On 18 July 2012, Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa will celebrate the beginning of its first Mosuo Culture Festival supported by the Lijiang Tourism Bureau and Lugu Lake Governing Office.
Namu (Yang Er Che Na Mu 杨二车娜姆 ) the ambassador of Mosuo Culture will also attend the ceremony and share her vivid stories about the intriguing Mosuo ethnic people and their customs. She will be hosting several afternoon tea talks during the 43 day festival (please check with the hotel for confirmed dates).
In addition to an exhibition introducing Mosuo culture at the hotel’s TianLu Library, Mosuo cuisine will be available at ZUN Chinese Restaurant and Mosuo cocktails at 1919 Bar. Nightly performances of Mosuo love songs, dancing and traditional weaving will be available for dinner guests to enjoy at the hotel throughout the duration of the Pullman Lijiang – Mosuo Culture Festival.
Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa address: Shuhe Old Town Entrance Road, Lijiang 674100, Yunnan Province, P.R.China
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Hey a Roosevelt was here in Lijiang.
I did a little post earlier on Quentin Roosevelt II (29 years, 47 days; November 4, 1919-December 21, 1948), and here’s a little reminder if you’re in the New York area to get an introduction of the exclusive Dongba, half a ways around the World from the home of the Dongba : Lijiang.
(above) Photo taken by Q. Roosevelt II in 1939, early 1940s. via The Library of Congress.
See the original article written by Mr Roosevelt “Quentin Roosevelt – In the Land of the Devil Priests pg196-209” (pdf).
New York’s the Observer Maika Pollack explores the rare Dongba history by the first exhibit of the Naxi outside of China via the Quentin Roosevelt collection, according to Pollack, describing the heaven to hell scrolls of the Dongba and the history of Q. Roosevelt.
But continue reading to the Cindy Ho comment, co-curator of the exhibit, in which corrects mislead information from Pollack, defying the journalist regarding “leaving China was tricky” and “Quentin Roosevelt’s loot” and “Roosevelt’s Collection is the most complete”.
Exhibit ends September 19th 2011 at Rubin Museum of Art…
… or just visit Lijiang, as much of Joseph Rock’s collections are located in Lijiang. The modern dtomba (Dongba) will always pale in comparison to the true mystique of the Dongba – pre-industrial revolution… as with much of the world’s artifacts.
Experience the past.
Darwin
Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa
If you are looking for a place to go for culture, see the Pumi.
The Pumi, Chinese: 普米族, are an ethnic minority group of approximately 30000 people largely spread across northwest Yunnan, west of Lijiang and enroute towards Lugu Lake where the Mosuo 摩梭族 reside. A colleague of Pullman Lijiang is of Pumi origin, and say that a difference between Mosuo and Pumi are that the Mosuo put a lot more flowerly items in their hair. The woman on the far right of the above photo looks a little Naxi 纳西族, but is the dress of an honoured woman.
Lanping is approx 110 km away while Ninglang is about 85 km away, the two main areas of existence. Mind you, the roads leading to the Pumi twist and wind and up and down through many hills and villages. It will not be a ‘clean’ straight drive out there, but will take some time.
The article from People Daily gives a detailed description of the Pumi from their nomadic origins away from the Tibetan plateau to the settlement in the southern, field rich valleys of Yunnan and pre-/post-1949. Something to learn about the people of this small world.
Cheers,
Darwin
Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa
“The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.” – G. K. Chesterton
Here are the some deals we have at Pullman Lijiang, in Yunnan, China:
Autumn Special 2011 – Early Bird Discount
Valid for stay Sept 01 to Nov 30 2011 (excluding Sept 30 to Oct 6 2011)
Stay in a room or villa and receive 10% discount
Includes daily breakfast, up to 2 breakfasts per bedroom
(Villa guest exclusive) Stay for three consecutive days, complimentary spa treatment for two persons per bedroom
Promo Condition: Fully prepay your room/villa three days in advance, with no modifications or cancellations.
Must reserve your stay directly with us at ecomm-relay@pullman-lijiang.com or reservation@pullman-lijiang.com
Autumn Special 2011 – Pay 2 Stay 3 – Villa Exclusive
Valid for stay Sept 01 to Nov 30 2011 (excluding Sept 30 to Oct 6 2011)
Stay in a villa for three consecutive nights, with the third night comlimentary
Must reserve your stay directly with us at ecomm-relay@pullman-lijiang.com or reservation@pullman-lijiang.com
thePULL WordPress Bonus
My explorations are not in vain!
If you are reserving your reservation because of ‘thePULL’, thank you kindly!
Some bonuses to your stay will include a RMB200 rebate for Mandara Spa and 1-day bicycle rental of our new GIANT bikes (Please reserve in advance)! Kindly forward an email about WordPress when interested.
For any promotional and/or group inquiries over 10 persons, send me your details and we will see what we can do for you.
Pullman, Sofitel and mGallery Official Brand Offers
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Travel Happy,
Darwin
Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa
[pictured above is a lovely model cleansing after a signature treatment at Mandara Spa, at Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa]
A snowy March atop Jade Dragon Snow Mountain… Come from Autumn to early April for some powder, intense clouds and altitude sickness (2500m to over 4800m in a few minutes by cablecar!)
Here’s a little from WikiTravel about altitude sickness however:
“A minority of people, about 20%, have some symptoms of altitude sickness if they ascend to about 2500 meters (8000 feet) above sea level and sleep there. However, most people will acclimatize to 3000 meters (10,000 feet) with relative ease, perhaps having symptoms after the first night.
Acclimatizing to heights of 3000–5000 meters (10,000–16,000 feet) is much more difficult, and it is here that it is absolutely necessary to ascend slowly and return to a lower altitude to sleep if you have been travelling around at a higher altitude during the day. Over 50% of people will become ill if they ascend rapidly from sea level to 3500 meters (11,000 feet) without acclimatization, and everyone will if they ascend rapidly to 5000 meters (16,000 feet).”
I have seen many people get sick from those who directly fly from Shanghai, Hong Kong and many southern coastal cities, but some are more lively, like my uncle from Guangzhou:
Or perhaps a warm June at Lashi Lake… Although come in the winter for rare wintering birds like the sacred Tibetan Cranes (that’s what I’m waiting for too!) These special avians winter away from the chills of the Himalayans between early November to early March.
Here’s a report from WWF China and another with scientific details at NPWRC: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Centre.
Loving the cold,
Darwin
Hello Again!
This is early but these are early promotions for Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa.
Autumn Special 2011 – Early Bird Discount
Valid for stay Sept 01 to Nov 30 2011 (excluding Sept 30 to Oct 6 2011)
Stay in a room or villa and receive 10% discount
Includes daily breakfast, up to 2 breakfasts per bedroom
(Villa guest exclusive) Stay for three consecutive days, complimentary spa treatment for two persons per bedroom
Promo Condition: Fully prepay your room/villa three days in advance, with no modifications or cancellations.
Must reserve your stay directly with us at ecomm-relay@pullman-lijiang.com
Autumn Special 2011 – Pay 2 Stay 3 – Villa Exclusive
Valid for stay Sept 01 to Nov 30 2011 (excluding Sept 30 to Oct 6 2011)
Stay in a villa for three consecutive nights, with the third night comlimentary
Must reserve your stay directly with us at ecomm-relay@pullman-lijiang.com
thePULL WordPress Bonus
My explorations are not in vain!
If you are reserving your reservation because of ‘thePULL’, thank you kindly!
Some bonuses to your stay will include a RMB200 rebate for Mandara Spa and 1-day bicycle rental of our new GIANT bikes (Please reserve in advance)! Kindly forward an email about WordPress when interested.
For any promotional and/or group inquiries over 10 persons, send me your details and we will see what we can do for you.
Pullman, Sofitel and mGallery Official Brand Offers
Click here for Pullman Hotels
Click here for Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Click here for mGallery Hotels
Click here if interested in being a member of A|Club Advantage Plus
Happy Travels,
Darwin
Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa
Racing Boats in the Mountains? Only at Pullman Lijiang. These boats are reserved for business guests, as one of our ways for an “Innovative Break”. If you are bored, however, just let me know: who wants to compete with the Pullman Champion? (PRIZES?!?)
Here are the deal updates we have at Pullman Lijiang for your weekend to consider:
thePULL ‘Get Closer’ BONUS
1 / Book your stay (via directly with us (more bonuses!), travel agency, etc)
2 / [Optional] Subscribe to ‘thePULL’ on WordPress (on the left sidebar) or on Facebook. Stay up to date on some this destination’s adventures, events and possibilities!
3 / Email ecomm-relay@pullman-lijiang.com mentioning “thePULL” and receive a bonus RMB200 Mandara Spa spa treatment per person per stay (Treatments starting from RMB238). Other bonuses and updated promotions may be included in your stay.
4 / *NEW* For any promotional and/or group inquiries over 10 persons, just let me know to see what we can do for you.
Expired. China Summer Promotion 2011
Book to stay until 14 August 2011 (few days left!)
Stay by August 31 2011 to have the offer.
10% off room rates.
Complimentary up to two breakfasts per bedroom
A|Club Advantage Plus member: additional 10% discount on room rate (19% off total)
Conditions: prepay 7 days before arrival, no refund, no modifications, no cancellations
Expired. 30% off Room Rates
Book to stay until 18 August 2011 (few days left!)
Stay by September 04 2011 to have the offer.
30% off room rates.
A|Club Advantage Plus member: additional 10% discount on room rate (37% off total)
Conditions: prepay 14 days before arrival, no refund, no modifications, no cancellations
MORE to come as it becomes available..!
Pullman, Sofitel and mGallery Official Brand Offers
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Cheers,
Darwin
& Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa team
Out with the old, and in with the new. Looks similar to the new airport.
Lijiang has a brand new passenger train station 丽江站, as the previous one will only receive cargo, opening TODAY.
This new station is stationed near Wenbi Mountain 文笔山 and is a lead towards Shangri-la (ETA 2014?) and will handle about 9 million passengers per year.
See images below for references!
Other notes:
Vehicle: About 18 minutes from Lijiang. About 25 minutes away from Pullman Lijiang. Blue or Green Taxi may charge extra RMB30-40 per person.
Bus: from/to Lijiang Station, take #4, #16 or #18.
See the map image below for the reference of your next departure, train hoppers!
It has room for a fast food area, a ‘supermarket’ and 16 windows to buy train tickets.
(Photos taken yesterday, the day before opening to the masses.)
Definitely a much better station to arrive to than the old station or at Dali or Kunming.
(UPDATE: Beat out other English-version news updates! Woohoo!)
Now I know it’s a little late, but everyday is essentially an “International Children’s Day” (annually June 1st)!
One of Pullman’s special little guests tastes the great desserts and became a personal mini-chef! Quite a determined little one, I’ll say.
See here for the offer we added on the day of.
Bon. Très bon.
(Shuhe and the Lijiang Valley Plains, off a horse-beaten hiking trail)
Every week will be an update on the offers at Pullman Lijiang Resort and Spa, and other deals around.
China Summer Promotion 2011
Book to stay until 14 August 2011 (few days left!)
Stay by August 31 2011 to have the offer.
10% off room rates.
Complimentary up to two breakfasts per bedroom
A|Club Advantage Plus member: additional 10% discount on room rate (19% off total)
Conditions: prepay 7 days before arrival, no refund, no modifications, no cancellations
30% off Room Rates
Book to stay until 18 August 2011 (few days left!)
Stay by September 04 2011 to have the offer.
30% off room rates.
A|Club Advantage Plus member: additional 10% discount on room rate (37% off total)
Conditions: prepay 14 days before arrival, no refund, no modifications, no cancellations
thePULL ‘Get Closer’ BONUS
1 / Book your stay.
2 / Subscribe to ‘thePULL’ on WordPress (on the left sidebar) or on Facebook. Stay up to date on some this destination’s adventures, events and possibilities!
3 / Email ecomm-relay@pullman-lijiang.com mentioning “thePULL” and receive a bonus RMB200 Mandara Spa spa treatment per person per stay (Treatments starting from RMB238). Other bonuses and updated promotions may be included in your stay!
Pullman, Sofitel and mGallery Official Brand Offers
Click here for Pullman Hotels
Click here for Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Click here for mGallery Hotels
Click here if interested in being a member of A|Club Advantage Plus
Cheers,
Darwin
Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa
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