Endless beautiful scenery of Yunnan and countless ethnic customs. Speaking of ancient towns in Yunnan, the first thing most people think of is the ancient town of Dali, the ancient town of Lijiang, and Shuanglang Ancient Town. The scenery of Dali, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, and the Erhai Lake in Shuanglang

, all of which make people yearn for God, but over time, more and more people go there, which inevitably leads to crowding and commercialization.

If you want to have a quiet time during the peak tourist season, you might as well come to these little-known ancient towns, where there are really few people, beautiful scenery, and plenty of delicious food.

Nayun Ancient Town Nayun Ancient Town has a history of more than 700 years. "Nayun" means "na veng" in Dai language. Yun means capital in Dai language, which means "inner capital". At the same time, it is also the name of China.

The last Dai ancient town.

There are buildings here that combine the different styles of the Dai and Han ethnic groups. If you have time, go to the Tusi Yamen to see the gorgeous murals on the walls, which are records of the history of the Dai people.

Nayun, just like its name, gives people a sense of tranquility and leisure, and the tranquility and comfort of time. Here you will eat authentic Dai cuisine and feel the strong Southeast Asian style.

The ancient city of Dukezong The name "Dukezong", according to the Tibetan pronunciation, has two meanings, one is "a castle built on stone" and the other is "moonlight city".

Shangri-La's Dukezong Ancient City does not have the elegance of a water town like Lijiang Ancient City, nor does it have the romantic atmosphere of Dali Ancient City. Instead, it seems a bit cold and hard.

Strolling along the street, walking on the uneven stone road, with quaint wooden houses on both sides, and the sun shining down from above, everything is so beautiful.

In Guishan Park, there is the largest prayer wheel in the world. You can go and spin it together when there are many people, but the number of turns must be a multiple of three, and it must be turned clockwise, which means praying for blessings.

Baisha Ancient Town is only 10 kilometers away from Lijiang Old Town, but it is a lot less noisy than Lijiang Old Town. It borders Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north and Zhishan Mountain to the west. It is the ancient capital of the Naxi people, the world-class "Ancient Naxi Kingdom", and the birthplace of the Mu family.

, here you will experience the most primitive Naxi folk customs and customs.

The wall tells the story of hundreds of years of Dongba cultural history, Dongba ancient music is heard in the distance, Dongba characters are vividly written on the paper, an old woman in the seventies on the street, the fragrant chickpea jelly, looking at the clouds and mist in the distance

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a place of comfort wherever you look, all of which are the most authentic fireworks in the world.

Heshun Ancient Town, known as "Yangwendun" in ancient times, is located in Tengchong, the hometown of ginkgo. Over the past hundreds of years, various cultures have merged and collided here, forming the unique overseas Chinese hometown culture and caravan culture.

Heshun has a long history of Chinese-style buildings, South Asian-style ancestral halls, wood carvings of Huizhou architectural culture, and Western-style Gothic-style round arch windows, forming a rare combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles in China.

The local specialties in Heshun are also very good and not expensive, such as papaya chicken, sugar daddy, boiled bait shreds, etc. If you have the chance, you must have a meal in Heshun Sandishui, which covers almost all the flavor characteristics of Tengchong.

Nuodeng Ancient Town Nuodeng Ancient Town is located in the deep mountains north of Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan. It is a Bai ethnic village with a history of thousands of years, surrounded by mountains and offering panoramic views.

This is one of the few ancient towns that still retains its original ecological life. It has century-old ancient banyan trees and ancient pistachio trees. Residential houses are built on the mountains. The villagers work at sunrise and rest at sunset, giving it a sense of simplicity of ethnic minorities.

With the beautiful scenery, don’t forget the food. The Nuodeng ham here has been featured in "A Bite of China". The special geographical environment and mild climate have created the famous Nuodeng ham throughout the ages.

Jianshui Ancient City was once rarely known due to its remote location and transportation restrictions. In this small border town, it has deep historical culture, cultural landscapes, ethnic customs, and many ancient buildings and ancient cultural relics that are still well preserved.

, are all worthy of our understanding and discovering their stories.

When you come here, you will only be surprised. It is small and quiet. There are not many tourists. Most of them are locals, which makes you feel friendly. Go and watch the sunset over the ancient bridge.

Take the slowest train, eat Jianshui roasted tofu, take a walk after dinner, walk on the bluestone road, and quietly feel the time alone.