Cantonese Travelogue - Yunnan (English)

Join Zaza and Meka as they explore Tengchong’s unique geography and rich culture. They hike a volcanic summit, ride horseback around a crater, and visit the Volcano Geology Museum.

In Heshun Ancient Town, known for its blend of cultures and educational heritage, they delve into the Tea Horse Road history through a traditional tea ceremony. They also discover the country’s largest rural library and the memorial hall of philosopher Ai Siqi.

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Shangri-La, a place named after paradise, is the first ancient city on the Tea Horse Road to enter the Tibetan region. Zaza and Meka arrive in Shangri-La by high-speed rail, braving the mountain climate and cautiously slowing their pace as they explore the thousand-year-old Dukezong Ancient Town. They climb the Great Turtle Mountain to spin the prayer wheels and offer heartfelt prayers, don traditional Tibetan clothing to experience the wisdom of the nomads, and seek to understand the deep connection between the Tibetan people and nature.

Their journey leads them to Balagezong, a once-lost secret landscape. Traversing towering mountains and deep valleys, they witness the breathtaking three-thousand-meter vertical relief of the Shangri-La Grand Canyon. Immersed in the traditional Tibetan architecture of Bala Village, they finally feel the transcendental life surrounded by sacred mountains.

Next, they head to the final stop, Tengchong, where they ascend in a hot air balloon to view the volcanic craters. Unfortunately, nature once again has its o...

After experiencing the cultures of the Yi and Bai ethnic groups, the two hosts headed north to the historic city of Lijiang. They visited the ancient Lijiang Old Town at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and learned about the Naxi people who have long inhabited this area. The profound Dongba culture is d...

Lunan Stone Forest is a natural wonder that is completely different from the bright and sunny Kunming in spring. The two hosts traveled through the mysterious stone forest and discovered that the limestone pillars formed by karst landforms were not only works of art from nature, but also the birthplace of Yi legends. The two hosts also went to Dali, entered the birthplace of the Bai Dynasty, looked for traces of the Duan family, wandered around the ancient...

Arriving in Kunming, acclaimed as the "City of Eternal Spring," Sasa and Meka embarked on their first expedition in this spring city from the famous landmark, the Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Archway. They officially began their exploration at the Dounan Flower Market, the largest flower trading market in Asia. As soon as they entered, they were overwhelmed by the vast array of flowers that surrounded them. Like butterflies, they swiftly navigated through the market, unraveling the secrets of the floral industry's development.

Apart from attracting flower merchants, the "City of Eternal Spring" also captures the attention of thousands of red-beaked seagulls that flock to the Dianchi Lake every year. Sasa and Meka couldn't resist joining the "fierce competition" (although they were a bit afraid of getting pecked) among the visitors who eagerly fed the seagulls. On the other side of the dam, in the Western Hills scenic area, they discovered the tomb of Nie Er, the composer of China's national anthem. Moreover, the Dragon Gate scenic spot on the mountain became a must-visit destination in their Kunming adventure. With its hand-carved stone c...