To a Place with Wind | Xizhou Ancient Town.

To a Place with Wind - Xizhou Ancient Town. Xizhou Ancient Town in Dali is a famous historical and cultural town in China and a must-see attraction in Dali. 1️⃣Ticket information: Xizhou Ancient Town is open to the public for free, but some attractions in the town may require tickets, which are generally priced at around CNY 20. 2️⃣Transportation information: Xizhou Ancient Town is about 20 km from Dali Ancient Town, and you can take a bus or rent a car to get there. There are direct buses to Xizhou from the south gate and west gate of Dali Ancient Town, and the rental cost is about CNY 200 per day in the off-season. Or you can rent an electric bike, which takes about 1 hour from the ancient town. 3️⃣Tour route: The attractions in Xizhou Ancient Town are mainly concentrated on the main street and its surroundings, and you can visit them according to the following route: Arrive at Xizhou Ancient Town in the morning and have a local breakfast at Sifang Street in the town center; Walk north along the main street and visit the surrounding attractions, including Mingzhengjun Hall, Liuhetongchun, etc.; You can have lunch at a restaurant on the main street and taste local specialties; In the afternoon, you can go to the Xizhou Baba workshop to learn about the production process and taste the delicious Xizhou Baba; Finally, return to Sifang Street and taste local tea at the surrounding tea houses while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the ancient town. 4️⃣Attraction recommendations: Special wheat field: When I went there in January, the wheat field was still grass 😭 but it was a great place to take photos, especially at the railroad track. I also rented 8 balloons 🎈 for CNY 10 for 10 minutes, which was totally worth it. Sifang Street: It is the center of Xizhou Ancient Town and the most lively place, with various stalls and restaurants. Mingzhengjun Hall: It is one of the oldest buildings in Xizhou Ancient Town, with exquisite murals and carvings inside. Liuhetongchun: It is the best-preserved traditional residence in Xizhou Ancient Town, with a unique architectural style. Xizhou Baba workshop: Here you can learn about the production process of Xizhou Baba and taste the delicious Xizhou Baba. 5️⃣Food recommendations: You must try the local specialties in Xizhou Ancient Town, such as Xizhou Baba, grilled fish, etc. Among them, Xizhou Baba is a local specialty snack that is very popular. To a Place with Wind, Xizhou Ancient Town is worth a visit.