Xizhou Dali's first stop is always Xizhou, which is not as lively as the ancient city of Dali, but more comfortable than the hidden city.
Mr. Lao She said, "Xizhou Town is a miracle. I don't remember seeing such a decent town in any remote place in China. Walking into the town is like being in Cambridge, England, where water flows everywhere; You can wash vegetables and clothes as soon as you go out, and the pollution will immediately drift with the tide. The streets are neat, there are many shops, there is a library, and there is a marble archway in front of the library, and the words are gilded! There is a police station. There are deep houses and courtyards like palaces, all carved with beams and painted buildings. There are many ancestral halls, resplendent and magnificent. Less than a mile is Erhai Lake, and less than five or six miles is a high mountain. There is such a small town between mountains and rivers. What a paradise!
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Xizhou ancient house goes deep into the hinterland of the ancient town along the three-dimensional network of streets and alleys, and the courtyards at the end of those alleys have become the nodes we are looking for. Xizhou ancient town has preserved many ancient houses that have been handed down to this day. Some of them have famous surnames, and now some have become museums, and some have become shops and colleges.
Most of them can still live, and it is the default rule for everyone to pay for a visit. I understand this very well. Every day, groups of curious babies keep running around other people's homes, which really affects their lives.
Among the landmark buildings of Yuanzhin Xizhou with Yellow Wall, I like the yellow outer wall of Yuanzhin Xizhou best, which is especially suitable for taking pictures. This mansion, named Yangjiayuan (the former residence of Mr. Yang Pinxiang, a famous Xizhou business group), is now the only five-star hotel in Xizhou ancient town, which was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Linden from the United States. After traveling in Asia for more than 20 years, the couple finally chose Xizhou, which shows the great charm here.
The beauty of Bai folk houses lies in Xizhou, Cangshan Mountain in the west and Erhai Lake in the east. An ancient town that must not be missed when traveling in Dali. There are the best preserved Bai folk houses in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The Bai villages scattered between Cangshan and Erhai Lake are blue tiles and white walls, fresh and elegant, just like an ink and wash landscape painting.
The tranquility and beauty of Xizhou lies in the Bai quadrangles that tell the history. Here, you can break into local houses at any time and mistakenly think that you have entered a historic site. You can also really live in the quadrangle three or four hundred years ago, because there are many hotels with first-class facilities that were rebuilt from the old courtyard.
When you come to Xizhou, you must not miss the experience of living in an ancient Bai quadrangle and feeling the beauty of Bai architecture in person!
The main rooms of Bai quadrangles usually sit west to east, which is not only related to Dali's geographical position close to mountains and rivers. Dali
It's a windy place, and the monsoon direction is west all year round. The layout of the main room is west to east, and the doors and windows are open on the east side. The wind is blowing from the back of the house, so it is not easy to enter the room. Siheyuan is generally two-storeyed, mainly with "three squares and one wall" and "four entrances and five patios".
"Three squares and one wall" refers to a main building facing east, with two wings on both sides; Looking at the wall, it is a wall facing the room. In the traditional houses of Bai nationality, zhaobi and gatehouse are the most important.
The screen is China.
Influenced by the unique architectural form of Feng Shui consciousness, Bai people use white gypsum walls as walls, and are printed with Chinese characters symbolizing good luck, such as "Innocence, Family Sound of Qin and He", "Endure Family Sound" or "Happiness" and "Longevity". Interestingly, you can guess the owner of this house according to the inscription on the wall. For example, Innocent Family heirloom must be Yang's yard, and Qin He Jia Sheng is Zhao's yard.
Zhao Bi from Yanjia Courtyard
The difference between "four-in-one-five patios" and "three squares and one zhaobi" is that a square is used to replace the zhaobi opposite the main room to form a closed quadrangle, and two small patios are added on both sides of the square. The Yi Shu Ancient House Inn where we stayed is a typical pattern of "four entrances and five patios".
Recommended inns: Yi Shu Guzhai Inn, B&B Jiakedi Culture, Xi Lin Yuan.
How to avoid the crowds during the festival and the shortage of various resources during the Spring Festival, try to plan your trip at least one month in advance, choose a good route and book a good accommodation.
2. If there is a high-speed train or a bullet train, try to choose a high-speed train or a bullet train to travel. First, the fare will not rise, and most of the prices are cheaper than air tickets; Second, time is guaranteed and the risk of delay is small; Thirdly, there are many road trip during the Spring Festival, which can avoid traffic jams.
3. Choose a niche. For example, although there are many people in Dali during the Spring Festival, as long as you avoid the ancient city of Dali, the three sacred pagodas, Cangshan Mountain and the double corridors.
These popular attractions are much less crowded and comfortable to play with. In addition, the accommodation price during the Spring Festival is relatively reasonable.
Contact the innkeeper in advance and ask for his advice. take for example
, route planning (such as which road section or scenic spot is crowded), catering arrangements (such as whether the nearby catering is convenient and whether it is open during the Chinese New Year), etc. Because even if you check more, you still don't know the local situation as well as the locals.
5. If the budget is tight, you can choose to stay in youth travel, and the price will not increase in general holidays. If you travel alone, you can make many friends.