Category Archives: Yunnan Experience

The Shilin Stone Forest, Yunnan

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Mark Ord

Another of Yunnan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the ‘Stone Forest’ lies in the Shilin Yi Autonomous County some 2 hrs drive from Kunming City.

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The spectacular rice terraces of Yuanyang

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Mark Ord

The tiny mountain-top town of Yuanyang lies just south of the steep Red River Valley in the southern reaches of Yunnan Province, not far from the Vietnamese border. Actually been there 3 times without seeing another foreign tourist, yet it … Continue reading →

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UNESCO World Heritage Lijiang

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Mark Ord

Since being declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997 the spectacular and beautifully preserved old town of Lijiang has boomed in terms of domestic tourism – weekenders from Shanghai or Beijing – though sadly foreign visitors still seem to … Continue reading →

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Responsible Eating in South East Asia

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Mark Ord

As we see it a tour of say, Laos or Vietnam, should include a tour of Lao and Vietnamese  food so here’s a brief run down on the All Points East meal thinking….. Local food and meals are an essential … Continue reading →

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