Xizhou Ancient Town / 喜洲古镇
A well-preserved Bai ethnic town located 18 km north of Dali Old Town, famous for its traditional Bai architecture, particularly the 'Three Courtyards and One Screen Wall' and 'Four Courtyards with Five Skywells' layouts. Known as a 'living museum of Bai ancient buildings.'
Category
Historical
Why Visit
- Authentic Bai culture with less commercialization than Dali Old Town. Famous for Xizhou Baba (savory flatbread), Yan Family Courtyard, and picturesque rice fields.
Suggested Duration
2–3 Hours
Best Visiting Time
Spring for green rice fields and rapeseed flowers. Autumn for golden harvest scenery.
Suitable For
- Culture enthusiasts, architecture lovers, foodies, photographers, families
Tips
- Visit the Yan Family Courtyard for Bai architecture and Three-Course Tea ceremony. Try Xizhou Baba at Sifang Street. Combine with Zhoucheng Tie-Dye Village and Butterfly Spring.
Admission Type
Free
Reservation Required
No
Price Estimates
Town: Free
Yan Family Courtyard: ~60 RMB
Yan Family Residence (Hulu): ~18 RMB
Opening Hours
Town: All Day; Yan Family Courtyard: 08:00–18:00
Address (English & Chinese)
Xizhou Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China
云南省大理白族自治州大理市喜洲镇
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