Weishan Ancient City

The birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom🏮 Yunnan is a treasure ancient city worth visiting. During the half year I lived in Dali, I went to Weishan five times. No matter when you go, it is always filled with an unworldly atmosphere of daily life. There are no bustling tourists, no grandmothers insisting on braiding your hair. Only well-preserved old buildings that record more than six hundred years of history. Many people do not know that this is the real birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom. And it is also the hometown of Zhao Ling'er, the descendant of the goddess Nuwa in the game 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy'. Sitting on the sunny streetside and drinking a cup of Bai ethnic roasted tea Can satisfy all your imaginations of the peaceful old times of Yunnan's ancient towns. 🚄Transport It's actually not far from Dali, just an hour's drive. Take the train directly from Dali Station to Weishan Station, and you'll arrive in 20 minutes. All the food, drinks, fun, and shopping are located within the Weishan Ancient Town. It takes about a day to explore, so you can make a round trip in one day. ☕️Shops Although it is an ancient town, Weishan's artistic atmosphere is also very strong. There are cafes, teahouses, cultural and creative shops, and bookstores on the main street. A small restaurant and 'Dream Back to Nanzhao' are run by a couple from Guangdong. One sells coffee and the other sells roasted tea, and the two shops are right next to each other. Years ago, they moved to Weishan to avoid the commercialization of Dali. These two shops are places we always make sure to visit each time we go. 📝Intangible Cultural Heritage In Li Meng's Book House, a 90-year-old grandfather is still persisting in calligraphy creation. Not far away, a pair of elderly couple runs the wood carving Jia Ma. The Jia Ma paintings carved by the grandfather are only 5 yuan each. There are also shops selling bamboo weaving, tie-dyeing, tile cats, and pottery on the street. And each one is much cheaper than in Dali. If you want to learn about the history of Nanzhao, you can also visit the Weishan Museum. In short, this is a town that is both fun to explore and full of historical charm. 🍜Cuisine Another reason I love Weishan is that the food here is really too delicious. Not only is it the birthplace of the authentic Braised Meat Ersi, During the New Year, there is also the Weishan Snack Festival and the Long Table Feast. Every time we go, we head straight for Nanzhao Zhu Ji's One-Strand Noodles. A big bowl full with stewed tender meat chunks and fried eggs. Every bite is full of satisfaction and happiness (writing this makes my mouth water). 🍢Snacks Fried milk fan, candied fruit, bean rice cakes, etc., are all special snacks. Even if you're too full, I suggest buying some to take away and eat later. The food street also has a young lady selling dried beef. Her beef and beef liver are slow-roasted on the same day. After being smashed with a hammer, they are cut into small pieces. My Inner Mongolian friend, who is used to eating beef and mutton, finds it extremely satisfying. I admit that my partiality for Weishan is to the extent that I am reluctant to share it. Selfishly, I want to hide it away yet also recommend it to the whole world. I hope that in the years to come, it can continue to retain its unique character. And I hope that everyone who goes there will like and cherish it.

Weishan Ancient City is a food city in Yunnan with a thousand-year heritage, where many intangible cultural heritage cuisines are preserved on the food street of the ancient city. Cuisine Recommendations Braised Pork with Rice Noodles This is an intangible cultural heritage traditional cuisine originating from Weishan. The real braised pork is made by stewing the meat from the hind leg until tender, then mixing the broth and shredded meat with rice noodles, paired with sticky rice noodles. Starting at 10 yuan. Weishan Yigenmian (One-Noodle) A shop sells only one noodle per day and closes once it's sold out. This is also a Weishan intangible cultural heritage cuisine. A round plate holds one noodle, and all the customers in the shop eat from the same noodle, served with braised pork, eggs, and various other ingredients. 10 yuan. Oil Powder A staple made of layers of pea powder and bean curd skin, paired with shredded radish, vinegar, chili, and other ingredients. Oil powder is also a unique snack from the Weishan area, highly recommended. Starting at 5 yuan. Steamed Rice Cake Somewhat similar to cooked pear cake, the rice flour is steamed into a sticky rice cake. Starting at 5 yuan. Dried Fruits and Preserves Local hickory nuts are wrapped in sugar to make pastry preserves. Weishan Baba There are sugar pear flower baba, mugwort baba, and rose baba. Starting at 5 yuan. Additionally, Weishan also has roasted rice cubes, ice powder, rolled powder, Guojiang rice noodles, and other traditional snacks, and the double-skin milk here is highly recommended. Transportation Take the bus to Weishan from the Dali Xiaguan City South Bus Station, a journey of one and a half hours, costing 17 yuan.

|||Weishan Ancient Town is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. A place suitable for a slow-paced getaway to clear your mind|||Weishan Ancient Town is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom, the hometown of Zhao Ling'er. It's less crowded than Dali Ancient Town, much quieter, and not as commercialized, making it ideal for a slow weekend getaway. For foodies, head straight to Weishan, as the saying goes, 'Play in Dali, eat in Weishan,' where you can find a variety of local snacks. 👇Tips 🚌Transport You can take a high-speed train, from Dali Station to Weishan Station, about 20 minutes, and then take a tourist shuttle for 2r per person; or you can rent a car and drive from Dali Ancient Town to Weishan Ancient Town, about an hour and a half (parking fee 10r per day), or carpool (around 70r) 🍱Food Nanzhao Zhu Ji One-Strand Noodles: Cheap and hearty, small portion for 10r, large for 12r, be sure to add an egg, the eggs are super delicious. (Weishan One-Strand Noodles: One bowl of noodles is one strand, one pot is one strand, one family eats one strand, a thousand people still eat one strand) Master Kun's Restaurant: 50r per person for an all-you-can-eat meal Fireworks Market: Snack street with rice cakes, yogurt, etc., choose according to personal preference 📷Photo Spots 1️⃣Gongchen Tower (Image 3): The center of the ancient town, at the intersection of the four main streets 2️⃣Nanzhao Museum (Image 6) Don't miss the Nanzhao Museum if you want to learn about the history of Nanzhao, free admission, closed on Mondays, open from 9:00-17:00, no entry after 16:00 3️⃣Xinggong Tower (Images 7-10) 4️⃣Wen Temple (Image 12) 🗺Suggested Route Gongchen Tower → Snack Street → Nanzhao Museum → Xinggong Tower → Wen Temple · hi~ I'm a wandering snail, trying out a different lifestyle, roaming at a slow pace without rushing, planning to record 100 cities, 600 attractions. I'll share some of the beauty I encounter, travel tips and photo spots, and insights into living on the road, hoping to help those in need.

Likeng Village, an ancient Ming and Qing village that remains 'unnoticed in a secluded place,' has been abandoned before it was even developed. This is also the most representative traditional ancient village in Weishan, backed by green mountains, facing a clear stream, with a well-ordered layout. The residential buildings rise along the mountain in three rows: upper, middle, and lower. Unfortunately, the preservation is not very good, and some of the residential houses have collapsed. So, how did Likeng Village get its name? It is said that there was an ancient well in the village that produced good water, which could cleanse people's eyes, hence it was beneficial to guests, thus the name Likeng Village. I think this name is very warm and extremely friendly. Just like the villagers here, who are all simple and kind. 🎈Likeng Village Travel Tips 🎈 ✅Likeng Village is about 8-9 kilometers away from Weishan Ancient Town ✅A taxi ride there costs about 20 yuan, and it's hard to get a taxi back, so be sure to negotiate with the driver in advance to pay an extra ten yuan for a return pick-up (call the driver in advance) ✅Ming and Qing architectural complex, a must-visit for those who like ancient architecture and villages ✅The surrounding fields are very comfortable, especially good for photography 🎈Weishan Travel Tips 🎈 ✅The streets and alleys of the ancient town ✅Gongchen Tower ✅Xinggong Tower ✅Li Meng Book House ✅Nanzhao Museum ✅Weishan Folk Museum ✅Wenhua Academy ✅Confucian Temple ✅Intangible Cultural Heritage Tie-Dye ✅Jiama 🚩Recommended Surrounding Tours of Weishan ✅Ancient Capital of Nanzhao ✅Yi Ethnic Homeland ✅Taoist Holy Land ✅Bird Path Stronghold ✅Source of the Red River ✅Harmony Huicun Village 🍵Weishan Ancient Town Food Recommendations ✅Old Wang's Crossing the River Rice Noodles (a century-old shop in the ancient town, only open in the morning) ✅Su Lao San Ancient Noodles ✅Rice cakes, corn cakes ✅Old Second Restaurant (average 60 yuan per person) ✅Master Kun (average 50 yuan per person) 🏠Weishan Ancient Town Accommodation Recommendations ✅Many options during the off-season, many inns are particularly cozy ✅Book in advance during peak season 🌟PS: Mingbang Inn (the courtyard environment is great, and the landlady is very nice) 🚩Weishan Ancient Town Tourist Routes ✅Route One: Nanzhao Cultural Square - Mengyang Park - Confucian Temple - Xinggong Tower - Liu Family Courtyard - Ke Family Courtyard - Nanzhao Museum - Yuhuang Pavilion and Wenhua Academy - Weishan Snack Street - Jinshi Square - Gongchen Tower - Shi Family Courtyard - Xu Family Courtyard - Folk Museum - Local Brand - Wenxian Square ✅Route Two: Wenxian Square - Local Official Square - Miss Liang's Mansion - Xu Family Courtyard - Gongchen Tower - Yuhuang Pavilion and Wenhua Academy - Shi Family Courtyard - Weishan Snack Street - Jinshi Square - Nanzhao Museum - Ke Family Courtyard - Xinggong Tower - Nanzhao No. 8 Courtyard Liu Residence - Confucian Temple - Mengyang Park - Nanzhao Cultural Square 🚩Taoist Famous Mountain Weibao Mountain ✅Mountain Gate - Nanzhao Earth God Temple - Wenchang Palace - Linggong Hall - Qingxia Palace - Yuhuang Pavilion - Sanhuang Hall - Guanyin Hall - Kuixing Pavilion - Doumu Pavilion - Sanqing Hall - Daoyuan Palace - Cangfuzi Hall - Peihe Tower - God of Wealth Hall - Three Princess Hall - Changchun Cave - Xuanzhu Observatory - Yuanjue Temple 🚩Historical and Cultural Famous Village Donglianhuacun ✅Mosque ✅Ma Family Courtyard ✅Horse Gang Culture Exhibition Room ✅Hui Ethnic Ancient Residences 🚙Transportation Information ✅High-speed train to Weishan Station, take a sightseeing bus for 2Y/person from the station, about 20 minutes from Dali ✅Self-driving to Weishan, it takes about 1-1.5 hours to drive from Dali to Weishan Ancient Town 💰Ticket Information ✅Weishan Ancient Town is free, some small attractions require separate tickets

Nanzhao Museum is located on Baoguo Street in the ancient city of Weishan, Dali. It is a venue that inherits the historical and cultural heritage of the Nanzhao Kingdom. Weishan, Dali, is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. In the year 649 AD, the Yi leader Xinuluo established the Nanzhao Kingdom. With the support of the Tang Dynasty government at that time, Nanzhao gradually unified the Erhai region and 'solemnly followed the Tang Dynasty as the orthodoxy'. The Nanzhao Kingdom lasted for thirteen generations over more than 250 years, making historic contributions to consolidating the territorial integrity of the motherland and promoting ethnic unity and progress in the southwest region.

To the south of the colorful clouds, I stay in Weishan On my first journey of 2024, following the keyword 'less crowded,' I arrived at Weishan—the ancient capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom, the hometown of Zhao Ling'er Compared to the constant stream of people in Dali, Weishan has an added sense of tranquil contentment. A half-hour walk can cover the ancient city's main street, where you can sit by the roadside watching the elderly pass by, or see cats basking in the sun on the road. A cup of coffee, a book, a cup of strong tea, a bamboo chair, are enough for me to briefly escape the hustle and bustle of the city, to not just stay in a place where I can only see the ceiling, to gain a comfortable peace. Time also slows down here, and I indulge and justifiably become a 'useless person' in this place If possible, let me take you to Weishan, to together feel the scent of distant mountains and forests, to experience the true south of the colorful clouds

The ancient city of Weishan is fresh, clean, transparent, bright, refreshing, and pure! Visiting here is a by-product, the most important thing is to empty your mind and body from the inside out. The blue sky, the white clouds, the air quality index of just a dozen or twenty, cool and clean air, coupled with the simple local customs, natural ingredients, and the quaint coffee shops and teahouses all over the streets, such a small town is really a treasure!

Dali is a city filled with ancient charm, and Weishan Ancient Town is a microcosm of the city's history. Weishan Ancient Town is also the cradle of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. Through a thousand years, the stone-paved roads of the ancient town bear the marks of time, with each bluestone carrying the stories of the years. Walking on this ancient land, one can appreciate the profound history and extensive culture everywhere. No matter where you go, it seems as if you can see the passage of time. Weishan Ancient Town is really a suitable place for leisure, drinking tea, and chatting. The leisurely and slow pace has shaped the Weishan people's calm and peaceful way of life. Strolling through the ancient town is like traveling through a century, with every street and corner bearing witness to the past of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. 🎈Weishan Ancient Town Travel Guide🎈 ✅The streets and alleys of the ancient town ✅Gongchen Tower ✅Xinggong Tower ✅Li Meng Book House ✅Nanzhao Museum ✅Weishan Folk Museum ✅Wenhua Academy ✅Confucian Temple ✅Intangible Cultural Heritage Tie-dyeing ✅Jiama 🚩Recommended Surrounding Tours of Weishan ✅Ancient Capital of Nanzhao ✅Yi Ethnic Homeland ✅Taoist Holy Land ✅Bird Path Stronghold ✅Source of the Red River ✅Harmony Hui Village 🍵Weishan Ancient Town Food Recommendations ✅Old Wang's Crossing the River Rice Noodles (century-old shop in the ancient town, only open in the morning) ✅Su Lao San Ancient Noodles ✅Rice cakes, Corn cakes ✅Old Second Restaurant (average cost 60 per person) ✅Master Kun (average cost 50 per person) 🏠Weishan Ancient Town Accommodation Recommendations ✅Many choices during the off-season, many inns are particularly cozy ✅Book in advance during peak season 🌟PS: Mingbang Inn (great courtyard environment, the landlady is also very nice) 🚩Weishan Ancient Town Tourist Routes ✅Route One: Nanzhao Cultural Square - Mengyang Park - Confucian Temple - Xinggong Tower - Liu Family Courtyard - Ke Family Courtyard - Nanzhao Museum - Yuhuang Pavilion and Wenhua Academy - Weishan Snack Street - Jinshi Square - Gongchen Tower - Shi Family Courtyard - Xu Family Courtyard - Folk Museum - Local Brand - Wenxian Square ✅Route Two: Wenxian Square - Local Official Square - Miss Liang's Mansion - Xu Family Courtyard - Gongchen Tower - Yuhuang Pavilion and Wenhua Academy - Shi Family Courtyard - Weishan Snack Street - Jinshi Square - Nanzhao Museum - Ke Family Courtyard - Xinggong Tower - Nanzhao No. 8 Courtyard Liu Residence - Confucian Temple - Mengyang Park - Nanzhao Cultural Square 🚩Taoist Famous Mountain Weibao Mountain ✅Mountain Gate - Nanzhao Earth God Temple - Wenchang Palace - Linggong Hall - Qingxia Palace - Yuhuang Pavilion - Sanhuang Hall - Guanyin Hall - Kuixing Pavilion - Doumu Pavilion - Sanqing Hall - Daoyuan Palace - Cangfuzi Hall - Peihe Tower - God of Wealth Hall - Three Princesses Hall - Changchun Cave - Xuanzhu Observatory - Yuanjue Temple 🚩Historical and Cultural Famous Village Donglianhuacun ✅Mosque ✅Ma Family Courtyard ✅Horse Caravan Culture Exhibition Room ✅Hui Ethnic Ancient Residences 🚙Transportation Information ✅High-speed train to Weishan Station, take a sightseeing bus for 2Y/person from the station, about 20 minutes from Dali ✅Self-driving to Weishan, it takes about 1-1.5 hours to drive from Dali to Weishan Ancient Town 💰Ticket Information ✅Weishan Ancient Town is free, some small attractions require separate tickets

📍Weishan Ancient Town Heavenly blessings, nothing is taboo The birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom Just over 20 minutes from Dali high-speed train (¥22) About 1 hour by car A taxi ride is roughly ¥170 👉🏻Food & Drink: 1️⃣ Shangshi Yogurt Bar⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (The purple rice double-skin milk is super delicious, the milk flavor is very rich and pure) 2️⃣ Lao Yuanzi Restaurant⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Generous portions, the taste is also quite good, good value for money 3️⃣ Jia Zhi Rice Cake Shop⭐️⭐️⭐️ Eat it while it's hot, it's a bit sticky 3r/piece, worth a try 4️⃣ Old Wang's Crossing the River Rice Noodles⭐️⭐️⭐️ Personally, I think it tastes better with spice, but since I can't eat spicy food I didn't add chili, it tasted not very special, but there's always a long queue, so go early!! Medium set ¥17, quite a good deal 5️⃣ Old Teahouse ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In the afternoon when it was too hot, I ordered a pot of locust flower tea in the old teahouse, 30/pot Relaxing under the umbrella, with a gentle breeze... it's the slow life I wanted 👉🏻Fun: 1️⃣ Pioneer Bookstore⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A must-visit! A bookstore built in a courtyard, with many reading and resting areas, outside the glass windows are lush green trees, the combination of books, light, and plants is just super healing! 2️⃣ Wood Carving Horse Experience⭐️⃣⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's actually just brushing ink on a carved wood and then printing the pattern on different colored papers, very simple, but you get the blessing you want, mine was for peace hhh 3️⃣ Nanzhao Museum⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Old rule, if you want to understand a place, visit its museum. Besides, the combination of architecture and plants in the Nanzhao Museum is quite photogenic~ Weishan Ancient Town is quite large, you can stroll around for a whole day, the snacks are very cheap, and they haven't been covered by commercialization, still retaining their unique flavor. Various small shops are also worth visiting, there are many interesting little things ‼️Oh! Mr. Li Meng has retired, Li Meng Book House has closed, don't make a wasted trip!!

When the cherry blossoms in winter bloom all over the tea gardens, why not head to Dali Ancient Town, Dali City, for a rendezvous with the winter cherries! Being there is like bursting into the world of animation in one second. It's so healing! However, in the distant Dali of Yunnan, fate seems to have arranged for us an even more romantic encounter—that is the winter cherry blossoms of Mount Wuliang. Cherry blossoms, the magical messengers of nature, with their dreamlike pink wings, gently embellish this silent season, bringing a touch of vibrant color. Today, let us embark on this winter cherry blossom rendezvous together and experience the charm of Mount Wuliang in Dali. Transportation Guide: Self-driving: Depart from Dali city center, take the G56 Hangrui Expressway, and you can reach Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley in about 2.5-3 hours. Public Transportation: Inside Dali city area, take the bus heading to Nanjian. During the cherry blossom bloom, there will be direct buses to the Cherry Blossom Valley. Ticket: During the cherry blossom bloom period (early December to January each year), the ticket price is 50 yuan, and it's free to visit at other times. Tour Route Dali city area - Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley - Cherry Blossom Garden No.1 - Cherry Blossom Garden No.2 - Return trip. It is recommended to buy tickets after 5 pm, you can ask the ticket seller to make a mark, and you can continue to visit the next day. Photo Spot Recommendations: Observation Deck: In the evening, it is the perfect place to capture the beauty of the sunset. Against the backlight, the colors of the sunset are as splendid as an oil painting. In the morning, when the first rays of sunlight fall, taking photos of the sunrise against the light becomes an excellent choice for capturing portraits. The soft light is like a natural filter, adding a warm color to the subject, making the portrait more vivid and three-dimensional. Along the way attractions: Ginkgo Village, Ruili Border Town, Heshun Ancient Town, Nuodeng Ancient Village, Weishan Ancient City, etc. Nearby Attractions Recommendations Ruili Border Town: A fusion of multiple ethnic cultures and customs, filled with the aroma of exotic atmosphere. Heshun Ancient Town: The ancient architecture, winding alleys, and traditional handicrafts all let you feel a strong historical atmosphere. Nuodeng Ancient Village: Walking on the stone-paved roads in the village, it's as if you've traveled back to the frontier hundreds of years ago, permeated with the breath of the years. Weishan Ancient City: Whether it's the traditional white walls and black tiles or the mottled painted walls, they are all eye-catching. It turns out that cherry blossoms are not exclusive to spring, there is also a cherry blossom season in winter. Mount Wuliang in Dali is the place where spring arrives first, and it is also the place where the fairy sister in 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' lives.

Travel Tips: 1. Weishan Ancient Town is not big, it's perfect for a leisurely stroll and photography along the main street. 2. The snacks in Weishan Ancient Town are truly countless, you can really eat from morning till night without repeating. 3. Under the Gongchen Tower, there is a wood carving and armored horse shop where you can experience it yourself, and the price is not high. 4. You must visit Li Meng's Bookstore on the main street, where you will feel the strong cultural atmosphere that has persisted from ancient times to the present. Grandpa Li Meng is the best calligrapher in the ancient town, and you can ask him to write something for you, but he rests after three o'clock. 5. Visit the Pioneer Bookstore, where the renovated old house integrates modern elements, it's really great for taking photos, and you can also sit down with a coffee for an afternoon. 6. Next to the ancient town, there is a treasure shop, Weishan Photo Studio, where the owner has collected nearly a thousand cameras of various styles. 7. If you have enough time, go to Weibao Mountain, where there are many temples worth visiting, and if you have seen 'Heaven Official's Blessing', you must come and check in at the Prince's Hall. Snack Strategy: Yigen noodles, Baba meat silk, Weishan rolled powder, green bean cake silk, mutton powder, thin bean powder, roasted silk blocks, cold shrimp, pickled radish, Weishan old popsicle, Weishan preserved fruit... There are too many, anyway, I haven't finished eating them all, you must come and try for yourself,

Following the history of the Nanzhao Kingdom, I arrived at Weishan, where it is so peaceful and serene. Weishan is perfect for idling away time, with many teahouses and small coffee shops on the streets, self-service cultural and creative stores, and shops selling various kinds of pottery teapots and teacups. Everything moves at a leisurely pace. Walking on the stone-paved streets, looking at the houses and temples with red tiles and green bricks, you can feel the history. There are not many tourists here, enjoying all kinds of delicious and affordable food, and taking pleasure in it.