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 region of China. Located in southwestern China, Yunnan is one of the most culturally and … Read more
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 see in Lijiang, both in the old town and in the surrounding area. Lijiang is … Read more
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 it is even said to be the last real tribal village left in China. Wengding … Read more
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 get, the better. Held every May 1 and 2, this festival comes from the Wa … Read more
The Rice Terraces of Yuanyang (原阳) are located south of Yunnan province in Honghe Prefecture. This entire area is famous for its large expanses of rice fields, which are undoubtedly some of the most spectacular rice terraces of China. Ninety-five per cent of Yuanyang’s population is engaged in agriculture, 88% of whom belong to different … Read more