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...
por pedroceinos | Feb 24, 2025 | books
The Muslim rebellion in 19th century Yunnan The Muslim Rebellion in Yunnan in 19th century. This is the first English translation of Émile Rocher’s book on the Panthay Rebellion. Originally published in 1879 as La Province chinoise du Yunnan, is a valuable firsthand...
por pedroceinos | Jun 30, 2021 | travel
10 activities not to be missed in Jianshui 10 activities not to be missed in Jianshui Sleeping in an old hotel. Not only does the city boast a number of ancient areas, but in recent years the local government assisted in the restoration of 10 hotels in old houses,...
