There are many ancient towns in Dali that are highly recommended for friends to visit. Dali is not only the ancient city of Dali, but also has many other interesting ancient towns. Let me introduce it to you in detail!

Friends who want to travel, don’t miss it!

1. Dali Ancient City Dali Ancient City borders Erhai Lake to the east and Cangshan Mountain to the west. The most important street in the ancient city is the main street running from north to south. There are various shops selling marble products, tie-dye, straw weaving and other Dali specialties as well as flavorful Bai food on the street.

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There are clear streams flowing in the city, and simple traditional Bai houses can be seen everywhere. Residents here, whether rich or poor, have the habit of planting camellias and azaleas in their courtyards.

Although this small town is not the most beautiful, it must be the most special.

Transportation: Take bus No. 4 or No. 8 from Xiaguan to reach the ancient city in about 40 minutes. The fare is 1.5 yuan.

In addition, tourists can also take the minibus on Jianshe Road and Wenhua Road, which takes about 30 minutes to reach the ancient city.

Tourists mainly travel around Dali Ancient City on foot.

If you are coming from the direction of Lijiang, the bus will pass by Dali Ancient Town, so you might as well get off here to avoid turning back.

Accommodation: There are many Bai folk-style hotels and inns in the ancient city of Dali. The prices are not expensive. It is recommended that tourists stay here for one night.

Compared with the ancient city of Dali, accommodation in Xiaguan is cheaper. A standard room in a residential inn generally costs RMB 30 to RMB 50 per night. It is fully equipped, clean and comfortable.

Xiaguan is not far from Dali Ancient City, so you can return to Xiaguan for accommodation when visiting the ancient city.

Food: Most of the best restaurants in Dali are concentrated in the ancient city. Dali specialties that cannot be missed include Rufan (a kind of dairy product, grilled or fried, coated with special rose sugar, it tastes great!), Xizhou

Dali cakes, Dali carved plums, pickled pears and other preserved fruits, Yongping braised chicken, wild mushrooms, fried white flowers and other wild vegetables, Dali. To taste Dali delicacies, you can go to Foreigner Street (Huguo Road) in the ancient city, which has Bai, Tibetan and other ethnic groups.

Western food cafes and bars with ethnic minority characteristics can be seen everywhere here, and many foreign tourists gather here.

On Foreigner Street, many restaurants sell both Chinese and Western food. Visitors can taste Yunnan-style dishes as well as local Bai dishes.

Main attractions: Foreigner Street, Renmin Road, etc.

Of course, the attraction of the ancient city is not only the food, but also the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere provided by the cafes and restaurants here, where people can listen to music, drink cold beer, and spend a leisurely afternoon.

2. Xizhou Ancient Town Xizhou is one of the main birthplaces of Bai culture in Dali. Since Nanzhao in the Tang Dynasty, it has played a decisive role in the politics, economy, and culture of Dali.

Xizhou Ancient Town, which has been preserved to this day, has been listed as a famous historical and cultural town by the Provincial People's Government. It has profound connotations and rich relics in terms of history, culture, ancient town style, and commercial traditions. It is a classic of Bai folk residences.

In 2001, the State Council listed the "Xizhou Bai Residential Building Group" as a national key cultural relic protection unit.

The layout of the Xizhou Bai folk residential building complex is mainly based on the typical Bai courtyard pattern of "three squares and one screen wall" and "four in five patios". It also has one square, one square, two squares, and five blessings.

, Liutengchun, Zouma Zhuanjiaolou and other layout styles.

The building is made of earthen wood and masonry, and the doors and windows are carved with fine wood carvings of flowers and birds.

The key protection units of the Xizhou residential building complex include Yangpinxiangzhai, Yanjiayuan, Dongjiayuan, Zhaofu building complex, etc., which not only maintain the tradition of Bai folk residences, but also combine with Western architectural techniques.

Transportation: Self-driving: 1. Start from Xiaguan City and take the Dali-Lijiang Highway toward Lijiang (north) for 33 kilometers. When you reach Xizhou Intersection, turn right into Xizhou. Turn left at the first T-shaped intersection and go straight for 200 meters to Yan.

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2. From Dali Ancient Town, take the Dali-Lijiang Highway toward Lijiang (north) for 15 kilometers. When you reach Xizhou Intersection, turn right into Xizhou. Turn left at the first T-shaped intersection and go straight for 200 meters to reach the gate of Yanjia Residential House.

Bus: Dali Xizhou Yanjia Residential Bus Route: 1. Take the Xiaguan-Xizhou Bus from Xiaguan North Bus Station; 2. After arriving in Xizhou Town, tourists must ask to go to the authentic Yanjia Dali when taking a private car

The hospital is managed by Mr. Yan Xuehou, the 24th generation descendant of the Yan family! Don’t be fooled! Tickets for attractions: 1. Children under 1.3 meters in height are free of charge; 2. Children between 1.3 meters and 1.5 meters buy tickets for 25 yuan; seniors over 70 years old

Elderly tickets purchased with a provincial senior citizen ID card are 35 yuan; 3. The ticket includes a visit to the scenic spot and a three-course tea song and dance performance of the Bai ethnic group.

Tourists are advised not to be taken to the wrong place by illegal car drivers and be deceived!

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 Recommended attractions: The more famous ones include Yang Pinxiang's House, Yan's Family Courtyard, Hou's Family Courtyard, etc., which not only maintain the characteristics of traditional Bai residences, but also combine Chinese and Western architectural techniques.

Xizhou delicacies and snacks Dali Xizhou Baba, also known as Posu, is a wheat flour pancake with good color, aroma and taste. It is a snack in urban and rural areas of Dali. The traditional dada of Xizhou Bai ethnic group is the most famous.

Wheat flour is the main raw material of Xizhou Baba. The dough is very particular. You need to add an appropriate amount of alkali, knead thoroughly, then layer it with essential oil, sprinkle with chopped green onion, pepper, and salt for salty taste; add ham, diced meat, oil residue, and brown sugar.

The filling is sweet.