About
Festival with huge pine torches lit on fire by the Bai and Di minorities on the twenty fourth day of the sixth lunar month each year
Why go
- Experience diverse chinese minority cultures
- Witness unique cultural festivals
- See a matriarchal society in action
Must try
- Experience the torch festival
- Learn about mosuo 'walking marriage'
- See mosuo textile weaving and embroidery
- Try local mosuo wine
- Buy traditional bai dyed clothing
Pro tips
- Plan for a full day to explore
- Visit during the torch festival (24th day, 6th lunar month)
- Combine with a visit to the viewing platform
Good to know
- May not be suitable if you fear fire
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Rating
4.3 / 5 (211 reviews)
Phone: +86 871 6431 1255