It is a Tibetan town in Shangri-la County, that was first constructed in the 7th century as a stopping point on the Tea Horse Road and a station for Han-Tibetan trade.
The festival in Qiubei County, Wenshan Miao and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, is a thousand-year old tradition of the local Sani people, attracting thousands of eager face painters every year.
The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, is a joyous occasion, and an opportunity that should not be missed if you are visiting Yunnan in mid-April.
It is one of the most important holidays of the Yi people of Yunnan Province. It is also celebrated by other ethnic groups of the region, such as the Bai, Naxi, Jinuo and Lahu.
