Many Yunnan travellers encounter a problem: how exactly do you get to Dali? Tucked between the mist-shrouded Cangshan and the flat expanse of Erhai Lake, Dali feels remote. But it’s surprisingly easy to catch a bus, train or car from Kunming. A ... Read More>>
Two “D”s are often used to sum up the cityscape of Kunming; ‘destruction’ and ‘development’. Most of the inner city areas have been built within the last 20 years and recent figures suggest Kunming has doubled in size in the last five years. Deciding ... Read More>>
The art of tea drinking is one of the deepest and most ancient aspects of Chinese high culture. The development of regional tea making techniques has spanned dynasties, and now there are thousands of tea varieties to choose from. These variations ... Read More>>
Great! After months of prodding, you’ve finally convinced one of your friends or family members to travel all the way to wild Yunnan to visit you. The only problem is now you’ve got to entertain someone who’s just dropped a couple of thousand bucks ... Read More>>