What is Dali Ancient City, one of the top ten tourist attractions in Yunnan, like?

Dali Ancient City, located in Dali City in western Yunnan Province, is also known as Ye Yu City and Purple City. The ancient city of Dali was the political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan during its more than 500 years of history during the Tang and Song Dynasties. There are many cultural relics and historic sites in the ancient city, and the city layout is basically well preserved. As of 2013, there are still 14 key cultural relics protection units at or above the municipal level in the ancient city.

Dali Ancient City

Dali, Yunnan is very beautiful, and Dali Ancient City is certainly not bad either. Dali Ancient City is smaller than Lijiang Ancient City. Because there is no maintenance fee for the ancient city, it seems to be more popular here. The ancient city of Dali is divided into four gates. It faces Cangshan Mountain in the west, Erhai Lake in the east, the north is where Dali residents live, and the south is more lively. If you want to stay, you can live near the south gate. After arriving at Dali Station, you can take a car by yourself, or you can find a tour bus that goes directly to the ancient city of Dali. The staff on the bus will introduce each tourist attraction in detail and how to visit it, which is very helpful for those who are traveling to Dali for the first time. .

Foreigner Street

Old Town Street

If you come here to play, it is recommended not to come too early. There are few people in the ancient town in the morning, many shops are not open, and it is very quiet. At this time, you can skip visiting the ancient city and take advantage of the lack of crowds to visit other scenic spots, such as: Cangshan Gate, the west gate of the ancient city of Dali; the famous Five Flowers in the history of Dali, which is surrounded by four pavilions and clear streams in the center of the ancient city. Building; the first state museum built in Yunnan Province: Dali Prefecture Museum. Cangshan Gate is a gate in the ancient city of Dali, with no special scenery.

Wuhua Building

Little trinkets on the street

Wuhua Building was a place where official gatherings were held to entertain distinguished guests in ancient times. There are five buildings in Wuhua Building. The current Wuhua Building has been rebuilt into a four-story building with a height of more than 20 meters. It is one of the landmark buildings of the ancient city of Dali. What I want to say here is that Wuhua Building is not a decoration. You can enter it, but you need to pay. The Dali Prefecture Museum displays the history of Dali and Bai folk customs in the form of Bai residential buildings. After watching the exhibition, you can go to the Xiangyun Food City in the city center to buy some snacks, then go shopping after eating!

Shanye Flower Shop

Dali Musu Inn

In the afternoon and evening, there will be more and more people. At this time, the streets are not as deserted as during the day. You can go shopping at Foreigner Street, Renmin Road, Fuxing Road Pedestrian Street, etc. Different roads offer different scenery and food. Hot and sour shredded fish, Yangji milk fan, flower cake, rose halva? The milk fan is best freshly baked. The rich milky aroma of the milk fan plus a little Yunnan special rose sauce is delicious! Ingredients for making flower cakes are also displayed at the entrance of some stores. Those who like to make their own delicacies can buy some and try them at home. By the way, the night view of the ancient city is even better. The ancient city is even more lively at night.

Russian Fan

Flower Yoghurt Cake

Finally, what I want to say is that the ancient city of Dali is suitable for wandering around and playing, but not suitable for living. This is not to say that the inns and B&Bs in the ancient city are not good. In fact, the environment of inns in and outside the city is similar, no matter where you stay. For those traveling during the peak tourist season, the outside of the city (there are B&Bs outside the four gates of the ancient city) is a little further away, but it is not as noisy as inside the city. Also, try not to travel by car. There are many alleys and lanes in the ancient city. Parking in the ancient city is a troublesome thing. There are mostly small inns in the ancient city, and there are only two or three parking spaces. You have to go early to grab a spot. People come and go, and driving in and out is troublesome.

Little dogs watching stalls

This is the ancient city of Dali, Yunnan. Although it has now become commercialized, it is undeniable that its popularity still makes many people who have never been there yearn for it. People who have been there have different opinions on the ancient city of Dali. Instead of asking others for some experience, it is better to go and see it yourself. Maybe the ancient city of Dali is beyond your imagination.