This is my fourth time traveling in Yunnan Province, China's most southwestern frontier. The previous three times were in 2010, 2013 and 2014.
Energy
Let me start with energy.
First time in 2010, I encountered several times of power cuts in northwestern Yunnan. Now, not just regular electricity is abundant, but I also saw solar power installations on nearly every roof of buildings even in remotest countryside, including solar PV and solar water heater.
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I walked to some unknown villages near town of Shaxi. Local villagers stared at me and perhaps first time for them to see some tourists.
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solar street lamp on village road
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Some townships in Dali
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along epic Yaxi expressway in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture.
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