Yunnan 18 Oddities: Toes are exposed all year round

The “Yunnan 18 Oddities” (云南十八怪, Yúnnán Shíbā Guài) are a collection of quirky and distinctive characteristics or observations about Yunnan Province, China. One of these peculiarities is that “toes are exposed all year round” (脚趾常年露在外, Quán nián lù jiǎozhǐ). This observation humorously points out that due to Yunnan’s mild climate, people can wear open-toed shoes or sandals throughout the year without discomfort from cold weather. It reflects the province’s generally temperate climate and the casual lifestyle that allows for such attire flexibility.