Yunnan Summer Vacation Travel Guide | Xizhou Ancient Town

|Xizhou Ancient Town.❣🌈Xizhou Ancient Town Tour Guide 1. Transportation to Xizhou Ancient Town: ●You can take a minibus to Xizhou from Dali Ancient Town or Xiaguan, which stops whenever hailed along the Dian-Tibet Highway, with a fare ranging from about 5 to 8 yuan. ●It takes about 1 hour from Xiaguan to Xizhou, and it is possible to make a round trip within the same day. 2. Travel Tips for Xizhou Ancient Town 1. Scenic Views of the Ancient Town ●Blue tiles and white walls, carved beams and painted rafters: As the premier town showcasing Bai ethnic style in China, Xizhou's Bai-style residential buildings are strictly structured, with a clear and smooth rural layout. ●Winding alleys and fragrant paddy fields: The town retains its simple and complete ancient appearance, surrounded by large areas of countryside, presenting a tranquil and peaceful living atmosphere. 2. Historical and Cultural ●Yan Family Courtyard: Located at the bustling Sifang Street in Xizhou Ancient Town, it is an excellent place to delve into Bai culture and history. ●Corner Tower: A local architectural feature that is also one of the symbols of the ancient town. 3. Culinary Experience ●Xizhou Baba: This is a specialty snack of Xizhou Ancient Town, with a taste that is fragrant, crisp, fluffy, sweet (or salty), and rich but not greasy. ●Other Bai ethnic cuisine: More traditional Bai ethnic foods can be tasted within the town. 4. Nearby Attractions ●Haishu Park: About 5 kilometers from Xizhou Ancient Town, named for its tongue-like shape, where you can enjoy the charming scenery of Erhai Lake. 3. Travel Tips ●Best time to visit: The nights in Xizhou Ancient Town are exceptionally peaceful, and the mornings in the wheat fields watching the sunrise are breathtakingly beautiful. ●Accommodation options: You can choose to stay overnight in Xizhou Ancient Town, participate in local evening events, and visit nearby attractions such as Butterfly Spring the next day.