Encounter the Hometown of Zhao Ling'er in Slow Travel—Weishan, the Ancient Capital of Nanzhao

Weishan, as a niche tourist city, not only has ancient and charming old city architecture, but also boasts a number of unique delicacies. More importantly, it is the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom and the hometown of Zhao Ling'er from 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3'. Highly recommend everyone who travels to Dali, if time allows, to take a 22-minute high-speed train to Weishan Ancient City for a visit. In just one day, you can tour most of the scenic spots in Weishan and experience its unique cuisine. 🗓Itinerary: At 8 a.m., taste Weishan's Ba Rou Ersi, with tenderly stewed meat and soft and smooth Ersi noodles, overall a fragrant and spicy flavor, very delicious. Weishan Liu Ji Ba Rou Ersi After breakfast, stroll through the streets of Weishan Ancient City, slowly experiencing the life of the old city. While wandering, it's recommended to try Weishan Juanfen, similar to Vietnamese small rolls, but overall more fragrant and spicy, very delicious. Weishan Ancient City At noon, visit Lao Er Restaurant to taste Weishan's special dishes, with a strong local flavor. Recommended are the steamed stinky tofu and stir-fried beef with Sichuan pepper tips. Lao Er Restaurant After lunch, you can go climb Weibao Mountain and make a wish at the Weibao Mountain Taoist Temple. The broken Taoist temple in 'Heaven Official's Blessing' where Xie Lian resides is modeled after Weibao Mountain Taoist Temple, which houses a very old camellia tree, very beautiful. Weibao Mountain In the evening, you can enjoy Weishan hotpot, similar to Sichuan hotpot but with a distinctive Weishan flavor, generally spicy and numbing. Recommended are the potato balls, crispy on the outside and soft inside, very delicious after soaking up the soup. 👍Most Recommended: Attractions: Weishan Ancient City, Weibao Mountain Taoist Temple Cuisine: Ba Rou Ersi, Yigen Mian (One-Strand Noodle), Hotpot 🌟Highlights: Every year in mid to late March, Weishan hosts a Snack Festival with a wide variety of foods on display, recommended for visiting Weishan during this time. Every year during the Yi people's Torch Festival, Weishan holds special events with a strong festive atmosphere, highly recommended to immerse in the Yi Torch Festival in Weishan!