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Shangri-la's old town burned down in a ten-hour fire that consumed most of the buildings in 2014. Fortunately, no one died. But it was still a tragedy for those whose possessions the flames consumed, ...

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the dominant peak overlooking the historic city of Lijiang, is renowned for its impressive alpine scenery and popular tourist sites. Visitors can enjoy the music and dance ...

From ancient times until the advent of modern highways and railroads, the main means of long-distance trade and international commerce by land was the caravan. Consisting of sometimes hundreds of ...

The following article by Adam Meckel was originally published on his website Backcountry China. Meckel is a guide at KTL Adventures and an avid outdoorsman. GoKunming would like to thank him for ...

Lieuwe Montsma is a long-time Kunming resident and cycling enthusiast. He has travelled stretches of the Old Burma Road by bicycle and by motorcycle. This is the second installment of his cycling ...

The following article by Matthew Walsh and Cai Yiwen was originally published on website Sixth Tone under the title "Scarred lives: The lasting hurt of China's leprosy villages. It is republished here ...

The Han Chinese have not been especially noted for their religious piety and practice — unlike their neighbors the Tibetans, Thais and Burmese. China has always had temples and monasteries, but these ...

Yunnan Nationalities Village is located in the south of Kunming, next to Dianchi Lake, and is a popular tourism attraction within the city perimeters. The architecture represents those of the 25 ...

Arro Khampa means “Hey Friend, I bid you welcome”, in the eastern Tibetan dialect. This warmhearted phrase pays homage to the ancient tradition of welcoming caravans and travelers along the Ancient ...

Discover a sanctuary of beauty and wellness at this unique salon, specializing in authentic Korean skincare and anti-aging programs. Offering a comprehensive range of services from luxurious facial ...

Situated in the Chenggong District of Kunming City, the Chenggong Campus stands as the most recent addition to Yunnan University's illustrious lineage. Serving as the primary hub for the institution, ...