The Chongsheng Three Pagodas in Dali are seen from the air on March 27, 2019. Photo: VCGI once hated Dali. Growing up in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in Yunnan, southwest China, I couldn’t...Read More
Featured Image by Songtsam Founded by award-winning director Baima Duoji, the Songtsam Lodges form the only collection of Luxury, Tibetan-style retreats in the fabled Shangri-La region. Each hotel showcases the scenery, culture, and spirituality of its...Read More
By Zhang Mei (Jan 31, 2019)A luxury cruise ship sails in the waters of Qutang Gorge on the Yangtze River, on Dec. 24, 2017. Photo: VCGOn Jan. 3, the U.S. State Department issued a travel...Read More
Yunnan Province—which literally means “South of the Clouds” due to its location just south of the Tibetan Plateau—is home to verdant low-lying valleys, spectacular white-capped mountains, rustic towns and villages, and a lively mix of...Read More
Yunnan’s status as a gastronomic paradise is unwavering: between far-flung lands of idyllic villages and snow-capped mountains, the southwestern province offers unparalleled diversity when it comes to Chinese cuisine. Also known as Dian cuisine, Yunnan...Read More
Grab your camera and get ready to see our favorite parts of Dali on this self-guided biking tour. Download the map to begin your own Dali adventure. Image by Jeremy Foster via FlickrRead More
