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Weishan: The Birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, a Forgotten Yunnan Ancient Town Hiding the Most Authentic Local Life When Dali Old Town is drowned by the noise of tourists, when Lijiang's bar streets never sleep, Weishan—just a 20-minute high-speed train ride from Dali—still keeps its…

Nine Days in Yunnan: A Journey from Tropical Rainforest to Snowy Ancient Town, Searching for the Ideal Place If you asked Chinese people about their ideal city, Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou might come to mind. But Dali—that's the one that lingers, the bittersweet "what if"…

A Ramble Through Shangri-La: Witnessing the Golden Light of Meili Snow Mountain Once More, Reclaiming the Sun and Moon in My Heart A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Weibo: @TravelPhotographerRanJing WeChat: judysilent Winter is a season made for reminiscence. When…

Winter Journey to Western Yunnan: Dali – A Solo Traveler's Rambling Notes on Cangshan and Erhai As a history enthusiast, I've always believed that the best travel isn't just about seeing the sights—it's about having a conversation with your past self. This year, I took…

A Pre-Spring Festival Mother-Daughter Trip to Xishuangbanna: A Custom-Designed Off-the-Beaten-Path Itinerary, Feasting on Food and Scenery As a self-taught travel enthusiast, I've always believed that the best kind of travel isn't about rushing from one attraction to another—it's about measuring every inch of land with…