Step into Weishan Ancient City – where 600-year-old Ming-Qing architecture meets living Nanzhao Kingdom history! Wander through 25 grid-pattern streets and 18 stone-paved lanes, guarded by the majestic Gongchen Tower (rebuilt after 2015 fire) and Xinggong Tower, offering panoramic views of Ailao Mountain 🏔️ 269.

✨ 5 HIDDEN GEMS You Can’t Miss:

Menghua Old House (刘氏大院): Largest preserved Qing dynasty residence – explore "Three Lanes, Five Courtyards & Six Wells" blending Han-Bai architecture 710.

Weishan Tie-Dye Workshops: Create your own cloth in the "Hometown of Chinese Tie-Dye Art" – exported globally since Ming Dynasty 29.

Torch Festival (June 25 lunar): Dance with Yi people around bonfires + witness sacred fire rituals at Gongchen Tower! 🔥 59.

Food Street Delights: Slurp hand-pulled Guojiang Ersi noodles 🍜, bite into triple-colored bean cakes, and savor Hui Muslim Xizhou pancakes 710.

Weibao Mountain Taoist Trail: Hike sacred forests to 24 Qing-era temples – spot "Eight Immortals" carvings at Laojundian Palace 59.

📍 Pro Travel Tips:
✅ Best Time: March-April for cherry blossoms + Yi folk festivals 26.
✅ Transport: Bullet train from Dali (22 mins, ¥22) → tuk-tuk to old town 57.
✅ Wear: Rock shoes! Streets are smooth pebbles – sunglasses/sunscreen essential 9.
⛔ Avoid Midday: Capture golden-hour photos at Xinggong Tower without crowds 5.

📸 Photographer’s Paradise:

Sunrise at Mengyang Park with 300-year-old pavilions

Night lights of Gongchen Tower (like "lanterns guarding history" 🌙)

Local grannies selling walnuts in embroidered Yi costumes – pure cultural gold!

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