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云南 YUNNAN


Mama Naxi
Mama Naxi is not a figure of backpacker folklore nor a myth of ancient China.  She is as real as you or I and, amongst backpackers from every nation the world over who have been to Yunnan, Mama Naxi is the Mother of China, the Patron Saint of Backpackers.

(Pics) Mar 21st, 2009 Read more

Dali Yunnan - Where to Stay
Where to stay in Dali, Yunnan?  We suggest the Number 4 Guesthouse on HuGuo Road, otherwise known as the Yuan Garden Hotel.  Beware the 'vultures' at the gate to Dali Old-town where the bus will drop you off - they will convince you to stay outside of the city walls!

(Pics) Dec 1st, 2007 Read more

Adventures of Billy-Boy and his Bike
When you travel around the world, aside from the natural wonders it has to offer you also meet some rather interesting folk with amazing stories.  One such person was 'Billy-Boy' from the UK.  Here's my small account of Billy-boy & his Bike.

Dec 1st, 2007 Read more

Lijiang, Yunnan Travel Tips

Lijiang 漓江 is a UNESCO-listed city and therefore full of tourists from all over the world.  Don't let this stop you from going but remember this, there is a lot more to see outside the 'Old City'. It has been heavily

Nov 22nd, 2007 Read more

Welcome to Yunnan Province

Welcome to Yunnan 云南 Province

CAPITAL: KUNMING - 昆明
POPULATION: 44 million
AREA: 394,000 sq kms

Nov 21st, 2007 Read more

Leaving Dali - Watch the Winter Weather
When you're traveling in China it is wise to book your onward travel tickets as far in advance as possible purely because of the number of people on the move.  However, when in Dali, Yunnan in Winter, beware the weather. Most backpackers leaving Dali will be heading north to Lijiang and

Feb 1st, 2007 Read more

Yunnan Short Facts
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Provincial Capital: Kunming 昆明

Population: 44 million

Area: 394,000 sq kms

Places of Interest: Tiger-leaping Gorge, Dali, Lijiang, Shilin Stone Forest

云南 in English means South of the Clouds

Known for: UNESCO Hertitage towns, Mama Naxi, Wild Elephants

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