[2025 Weishan Attraction] Travel Guide for Weishan Confucious Temple (Updated Jul)

#chinatravel 📍Weishan Confucian Temple, Dali 💰Entrance Fee: 5 RMB | 🕗 Opening Hours: 8:30–17:30 Step into a chapter of history at Weishan Wenmiao (Confucian Temple) — a cultural treasure quietly nestled in the ancient town of Weishan. This centuries-old site blends architectural grace with intricate craftsmanship, offering a serene yet awe-inspiring escape. 🪵 Don’t Miss: The Carvings • The lattice doors of Minglun Hall showcase Ming–Qing era carvings • Birds, beasts, trees, and flowers — each detail hand-carved to lifelike precision, like a living painting embedded in wood • Lingxing Gate (棂星门): A triple-span stone archway that’s simple yet refined, adorned with elegant patterns like silent guardians of time 💠 Bonus Highlight: Jacaranda Blooms 💜 • Every late April to early May, Jacaranda trees at the entrance burst into bloom • Delicate blue-violet flowers flutter in the breeze like wind chimes • The romantic petals contrast beautifully with the red doors and grey brick walls, adding a poetic touch to the historic atmosphere 🧭 Getting There: • From Weishan Railway Station, take a 15-minute public bus, then walk to the temple • A peaceful half-day stop perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, or anyone chasing a calm and culturally rich experience Quiet, artistic, and steeped in legacy — Weishan Confucian Temple invites you to walk through time under the shade of blooming jacarandas. 🍃📜 #travel #trip #china #staycation #thingstodo #myitinerary

Dali Weishan Ancient City - Weibao Mountain Travel Guide I. Introduction Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County is located in western Yunnan Province, in the southern part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. It is located in the upper section of the Ailao and Wuliang Mountains. Weishan County has a long history and splendid culture. It is one of the earliest areas in Yunnan Province to establish counties, the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, and one of the four famous cultural counties in Yunnan Province during the Qing Dynasty. Weishan has rich tourism resources, numerous scenic spots and historical relics, with more than 30 key cultural relics protection units at the provincial, state, and county levels. It has Weibao Mountain, one of the fourteen famous Taoist mountains in China, the Bird Road Pass, which showcases the wonders of migratory bird migration, and Donglianhua Village, a famous Chinese historical and cultural village. Weishan Ancient City, also known as Menghua City, is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. "Weishan is famous for its scenic spots, and Nanzhao's history is well-known." The ancient city that has been preserved today was built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. The ancient city is backed by Wenhua Mountain in the east, Weibao Mountain in the south, and the Yanggua River in the west, forming a landscape surrounded by mountains and rivers. II. Location Near Dagou Street, Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture III. Opening Hours Open 24 hours a day, all year round IV. Ticket Price Weishan Ancient City Scenic Area is open for free V. Festival Activities Lunar New Year: First day of the first lunar month Yi Ancestor Worship Festival Main Festival Day: February 8 of the lunar calendar (Yi ethnic group) Yi February 8 (Yi New Year): February 8 of the lunar calendar (Yi ethnic group) Welcoming the Third Princess Festival: February 11 to 13 of the lunar calendar Weibao Mountain Pilgrimage: First to fifteenth day of the second lunar month Songhua Festival: Ninth day of the first lunar month Torch Festival: June 25 of the lunar calendar Mid-Year Wandering Bridge Festival: July 15 of the lunar calendar Eid al-Fitr: October 1 of the Islamic calendar (Hui ethnic group) Eid al-Adha: December 10 of the Islamic calendar (Hui ethnic group) Mawlid: March 12 of the Islamic calendar (Hui ethnic group) VI. Reservation Guide Implement "limited, reservation, staggered peak" reception measures. Please make a time-sharing reservation in advance on platforms such as the Tour Yunnan APP and the official WeChat account. VII. Transportation Guide Tourists can take a bus from Xiaguan to Weibaoshan, first to Weishan County, and then transfer to a minibus. The bus fare is CNY 15. To reach the Weibaoshan Scenic Area from the county seat, you can take a special tourist bus directly to the scenic area from the Weishan Passenger Transport Station. The fare is CNY 8. You can also take a taxi from the entrance of the Liangmao Hotel on Dongxin Street in the county seat, which can directly reach the Weibaoshan Scenic Area for CNY 8. The bus departs when it is full. Chartered car: The fare for a taxi from the entrance of Liangmao Hotel is about CNY 50 for a one-way trip and about CNY 100 for a round trip. Self-driving: You can exit the highway at the Dali exit of the Hangrui Expressway, turn right at the first intersection, and then turn right again. This is the secondary road to Weishan, which takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach. VIII. Main Attractions Dali Weishan has a collection of cultural relics and historical sites, and many scenic spots, including Weibao Mountain, Weishan Ancient City, Xuanlong Temple, Yuanjue Temple, Shanlong Mountain Yutucheng, Yunyin Temple, Chen Yishu Stone Coffin, Huiming Temple, Dongshan Menghua Lingquan, Bird Road Pass, and Wuyin Mountain. IX. Travel Route Weishan Day Tour (8:00) Get on the bus at Dali Xiaguan——(8:40) (Park at the Tourist Service Center or Donglianhua parking lot) Visit the Donglianhua Village Hui Mosque and the scene of Muslims worshiping Allah——(10:00) Weishan Ancient City Weishan Ancient City (10:20) (Park at Huaxing parking lot or Beiyu parking lot, Xisi parking lot) Route: Nanzhao Ancient Street——Mengyang Park——Confucian Temple——Xinggong Tower——No. 8 Courtyard of Nanzhao Liu's Residence——Kejia Courtyard——Old Cadre Bureau——Nanzhao Museum——Gongchen Tower——Xu's Courtyard——Miss Liang's Courtyard Daxiao Temple (12:00) (Park in the Daxiao Temple parking lot)——Xuanlong Temple (Xiaosi)——Yuanjue Temple (Dasi)——Go to Weibaoshan——(13:00) Ethnic Flavor Meal——Visit Nanzhao Tuzhu Temple——Wenchang Palace——Lingguan Temple——Qingxia Palace——Yuhuang Pavilion——Changchun Cave——(18:00) Return to Weishan Ancient City and return to Xiaguan. Weishan Two-Day Tour Day 1 (13:00) Get on the bus at Dali Xiaguan——(13:40) (Park at the Tourist Service Center or Donglianhua parking lot) Visit the Donglianhua Village Hui Mosque and the scene of Muslims worshiping Allah——(15:00) Weishan Daxiao Temple——(16:30) Visit Yi Tie-dye——(17:30) Ethnic Flavor Meal (18:00) Visit Weishan Ancient City (Park at Huaxing parking lot or Beiyu parking lot, Xisi parking lot) Route: Nanzhao Ancient Street——Mengyang Park——Listen to Dongjing Ancient Music in Minglun Hall (at your own expense)——Confucian Temple——Xinggong Tower——No. 8 Courtyard of Nanzhao Liu's Residence——Kejia Courtyard——Old Cadre Bureau——Nanzhao Museum——Gongchen Tower——Xu's Courtyard——Miss Liang's Courtyard)——Stay at Weishan Hotel Day 2 (7:30) Have breakfast——(8:30) Go to Weibaoshan (Park in the Weibaoshan parking lot)——Visit Nanzhao Tuzhu Temple——Wenchang Palace——Lingguan Temple——Qingxia Palace——Yuhuang Pavilion——Changchun Cave——(16:00) Return to Weishan Ancient City and return to Xiaguan. Bird Road Pass Two-Day Tour Day 1 (13:00 noon) Get on the bus at Dali Xiaguan——(14:15) Visit the Xiaoweigeng Mosque to see the scene of Muslims worshiping Allah——(16:00) Visit Weishan Ancient City (Gongchen Tower, Mengyang Park)——(18:00) Ethnic Flavor Meal——(19:00) Go to Bird Road Pass——(20:00) Visit the bird exhibition hall at the Bird Ringing Station——(21:00) Walk 40 minutes to the bird catching site to participate in bird catching, ringing, and releasing activities——(23:00) Stay at the Bird Ringing Station—— Day 2 (8:00) Breakfast——(8:30—11:00) Forest bath (walking)——(18:00) Ethnic Flavor Meal——Return to Xiaguan. Travel Tips: Please bring your own flashlight, warm clothes, and travel shoes. You can also bring your own tent and simple bedding to rest at the bird catching site. X. Travel Time Recommended duration: 3-4 hours Weishan has a subtropical plateau monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 15.6°C. There is no severe cold in winter and no extreme heat in summer. The four seasons are like spring, with sufficient sunshine and abundant and pollution-free water resources. It is most suitable for human habitation and is suitable for travel all year round.

Traveling with kids in Dali is like participating in a weight-bearing hiking competition, until I stumbled upon Weishan—this mini ancient city, quieter than Xizhou, more laid-back than Shaxi, with prices stuck in 2010, even my kid learned to walk in slow motion... 📍Location: Weishan, Dali 🚗Transportation: About 1 hour drive from Dali, all the way on the expressway 👉🏻Things to do in Weishan ✔️Weishan Ancient City: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Weishan Ancient City is enough to play for a whole day. The bluestone roads have a noise-reducing function. The tranquility that was scared away by Dali tourists is all hidden here. The Ming and Qing style buildings on both sides of the main street hide countless literary and artistic shops. The joy of a five-yuan bowl of tea can be found everywhere. ➿Xianfeng Chongzheng Academy: A 500-year-old Chongzheng Academy, a bookstore with a mix of Ming and Qing ancient architecture and modern design, full of artistic atmosphere. ➿Nanzhao Museum: To understand a place, you always have to visit the museum. ➿Xing Shou Wa Cat: Nanzhao's Wa Cat Museum, with countless Wa Cat shapes, directly welded my kid's feet to the ground. ➿Gongchen Tower: A landmark building in the ancient town, overlooking the entire ancient town. ➿Xinggong Tower: Located in the middle of the main street, the architecture is beautiful. ➿Confucian Temple: A symbol of Weishan culture, quiet and solemn. ➿Five Yuan Qi Tea House: At the "Old Qi Tea House," 5 yuan can buy you a whole day of happiness. The doorway is full of people, drinking tea, playing chess, and chatting. This feeling is indescribably good! The baby was infected by the atmosphere and also learned to make tea and play chess. It turns out that putting a teacup in the kid's hand can bring a moment of peace (learning to make tea in a decent way). ✔️Weibao Mountain Scenic Area: ⭐⭐⭐ Drive directly to the top of the mountain. The mountain road has many bends. 🎫40 yuan. It is a famous Taoist mountain with a profound cultural heritage. There are 400-year-old red camellia flowers in the Lingguan Hall, the Crown Prince Hall, the inspiration for *Heaven Official's Blessing*. "Heaven Official's Blessing, No Taboos," a must-see for book fans. The magnolia trees in Qingxia Palace are white and elegant, perfect for taking photos. 👉🏻Food in Weishan ✔️Kun Shifu: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Introduced by local friends, it really lived up to its reputation. The eggplant hides a world of flavors. Deep-fried eggplant boxes drizzled with special sauce. It is recommended to order a double portion. ✔️Zhu Ji Yigenmian: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A noodle restaurant that only sells breakfast. Queuing for half an hour is the starting point. Also known as "pulled noodles" or "longevity noodles." Small bowl 10 yuan, large bowl 12 yuan. You can add toppings and a "fried egg." This breakfast is amazing. ✔️Old Popsicles: ⭐⭐⭐ Popsicles bought at any store in the ancient city. Several flavors, 4 yuan each. The taste is good. Try the local specialty. ✔️Grilled Erkuai + Grilled Egg: ⭐⭐⭐ Available everywhere in the ancient city. Add ingredients according to your preference. Erkuai is fragrant and soft. One piece is never enough. Taking kids to Weishan not only allows children to experience different customs, but also allows me to regain the long-lost relaxation and happiness. There are no must-see attractions here, but every corner is full of the warmth of life. If you also want to take your kids on a niche and interesting trip, come to Weishan. I believe you will fall in love with this small city...

📍Address of scenic spot: Nuodeng Ancient Village, Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 📅Travel route: Day1: Visit the ancient salt well → Stroll through the Jade Emperor Pavilion → Immerse yourself in the history of the Tizhusi Yamen (stay overnight in a quadrangle B&B) Day2: Taste the ham drying field → Explore the Tai Chi Locking Water Observation Deck → Cultural tour of the Huang Family Ancestral Hall Day3: Exile your soul at Tianchi Ranch → Experience Bai ethnic group tie-dyeing → Starry sky ham feast for taste buds 🌄Must-visit check-in point 1: Ancient Salt Well When you enter Nuodeng, the first stop must be the Ancient Salt Well. 72 steps lead deep into the earth, with mossy marks and gurgling brine. This is the starting point of the delicious Nuodeng ham. Scoop up a ladle with your own hands, feel the sweetness brought by the minerals, and listen to the salt worker Lao Li telling the thousand-year-old story of the salt wells, as if you were traveling back to the days when the horse caravans were trading salt. 🌄Must-visit check-in point 2: Jade Emperor Pavilion A Ming Dynasty Taoist temple suspended in the clouds, the Jade Emperor Pavilion is not only a religious holy place, but also a witness to the history of Nuodeng. The 28 constellations in the caisson ceiling have been shining for 400 years. Climb up to the observation deck, overlooking the entire ancient village, and listen to the caretaker Yang Shu telling about the indissoluble bond between Xu Xiake and Nuodeng ham. It seems as if the air is filled with the fragrance of history. 🌄Must-visit check-in point 3: Ham drying yard and Tai Chi water-locking viewing platform Walking into the ham drying yard, 2,000 hams are hung on century-old wooden racks, with rose-colored oil oozing out and a salty aroma. Cut a piece and eat it raw, the salty and fresh taste blooms on the tip of your tongue, this is the unique taste of Nuodeng. Then we went to the Tai Chi Locking Water Observation Deck, where the Nuodeng River and the Bin River meet to form a natural Tai Chi diagram, and the legend of the shepherd boy adds to the mystery. 🚗Transportation strategy: Self-driving is the most convenient way. Starting from Dali, the scenery along the way is picturesque and it takes about 4 hours to reach Nuodeng. But please note that the last 8 kilometers of winding mountain road is quite rugged and will test your driving skills, so you must drive carefully. If you don't want to drive yourself, you can also choose to take a shuttle bus to Yunlong County in Dali Ancient Town, and then transfer to local transportation to arrive. 💗Other tips: 1. Best time to visit: November to March of the following year is the best time to enjoy ham. Going there at this time not only allows you to taste the most delicious ham, but also allows you to avoid the crowds during the peak tourist season. 2. Clothing suggestions: There are many mountainous roads in Nuodeng Ancient Village. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes to avoid falling on slippery places such as the salt well steps. At the same time, considering the large temperature difference between morning and evening, it is recommended to bring warm clothes. 3. Food recommendations: In addition to Nuodeng ham, salt-baked chicken and buckwheat cakes are also delicacies not to be missed. Try it at a B&B or local restaurant to experience the perfect blend of original malt aroma and caramel aroma. 4. Accommodation recommendation: Choose a courtyard homestay, where you can not only experience the traditional Bai architectural style, but also look up at the stars at night and enjoy the romance of the Milky Way. 5. Photography tips: Salt Well Dusk, Ham Forest, Starry Courtyard, and Confucian Temple Red Walls are four magical photo spots. Use the soft light of dusk and night to capture the tranquility and mystery of the ancient village. 6. Cultural experience: You may wish to participate in a Bai ethnic group tie-dye experience, make your own tie-dye work by hand, and feel the unique charm of Bai culture. Nuodeng Ancient Village, an ancient Bai village hidden in the folds of western Yunnan, has created a landscape poem that will make people linger with its thousand-year-old salt wells and unique ham culture. Here, you can slow down, feel the passage of time, and savor the freshness of life. You might as well plan a three-day and two-night trip to Nuodeng to let your soul be healed by the fragrance of salt.

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