in southwestern China that is known to be the most diverse in the whole…
Would you like to discover the most authentic side of China, far from conventional tourist routes? This Organized Trip Through China, visiting Yunnan, Guilin, and Beijing, is perfect for you. We’ve designed an itinerary that blends dreamlike landscapes, ancient culture,…
During my trip to Lijiang, I took a couple of days to go trekking at Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡), which turned out to be the most breathtaking experience I’ve had in China so far. Tiger Leaping Gorge is the name…
Let’s travel to Yunnan! Do you want to discover one of the most surprising and authentic regions of China?This 13-day organized trip to Yunnan will take you deep into the heart of the real China: stunning rice terraces, traditional villages,…
For those planning a trip to Yunnan, I’d like to share a brief overview of the history of Yunnan. Understanding its past will help you better grasp its idiosyncrasies, rich cultural diversity, and the influences that have shaped this fascinating…
400 years old, Wengding is reputed to be the best-preserved village in all of China. After the Monihei festival, we went to Wengding (翁丁村), the village that has the privilege of being the best preserved Wa village in China and…
During my stay in Yunnan (China), I crossed the land border between China and Vietnam, passing through Hekou (Yunnan, China) and Lao Cai (Vietnam). It had been five years since my first visit to Vietnam, and I was eager to…
Jinghong (景洪) is the capital of Xishuangbanna Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳). Located in China, in the southwest of Yunnan, 400km from Kunming, Xishuangbanna borders Laos and Myanmar. They call it the “little Chinese Thailand” thanks to the cultural and architectural heritage left…
The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Yunnan Province (云南), approximately 500 km from Kunming and 190 km north of Dali, another well-known city in Yunnan. In this article I will tell you what to do and what to…
The ancient city of Dali is one of the most visited towns in Yunnan by both Chinese and foreigners. It has a history dating back more than 4,000 years. However, it was consolidated as a city in 738 AD when…
Monihei（摸你黑）is a mud festival held in southwestern Yunnan province, specifically in Cangyuan, a city bordering Myanmar. The tradition of this festival is based on spreading mud on people to spread health and prosperity. It’s believed that the more muddy you…