Friday, February 28, 2014

Our Hotel in Da Li

This hotel was built according to the Bai architectural style.
















The reception





Foreigners' Street

This is a popular shopping street of Da Li.










Dali Ancient City

This city was founded during the Ming Dynasty.



The city gate is the symbol of ancient  Da Li





The gate into the city; showing the thickness of the city wall





Wuhua tower







The city wall





Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Yan's Mansion, Xizhou

The Yan's Mansion in Xizhou is an example of the Bai (an ethnic minority) architecture. The large courtyard homes in Xizhou was built by the rich  merchants during the 1800s.





The Bai's style is easily recognizable









Our Bai guide


The Last Emperor

Was Pu Yi the last emperor? I think not.



I realized I am in fact the last son of Heaven!



My throne



My Empress



My Concubines



But I decided not to rewrite history. So I gave up my throne and came home. With her.


Tien Long Ba Bu

The film city was constructed for the purpose of filming the TV series Tien Long Ba Bu. It features the architectural style of  Da Li during the Song Dynasty.





















Friday, February 7, 2014

Ladies' Street

As the name suggests, the shops along this street sell ladies' stuff.








Foot Reflexology

We tried the foot massage at the hotel.



First dip your feet into the hot herbal water



Then enjoy the pain


Pu Erh Tea

Pu Erh is a specialty of Yunnan. It is a lot darker than normal chinese tea.



Only hardcore tea drinkers will buy this



Melon shaped Pu Erh


Seven Colours Yunnan

This is a just another shopping area selling (or conning) tourists.