A quiet hillside in Yunnan holds the world's richest record of the Cambrian explosion — soft bodies, guts, eyes and even a preserved brain from about ...
Overwhelmed by tourist-trap snacks in Yunnan? Learn insider tips from locals: where to find real street food, how to spot authenticity, and which dishes are worth ...
Lijiang Old Town draws millions of visitors a year, and plenty of them leave disappointed. A Naxi resident who still lives inside the walls walks us ...
Ask someone in Urumqi how far Kashgar is and you'll get a confident answer that turns out to be wrong. China's internal distances are so large ...
Kunming is China's gateway to Southeast Asia. Plan a trip to Yunnan that mixes cross-border rail travel, Bai and Naxi culture, coffee meetings, ancient towns, and ...
Step inside a hidden courtyard in Lijiang Old Town, where a Naxi craftsman keeps the ancient art of Dongba paper alive. Discover how he blends tradition ...
In Dehong, a lesser-known corner of Yunnan, the Dai Water Splashing Festival is not just a tourist show. It's a week when locals and visitors chase ...
From costume photo shoots and hand-drum shops playing the same song on repeat to fresh flower cakes and neon-lit bars, Lijiang Old Town is a strange, ...