After extended negotiations with the local government, the Lindens were afforded a 40-year lease on an intact pre-revolutionary property, which now boasts modern amenities and 14 guest rooms decorated with furniture made by local artisans.

WSJ: Cormorant Fishing in Yunnan Province, China

That evening , the Lindens, their two sons and I feasted on a local version of the classic hong shao yu (red-cooked fish), fried until golden then braised in a soy-based sauce with fragrant seasonings like star anise, cinnamon and chili paste.

WSJ: Cormorant Fishing in Yunnan Province, China