Category Archives: Yunnan

Yunnan Eats: Cheese, Cured Pork and Fresh Vegetables

Posted on March 23, 2017 by

On the road, we randomly stopped for lunch. The driver calls me into the kitchen, there we ordered, without a menu but rather from what they have in the kitchen, apparently fresh from the fields. He tries to explain the … Continue reading →

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There’s more to Lijiang…

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

And this is perhaps THE reason to go. It was ours. Staged outdoors beneath the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at an incredible elevation of 3,100 meters, Impression Lijiang managed to keep us in awe all throughout its performance. A cultural … Continue reading →

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Lijiang

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Nestled at the foot of the Jade Dragon Mountain, Lijiang is blessed with gorgeous natural surroundings. Infused with cultural flavors owing to the profound ethnic heritage of the region, which consequently has lured both the domestic and foreign tourist for … Continue reading →

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Shaxi: Quaintest of Quaint

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

This must be the quaintest of quaint towns I’ve set foot on in quite a while if not in all of my travels. Found halfway between Dali and Lijiang, Shaxi is home to beautifully preserved adobe courtyard mansions that offer … Continue reading →

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On the Cangshan

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

Credits:  Quick page created by elseepe (Creative Team Member for JessicaSprague.com) using the “You Are Awesome” collaborative kit created for JessicaSprague.com’s birthday bloghop 2010 by the designers at JessicaSprague.com. Rising above the city of Dali, standing east to Erhai Lake and facing west … Continue reading →

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Xizhou: The Other Old Town of Dali

Posted on October 19, 2016 by

When asked where she would recommend we go besides the old town, Ling told us to go to Xizhou. “It may not appeal to everyone,” she said, “but many appreciate it for its cultural heritage.” And with that, Ling arranged … Continue reading →

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Hip Old Town Dali

Posted on October 12, 2016 by

From Yuanyang, we went back to Kunming so we can take the overnight train to Dali.  We traveled northwest to Dali on a soft sleeper train that left around midnight. It was still dark when we were picked up at … Continue reading →

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