The Wa ethnic smoking pipes

In Wa ethnic villages of Lincang, it is a normal but unique scene that most women smoke as men do. A variety of hand-made smoking pipes impress lots of visitors who try to unveil the mysteries of the Wa tribes.

Smoking pipes, which are among the favourite utensils of Wa ethnic ladies, are never weird for Wa ethnic lasses to wear though remain a big fuss for visitors. Traditionally, a Wa ethnic girl also presents a smoking pipe to a boy as a token of love.