[2024 Huize Attraction] Travel Guide for Huize Ancient City (Updated Sep)
Ancient Towns
Address:
Huize, Qujing, Yunnan, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hours
Huize Ancient City - The World of Mortals.
📍Huize Ancient City
🚗 2 hours and 30 minutes from Kunming
The ancient city is not big, it is just an old city block in the county seat
But every bluestone road on the way can make people feel its historical atmosphere
The ancient city is not commercialized, and the price of various special snacks will not increase because of tourists💯
✨About playing
1️⃣ Tang Jiyao's Former Residence
It is a small, enclosed courtyard complex, a typical mid-to-late Qing Dynasty residential building in Huize. The courtyard of the former residence is well preserved.
Tang Jiyao's former residence displays materials about Tang Jiyao's life, photos, and books.
Here, you can marvel at his legendary life and explore his footprints in Huize, which is worth a visit.
2️⃣ Jiangxi Guild Hall
Also known as Wanshou Palace, commonly known as Jiangxi Temple.
The entire building is carved with wood, stone, and brick, with plaques, couplets, paintings, and murals, which can be called "a must-see in Yunnan ancient architecture".
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were as many as 108 guild halls, temples, and ancestral halls in Huize Ancient City.
The eight best-preserved are Jiangxi Guild Hall, Yunnan Guild Hall, Jiangnan Guild Hall, Sichuan Guild Hall, Shaanxi Guild Hall, Guizhou Guild Hall, Huguang Guild Hall, and Fujian Guild Hall.
3️⃣ Huize Park is next to the ancient city
The iconic big copper coin of Huize is there. You can drill the coin hole there. There are also musical fountains at night (because we were in a hurry this time, we didn't go at night).
4️⃣ There are also scenic spots around Huize
Dahaicao Mountain, Nagu Ancient Town Baiwu Village, Nianhu, and Yulu Dashifeng are all worth visiting.
🍽️About eating
1️⃣ Eight Bowls of Mutton
The mutton is delicious and not at all mutton.
It is best to make an appointment in advance, otherwise you will have to wait a long time.
2️⃣ Yangyu Xishi (or Yangyu Princess)
Don't miss it if you love fried Yangyu, there are many for 10 yuan.
There are also bags of potato chips at the door, 10 yuan for a large bag.
3️⃣ Qingheyuan (navigate to Mixue Bingcheng Dongzhi Street Store)
A century-old shop, famous for its rare bean flour, and the soy milk is also good, and there are a lot of people.
4️⃣ Xiao Li Barbecue (or Lao Ding Barbecue)
The taste is really good, it's a pity that we have few people and don't order much. When we come back, we still miss the taste of that barbecue.
Li Baiyang Casserole (or Zuying Breakfast Shop)
The casserole rice noodles are really delicious.
🏠 Accommodation is recommended to choose a guesthouse in the ancient city, the ones on the sign in Figure 3 are very good (we decided to go temporarily, and these guesthouses were all booked). In addition to these guesthouses, there are many hotels on both sides of the main street. Yunhai and Jinyulongyuan are recommended, which are more cost-effective.
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Huize Ancient Town Exploration Guide
🏰 Huize Ancient Town Exploration Guide 🌿
🚗 Transportation 🚌
Departing from places like Qujing and Kunming, you can take a long-distance bus to Huize County. From the county town, you can reach the ancient town area by taking a taxi or a bus.
💰 Admission 🎫
Visiting Huize Ancient Town is free of charge.
🏯 Attractions Features 🌟
Located in the northeastern part of Yunnan, Huize Ancient Town is an authentic, uncommercialized ancient town. It retains its traditional layout and appearance, harboring a rich historical and cultural heritage. The ancient town's district is concentrated and preserves a large number of ancient Ming and Qing buildings, known as the 'living fossils of Ming and Qing architecture' in the Southwest region.
🏨 Accommodation 🛏️
It is recommended to book accommodation within Huize County, such as Super 8 hotels, which are moderately priced and fully equipped. You can also choose to stay in homestays or inns around the ancient town to experience the local customs.
🍜 Cuisine 🥘
Taste traditional Huize delicacies, such as copper pot beef, rare bean powder, etc., to experience the local specialty food culture and enjoy the flavors of Yunnan.
🚶 Travel Tips 📸
Stroll through the streets of the ancient town, feel the ancient atmosphere, and appreciate the unique charm of Ming and Qing architecture. Visitors can visit historical relics and cultural attractions within the ancient town to understand Huize's long history and rich cultural connotations.
Huize Ancient Town is a rare treasure, preserving the authentic charm of the ancient town, making one feel as if they have traveled back in history. Here, you will experience the unique cultural atmosphere of Yunnan and enjoy an unforgettable journey.🏯🌟
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A paradise not far from Kunming
Consider visiting Huize County in Yunnan during holidays when it's too crowded.
Reasons for recommendation:
🚗 It's a little over two hours' drive from Kunming, unfortunately, there is no high-speed train.
🏩 Hotel prices only rise from the original 270 to 350 during holidays.
🏯 Huize Ancient Town is much larger than expected, great for exploring, and there are many old buildings worth visiting in Huize County.
🥩 Huize is famous for its black goat meat, which is exactly why I came. In the city, someone recommended 'Yang Ba Wan'. I went to the Fatty Goat Restaurant, a down-to-earth place where I had a very satisfying meal. The local potatoes are also famous. Not far from the entrance of the Dashai Grass Mountain scenic area, there are some grilled mutton stalls with good quality meat; if you prefer a lighter taste, ask them to use less seasoning. There are also many mutton stalls inside the scenic area, but they might serve sheep instead. The black goat with skin I had outside the scenic area was pretty good.
⛰️ Nearby Dashai Grass Mountain, the ticket is 35, and the shuttle bus is 20, although there are only two stops inside, the high mountain meadows make you feel as if you've arrived at the Ili grasslands. The key is that you can see it all for only 55 yuan, which is a bargain. The altitude is 3650, so be aware of altitude sickness.
⛩️ Baiwu Village is a quiet and peaceful little village, and I was lucky enough to catch the sunset clouds. I really wanted to stay a few more days.
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Huize Ancient Town still retains its ancient charm
The biggest impression Huize Ancient Town gives me is its down-to-earth atmosphere, which is different from other ancient towns. Its most unique charm lies in its 'natural beauty'.
🏘 Ancient Townscape: Buildings from the Ming Dynasty to the 1980s and 1990s, wandering through the old streets, each shop is a wooden house of Huize residents that has stood for hundreds of years. The irregular layout adds even more charm.
🚶 Exploration Journey: If time allows, venture deep into the alleys of the ancient town, and you will discover the typical pattern of market and residential areas combined. On both sides of the main thoroughfare of the ancient town are shops facing the street, while the interior is the living area of ordinary residents, showing the historical changes over a century.
🔍 Notice: Many residents still live in the ancient town, please respect the local residents and the environment, and be sure to maintain civility and politeness.
🏨 Accommodation Suggestions: Booking homestays or inns around the ancient town on Ctrip will allow you to experience more of the ancient town's historical atmosphere and cultural heritage.
🍜 Food Recommendations: Taste the local snacks and specialty foods, experience the flavor of the ancient town, and enjoy a delightful culinary journey.
This ancient town, with a view every ten steps and a style every hundred steps, invites us to explore the imprints of a century's history, to feel the sedimentation and changes of time. Embark on a unique journey to the ancient town and appreciate the unique charm of Huize!🌟🏰🍲
ANIYAH MCBRIDE
Huize Ancient City
The Huize Ancient City, most of which are buildings left from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, has grand guild halls, temples, and mansions, as well as many stone and earth buildings. Various precious cultural relics, ancient buildings, urban layout and blocks are relatively well preserved. After professional restoration, it has a strong sense of history. The old streets of the ancient city are relatively narrow, without too much noise and commercialization, and have a vicissitudes of ancient charm. Walking in it, there is a feeling of time travel.