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Weishan Ancient City
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Weishan Ancient City

大理巍山古城

Yunnan, Dali4.8·25.4688°N, 100.2672°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (includes all paid sites)
Duration
3-5 hours
Rating
4.8 / 5.0

About Weishan Ancient City

A well-preserved ancient town in Dali, Yunnan, showcasing traditional architecture, historic streets, and local cultural heritage. • Birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, a quiet Ming-Qing county town. • Well-kept city walls, Confucian and Taoist temples...

Highlights

• Birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, a quiet Ming-Qing county town. • Well-kept city walls, Confucian and Taoist temples. • Famous for Weishan pao pork and folk song.

Suggested Route

Enter the arched gate, walk the main street to the Confucian Temple, then the city wall; 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Weishan cured-pork sandwiches and local noodles. Small inns and guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking at the gates, restrooms, a shuttle and partial wheelchair access (old streets).
Travel Tips

Best explored on foot. Visit early morning for peaceful atmosphere before tour groups arrive.

Location

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Opening Hours

Town open 24/7 (ticketed sites 08:30-17:00)

Getting There

Weishan County, Dali; Dali Railway Station ~50 km (Weishan has a station on the railway); Dali Fengyi Airport ~70 km; train/bus.

Reservation

Free entry to the ancient city; no reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (includes all paid sites)

Address

Dalibaizu Autonomous Prefecture Weishanyizuhuizu Autonomous County Dagou Street Fujin

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