Weishan Snack Street

Dali Weishan Ancient City - Weibao Mountain Travel Guide I. Introduction Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County is located in western Yunnan Province, in the southern part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. It is located in the upper section of the Ailao and Wuliang Mountains. Weishan County has a long history and splendid culture. It is one of the earliest areas in Yunnan Province to establish counties, the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, and one of the four famous cultural counties in Yunnan Province during the Qing Dynasty. Weishan has rich tourism resources, numerous scenic spots and historical relics, with more than 30 key cultural relics protection units at the provincial, state, and county levels. It has Weibao Mountain, one of the fourteen famous Taoist mountains in China, the Bird Road Pass, which showcases the wonders of migratory bird migration, and Donglianhua Village, a famous Chinese historical and cultural village. Weishan Ancient City, also known as Menghua City, is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. "Weishan is famous for its scenic spots, and Nanzhao's history is well-known." The ancient city that has been preserved today was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. The ancient city is backed by Wenhua Mountain in the east, Weibao Mountain in the south, and the Yanggua River in the west, forming a landscape surrounded by mountains and rivers. II. Location Near Dagou Street, Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture III. Opening Hours Open 24 hours a day, all year round IV. Ticket Price Weishan Ancient City Scenic Area is open for free V. Festival Activities Lunar New Year: First day of the first lunar month Yi Ancestor Worship Festival Main Festival Day: February 8 of the lunar calendar (Yi ethnic group) Yi February 8 (Yi New Year): February 8 of the lunar calendar (Yi ethnic group) Welcoming the Third Princess Festival: February 11 to 13 of the lunar calendar Weibao Mountain Pilgrimage: First to fifteenth day of the second lunar month Songhua Festival: Ninth day of the first lunar month Torch Festival: June 25 of the lunar calendar Mid-Year Wandering Bridge Festival: July 15 of the lunar calendar Eid al-Fitr: October 1 of the Islamic calendar (Hui ethnic group) Eid al-Adha: December 10 of the Islamic calendar (Hui ethnic group) Mawlid: March 12 of the Islamic calendar (Hui ethnic group) VI. Reservation Guide Implement "limited, reservation, staggered peak" reception measures. Please make a time-sharing reservation in advance on platforms such as the Tour Yunnan APP and the official WeChat account. VII. Transportation Guide Tourists can take a bus from Xiaguan to Weibaoshan, first to Weishan County, and then transfer to a minibus. The bus fare is CNY 15. To reach the Weibaoshan Scenic Area from the county seat, you can take a special tourist bus directly to the scenic area from the Weishan Passenger Transport Station. The fare is CNY 8. You can also take a taxi from the entrance of the Liangmao Hotel on Dongxin Street in the county seat, which can directly reach the Weibaoshan Scenic Area for CNY 8. The bus departs when it is full. Chartered car: The fare for a taxi from the entrance of Liangmao Hotel is about CNY 50 for a one-way trip and about CNY 100 for a round trip. Self-driving: You can exit the highway at the Dali exit of the Hangrui Expressway, turn right at the first intersection, and then turn right again. This is the secondary road to Weishan, which takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach. VIII. Main Attractions Dali Weishan has a collection of cultural relics and historical sites, and many scenic spots, including Weibao Mountain, Weishan Ancient City, Xuanlong Temple, Yuanjue Temple, Shanlong Mountain Yutucheng, Yunyin Temple, Chen Yishu Stone Coffin, Huiming Temple, Dongshan Menghua Lingquan, Bird Road Pass, and Wuyin Mountain. IX. Travel Route Weishan Day Tour (8:00) Get on the bus at Dali Xiaguan——(8:40) (Park at the Tourist Service Center or Donglianhua parking lot) Visit the Donglianhua Village Hui Mosque and the scene of Muslims worshiping Allah——(10:00) Weishan Ancient City Weishan Ancient City (10:20) (Park at Huaxing parking lot or Beiyu parking lot, Xisi parking lot) Route: Nanzhao Ancient Street——Mengyang Park——Confucian Temple——Xinggong Tower——No. 8 Courtyard of Nanzhao Liu's Residence——Kejia Courtyard——Old Cadre Bureau——Nanzhao Museum——Gongchen Tower——Xu's Courtyard——Miss Liang's Courtyard Daxiao Temple (12:00) (Park in the Daxiao Temple parking lot)——Xuanlong Temple (Xiaosi)——Yuanjue Temple (Dasi)——Go to Weibaoshan——(13:00) Ethnic Flavor Meal——Visit Nanzhao Tuzhu Temple——Wenchang Palace——Lingguan Temple——Qingxia Palace——Yuhuang Pavilion——Changchun Cave——(18:00) Return to Weishan Ancient City and return to Xiaguan. Weishan Two-Day Tour Day 1 (13:00) Get on the bus at Dali Xiaguan——(13:40) (Park at the Tourist Service Center or Donglianhua parking lot) Visit the Donglianhua Village Hui Mosque and the scene of Muslims worshiping Allah——(15:00) Weishan Daxiao Temple——(16:30) Visit Yi Tie-dye——(17:30) Ethnic Flavor Meal (18:00) Visit Weishan Ancient City (Park at Huaxing parking lot or Beiyu parking lot, Xisi parking lot) Route: Nanzhao Ancient Street——Mengyang Park——Listen to Dongjing Ancient Music in Minglun Hall (at your own expense)——Confucian Temple——Xinggong Tower——No. 8 Courtyard of Nanzhao Liu's Residence——Kejia Courtyard——Old Cadre Bureau——Nanzhao Museum——Gongchen Tower——Xu's Courtyard——Miss Liang's Courtyard)——Stay at Weishan Hotel Day 2 (7:30) Have breakfast——(8:30) Go to Weibaoshan (Park in the Weibaoshan parking lot)——Visit Nanzhao Tuzhu Temple——Wenchang Palace——Lingguan Temple——Qingxia Palace——Yuhuang Pavilion——Changchun Cave——(16:00) Return to Weishan Ancient City and return to Xiaguan. Bird Road Pass Two-Day Tour Day 1 (13:00 noon) Get on the bus at Dali Xiaguan——(14:15) Visit the Xiaoweigeng Mosque to see the scene of Muslims worshiping Allah——(16:00) Visit Weishan Ancient City (Gongchen Tower, Mengyang Park)——(18:00) Ethnic Flavor Meal——(19:00) Go to Bird Road Pass——(20:00) Visit the bird exhibition hall at the Bird Ringing Station——(21:00) Walk 40 minutes to the bird catching site to participate in bird catching, ringing, and releasing activities——(23:00) Stay at the Bird Ringing Station—— Day 2 (8:00) Breakfast——(8:30—11:00) Forest bath (walking)——(18:00) Ethnic Flavor Meal——Return to Xiaguan. Travel Tips: Please bring your own flashlight, warm clothes, and travel shoes. You can also bring your own tent and simple bedding to rest at the bird catching site. X. Travel Time Recommended duration: 3-4 hours Weishan has a subtropical plateau monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 15.6°C. There is no severe cold in winter and no extreme heat in summer. The four seasons are like spring, with sufficient sunshine and abundant and pollution-free water resources. It is most suitable for human habitation and is suitable for travel all year round.