The birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, Yunnan, is a treasure ancient city worth visiting

The birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom🏮 Yunnan is a treasure ancient city worth visiting. During the half year I lived in Dali, I went to Weishan five times. No matter when you go, it is always filled with an unworldly atmosphere of daily life. There are no bustling tourists, no grandmothers insisting on braiding your hair. Only well-preserved old buildings that record more than six hundred years of history. Many people do not know that this is the real birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom. And it is also the hometown of Zhao Ling'er, the descendant of the goddess Nuwa in the game 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy'. Sitting on the sunny streetside and drinking a cup of Bai ethnic roasted tea Can satisfy all your imaginations of the peaceful old times of Yunnan's ancient towns. 🚄Transport It's actually not far from Dali, just an hour's drive. Take the train directly from Dali Station to Weishan Station, and you'll arrive in 20 minutes. All the food, drinks, fun, and shopping are located within the Weishan Ancient Town. It takes about a day to explore, so you can make a round trip in one day. ☕️Shops Although it is an ancient town, Weishan's artistic atmosphere is also very strong. There are cafes, teahouses, cultural and creative shops, and bookstores on the main street. A small restaurant and 'Dream Back to Nanzhao' are run by a couple from Guangdong. One sells coffee and the other sells roasted tea, and the two shops are right next to each other. Years ago, they moved to Weishan to avoid the commercialization of Dali. These two shops are places we always make sure to visit each time we go. 📝Intangible Cultural Heritage In Li Meng's Book House, a 90-year-old grandfather is still persisting in calligraphy creation. Not far away, a pair of elderly couple runs the wood carving Jia Ma. The Jia Ma paintings carved by the grandfather are only 5 yuan each. There are also shops selling bamboo weaving, tie-dyeing, tile cats, and pottery on the street. And each one is much cheaper than in Dali. If you want to learn about the history of Nanzhao, you can also visit the Weishan Museum. In short, this is a town that is both fun to explore and full of historical charm. 🍜Cuisine Another reason I love Weishan is that the food here is really too delicious. Not only is it the birthplace of the authentic Braised Meat Ersi, During the New Year, there is also the Weishan Snack Festival and the Long Table Feast. Every time we go, we head straight for Nanzhao Zhu Ji's One-Strand Noodles. A big bowl full with stewed tender meat chunks and fried eggs. Every bite is full of satisfaction and happiness (writing this makes my mouth water). 🍢Snacks Fried milk fan, candied fruit, bean rice cakes, etc., are all special snacks. Even if you're too full, I suggest buying some to take away and eat later. The food street also has a young lady selling dried beef. Her beef and beef liver are slow-roasted on the same day. After being smashed with a hammer, they are cut into small pieces. My Inner Mongolian friend, who is used to eating beef and mutton, finds it extremely satisfying. I admit that my partiality for Weishan is to the extent that I am reluctant to share it. Selfishly, I want to hide it away yet also recommend it to the whole world. I hope that in the years to come, it can continue to retain its unique character. And I hope that everyone who goes there will like and cherish it.