Steam pot chicken is one of Yunnan's most popular dishes, and uniquely Yunnan in character.The Yunnan style of steam pot chicken produces a meat that is tender and juicy.
In Kunming and some other parts of Yunnan insects are a culinary delicacy, or standard fare. Many markets, restaurants and food stalls sell edible insects.
In Yunnan tea is used not only for drinking, but also as a major element in Yunnan cuisine. There are many dishes in Yunnan cuisine that use tea leaves as a major ingredient.
The Bai people of Jianchuan County in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan have developed woodcarving to a high level of artistry over thousands of years of practice.
The ancient Chinese craft of bamboo weaving has been practiced in Yiliang County since the time of the Song Dynasty, which reigned in China during the years 960-1279.
