Old town Dali hosts int'l photography exhibition

Nestled on a plain between the imposing Cangshan mountain range and Erhai Lake, the old town has long been a destination for travellers, especially photographers.

For some more local culture and scenic beauty, we head over to Dali in Yunnan Province. Nestled on a plain between the imposing Cangshan mountain range and Erhai Lake, the old town has long been a destination for travellers, especially photographers. So, it's no wonder that the Dali International Photography Exhibition has now been held for its fifth year.

The works of 500 photographers from all over the world have been available here for viewing, scattered over dozens of locations. More than 6,000 images have been on display, including 170 by National Geographic Magazine.

Yang Chan, exhibition planner, National Geographic Magazine, said, "We want to use the Dali International Photography Exhibition as a platform to showcase the best pictures for the 125th anniversary of our magazine, and let visitors learn more about our beautiful works."

The 170 images cover six categories, from nature to humanity. The magazine's one out of a thousand selection ratio has made it one of the world's top image agencies.

French press agency SIPA has also brought two series of works to the exhibition. "Meditation" is made up of 50 pictures shot during 2008 and 2013, featuring the lives of ordinary people in times of war and peace. While "Love in France" focuses on French life during the 1930s and 40s.

What's more, works by female photographers from South Asia and the Middle East have also made their debuts in the ancient Chinese town.

In addition, 100 volunteers have been on hand to guide people through the town to venues, lectures and other planned activities.