Culture

It is a Tibetan town in Shangri-la County, that was first constructed in the 7th century as a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road and a station for Han-Tibetan trade.

One of the best ways to become acquainted with the Dai people and their culture is to visit the Dai Minority Park in Ganlanba.

The festival in Qiubei County, Wenshan Miao and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, is a thousand-year old tradition of the local Sani people, attracting thousands of eager face painters every year.

The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, is a joyous occasion, and an opportunity that should not be missed if you are visiting Yunnan in mid-April.

The Flower Expo is a unique thrill, a chance to see more floral beauty at one place and time than one might normally see in a lifetime.

It is one of the most important holidays of the Yi people of Yunnan Province. It is also celebrated by other ethnic groups of the region, such as the Bai, Naxi, Jinuo and Lahu.

The Jingpo ethnic minority celebrates the Munao Zongge Festival, the grandest event of the Jingpo culture.

The Old Town of Lijiang (Lijiang Ancient Town) is the historical center of Lijiang City, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.