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Legend of Torch Festival of Yi

Every Lunar June 24th is the Yi ethnic group's traditional festival--------Torch Festival Day. There is a beautiful legend about this Festival.

Legend of Dianchi Lake

Long time ago, except a barren earth, there were no lakes or streams around Kunming district, thousands of earth were just up to the god. And the field became dried and isolated since the time there was not a drain of rain.

Story of Jew's Harp of Yi

Long ago, there was a granny living in the settlement of Yi People. She had two clever daughters who could sing fair-sounding songs. The granny was very fond of the two girls. But unfortunately, the two girls died one after another.

Legends of Jinma and Biji

Legend goes that there was a glittering god horse in the mirror-like Dianchi Lake.

Legend of Qiongzhu Temple

In Yu'an Mountain, there is a temple with a long history called Qiongzhu Temple. Of all of the ancient temples in China, few are called by the name of plants, why in Qiongzhu Temple, which is relevant to the legend of the scratch of bam
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