Weishan Ancient City

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After taking the No. 4 bus from Dali Old City to Xiaguan, you can take the shuttle bus at the South Passenger Station next to the Windmill Square to Weishan, which takes about one hour.

@Weishan Ancient City is located at the foot of Ailao Mountain in western Yunnan, at the source of the Red River. It is a city with rich local historical and cultural characteristics, and is also the birthplace of Nanzhao Kingdom. The ancient city, founded in the Yuan Dynasty, was converted into a brick city in the Ming Dynasty, and its appearance still remains today

Weishan is still one of the regions with the longest history of implementing the 13# tusi system in Yunnan. Its long history has nurtured numerous temples and monasteries, which complement the diverse natural landscapes of 15# and 16#@The streets inside Weishan Ancient City are built in a standard well shaped structure with arches, 19 city towers, and 20 as the center. There are a total of 25 streets and 18 alleys, with a total length of 14 kilometers. The houses in the city basically maintain the Chinese style structure, while the houses on both sides of the main axis of 21 and 22 in the south and north have fully preserved the architectural styles and styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The houses face south by west at an angle of about 15 degrees, which is in line with the best lighting method in the local area, to compensate for the poor lighting of the "four in five courtyard"

Weishan Ancient CityFolk customs are simple and ancient,Cultural heritageDeep, coupled with suitableClimate environment, it has created a calm and composed lifestyle for Weishan people

Dali WeishanCultural Relics and Historical SitesGathering, there are many scenic spots, includingWeibao Mountain, Weishan Ancient City, Xuanlong Temple, Yuanjue Temple,Shanlong Mountain Yu Tucheng, Yunyin Temple,Chen Yishu Stone Coffin,Huiming Temple,Dongshan Menghua Lingquan,Bird Road Xiongguan,Wuyin Mountain, and so on

Historical Evolution

During the Yuan Dynasty, the construction of earthen cities began with the general manager of the Duan family in Dali, and it was not until the Ming Dynasty that the city was officially built. Today, the entire county town still maintains the chessboard pattern of more than 600 years ago, and is one of the best preserved Ming and Qing ancient architectural complexes in China

Weishan Ancient City

Weishan Ancient City (20 photos)Weishan Ancient City had village houses in the early Tang Dynasty. In the Yuan Dynasty, General Manager Duan began building earthen cities, and it was not until the Ming Dynasty that the city was officially built. Today, the entire county town still maintains a relatively complete layout of the chess board when it was built more than 600 years ago, and is one of the best preserved ancient architectural complexes of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. The streets and alleys in the ancient city are crisscrossed, constructed in a standard well shaped structure, with a total of 25 streets and 18 alleys, with a total length of 14 kilometers; Centered around the arched city tower, the streets are distributed in a well shaped pattern

Maintaining the well shaped construction pattern is a relatively successful experience in the architecture of Weishan Ancient City since the Ming and Qing dynasties. The houses in the city basically maintain the Chinese style structure, while the houses on both sides of the main axis 73# and 74# in the south and north fully preserve the architectural styles and styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties@Most of the residential buildings in the ancient city of 75#

are courtyard style, maintaining the characteristics of "three courtyards and one screen wall" and "four in five courtyards" of Dali's Bai ethnic group. The two streets outside the north gate are the main residential areas, with storefronts and gates facing the street, generally 6-7 meters wide, and residential buildings behind

Most of the houses face north and south, with a southwest orientation of about 15 degrees, which is the best lighting method combined with the local area, to compensate for the poor lighting of the "four in five courtyard". During this period, with the increase of population and economic development, several streets were correspondingly expanded and repaired. The city walls of the entire ancient city are of the same height, and when you look around, the view is broad and refreshing

Ethnic Customs

The ethnic customs of Weishan are also unique. The Yi people sing with rough and bold dance moves, and are passionate and unrestrained. On the day of the Torch Festival, people from all over the world gather together and sing around the bonfire, which is the most lively scene. The Weishan Yi Song Troupe has participated in performances in Beijing and also performed in Japan. The folk song "93# Dongjing Music 94#" from Weishan has also received praise. Weishan's tie dyehas the characteristics of traditional ethnic craftsand was once named "Weishan, the hometown of Chinese tie dye art" by the Ministry of Culture

Scenery

Weishan Tie dye exported to Japan, 105# Europe and America, 107# Southeast Asiaand other countries. Weishan'scandied fruitsand dried fruits are well-known local specialties

Famous snack "Ba Rou Baisi" is neither greasy nor greasy, with a refreshing and delicious aroma. Tourists always come here to taste it

Local specialties

Weishan Ancient CityA local landscapenurtures a local culture.Weishanis rich in resources, with a number of well-known local specialties. Weishan Yi ethnic group tie dyeing has a long history and rich local colors. On the basis of inheriting tradition, Weishan's tie dyeing process constantly innovates in fabrics and finished products

candied fruit is a unique food in Weishan, mainly derived from the refined honey food ofWeibaoshanTaoist. It is made from melons, fruits, and medicinal materials, using high-qualitywinter honey; Bu sauce beans are made of high-qualityblack beans, which undergo several traditional processes such as screening, soaking, steaming, distillation, cooling, fermentation, ingredients, and maintenance. They have a bright black color and are a delicious and fragrant food seasoning; Ba RouBaisi, Green Bean Cake,GuobaLiangfen, AssortedPickled Vegetablesand other famous snacks in Weishan

traffic information

After taking No. 4 bus fromDali Old Cityto Xiaguan, you can take the shuttle bus at the South Passenger Station next to the Windmill Square to Weishan, which takes about 1 hour

Main attractions

Gongchen Tower,Xinggong Tower

Weishan Ancient City has a city wall with four gates in the east, west, north, and south. In the center of the city,Xinggong Toweris built, and the shape of the ancient city is as square as a seal. The city has a chessboard style street layout. There are 25 streets, 18 alleys, and the streets crisscross

Landscape

WeishanBeichengBuilding, named Gongchen Building, was built during the Ming Dynasty (178#) and Hongwu Dynasty (179#). On the tall city wall, there are five ancient buildings with double eaves and resting roofsCity Towerhangs "KuixiongSix Edicts" on the south and "Wanli Zhantian" horizontal plaque on the north. Mighty and imposing. The ancient building at 184# has a height of 185# 23.5 meters, and the lower tongue city wall is 8.3 meters high. The building frame is supported by 28 large columns and ascends through two small gates on the east and west sides. Climbing up to the rooftop, looking around, the four streets of east, west, north, and south extend in all directions, and the houses look like they are. The entire Weishan Dam is fully visible and spectacular@The towering Gongchen Tower and Xinggong Tower have become the iconic buildings of the ancient city. The residential buildings in the ancient city have basically preserved the Chinese style structure of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Some are "three squares and one screen wall", while others are "four in five courtyards", which are quaint and elegant@Inside and outside the ancient city, there are numerous buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as the Confucian Temple, the Wenhua Academy, the Jade Emperor Pavilion, and the Dongyue Palace. After inspecting the ancient city of Weishan, some experts and scholars were amazed, believing that "Weishanancient city styleis so complete that it is rare in Yunnan and even the whole country"

Weibaoshan

Weishan Ancient CityWeibaoshanis one of the 14# 206# Taoist famous mountainsin China. For the first batch of national forest parks in Yunnan Province, China@The forest coverage rate of 210#has reached 85.2%. The mountain is like a big green lion, looking back at the ancient city and Guajiang River; The reservoir and dam at the foot of the mountain are like its dressing table, and the floating white clouds on the water surface are like its dressing mirror

The mountains are undulating and majestic, with towering pine and cypress trees, winding paths leading to secluded places, and charming scenery. Among the 14 famous Taoist temples in China, Weibao Mountain has the most Taoist temples, the most magnificent, and the architectural style with the most local ethnic characteristics. The Eight Trigrams architectural style of Changshou Cave, the hollowed out relief of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea on the gate of the main hall, and the eight pairs of hollowed out dragon patterns on the top of the hall are unparalleled among the famous Taoist mountains in ChinaWeibaoshanThere are 22 Qing Dynasty Taoist temples built on the mountain, with a grand scale and exquisite architectural craftsmanship

There are a large number of valuable inscriptions, stone carvings, murals, couplets, plaques, carvings, etc. preserved on the mountains and in the halls, such as the "Song of Matsushita" mural

Weibaoshan Ancient Architecture Complex, Weishan Ancient City Gongchen Tower,NanzhaoShanlongshan Yutucheng Site, are all provincial-level key cultural relics protection units

Weibao Mountain is the birthplace of Nanzhao, and it is the place where the founder of Nanzhao,Xinulo, cultivated, grazed, and rose to power. The Shanqian Tuzhu Temple (also known as "Mountain Patrol Hall") is said to be his family templeNanzhao Tuzhu Templeis the earliest and largest Tuzhu Temple in China, and the center and origin of the worship of Tuzhu by the Yi ethnic groupand@Every year on the fifteenth and sixteenth day of the first lunar month, the Yi people go to the Tuzhu Temple to slaughter pigs and sheep, and offer sacrifices to the founding ancestor, Xi Nuluo. According to the "Menghua County Annals", the Mengshe Edict @249, commonly known as the Tuzhu Temple, was established during the 13th generation of Menghua as one of the thirteen Tuzhu in the county. According to the "Chronicles of Nanzhao", "In the second year of Kaiyuan, Tang Dynasty conferred the title of" Special Advance "on Luo Pi and conferred the title of" Prince of Taideng County ". In the second year of Kaiyuan, a temple was established under the title of" Tuzhu Temple "@On the main hall of 254#

, there are statues of Xi Nu Luo and two attendants dressed in Yi clothing. Every year on September 14th, it is the birthday of the founder of Nanzhao, Xi Nuluo. At that time, men from Xincun come to the Patrol Mountain Hall to offer sacrifices. Near the Tuzhu Temple, there are numerous Taoist scenic spots and historical sites scattered within a radius of dozens of miles

Weibao Mountainis a famous mountain that combines natural scenery, Nanzhao root culture, andTaoist culture

Yuanjue Temple

Yuanjue Temple is surrounded by trees and has beautiful scenery. It is a tourist destination with a history of more than 500 years. During the Ming Dynasty, scholar Yang Shen once resided here and inscribed two couplets in the main hall. One couplet reads: "A water embraces a lonely city, with or without smoke, a monk with a cane returns to the vastness; peaks face the palace and pavilion, rain is clear and light, leaning against the railing while drawing. The first one is: "High pavilions hang high, low pavilions hang low, monks look at paintings; distant peaks publish far, near peaks publish near, people come to the mountain to observe@In front of Yuanjue Temple, in the towering ancient Berlin, there are the twin towersand, standing about 15 meters high, with nine floors and a top of. They are square brick towers with dense eaves. The Yuanjue Temple is located on the back of the mountain and facing the city. It goes up from the gate to the three courtyards. There areFour Heavenly KingsHall,the Shakya ManiHallHall and Back Hall@There are side halls on both sides of 282#

Weishan Ancient Citythe Shakya ManiHall. The entire temple has a rigorous and well arranged architectural structure

Menghua Erjing

Weishan Ancient CityIn addition to the two pavilions mentioned above, the city also preserves Ming and Qing architecture such as the Confucian Temple, Guandi Temple, Caishen Temple, Wenhua Academy, Sun Palace, and Cold Spring Temple. These ancient buildings with exquisite craftsmanship, rigorous structure and carved beams and painted rafters reproduce the prosperity and superbarchitectural artof the ancient mountain city in the past

Weishan Ancient City is still a beautiful place, with "Guajiang Laying Jade" and "One River Embracing Lonely City" being the two famous scenic spots in history@The Xizi River to the west of Weishan Ancient City is the source of the Honghe River, formerly known as Yanggua River. Climbing to the summit of Weibao Mountain at 310# and overlooking the ancient city, the winding Yanggua River flows slowly southward, resembling a "melon vine". The villages on both sides are arranged in a coordinated manner, resembling the "fruits" on the "melon vine", forming a beautiful "melon map". In ancient times, there was a tradition of plantingwinter melon, pumpkin and othermelonsplants on both sides of the Yanggua River

In the mature season, melons are everywhere, shining like jade under the sunshine, known as the scenery of "Guajiang laying jade". The phrase 'One River embracing the Lonely City' refers to the Yanggua River flowing through the western part of Weishan Ancient City and taking a bend like the arm of a large hand when it reaches the ancient city. The ancient Weishan County is surrounded by the Yanggua River in the bend, which is very vivid@There are six ethnic groups that have lived in Weishan for generations, including Han, Yi, Hui, Bai, Miao, and Lisu. Their customs are diverse and rich in flavor, especially the "Yi Song" and "Islamic Culture"

Featured snacks

Weishan snacks have a wide variety of bais (grilled meatbais,cross river bais,small pot bais, casserole bais,fried saucebais,bittern bais, fried bais, Shuai bais;braised beef, fried beefMuslimSaucebeefbait, hand-made bait, etc.),noodles,rice noodles, hotoil powder(bean powder),cattle roll,fried Stinky tofu,sweet Baijiu, ding ding sugar, millet sugar,corn sugar,walnut sugar, soybean sugar,fried beans @367 8# (oil sandbean,grey bean), bubble pear,green beanrice cake,purple ricecake, mixed sugar cake, mixed sugarrice cakeClipbrown sugar rice cake,Tangxirice cake,glutinous riceTanglihuababa, green beansglutinous rice baba,Cong you bing,buckwheat noodlesbaba, greenbaogu baba, baogu baba,dead noodlesbaba,sugar burning,Guokui,Guoba Oil Powder(bean flour), water oil powder,roll powder,cold noodles, coarse and fine rice noodles, Hui nationality roll powder,ice powder cold shrimp,Mid Autumn Day mooncake, Mid Autumn Dayheavy oil cake,deep-fried dough sticks,Chongyang Cake,buckwheat cake,Youxiang, bark,Sanzi, Youxiang tea, Sanzi tea, Wutang rice, beefnoodles, eggplantpreserved fruit,preserved fig,three course tea, wheat straw cake Sand ginseng, wild wheat flowers, figs, winter melon, olives, locust fruits, plums, eggplant preserves, watersauce beans, sauce beans,Douban sauce,stinky beansdrum, braised rot, wrinkled skin spicy, skin radish,pickled vegetables,sour chili, sauce grasshoppers, sauce oil spicy, pickledgarlic head... People who have been to Weishan Ancient City are always talking about the late night barbecue in the old city, old streets, and old places

The snacks hereare delicious in color, aroma, and taste, making people salivate and unable to stopWeishanThe cuisine has a long history, strong local flavor, exquisite craftsmanship, distinct sweetness and saltiness, and pure texture

Therefore, when you arrive at Weishan, not only can you visit the ancient city,Weibaoshan, exploreHongheyuan,Bird Road Xiongguan, but you can also feast your mouth

Cross River Bait Silk

The key to cross river bait silk is the production of "meat". The selection of meat ingredients is very important. Choose locally slaughtered pig hind legs, pigelbow, and three fresh meat from pig belly, and slowly grill them on charcoal fire. Bake until the skin of the meat has turned golden but the meat is not burnt or rotten. Soak it in rice washing water for two to three hours, then scrape it clean with warm water. Put it into a special large clay pot, pour cold water, add an appropriate amount of Weishan local castrated chicken andham, boil the water over high heat, remove the foam, and add ginger slices,grass fruit, ham and other spices and ingredients. Cover the pot with a lid, seal the lid tightly with cotton paper, gauze, etc., and simmer over low heat. Stew for over 10 hours, starting from the first day and continuing until the next day

When you open the lid of the pot, the aroma is strong, the soup is white and thick, but not greasy, and the meat has naturally separated from the bones without losing its shape

baits also need to be made from locally produced high-quality baits, using the famous "HuangpiGu" rice from Weishan, processed and made that morning. Thisbait threadhas a white color, a soft and sweet taste, and is not crispy or sticky@The soup of 479#

hot bait should be rolled up. Put the hot baitinto a bowl, scoop in the "meat soup" that has been stewed overnight in a clay pot, and separate the "meat" with a spoon to cover the bait. Then add salt, monosodium glutamate,chili noodles,pepper powder, scallions,Sichuan pepper oil,garlic juice,pickled vegetablessilk orpickled vegetablesand other seasonings. A bowl of "meat bait" with excellent color, aroma, and taste is made

Su Laosan Yigu Noodles

Weishan Yigu Noodles, also known asPulling Noodles,longevity noodles, are traditional Weishan folk snacks. In the past, noodles were only eaten during Chinese New Year, festivals, birthdays, and happy occasions. Nowadays, with a better life, people's diet has evolved from being full and drinking to tasting. Speaking of tasting knowledge, it's great. Weishan Yigu Noodles can not only satisfy your taste buds, but also your eyes

The craftsmanship of Yi Gu noodles is very exquisite. Firstly, it's kneading dough. The flour should be of good quality, using 60 degree salt water to knead the dough. The kneading force should be moderate and the dough should be kneaded frequently until it is just soft and hard, and the best time is when it is stretched and silky. After the dough is kneaded, the large ball should be kneaded into thin pieces, and the evenly cleaned dough should be wrapped around a large plate. During this process,sesame oilshould be continuously applied to the dough to prevent adhesion between them

The master of Yi Gu Noodles told me that kneading noodles is very troublesome

is followed by "waking face", which refers to "waking up" for three hours on a piece of facethat has already been wrapped around a large plate, covered with damp gauze. During the time of 'waking up face', preparenoodle soup, seasonings, and 'hat'. Hats are usually made by stir frying local specialties such aslotus beans, mountain bamboo shootsmushroom seedswith shredded ham and red chili peppers

Finally, it's just talk. Standing at the edge of a boiling pot, pull up the awakened noodle head from the plate, and use even speed and moderate force to pull the noodles into strands. Put thenoodlesinto the pot and cook for about 3 minutes. Then, scoop the noodles into a bowl, scoop in the prepared noodle soup, and add a "hat". A bowl of thin, smooth, colorful, fragrant, and delicious noodles is placed in front of you

Fire Incident

Around 3am on January 3, 2015,Gongchen Building in Weishan County was destroyed by a large fire. The burnt area is about 300 square meters. As of 4:48 am, all open flames have been extinguished without causing any casualties. The cause of the fire is unknown and is currently under investigation@Hello everyone, 536#

! Today, I am very excited to introduce to you the travel and food guide of Weishan Ancient City. As an ancient city full of history and cultural heritage, Weishan not only has charming scenery and ancient buildings, but also rich and diverse cuisine, making people linger and forget to leave

First, let's understand the background of Weishan Ancient City. Weishan Ancient City, located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is part of Dali Old City. This ancient city was built in 738 AD and is one of the important frontier cities in Chinese history. In ancient times, Weishan was an important node on the Silk Road, attracting merchants and travelers from different cultural backgrounds. Nowadays, Weishan Ancient City attracts countless tourists with its unique charm

In Weishan Ancient City, you can taste a variety of delicious food to satisfy your taste buds. The first thing to introduce is Weishan's specialty snack - Weishan Rice Noodles. Weishan rice noodles are famous for their delicious taste and unique seasonings. It is a thin noodle made from high-quality local specialty rice, paired with ingredients such as chicken soup, cilantro, tofu skin, and chili, simple yet delicious. Every bite feels the elasticity and freshness of the rice noodles, making it an unforgettable delicacy@Besides rice noodles, Weishan also has other mouth watering delicacies. For example, grilled fish from Weishan. This grilled fish is made from fresh fish as raw material, with the addition of local seasonings and spices. Through a unique grilling process, it presents a tender and juicy taste and unique aroma of the fish meat. Every bite can make you feel the unique flavor of Weishan@In addition, there are many other delicious foods worth trying in Weishan. For example, Roasted whole lamb in Weishan. This is a traditional Weishan dish, made from high-quality lamb meat and mixed with unique seasonings and spices. After a long period of roasting, it presents a delicious and tender meat with a fragrant aroma. Both in appearance and taste, it can stimulate one's appetite

In addition to delicious food, Weishan Ancient City also