The birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, Yunnan's most worth-visiting treasure ancient city

🏜️ Weishan Ancient City · Features It was originally the site of the Nanzhao Kingdom and the hometown of Zhao Linger. It has both a rich historical heritage and a touch of fantasy. It is not overly commercialized yet, and the ancient city is quite large, allowing you to stroll and eat all day long. 🚄 Weishan Ancient City · Transportation Weishan belongs to Dali Prefecture. It takes one and a half hours to drive from Dali to Weishan. Currently, the high-speed train takes only 20 minutes, and the ticket costs 22 yuan. 🚶 Recommended Activities 1⃣️ Ancient City 🏯 The ancient city's appearance is well-preserved, and you can see the local lifestyle everywhere. 📍 Wood Carving Horse: One of Yunnan's intangible cultural heritages, the old man has been carving horses for over sixty years. 📍 Nanjie Xingwei Tie-Dye Experience Shop: DIY your own red bean bag, scarf, or handkerchief. 2⃣️ Weibao Mountain 🧘‍♀️ 📍 Tuzhu Temple: Dedicated to the thirteen kings of Nanzhao, with their legends carved on the murals. 📍 Lingguan Hall: A four-hundred-year-old camellia tree guards the adjacent Prince's Hall. 📍 Prince's Hall: The inspiration for the novel 'Heaven Official's Blessing.' As soon as you enter, you can see the red paper asking for donations and the prayer plaques for Hua Cheng and Xie Lian. 📍 Wenchang Palace: The Song Under the Pine painting from over two hundred years ago in Long Pavilion is worth seeing. 📍 Qingxia Palace: Get a bowl of health tea here and quietly savor the leisurely taste of Weishan. 3⃣️ Donglianhua Village 🪁 An important distribution center for the Tea Horse Road's century-old horse caravan, a traditional Hui village with over 600 years of history. If the season is right, you can see a pond full of lotus flowers as soon as you get off the car. 📍 Ma Family Courtyard: Built in the 30th year of the Republic of China, it is a beautiful horse caravan courtyard. When you are tired of walking, you can sit down and taste the Hui people's three-course tea. 4⃣️ Heron Valley ⛺️ The scenery is beautiful, with mountains, water, and grasslands. It is a great place for summer camping. The homestay environment is beautiful, clean, and tidy. Those who like to stay in tents can rent one and spend the night here. There are Yi ethnic costumes for rent, perfect for taking ethnic-style photos. In the evening, there is a bonfire party where you can experience the dance culture around the bonfire. 5⃣️ Nanzhao Museum 🗿 In 649 AD, the Nanzhao Kingdom began in Weishan and flourished in Dali. To understand the history of Nanzhao, you must first visit the Nanzhao Museum. The exhibition mainly consists of the Nanzhao History and Culture Exhibition, the Dengjue Temple (Sun Palace) Architectural Art Exhibition, the Stele Gallery, and five permanent exhibitions and one temporary exhibition hall. Except for Mondays, it is open from 9:00 to 17:00, with the last entry at 16:00. 6⃣️ Da and Xiao Temples ⛱️ A popular summer resort for locals, the best time to go up the mountain is in the evening. It takes about 12 minutes to drive from the ancient city. Remember to bring mosquito repellent in summer. 7⃣️ Nanzhao Hutong Night Market 🎠 The earthly fireworks are in Weishan, with many kinds of snacks. It is lively at night. If you are lucky, you can catch a band performance, eating delicious food, singing, and drinking 🍺. Food Recommendations 🥣 1️⃣ Su Lao San Yi Gu Mian Located in an alley in the ancient city, run by locals. The broth is hand-cooked by the sister, and the bamboo shoots inside are particularly delicious. It is not sold after noon. A small bowl costs 10 yuan, and a large bowl costs 15 yuan. 2️⃣ Kun Master · Pinxiangyuan Branch Recommended: Black Truffle Fried Native Egg Yolk, Golden Flower Soup, Flavored Eggplant.