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Xizhou (\u559c\u6d32), Dali, Yunnan \u2014 Travel Guide<\/h1>\n
Xizhou is a Bai ethnic minority town<\/strong> located about 18 km north of Dali Ancient Town<\/strong>, on the western shore of Erhai Lake. Known as the “First Town of the Bai People,” it preserves some of the finest traditional Bai architecture in Yunnan.<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Top Attractions<\/h2>\n
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Yanjia Dayuan (\u4e25\u5bb6\u5927\u9662)<\/strong><\/td>\nClassic Bai courtyard house (“Three Rooms & One Wall” style)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corner Building (\u8f6c\u89d2\u697c)<\/strong><\/td>\nIconic photo spot blending Bai & Western architecture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xizhou Rice\/Wheat Fields<\/strong><\/td>\nStunning green (spring) or golden (autumn) landscapes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xilin Academy Yellow Wall<\/strong><\/td>\nPopular backdrop for field photos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haishe Park (\u6d77\u820c\u516c\u56ed)<\/strong><\/td>\nPeninsula jutting into Erhai Lake, 15 min e-scooter ride<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blue Indigo Dyeing Workshop<\/strong><\/td>\nHands-on tie-dye experience + terrace views over fields<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
500-Year-Old Banyan Tree<\/strong><\/td>\nLandmark at the town entrance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sifang Street (\u56db\u65b9\u8857)<\/strong><\/td>\nTown center & home of Xizhou Baba<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udf5c Must-Try Food<\/h2>\n
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Xizhou Baba (\u559c\u6d32\u7c91\u7c91)<\/strong><\/td>\nLocal flatbread \u2014 savory (pork) or sweet (rose jam)<\/td>\n\u00a510\u201315<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roasted Rushan (\u70e4\u4e73\u6247)<\/strong><\/td>\nGrilled milk fan with rose sauce<\/td>\n\u00a55\u201310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cold Chicken Rice Noodles (\u51c9\u9e21\u7c73\u7ebf)<\/strong><\/td>\nRefreshing Bai-style cold noodles<\/td>\n\u00a512\u201318<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ama Ying Pea Jelly (\u554a\u9a6c\u82f1\u8c4c\u8c46\u7c89)<\/strong><\/td>\n60-year-old shop, sweet-sour-spicy flavor<\/td>\n~\u00a510<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Three-Course Tea (\u4e09\u9053\u8336)<\/strong><\/td>\n“Bitter, sweet, aftertaste” \u2014 Bai cultural ritual<\/td>\nIncluded in some tickets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\ude97 Getting There<\/h2>\n
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Dali Ancient Town<\/td>\nMinibus (flag down on Dali-Lijiang Rd)<\/td>\n\u00a55\u20138<\/td>\n~40 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dali Ancient Town<\/td>\nE-scooter \/ Taxi<\/td>\n\u00a525\u201350<\/td>\n~25 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dali Ancient Town<\/td>\nBike<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n1\u20131.5 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dali Ancient Town<\/td>\nErhai Loop Bus<\/td>\n\u00a515<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udca1 Erhai Loop Bus Pass<\/strong>: \u00a568\/day or \u00a598\/3 days \u2014 includes unlimited loop bus + free town shuttle rides.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\u23f0 Best Time to Visit<\/h2>\n