China is probably the largest honey producing country in the world. 90% of the colonies are the bees we are familiar with, Apis mellifera. In Yunnan Province in south west China, however, 90% of colonies are the smaller Eastern Honey Bee, Apis cerana.The Eastern Bee Research Institute in Kunming, the provincial capital, is inviting a group of British beekeepers to visit in April, 2012. As well as learning about the work of the Institute, we hope to visit village beekeepers and commercial honey producers.
We plan to spend up to a week in Kunming. There will be the option of another week or so visiting other places of interest in China such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors.
Non-beekeeping partners are welcome to join us. We aim to arrange other interesting activities for those who do not wish to see the bees!
We shall depart on or about 16th. April, 2012. If you are interested in knowing more, phone me on 01242 514640 or leave a comment with your contact details.
We plan to spend up to a week in Kunming. There will be the option of another week or so visiting other places of interest in China such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors.
Non-beekeeping partners are welcome to join us. We aim to arrange other interesting activities for those who do not wish to see the bees!
We shall depart on or about 16th. April, 2012. If you are interested in knowing more, phone me on 01242 514640 or leave a comment with your contact details.
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