Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute
Yunnan
Even if you're not in the market for handmade embroidery it's worth stopping by the institute, which is an active centre for teaching traditional Naxi…
Must-see shopping in Yunnan
Lijiang
A market selling produce, dry goods and occasionally livestock. If you're looking for a slice of old Lijiang this is where you’ll find it, and if you're…
Kunming
This place offers most types of teas grown in Yunnan, including the famed pǔ’ěr tea, and there are sometimes English-speaking staff available to help…
Kunming
This French-owned megastore chain has a wide selection of camping and outdoors equipment, including clothing in larger sizes than are generally available…
Kunming
Good spot for novels and a selection of travel writing in English and other languages, as well as books on Yunnan itself and a small selection of maps of…
