Weishan Ancient Town, the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, comes with a detailed guide

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