Dali: Seat of a Lost Empire (Yunnan: The China You Never Knew, episode 4)
Episode four of Yunnan: The China You Never Knew is available now! Explore one of China's most beautiful and intriguing places: Dali.
Host Jordan Porter travels to the ancient city of Dali to learn about its millennia-long history, takes in its iconic pagodas and learns how cultural traditions from different ethnicities have fused over time.
Jordan starts off by sampling raw pork – a local specialty – before cruising around Erhai Lake on a shiny BMW motorcycle. He also visits the stunning Three Pagodas and then learns how hand-made tie-dye remains an enduring hallmark of the villages and towns dotting the beautiful Dali plain.
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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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