Weishan Ancient Town, located in the city of Weishan County in the south of Dali, is also known as Nanzhao Ancient City, which was the capital of Nanzhao Kingdom in the early days and a city of horse gangs on the Tea and Horse Road.
The architecture of Weishan Ancient City is very well preserved, with many historical relics of southwestern characteristics, which can be called the museum of Nanzhao Ancient Kingdom.
Compared with Dali, which is now crowded with tourists, Weishan Ancient City is relatively quiet. In addition to the quaint houses, the main attractions of the city are some of the old buildings in the city, such as Gongchenlou, Xingkoulou, Beishexue, Equal Joy Temple, Weishan Literature Temple, Xuanzhu Guan, etc., which have their own specialties.
In addition, there are many delicacies in Weishan, so you must try them one by one when you come here. Po meat bait and bait across the river are famous local specialties, and one noodle, red snow pear, green bean cake, Weishan candied fruit and so on are also very delicious.
Travel Tips
Address. Near Dagou Street, Weishan Yi Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Phone: 0872-6120893
Opening Hours: All year round