World Tour 2013 - 2014 - day 114 I did a solo trek along remotes villages inhabited by a Chinese minority, the Dong. For sleeping I relied on the hospitality of those people. Here is a view on a village I had lunch on the 3nd day of my journey. Here is the full movie of this 5 days journey: www.dailymotion.com/video/x19ecda_chine-seul-sans-guide-d...
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Yunnan is a province of the People’s Republic of China, located in the far southwest of the country and with a population of 45,7 million (2009). The capital of the province is Kunming. Yunnan is noted for a very high level of ethnic diversity. Among the country's 56 recognised ethnic groups, twenty-five are found in Yunnan. Some 38% of the province's population are members of minorities, including the Tibetan, Mongolian and Manchu, among others. Yunnan’s ethnic diversity is reflected in its linguistic diversity. Languages spoken in Yunnan include Tibeto-Burman languages, Tai languages and Hmong-Mien languages. © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com
Our biggest mistake as we travelled through Yunnan was only allowing ourselves one night in Shaxi. This beautiful, historic village in South West China is the perfect place to escape the crowds.
Market day in Lushi village, Yunnan, China
Japanese Village | Dmitry Zaviyalov
While China is renowned for its famous historic sites that date back thousands of years its ancient towns have been off the radar for most foreign visitors. The ancient towns offer not just an attraction but deep insight into the culture, architecture, and life in those times. While many of these towns have become busy
Dong village in Chinese mountains, Guizhou, South China by Alex_Saurel on Flickr.
贵州－从江－黄岗侗寨 View of Huanggang Dong village, located in Congjiang county, Guizhou province of China. © All rights reserved. You may not use this photo in website, blog or any other media without my explicit permission.
