The ancient city of Dali is like a castle hidden in the mountains in a fairy tale. Looking from a distance, the tall city gate has the vigorous word "Dali" on it. The thick walls and solemn colors are all... It cannot reveal its vicissitudes and long history.
Walking on the streets of this ancient city with a history of 1,200 years, the rich historical accumulation makes people keep looking for the marks of time left by history on this ancient city. This thousand-year-old city, where the Bai people have rested and recuperated for generations, has been destroyed many times by wars, earthquakes and natural disasters, but it still retains its thousand-year appearance. Some cultural relics and architectural wonders left over from the ancient Dali Kingdom have become The most important symbol of the ancient city is also a must-see sight for all tourists. I rub the auspicious objects that have been touched in human hearts for thousands of years, regardless of nationality and religious beliefs, to pray for blessings, longevity, peace, wealth, elimination of disasters, and avoidance of disasters. I pray in my heart to these rich gods who have traveled through the long river of history for thousands of years. The sacred object of breath can bring good luck to me and my family, bringing good fortune, peace and health. I believe that every sacred object here has spiritual energy and can bring good luck to visitors.
Dali is famous for its beautiful natural scenery, rich cultural relics and beautiful ethnic customs, attracting countless Chinese and foreign tourists. I also followed the rhythm of people to a corner of the ancient city of Dali. I saw some lovely people living here freely on this ancient street.
In the ancient street, a stream of water runs through the entire street paved with bluestones. The stone slabs are mottled, but the water is still very clear, forming a "water flow around every door, every household" The poem and picture of "Weeping Willows Behind the House".
Dali was the old capital of Nanzhao Kingdom. It was once glorious, noisy, prosperous and modern.
Dali is located in the west-central part of Yunnan Province, with a total area of ??29,459 square kilometers. It has a vast territory, rich resources, beautiful mountains and rivers, and spring-like weather all year round. It is a treasure land to be developed in the southwest of the motherland. The prefecture governs one city and 11 counties. It is an area inhabited by 26 ethnic groups including Han, Bai, Yi, Hui, Lisu, Tibetan and Naxi. At the end of 1999, the total population was 3.2609 million, of which ethnic minority populations accounted for about 50%. The Bai ethnic group has a population of 1.0853 million. It is an autonomous prefecture with the Bai ethnic group as its autonomous ethnic group. It is the hometown of the world-famous movie "Five Golden Flowers".
Dali is a settlement of the Bai ethnic group, with a rich and unique Bai ethnic customs. Bai girls are collectively called Jinhua, and young men are called Apeng. Most of their villages are located on the flat land between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The Bai people are a nation that is good at singing and dancing. Anyone who can talk can sing.
The current ancient city of Dali was built in the 15th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. It was renovated by the state in 1987 and has been announced by the State Council as one of the first 24 historical and cultural cities in my country. The two characters "Dali" on the city gate are composed of Guo Moruo's calligraphy.
A main street runs through the city from south to north. It must have been a deep alley, but now it has become a bustling market. Shops are set up side by side along the street, selling marble, tie-dye and other ethnic crafts and products. Jewelry and Jade
The east-west Huguo Road is called "Foreigner Street". There are Chinese and Western restaurants, cafes, teahouses and handicraft shops here one after another. The signs and advertisements are mostly written in foreign languages. Blond and blue-eyed "foreigners" are attracted to wander here, looking for the ancient charm of the East and a unique scenery.
The whole city’s uniformly clear tile roofs and cobblestone walls show the simplicity and uniqueness of Dali.
Some old houses in the streets and alleys can still retain their former style, with sparse flowers and trees in the courtyard, the sound of birds chirping, and the gurgling water of the outdoor canals.
Dali has a profound history and is known as "a country famous for its literature". The long history and splendid culture have left Dali with rich cultural relics and historic sites. And between Yu'er and Yincang, when winter comes quietly, it is the time when the "wind" in the ancient city of Dali is the most exciting. Flowers bloom all year round, and the natural scenery is gorgeous and colorful. The Cangshan Mountain is like a screen, the Erhai Lake is like a mirror, the Butterfly Spring is deep and mysterious, and the four wonders of wind, flowers, snow and moon have deeply attracted tourists from all over the world.
After entering the ancient city, it is simple and quiet. The urban roads in Dali City still maintain the checkerboard grid structure since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. A large street runs through the city from south to north, and deep streets and alleys crisscross from west to east. The whole city has uniform clear tile roofs. The cobblestone walls show the simplicity and uniqueness of Dali City.
The street is a wide bluestone pavement, and the antique buildings on both sides of the street are very old.
Some are still covered with moss. The doors and windows are carved with intricate patterns. Trees and flowers are planted in front of or next to the house. The green trees are whistling in the light breeze, and the flowers and trees are swaying gently. The streets are constantly gurgling with water and are very clear. It is said to flow down from Cangshan Mountain. We chose a unique scenic spot to take photos.
As the crowds of people entered the city, the tour guide gave a brief introduction to the ancient city. After setting the gathering time, we were allowed to move around freely. The people traveling with him immediately dispersed in all directions, and most of them rushed into various shops. I looked around curiously, trying my best to feel the tranquility, remoteness, simplicity and profound historical vicissitudes from everything I saw, but I was a little disappointed. Like Lijiang, although the streets are lined with houses, shops, and workshops with green tile roofs, giving them a simple and primitive look, they are shrouded in a strong modern commercial atmosphere. There are rows of shops all over the street with dazzling shelves selling all kinds of ethnic handicrafts and tourist souvenirs. There are also some specialty restaurants, and there are also gold, silver and jade shops on the streets, selling real or fake jewelry. Every business house is full of people coming in and out, business seems to be very prosperous, and it is a prosperous scene. I don't know if the ancient country of Dali was so prosperous in the past, but I can only feel a little bit of the charm from the old-fashioned houses and buildings on both sides of the street and the bluestone road under my feet. Another thing about the ancient city of Dali is the same as that of Lijiang, that is, there are flowers and bonsais placed in many places on both sides of the streets, and there are also clear streams flowing in some places. It can be seen that the life of Dali people is comfortable, leisurely and full of interest. Moreover, its streets are also very clean and tidy, with no vehicle traffic, so visitors can stroll leisurely and safely. Different from the confusing alleys in Lijiang, the streets in Dali Ancient City are arranged horizontally and vertically in a checkerboard layout. A main street runs through it from south to north, and the two towers facing each other in the north and south have also been restored. Deep streets and alleys crisscross from west to east, simple and clear. The city's uniform clear tile roofs and cobblestone walls show that Dali is different from other places in its simplicity and uniqueness.