Weixi County Travel Tips
Weixi Lisu Autonomous County is located in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province, between 98°54′~99°34′ east longitude and 26°53′~28°02′ north latitude. The county is located in the hinterland of the “Three Parallel Rivers” of the World Natural Heritage.
Best Time to Visit Weixi
The climate in Weixi County is long winter without summer. Spring first, then autumn begins. Every season is the best time to visit Weixi County, every season has different view. The lowest temperature is -1.5℃, it is not very chill, and you just wear thin down jacket.
Banks
Because Weixi is a small place, there is no Bank of China. If you have any money exchange needs, please exchange it in Banks of China in Diqing.
Useful Numbers
Telephone Number Inquiry: 114
Weather Forecast: 121
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Weather Forecast: 12121
Diqing Shangri-La Airport Inquiry: 0887-8229901
Hospitals
Fuxing Hospital: No. 47 Xiaoping Street, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Weixi Lisu Autonomous County Maternal and Child Health Hospital: No. 84, Qinglong Road, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Tianhezhong Hospital: Near No. 8 Xingwei Avenue.
Post Offices
Weixi Post Office: Xiaoping Street, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County
Qoqek Post Office: No.225, Provincial Road, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County
Dressing Tip
Due to large temperature difference between morning and evening, it is recommended the visitors shall bring down jacket or some thicker clothes.
Other Travel Tip
Many of the shops are operated by locals. It is recommended that you walk around the old town first to ensure that you are paying a reasonable price.
