por pedroceinos | Ene 8, 2026 | books, travel
Discover the Treasure of Weibaoshan Mountain in Yunnan Discover the Treasure of Weibaoshan Mountain in Yunnan Weibao Mountain (巍宝山) is one of the sacred mountains of Yunnan. Within its relatively small area it brings together a historical, artistic, natural, and...
por pedroceinos | Dic 7, 2025 | travel
Tiger Leaping Gorge: a 3,000-meter drop into the Yangtze River Tiger Leaping Gorge: a 3,000-meter drop into the Yangtze River The Yangtze River is the longest river in China and, at 6,300 km, the third longest in the world. It is China’s vital artery, flowing from its...
por pedroceinos | Abr 28, 2025 | travel, yunnan
The Stone Forest: A Natural Wonder Just a Step Away from Kunming The Stone Forest: A Natural Wonder Just a Step Away from Kunming The Stone Forest (石林) is the star attraction in the Kunming area. Located 86 kilometers from the city, it is an extensive labyrinth of...
por pedroceinos | Abr 14, 2025 | ethnic-groups, yi
An Old Book on the Sani-Yi Minority An Old Book on the Sani-Yi Minority One may wonder whether it makes any sense to read, in the first decades of the 21st century, a book written at the end of the 19th. Clearly, the person who has spent some of their time translating...
por pedroceinos | Mar 26, 2025 | folklore, travel
Chinese Herbal Medicine Shop in Weishan, Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine Shop in Weishan, Yunnan China still maintains a strong tradition of using natural medicines, specifically herbs with medicinal properties that have been used for centuries. In addition to being...