"Kaili" Kaili by nepalgoods

Kaili Travel Guide: 9 reviews and 51 photos

Kaili has about 130000 inhabitants and is situated in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the South of China.

Terrassed mountains and the villages of minority people are a good place for hiking.

Kaili is famous for its big sunday-market...

... and its dogmeat-restaurants.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Interesting place to see the minorities of China
Cons:Dogmeat-Restaurants
In a nutshell:Fascinating market

Last visit to Kaili: Jul 1993
Intro Updated Aug 2, 2003
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Reviews (5)

Rainy Season Warnings and Dangers (1)

In summer it is rainy season. Rain is pouring for days after days! The roads convert into streams of mud. When you are... more travel advice

Festivals Things to Do (2)

During the year there are about 140 festivals held in Kaili and the surrounding villages. The best time to see a... more travel advice

Sunday Market Things to Do (2)

Every Sunday there is a big market. The minority people from the villages come to sell and buy. People mainly belong to... more travel advice

Dog Meat Restaurants Restaurants (1)

Kaili is famous for its delicate dog meat. I never saw a street in China with so many restaurants only serving dog meat.... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
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Written Dec 8, 2002

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soundchaseruk Sep 2, 2010 at 7:09 AM

IF I can go back to China it will be in June 2011 which is the worst time for the rains. Will it spoil my travels?
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sourbugger Apr 12, 2009 at 2:09 PM

always an endlessly fascinating country
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balhannah Jan 17, 2009 at 1:54 AM

Was wondering if it was worth visiting, would like to see the ethnic groups.
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elpariente Sep 1, 2007 at 8:34 AM

Kaili must be a very interestig place , your tips are very good !!!!
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tini58de Jul 3, 2006 at 4:45 AM

Wonderful page with interesting tips and pixs! Another lovely off the beaten path destination!! Hey, you got more Top 5 destinations than I have!! Congrats!
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alza Feb 20, 2004 at 7:17 PM

My friend Xiao Lu in Kunming was from Guizhou. She helped me with the house, always singing traditional songs. I miss her. Hope to see her remote province one day! Xie xie.
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Leipzig Nov 28, 2003 at 9:29 AM

Excellent travelogue, Ulrike! Great insight in the life of the locals.
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matcrazy1 Nov 22, 2003 at 1:32 AM

City of festivals, dog meat and rains in summer! I would choose Sunday local market probably :-)
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Luchonda Nov 6, 2003 at 3:47 AM

So much festivals - every third day ??!! - Would love to go there - for the festivals ! Not for the restaurants. Greets - Luc
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pepples46 Aug 24, 2003 at 1:47 PM

mach doch mehr tips....your Travelouge is Spitze, I enjoyed your pics, tanx Ulli...but the Dog meat Restaurants make me sick