Weishan: Rural Remnants of Past Splendor (Yunnan: The China You Never Knew, episode 2)
Episode two of Yunnan: The China You Never Knew is available now on our YouTube channel, Destination China.
This time we follow host Jordan Porter as he travels to the small town of Weishan (巍山) in western Yunnan. The place is a haven for history buffs and foodies alike. An ancient regional empire arose from these hills, while later, Mongol invaders stormed through the area when Kublai Khan set out to pacify Yunnan.
That momentous history — and the resultant cultural mixing — is what Jordan looks to understand during the show, which is entitled Weishan: Rural Remnants of Past Splendor. In this episode, he hikes to temples outside of town on the eponymous Weibao Mountain with his guide Frank Hitman. Frank has been crisscrossing this part of Yunnan on foot and motorcycle for the better part of a decade. He knows many of the local Yi, Hui and Bai residents personally, leading to a fantastic understanding of what makes Weishan and the neighboring countryside so special.
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Show host Jordan Porter is an entrepreneur, writer and the founder of Chengdu Food Tours and the Chengdu Baijiu Club. Originally from Canada, he has lived Sichuan's capital since 2010 and is driven by a passion for the food and drink of southwest China. When not writing or eating, he enjoys driving around the countryside, talking to farmers, exploring mountains and listening to rock'n'roll.
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dali ancient town
There are four scenic areas in the Dali region, including the Cangshan Mountains, Erhai Lake, Butterfly Spring and other historic relics ( in Dali City ), Jizu Mountain ( in Bingchuan County ), Shibao Mountain ( in Jianchuan County ) and Weibao Mountain ( in Weishan County ).
China Adventure -- Weishan
Our crazy trip to remote Weishan, China
Charming Yunnan
#CharmingYunnan# Weishan ancient city tour with ancient meaning and leisure
The ancient city of Weishan which is rich in history and attracts tourists to visit. Weishan county in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture is the birthplace and capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom and is listed as a national historical and cultural city. Walking into the ancient city of Weishan, follow the stone road in the well-preserved historical and cultural district, visit historic buildings, learn about history and culture, taste the Guojiangersi , and buy local specialties...Chinese and foreign tourists feel quiet, elegant and simple here; and also the leisure of slow pace and tempo. #Yunnan
600-year-old tower destroyed by fire
A fire in the southwest of China destroyed the 600-year-old Gongchen tower, part of an ancient town gate in Weishan county in Dali city, Yunnan province.
The fire started at about 3 a.m. on Saturday. Firefighters struggled for nearly 2 hours to put out the flames. About 300 square meters of the tower floor were destroyed. No causalities have been reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Gongchen tower was a gate tower which was built in 1390 during the Ming Dynasty.
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Yunnanese Food Marathon (All-Day Snacks + Life in China) (WeiShan pt.2)
Walking around the old streets of Wei Shan, it was all I could do to stop from moving, from relocating myself there just to eat!
Most of the snacks were new to me (and ChaoZhiang, thank you so much, for everything, but also for showing us the traditional housing construction, and the city streets of Wei Shan - also such a treat to see, I loved it!)
The Er Kuai takes the cake however, far and away one of the most fun street foods I have ever had. Its like half of the world's food in a single roll up.
This video continues from the One Big Noodle video I uploaded last week by the way, and I hope you all enjoy it! Have a great day everyone, and thanks for the comments and your subscriptions to this channel!
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Part 2 - During the day in WeiShan
Intro Montage - 0:00
Old Town - 1:14
Double Skin Milk - 2:02
(10 RMB for the 4 of us)
Steamed Rice Cake - 4:31
(10 RMB for 1 basket)
Nanjing Beer - 6:40
(4 RMB per bottle)
Confucius School - 8:00
(3 RMB per person entrance)
Papaya Jelly with Rice - 12:42
(3 RMB per bowl)
ChaoJiang’s House - 14:50
(Looks like a museum, but its actually just his family home! :) )
Tea with a Local Friend - 16:25
(Tea can be anywhere from 20RMB to 1000RMB per kg)
Er Kuai Super Snack - 20:50
(6 RMB for a full-option super combo)
Brown Sticky Rice Milk Drink - 28:00
(5 RMB for each cup)
Cheers!
The Chinese authorities are planning to demolish three mosques today in Weishan of Yunnan province.
Jianshui Ancient Town (Yunnan)
Cram on the train with everyone else to begin the Spring Festival rush and join us on a video tour of the ancient town of Jianshui in Yunnan province.
Jianshui Old Town
Jianshui Ancient Town in Yunnan Honghe, with a history of about 1200 years and rich cultural heritage, attracts lots of local tourists and people like my self who is looking for old and traditional way of life of the world
Dali City
Dali City, formerly known as Tali, is the county-level seat of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in northwestern Yunnan,
Similar to Carlisle in England, Dali City is not a single city but a county-sized area called a city for administrative purposes. Transportation to Dali usually arrives at the modern industrial city called Dali but locally distinguished by its former name Xiaguan. Travelers to and discussion of Dali, however, usually refers to the old town located about an hour away. The old town is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yunnan, known for its natural scenery, historical and cultural heritage, and vibrant nightlife.
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Zhu Family Gardens - Jianshui, Yunnan
Join us on a video tour of the epic Zhu family gardens, a Qing Dynasty era complex full of courtyards, ponds, stunning wood carvings, and much more.
Yi people
The Yi or Lolo people are an ethnic group in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Numbering 8 million, they are the seventh largest of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. They live primarily in rural areas of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, usually in mountainous regions. As of 1999, there were 3,300 Lô Lô people living in Hà Giang, Cao Bằng, and Lào Cai provinces in northeastern Vietnam.
The Yi speak various Loloish languages, Sino-Tibetan languages closely related to Burmese. The prestige variety is Nuosu, which is written in the Yi script.
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Yi people | Wikipedia audio article
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Yi people
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The Yi or Nuosuo people (historically known as Lolo) are an ethnic group in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Numbering 8 million, they are the seventh largest of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. They live primarily in rural areas of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi, usually in mountainous regions, Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture is a typical one and there are 2 million Yi people in the region. For other countries, as of 1999, there were 3,300 Lô Lô people living in the Hà Giang, Cao Bằng, and Lào Cai provinces in northeastern Vietnam.
The Yi speak various Yiyu (Loloish languages), which belong to Sino-Tibetan languages closely related to Burmese. The prestige variety is Nuosu, which is written in the Yi script.