Geography

Cultural History

Folklore

Weather and Best Time to Visit

Recommended Attractions and Suggested Visit Time

• Majie Terraced Fields (马街梯田): Located near Majie Township (马街乡), with a suggested visit time of 1-2 hours.
• Yuanyang Terraced Fields (元阳梯田): Located about 20 kilometers from Majie, with a suggested visit time of 1-2 days.

Transportation

• Public Transport (公共交通): Take a taxi or local transportation from Yuanyang County (元阳县城) to Majie Township (马街乡), with a journey of about 30 minutes.
• Self-Drive (自驾): Drive from Yuanyang County (元阳县城) along the highway to Majie Township (马街乡), with a total distance of about 41 kilometers.

Cuisine

• Local Specialties (当地特色美食): Try Hani Chicken with Chili (哈尼蘸水鸡), fermented bean fish (豆豉鱼), and terraced field red rice (梯田红米).
• Street Food (街头小吃): Enjoy a variety of local snacks available at the market.

Shopping

• Agricultural Products (农产品): Purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, and local specialties.
• Handicrafts (手工艺品): Buy Hani embroidery (哈尼族刺绣) and bamboo weaving (竹编) products.

Accommodation

Travel Tips

• Respect the customs of local ethnic minorities, especially when visiting villages and participating in traditional festivals.
• Protect the environment and do not litter.
• Some sections of the terraced field scenic area are steep, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Yuanyang County (元阳县城), check into a hotel, head to Majie Township (马街乡), and visit the terraced fields.
• Day 2: Attend the market day in Majie (马街), experiencing the local customs and traditions.
• Day 3: Head to Yuanyang Terraced Fields (元阳梯田) to admire the spectacular terraced fields.

Overview

Chinese Name: 阿昌族会街

English Name:Huijie Festival of Achang Ethnic Minority

Date: during the eighth and ninth months of the lunar calendar

As a traditional holiday of the Achang people, theHuijie Festival usuallyfalls in mid-September of each Chinese lunar year. The Achang people believe in the Hinayana. Huijie used to be a religious get-together. Legend has it that a Ge Da Ma (In Achang language, it means Bodhisattva) overcame many difficulties on his way to the heaven for acquiring the scriptures and finally succeeding in it. Then he decided to return to the world on September 15. To welcome his return, the Achang people arranged the black dragon and white elephant; young men and women collected rice and prepared vegetarian diet for the offering. This gradually became a traditional festival.

On the occasion, men dress in blue, black or white frocks with buttons down the front and black trousers, with a bag on the shoulder. And they wear a long piece of headcloth. Married women put on clothes buttoned down the front with long and narrow sleeves, and skirts covering the knees. They also wrap puttees and black or blue head cloth. Girls mostly set their braids over their heads. They have on their chests four ranges of silver buttons on juxtaposition, on which hang four silver chains. They also wear ornaments such as flowers, chaplets, and earrings. During the holiday, the main activities includeplayingwhite elephant and black dragon dance.The white elephants and black dragons are made by handicraftsmen in the villages, who use bamboo as the frames, paper as body cover and cloth as trunk. While playing the white elephants, a man hides himself inside and draws the rope on the pulley to control the swing up and down of the trunk. Young men in attires wave the black dragons.

At the beginning of the Huijie, people tie red silk on the white elephant and black dragon. By beating drums and gongs, men and women, young or old, gather around the elephant and dragon playing team, going around the village once. Then they all come to the square, and encircle the elephant and dragon. Abruptly the drums, gongs and cymbals start beating together. People begin to perform the merry and bold Elephant-Leg Drum Dance. While dancing, the cymbal beaters keep standing side on side with the drummers, jumping left and right, extending and drawing back from time to time, body heaving like wave. They make a large stride ahead while dancing, then squat by retreating, with striding, retreating and squatting three times. When the performance reaches the upsurge, the crowd of onlookers cheer and applaud. At the same time, the white elephants shake their trunks much more frequently and the black dragons dance more fiercely.

Festival Introduction 

The Achang people regard the Green Dragon and White Elephant as symbols of good fortune and happiness. Before the festival, they must prepare the Green Dragon and White Elephant properly. On the day of the festival, as the first light of dawn breaks, young men carry long knives on their backs and play the elephant foot drum, while the young women wear vibrant ethnic costumes. They gather around the Green Dragon and White Elephant, adorned in red and green, entering the festival square amidst the sounds of drums and firecrackers. When the elder presiding over the festival announces its commencement, the sounds of drums, gongs, and clanging instruments intertwine into a harmonious medley. The Green Dragon and White Elephant come to life, with the dragon shaking its head, swaying its tail, and opening its mouth to laugh; the white elephant swings its long trunk, moves forward, and retreats, performing sliding steps, kneeling, tilting backward, and leaning forward, its clumsy antics provoking waves of laughter from the crowd. At this moment, the young men and women dance gracefully around the Green Dragon and White Elephant, leaping and moving their feet, their bodies undulating like waves, dancing and squatting together. The festival site is alive with the sounds of drums and music, with the dragon dancing and the elephant leaping, creating an atmosphere of jubilance.

Making the Green Dragon and White Elephant is not a simple task. Skilled artisans first build a frame from wood, then cover it with paper, and create the elephant’s trunk, dragon head, and dragon tail from cloth. They need to be sturdy yet lightweight, and visually appealing. During the performances, the performers hide inside the dragon’s body and the elephant’s belly. Some are responsible for lifting the dragon or moving the elephant, while others handle the dragon’s head, tail, and the elephant’s trunk. As a result, the Green Dragon can raise its head, open and close its mouth, and sway its tail, while the White Elephant can toss its trunk up and down and side to side.

Significance

The Achang people worship white tin, and the most captivating aspect of their festival is the men’s lively dance around the white elephant while playing the elephant foot drum. This also serves as a great opportunity to showcase their skills. They play and dance simultaneously, with the drumbeat varying in tempo—sometimes slow, sometimes fast—creating a brisk rhythm. The performance is often accompanied by various impressive movements involving shaking, tossing, and displaying the drum, all performed with vigor and ease. When the joyful atmosphere reaches its peak, the sound of the “chachacha” from the drums blends with laughter, expressing the open-heartedness of the Achang people and their joy in the harvest.

Chinese Name:普洱市(孟连)边境经济贸易交易会
English Name: Pu’er Border Trade Fair in Menglian County, Puer

The rice terraces from Quanfuzhuang to Laohuzui covers Quanfuzhuang Village, Duosha Village, Dongpu Village, Mengpin Village. The main route is mountaineering road and is challenging.

Route 1
Quanfuzhuang Village – Duosha Village – Laohuzui Viewing Deck
The route starts with Quanfuzhuang Village, ending with Laohuzui Viewing Deck via Duosha Village. The route is 4.45 kilometers, about 2 hour and a quarter walking.

The advantage of the route
1. Folk custom and unique architecture in good keep
2. Charming and unique scenery
3. Challenging mountaineering road
4. There are forests and lawns along the route

Route 2
Quanfuzhuang Village – Dongpu Village – Laohuzui Viewing Deck
The route starts with Quanfuzhuang Village, ending with Laohuzui Viewing Deck via Dongpu Village. The route is 7.3 kilometers, about 3 hour and 20 minutes walking.

The advantage of the route
1. Folk custom and unique architecture in good keep
2. Charming and unique scenery
3. Challenging mountaineering road
4. There are forests and lawns along the route

Route 3
Quanfuzhuang Village – Dongpu Village – Duosha Village- Laohuzui Viewing Deck
The route starts with Quanfuzhuang Village, ending with  Laohuzui Viewing Deck via Dongpu Village and Duosha Village. The route is 8.5 kilometers, about 4 hour and a half walking. 

The advantage of the route
1. Folk custom and unique architecture in good keep
2. Charming and unique scenery
3. Challenging mountaineering road
4. There are forests and lawns along the route

Geography

Cultural History

Folklore

Weather and Best Time to Visit

Recommended Attractions and Suggested Visit Time

• Huangmaoling Terraced Fields (黄茅岭梯田): Located near Huangmaoling, with a suggested visit time of 1-2 hours.
• Yuanyang Terraced Fields (元阳梯田): Located about 20 kilometers from Huangmaoling, with a suggested visit time of 1-2 days.

Transportation

• Public Transport (公共交通): Take a taxi or local transportation from Yuanyang County (元阳县城) to Huangmaoling (黄茅岭), with a journey of about 1 hour.
• Self-Drive (自驾): Drive from Yuanyang County (元阳县城) along the highway to Huangmaoling (黄茅岭), with a total distance of about 41 kilometers.

Cuisine

• Local Specialties (当地特色美食): Try Hani Chicken with Chili (哈尼蘸水鸡), fermented bean fish (豆豉鱼), and terraced field red rice (梯田红米).
• Street Food (街头小吃): Enjoy a variety of local snacks available at the market.

Shopping

• Agricultural Products (农产品): Purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, and local specialties.
• Handicrafts (手工艺品): Buy Hani embroidery (哈尼族刺绣) and bamboo weaving (竹编) products.

Accommodation

Travel Tips

• Respect local customs: Respect the customs of local ethnic minorities, especially when visiting villages and participating in traditional festivals.
• Protect the environment: Protect the environment and do not litter.
• Comfortable shoes: Some sections of the terraced field scenic area are steep, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Yuanyang County (元阳县城), check into a hotel, head to Huangmaoling (黄茅岭), and visit the terraced fields.
• Day 2: Attend the market day in Huangmaoling (黄茅岭), experiencing the local customs and traditions.
• Day 3: Head to Yuanyang Terraced Fields (元阳梯田) to admire the spectacular terraced fields.

The Tiaocai Dance of the Yi ethnic minority in Nanjian County, Yunnan Province, is a traditional dance that has a long history and is deeply rooted in the culture of the Yi people. It is a unique and fascinating dance that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Yi people.

History of Tiaocai Dance

The Tiaocai Dance of the Yi people has a long history, dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It originated from the Yi people’s celebration of the harvest and their gratitude for the blessings of the gods. The dance is traditionally performed during the “New Year’s Festival” of the Yi people, which is held in the twelfth month of the lunar year.

Features of Tiaocai Dance

The Tiaocai Dance is characterized by its unique choreography, lively music, and colorful costumes. The dancers wear traditional Yi costumes, with red and black as the main colors. The dance is performed to the beat of drums, gongs, and horns, and the dancers move in a lively and energetic manner, following the rhythm of the music.

The dance is divided into two parts, each with its own unique features. The first part is called “Wagging the Head,” where the dancers move their heads from side to side, simulating the movement of a chicken. The second part is called “Stamping the Feet,” where the dancers stamp their feet on the ground, creating a strong and vibrant rhythm.

Significance of Tiaocai Dance

The Tiaocai Dance of the Yi people is not only a form of entertainment but also a way for the Yi people to express their gratitude to the gods and to celebrate their harvest. The dance is also a way for the Yi people to showcase their rich cultural heritage and to preserve their traditional customs.

The Tiaocai Dance has become a symbol of the Yi people and is an important part of their cultural heritage. It is a dance that is deeply rooted in the culture of the Yi people and is a testament to their rich and diverse cultural traditions.

Visiting Nanjian County

If you are interested in visiting Nanjian County to see the Tiaocai Dance of the Yi people, you can plan your trip during the “New Year’s Festival” of the Yi people, which is usually held in the twelfth month of the lunar year. During this time, the streets of Nanjian County are filled with lively music and colorful costumes, and the Tiaocai Dance is performed throughout the county.

You can also visit the Nanjian Yi Autonomous County Museum, which showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Yi people. The museum has a collection of traditional Yi artifacts, including costumes, utensils, and musical instruments. Here, you can learn more about the history and culture of the Yi people and the significance of the Tiaocai Dance.

What is Tiaocai Dance

Tiaocai Dance” is also known as “lifting the dish dance” (called “Wu Cheba（吾切巴）” in the Yi language ). It is a one that dances to honor guests and increase the atmosphere of joy when serving in the banquet of the Yi Ethnic Minority in Nanjian （南涧县）,Customary etiquette dance. people from the kitchen to the table are accompanied by music beats, dancing the unique dance steps of the Yi people, and humorously placing a dance, music and diet in a “chess” style.

 Two Categories

“Dance between the tables”,also known as “mealing and dance” or “sudden dance”, is a major occasion for Nanjian people in wedding celebrations, bulid new houses, welcoming guests, and birthdays for the old peoples. Dish, “eat and be happy.”

“The stage dance” is the staged performance of the tiaocai, which are performed by the Nanjian peasants. The actors are usually around 20 people, and the number of actors is up to 100. The dance moves are bold and bold, strong and powerful, and the voice is high and bright. The “square-hopping dishes” actors are dozens of people, and many can reach hundreds of people, reflecting a magnificent, neat and harmonious artistic effect.

Reputation

In March 2003, the Ministry of Culture officially named Nanjian County as the “Hometown of Chinese Tiaocai Dance Art”. In 2008, “Nanjian Tiaocai Dance” was announced by the State Council as the second batch of national  intangible cultural heritage protection projects. Since being moved to the stage by Nanjian native artists in April 1991, he has won numerous national, provincial and state music and dance awards.

Chinese Verrion:  http://www.zgnj.gov.cn/dlnjwg/1154619150560133120/20101103/2506.html
http://www.sohu.com/a/206464268_660239

Translated by Winnie/张赢

Chinese Name: 弥勒市彝族火把节
English Name: Torch Festival of Yi Ethnic Minority in Mile City, Honghe
Location:

Yuanyang Market Days are regularly held by most minorities in most places, once a week, every times in 5 days and so on. It is an occasion for some to earn something extra by exchanging their own items; for others it is their weekly shopping experience. However more significantly, it is a major social event in their calendar. ladies will dress up in their best and most colourful traditional dresses to go to the market. Most of people are very friendly and warm and do not mind to be photographed if one ask politely (for photographers, zoom lenses are more appropriate and less intrusive). Some of the minorities at these markets stay in more remote villages and are not large in numbers. It will not be easy to visit and see them in their villages; yet they come out in numbers at these markets.

These markets are quite similar in most places. There are every day items such as clothing, household items. In most of these markets, farm implements and livestock such as pigs, horses, donkeys and so on are also on sale. There are also products and services which are specifically tailored to particular communities; in a market at Duoyihe, we saw a dyeing service for cloth. On top of all this, there are also plenty of local foods worth trying. Market Days normally last a whole day from 8am to 4pm.

On both sides of the street, you will saw people selling their wares, people walking with newly acquired products, people carrying loads of products elsewhere. Most prominently the Hani people, the same architects of the fabulous rice terraced fields. Their dark blue dress with fine finish, and purple, green and blue headdresses. A woman walking with a cock, women debating the price of a duck, an old man in a pensive mood looking away from his sewing machine…

Market Schedule of the Ethnic Minorities

 The meaning of Chinese zodiac
Mouse：23:00-1:00
Ox：1:00-3:00
Tiger：3:00-5:00
Rabbit：5:00-7:00
Dragon：7:00-9:00
Snake：9:00-11:00
Horse：11:00-13:00
Sheep：13:00-15:00
Monkey：15:00-17:00
Rooster：17:00-19:00
Dog：19:00-21:00
Pig：21:00-23:00

Photos of Jianshui Confucius Temple, Honghe

Chinese Name:大理国际茶花兰花博览会
English Name: Dali International Orchid and Camellia Fair

Dali(大理) International Orchid and Camellia Fair is held by the people’s government of Dali Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. It aims at taking advantage of the flower resource of Dali plateau and improve Dali’s position as the resource center, production center and market distribution center of Yunnan orchid and camellia. The fair is held at the end of January and the beginning of February every year since the first session in 2008. Dali has been known as the capital of flower since ancient time with a tradition called ”running water and keeping flowers in every house”. “Chinese orchids are in Yunnan, Yunnan orchids are in Dali” and orchids and camellia have been widely cultivated as early as the period of Nanzhao(南诏) and Dali in Tang(唐) and Song(宋) dynasties. The main contents of fair include the exhibition and sale of characteristic flowers such as orchid and camellia at home and abroad, the award of high-quality orchid and camellia, bulk order transaction, etc. The fair has become the largest annual professional exhibition of orchid and camellia in China.

Camellia, Orchid, Fragrant Dali

It is understood that since the first Dali International Orchid and Camellia Fair was held by Dali prefecture committee and people’s government in 2008, it has been successfully held for 11consecutive times. “Two Fairs”(“两博会”) has become an important festival activity and a famous exhibition brand in Dali. Dali’s characteristic flower industry has also made great progress and development.

Dali International Orchid and Camellia Fair takes “The capital of flowers for all year, the happy life of people in Dali”(“四季花都幸福大理”) as its theme, and “ holding fair thriftly, benefiting the people and boosting the industry” (“勤俭办会，惠及百姓、助推产业”) as its tenet, it uses flowers as the media to advertise Dali, popularize Dali, promote foreign investment and the development of flower, culture and tourism.

There are the high-quality potted plants of camellia, new camellia, bonsai of flowers, bonsai of rhododendron, bonsai of luohansong, etc. in the exhibition area of camellia that located in Cangshan(苍山) botanical garden of Dali. The comprehensive exhibition area of camellia and bonsai is 1200 square meters in total. There are 80 exhibitors from Lincang(临沧), Chuxiong(楚雄), Baoshan(保山), Kunming(昆明), Lijiang(丽江) and other prefectures in the free trade zone, and nearly 100000 pots of camellia potted flowers and plants potted landscape are exhibited. The camellia exhibiting area also has a special flower processing commodity trading area.

There are eight categories of awards in the exhibition include the award of delicate camellia, the award of new variety, the award of cultivation, the award of Luohansong bonsai, the award of rhododendron bonsai, the award of other ornamental plant bonsai and the award of excellent exhibition.

Chinese Name: 弥勒市斗牛活动
English Name: Bull Fighting Activities in Mile City, Honghe
Location:弥勒市西三镇

In Mile(弥勒), where Yi people(彝族人) live together, there are always various grand events held by Yi people to celebrate their festivals every year. Wrestling and bullfighting are necessary activities for Yi people to celebrate the festival. Mile is the hometown of Axitiaoyue(阿细跳月) and bullfighting is a traditional activity of Axi people. The new bullfighting field is located in the mountains of three towns of Mile West, and the surrounding stands are built near the mountains. Now, part of these stands can hold 30000 audiences. Two mountain streams beside the site happen to be the entrance and exit of bullfighting. According to reports, the bullring has a primary scale now, and its goals is to be the first in the West no matter the scale, quantity and audience venue of the competition. Annual activities attract a large number of audience to watch.

In Mile, there are many places for wresting and bullfighting including some villages such as Xiyi(西一), Xier(西二), Xisan(西三), Wushan(五山) and Dongshan(东山).

In addition to the wrestling and bullfighting fields in Xishan town, the bullfighting fields in other towns are all located in the open depression in the mountains.

“Power in wrestling, courage in hunting, capacity in banquet”, it is popular among the Yi people. Yi people are warm, generous, forthright and upright, so these character has created their pursuit of power.

Wrestling has a long history in Mile. In the early years, Yi people lived in the mountains and forests, they had to rely on their own strength and skills to obtain food and defense for surviving.

As time goes by this kind of strength and skill gradually evolved into a kind of entertainment performance and then it convert into a kind of activity in peacetime through the practice among the clansmen, which was carried out during the festival.

Not only men can participate in wrestling activities, but also women’s group and youth group are set up. The towns administered by Mile government spontaneously organize wrestling and bullfighting activities to celebrate the festival.

And the referee of wrestling competition is the experienced wrestler.

Yi people will hold wrestling and bullfighting competitions on Mizhi Festival(密枝节), Torch Festival(火把节) and Yi Year besides Axitiaoyue Festival(阿细跳月节). Therefore, the following picture show the festival period.

What a wonderful event! It make our blood boil when we watch the competition.

Following the principle of competition is second, opponents will shake hands before the competition and hug each other after the competition.

All the bulls in the bullfight are raised by the Yi people who are interested in bullfighting. Whenever there is bullfight, they will pull their own bulls, let them have a number and play.

If you can’t see the fierce scene of the Spanish bullfighting, maybe the Mile bullfighting will have your interest, the scene is no worse than the Spanish bullfighting.

Of course there is dance of Axitiaoyue besides such a powerful competition before the beginning.

Moreover, there will be various snacks near the competition venue, which are all made by local residents.

The wrestling and bullfighting will hold during the Spring Festival, Axitiaoyue Festival(阿细跳月节), Mizhi Festival(密枝节)，Torch Festival(火把节), and Yi Year in Mile.

Translated by Nian Xinwei/念欣伟
Chinese Version:
http://news.flyxg.com/2014/mile_1218/13574.html
http://news.163.com/15/0811/03/B0N5JT6C00014AED.html

Overview

Chinese Name: 陆良沙雕节

English Name: Sand Sculpture Festival in Luliang County, Qujing

Location: Luliang County, Qujing

Luliang International Color Sand Sculpture Festival has attracted widespread attention from the domestic tourism industry, the news media, and international sand sculpture festivals with its unique creativity. The six consecutive International Sand Sculpture Festivals held from 2001 to 2006 have realized innovative development in the form, scale, and content of the festival, and have become an important part of Luliang tourism, as well as a masterpiece created by Luliang people in the Chinese tourism industry.

Introduction

The first Luliang International Color Sand Sculpture Festival, with the theme of “千年梦幻” (Thousand-Year Dream), wrote a Guinness World Record for the first time in the history of inland color sand sculpture.

The second festival, with the theme of “走近名著” (Approaching Famous Works), showcased the world’s unique color sand sculpture art and rich cultural connotations.

The third festival, with the theme of “五洲风采” (Five Continents’ Charm), depicted the world map and positioned the coordinates of various countries, fully demonstrating the large-scale modeling of sand sculptures and making them more engaging and interesting.

The fourth festival, with the theme of “音乐神采” (Music Magic), was the first time that the charm of music was interpreted through sand sculptures, and vice versa, using music to express the connotations of sand sculptures. This combination of static and dynamic elements was a perfect attempt.

The fifth Luliang International Sand Sculpture Festival will be held with the theme of “爨史风情” (The Romantic Charm of the Cuans). It will focus on showcasing the profound connotations and rich national styles of the Cuans Culture, one of the four major cultures of Yunnan.

The successful hosting of the Sand Sculpture Festival has earned the Color Sand Forest Scenic Area the honorary titles of “China International Color Sand Sculpture Global Promotion Center” and “World Color Sand Sculpture Expo Park” on July 24, 2004. It has set six Guinness World Records for sand sculpture, including the largest scale of works, the most diverse colors, the tallest single sand sculpture, the longest outdoor preservation time, the highest altitude of work placement, and becoming a major miracle in the history of world sand sculpture.

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Dali International Orchid and Camellia Fair

Chinese Name:大理国际茶花兰花博览会 English Name: Dali International Orchid and Camellia Fair Dali(大理) International Orchid and Camellia Fair is held by the people’s government of Dali Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province....

Bai Ethnic Minority    Veiw

• Dali
• Dali Ancient Town
• Dali City

Bull Fighting Activities in Mile City, Honghe

Chinese Name: 弥勒市斗牛活动 English Name: Bull Fighting Activities in Mile City, Honghe Location:弥勒市西三镇 In Mile(弥勒), where Yi people(彝族人) live together, there are always various grand events held by Yi...

Festivals and Events    Veiw

• Honghe
• Mile

Sand Sculpture Festival in Luliang County, Qujing

Overview Chinese Name: 陆良沙雕节 English Name: Sand Sculpture Festival in Luliang County, Qujing Location: Luliang County, Qujing Luliang International Color Sand Sculpture Festival has attracted widespread attention from the...

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• Luliang County
• Qujing