Xizhou Ancient Town: A Bai Ethnic Secret Realm Through Millennia

Xizhou Ancient Town has a history of over a thousand years and is an old place for the Bai people in China. Mr. Lao She once said that Xizhou is a remarkable place. The houses here retain their ancient appearance and are well-preserved, filled with the unique flavor and style of the Bai ethnic group. If you visit, you definitely won't want to leave. Address: East of Dali Line, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture Ticket: 18/person Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00 Transportation: Take a bus from the Cangshan Gate of Dali Ancient City to Xizhou Zhengyi Gate Travel Guide 👀Zhuanjiao Building is a landmark attraction in Xizhou, and many people come here to take photos. However, if there are many people, you might have to queue, so it's best to go early. 👀Xizhou is home to many traditional Bai houses, which are very distinctive. 👀Sifang Street is like the central square of Xizhou. It is bustling with many small shops and restaurants, making it a favorite spot for tourists. 👀Xizhou Wall refers to Dong Jinhan Courtyard, which connects three different areas of Xizhou. It's perfect for continuous shooting, like checking in at different places. 👀Yan Family Courtyard Museum is a historical site. It was originally a luxurious mansion of a wealthy family over 100 years ago and is now a place to showcase history. 👀The ancient tree near Zhengyi Gate is over 500 years old but still thriving and very spectacular. 👀If you want to find the ancient tree mentioned in the TV series "To a Place with Wind," you can navigate to Hetianli Boutique Inn and walk a few minutes to find it. The photo effect is particularly good when there are fewer people. 🔥When you step into Xizhou Ancient Town, you will see many beautiful Bai houses. These houses have three small houses surrounding a large courtyard (San Fang Yi Zhao Bi) or four houses surrounding five courtyards (Si He Wu Tian Jing). The corners of the roofs are high and pointed, like birds about to take flight, and the decorations are very intricate, like works of art. The carvings and paintings are exquisite, making people marvel at their beauty.