Dali Lingshan Yihuifang Archway of Jizu Mountain in Binchuan County travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Lingshan Yihuifang Archway of Jizu Mountain in Dali(宾川鸡足山灵山一会坊).
Chinese Name: 宾川鸡足山灵山一会坊
English Name: Lingshan Yihuifang Archway of Jizu Mountain in Binchuan County, Dali

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Weishan Confucius Temple in Dali is one of the Best Tourist Attractions and Top Things to Do when travel to Dali, it introduces the main scenic spots, address, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Weishan Confucius Temple in Dali(大理巍山文庙).
Chinese Name: 大理巍山文庙
English Name: Weishan Confucius Temple in Dali

Where is Dajue Palace

Dajue Palace is located beside the ancient street of Shuhe Village, 7 kilometers northwest of Lijiang City. It is a courtyard and the main hall in the north. Although it is not tall, the building structure is well-balanced, the four-corner room is tall, the arch structure is curved, and the forehead beam is decorated with Various bird and animal reliefs. Dajue Palace is a private residence of a local Chieftain, and it was later transformed into a mural exhibition hall. In the entire small courtyard, the antique, traditional arched architectural style is no different from that of the Central Plains.

The Dajue Palace mural

The Dajue Palace mural is located in the main hall of the courtyard. The hall is dimly lit, but it is still possible to distinguish the murals on all sides. At present, there are only 6 faces in the Dajue Palace murals, a total of 21 square meters, which are the same as the murals of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. The picture is different from the Baisha Dabaoji Palace murals. It is a unique and it is another treasure of the Lijiang murals of the Ming Dynasty.

As an important part of Lijiang murals, the murals of Dajue Palace were formed during the Ming Dynasty. More than 400 years that the time did not smother these fine works of art, especially in Yunnan.

Going to see these murals, although it is not rich in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, its drawing is also very delicate and exquisite. It is said that the Dajue Palace murals are painted by the famous Jiangnan painter Ma Xiaoxian. A Jiangnan painter came to the border of the motherland, which shows the influence of the ancient Tea Horse Road and the strong commercial atmosphere in Lijiang.

The formation and preservation of the Dajue Palace murals has to mention the ancient tea-horse road. As another form of the Silk Road, and the ancient tea-horse road has strengthened the connection between Yunnan and Southeast Asia and West Asia, and also strengthened the exchange of Buddhist culture. Of course, Yunnan has promoted Buddhism since the Tang Dynasty. It is the best testimony that many emperors of the Dali Kingdom finally converted to Buddhism.

How to get to Shuhe Ancient Town from Lijiang

1. Daily shuttle buses depart from Lijiang Ancient City to Shuhe Ancient Town, a great convenience for travelers.
2. Visitor also can take a taxi there, which takes about 20 minutes, or they can bike, which takes about 1.5 hours.

● Take bus no. 11, and get off at Shuhe Crossing. Then turn left and walk around 10 minutes.
● Take bus no. 6, and get off at Shuhe Shangcun Station.
●Take a taxi. The fare is around CNY 20.
● Ride a bicycle to reach there. It takes around 40 minutes from Lijiang Old Town.

‣ Best Time to Visit

● The peak period for visiting Shuhe Ancient Town is from May to October. Actually, Shuhe is worth visiting during any season, so if you do not want to experience a crowded scene, avoiding that period might be a good option.

Recommended Tour with

1 Day Lijiang Cycling Tour from Lijiang Old Town to Shuhe, Baisha and Yuhu Village

Shuhe Ancient Town Accommodation

Shuhe Ancient Town is an important constituent part of Lijiang Ancient City, a world cultural heritage site in China. There are many high-quality hotels in the old town although the quantity is not as good as that of Lijiang Old Town. Shuhe old town is much more tranquil than Lijiang Old Town, less crowded and less noisy, and the air is very good at the foot of the mountain. Follow Yunnan Exploration to discover the best hotels in Shuhe Old Town such as Banyan Tree Lijiang.

1.Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel(康年丽水阳光酒店)

At Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. The hotel offers access to a vast array of services, including 24-hour room service, casino, facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park.

Add: Entrance of Shu He Ancient Town, Suburbs, Lijiang, China

2. Lijiang E-Outfitting Boutique Hotel(丽江首译精品客栈)

Lijiang E-Outfitting Boutique Hotel also offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Lijiang. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage.

Add: No.35 Qingyun Village, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

3.Banyan Tree Lijiang(丽江悦榕庄)

Located in Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, Banyan Tree offers a relaxing retreat away from the city. Surrounded by fresh mountain air and green landscapes, the property features luxurious accommodations with traditional Naxi-style décor and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Add: No.1, Yuerong Road, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

4.The Bivou Lijiang(佖屋酒店)

Only a short 1-minute stroll from Shuhe Ancient Town, The Bivou features accommodations in local and modern styles combined together. Blending in by making use of the barbecue facilities, lazing in soothing massage, going horse riding or enjoying a fun time with your children at kids’ club seems like a nice getaway. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

Add: 16 Zhonghe Cun, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

5.K2 International Youth Hostel(束河K2国际青年旅舍)

K2 International Youth Hostel Lijiang offers a comfortable setting while in Lijiang. It also provides luggage storage, a 24-hour reception and wireless internet. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a 55-minute drive from K2 International Youth Hostel Lijiang. Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Culture Museum are just a short drive from the hostel.

Add: No. 1 Guailiu Lane Kangpu Road, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

Travel Tips

Altitude Sickness

The altitude is about 2,400 meters or about 7,800 feet. Some people may get some altitude sickness. So take it easy the first day or two.

What to Pack

Travel light when strolling in the old town. Bring a camera with you that you can take photos along the way. Sunlight is very strong in Lijiang, wear sun protection such as hats, sunglasses and use sun block, etc.

Entertainment

Do not miss the bars in Lijang. They are a part of life. The bars in Shuhe Old Town is more quieter than Lijiang old town. 

Dining

In Shuhe Old Town, some small restaurants are also surprising. The famous local dishes includes Chickpeas Bean Jelly, Lijiang Salted Pork Ribs, Naxi barbecue and other Lijiang delicacies.

Hotels

Just like Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Old Town has many high-qualify hotels or hostels for you to choose from. The recommended hotels are Banyan Tree Lijiang, Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel, etc.

Other Tips

1. If you plan to travel to Lijiang during the peak tourist season (Spring Festival, May Day, Summer holiday, and National Day holiday), be sure to reserve a room in advance.

2. There used to have carriages getting in and out of this town, so be careful.

3. It is best to wear cloth shoes or sneakers when walking in the old town, because they are all slabstone path, it is easy to twist your feet with high heels.

4.Take rain gear when you visit in the rainy season, and the slabstone path are slippery after the rain. Pay attention to that.

Chinese Name:建水县纳楼长官司署
English Name: Nalou Zhangguansi Shu in Jianshui County, Honghe

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Chinese Name:建水古井
Engish Name: The Ancient Wells in Jianshui County, Honghe

Dozens of ancient wells scatter in the ancient town of Jianshui, Honghe Prefecture. Some of them are single-mouthed, double-mouthed, triple-mouthed, quadruple-mouthed, and even twelve-mouthed. So ancient wells can be a wonder deserving to be explored in Jianshui!

First dug in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Hongjing Well is situated in Hongjing Street. It is a double-mouthed well and is also one of the famous Eight Sights of Jianshui in ancient times.

Longjing Well in the northeast of Jianshui Ancient Town has enjoyed a history of about 600 years. Its water tastes much like that of Longjing Well of Longjing Temple in Hangzhou of Zhejiang Province; and it was made by war refugees from Zhejiang, so it is named reasonably as “Longjing Well”!

Otherwise called Liquan Spring, Dongjing Well is the eldest well of Jianshui, having a history of more than 700 years (first dug in the Yuan Dynasty). Its sweet and crystal-clear water is said to be the best to make tea with in Jianshui-made purple-sand pots.

Dubbed as the “first well in south Yunnan”, Daban Well is the most famous of its kind in Jianshui. Apart from making tea with, its water is considered by locals the most ideal to produce beancurd (Tofu) and rice noodle.

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Chinese Name: 丽江古城科贡坊
English Name: Kegong Archway in Lijiang Old Town

Into the Lijiang Ancient City, near the Square Street, and the bar street, there is an inconspicuous three-story building, this is the Kegong Archway, which reflects the Naxi people advocating culture, good at learning. The ancient city was built in the Qing Dynasty and was built for the Yang family. It was built in three years. In the first year of the Qing Dynasty(1723), Lijiang implemented the “reform of the soil”, which was changed by central Government. Lijiang has entered the feudal society for a certain period of clique administration. The reform of the social system has greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of the folk children to study. From the “returning to the soil” to the abolition of the imperial examination in the late Qing Dynasty for 180 years. In the time, Lijiang has more than 60 Jurens and seven Jinshis. During the Jiaqing period, Yang Zhaolan and Yang Zhaorong, both of whom lived in Gongongfang, performed in the exam. Then, in the Daoguang period, Yang Zhaorong’s son, Yang Shuochen, was raised again, so the government and the people donated money to build a high-rise Kogong Archway in the alley. In the third day of the first month of 1944, it was destroyed by fire. 

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About Three Wells in Lijiang Old Town

Although Naxi ancestors lived in Lijiang Old Town with rich water resource, They still cherish a kind of original conception that make the best use of water in harmony with nature. Three Wells in Lijiang Old Town not only have local ethnic feature but also are scientific, sanitary, reasonable and convenient. According to the elevation difference, Naxi ancestors built three-graded wells and separated them into different application. Being the source of spring, the first well is used to daily drink. Water overflows from the first well and runs into the second well, which is used to wash dishes. Then the third well is used to wash clothes. Finally, water pours into the gutterway. Wherever the three wells are, small plaza and ancient trees are surrounded. Except for the people who come to carry water, wash dishes and wash clothes, many old men and children will come here to take a rest and play games, forming a special living scene in Lijiang Old Town.

Other Attractions in Lijiang Old Town

▪ Mu’s Residence 

Mu’ Residence is a splendid ancient architecture first built in Yuan Dynasty, which not only reflects ancient architectural style in central plains of Ming Dynasty but also remains the lingering charm of Tang and Song Dynasty. Mu’s Residence was called the miniature Forbidden City. Looked from a far distance, it likes a grand imperial palace and it is famous for the grandness and architectural buildings. 

▪ Wangu Tower 

Located on the top of Lion Hill, Wangu Tower is 32.8 meters in height with 123,000 dragon head of Naxi style on the top, which ranks the world’s greatest. Standing on the top of the tower, you can hace panoramic view of the whole Lijiang Old Town and rivers to the east, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north and Naxi villages to the south, which is magnificent.

▪ Black Dragon Pool

Black Dragon Pool Park, also called Jade Spring Park, is located at the foot of Elephant Hill. The well-arranged ancient architectures, exquisite temples, pavilions and bridges over the pool offers a spectacular landscape to the visitors. Standing on the white marble bridge, visitors can also have a view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which is holy and pure.

▪ Dongba Culture Museum

Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum is located in the north of Black Dragon Pool Park, established in 1984. Built according to the traditional Naxi architectural style with four sets, the museum has more than 12,000 rare Dongba relics including unearthed cultural relics, paintings and calligraphy of all ages, Dongba scriptures and religious articles, etc.

Transportation

You can take bus No.2/13 to Parking Lot Station of Old Town, or take bus No.7 to Department Store Station then walk into the old town from the north gate. And you can take bus No.2/3/12 to South Gate Street Station and walk into the old town from the south gate.

Travel Tips of Three Wells in Lijiang Old Town

There are five large or small three-wells in Lijiang Old Town, among which the Three Wells of Malong Pool, Shiliu Well and Yican Well are the larger ones.

• Three Wells of Malong Pool is located in the Guangbi Alley, Guangyi Street, that is the entrance of southwest Lijiang Old Town. 
• Shiliu Well and Yican Well is located in Qiyi Street and Mishi Alley, all belonging to the busy streets in Lijiang Old Town.

The Story behind the Zhongai Archway

The Zhongai Archway or Archway of Loyalty and Love was solemnly standing in the downtown. It was built in early Yuan Dynasty (1280) in memory of Saiyid Ajall Shams Al-Din Umar (1211-1279), a famous Muslim politician of the early Yuan Dynasty, for his excellent administration and his great contribution to the social development and the pacification among the ethnic groups when he was in the office of the governor of Yunnan Province.

Related Events

Saiyid’s Administration in Yunnan

In the tenth year of Zhiyuan period of Yuan Dynasty (1273), Saiyid was appointed as the Governor of Yunnan Province by Emperor Shizu or Kublai Khan when he first established Yunnan Province to get rid of the inappropriate appointment of the provincial administrators and the unstable administration.

After his appointment, he visited and learned from the people who knew Yunnan’s geography and social affairs, drew the map of geography, cities and towns, posts, official farming, military farming and civil farming and places of strategy. He did immediately visit the local gentlemen and scholars for important affairs beneficial to the state and the people in order to make practical decisions and policies when he came to his office next year.

There coexisted three political powers in Yunnan at that time were Mongolian royal power, military power and Dali Duan’s power and the administration right was not unified. Saiyid adjusted the relation between the Mongolian royal officials and the provincial officials and put them together into the provincial government office, set up the local military and administrative organs together under the control of the High Pacification Commissioner’s Office, which was under the direction of provincial government. He changed the Mongolian system of Wanhu (ten Thousand households) and Qianhu (one thousand households) into Lu (Route), Fu (prefecture), Zhou (prefecture) and Xian (county) and gave the names in accordance with other provinces.

Since then, all the policies were delivered directly from the provincial government, thus the centralization control of the Mongolian Royal Administration over Yunnan was strengthened. The provincial government office was moved to Kunming from Dali and then Kunming replaced Dali as the political, economic and cultural centre of the whole province ever since.

Saiyid’s Pacification Policy to the Ethnic Hereditary Headmen

For the local upper class, Saiyid took the policy of winning the support of the people instead of military suppression. The new 37 routes followed the 37 tribes of Dali Kingdom and tried to select the local chiefs and local ethnic hereditary headmen as the officials under the route level.

When the local ethnic hereditary headman of Luopandian (Yuanjiang area of Yunnan today) launched a rebel and Saiyid adhered to the pacification policy and had the chief surrendered together with his followers. Thereafter, the local ethnic hereditary headmen of Cheli Baiyi (Xishuangbanna), Heni (Mojiang today) and Jinchi Tribe also submit to the government. For those who falsely accused against him, he comforted them instead of punishment and appointed them to be officials. He would entertain the visiting chiefs with banquet on honour and present them gifts including clothes, hats, shoes and socks and so on. By doing in such a manner he earned the support from the local ethnic hereditary headmen.

Saiyid’s Series of Measures to People’s Life and Production
Saiyid took a series of measures to stabilise the people’s livelihood and develop the production, such as balancing taxation, reducing the corvee, setting up public granary to relieve the victims of natural calamity, setting charitable houses to help the poor. He also called the exiles to go for production.

With the assistance of Zhang Daoli who was the agriculture development commissioner of Dali area, he taught the advanced techniques (of central China) for rice plantation and mulberry and jute growing, helped the Cuan tribes and Bo tribes improve the skills for raising silkworms and mulberry production to double the profits. He vigorously implemented the farming development in Dianchi Lake and Erhai Lake areas as the key farming besides the state farming and military farming. In addition, during his governorship the government also gave the land for the civil farming and even lent common people the buffalos, seeds and farming tools.

There were frequent flood disasters in the Dianchi Lake area of Kunming, and Saiyid launched to dredge the six rivers above the lake and built the Yanwei Dam and the Nanba Dam on the rivers and built the Songhuaba Dam on the Panlongjiang River. He ordered Zhang Lidao to lead 2,000 people to dredge and widen the exit river of the Dianchi Lake to drain out the water in order to relieve the water flood and improve the irrigation, which resulted in great increase of thousand hectares of new farmland.

Saiyid Promoted Communication, Economy and Education

He opened the post roads, built the post houses, prospered the markets, lowered the tax, and encouraged to use currency in order to promote the good exchange and economic change among the ethnic groups.

Though Saiyid was a Muslim, he ruled Yunnan according to the feudal culture inherent in China, Nanzhao and Dali. He first set up supervisors of Confucian schools in Kunming and Dali. In Kunming, besides building the Confucian Temple, schools and dormitories, he set up school lands, and selected children from official and rich families to the schools for study.

Saiyid passed away in 1279 at his post of Yunnan Governor at the age of 68. The historical documents described that his 6 years’ rule of Yunnan started a new administration in the province making a great contribution to the unification of the country, especially the development of Yunnan. He was retrospectively honoured as Prince Xianyang after his death and Yunnan people built a temple and the Zhongai archway in memory of him. His sons and grandsons were appointed as the governors of Yunnan in the Yuan Dynasty and his name Saiyid Ajall became the sign of the family.

His Introduce Islam to Yunnan

A large number of Muslims came to Yunnan after Saiyid was appointed to be the governor of Yunnan, which made the source of Hui ethnic groups in Yunnan and Islam introduced to Yunnan because historical records said that Saiyid was the descendent of Mohammed the father of Islam. He had many mosques built in Kunming, Dali, Lin’an, Ludian and many other places. It was said that he built twelve Mosques in Kunming among of which the well known are the Chengna Mosque at Zhengyi Road and the Yongning Mosque at Jinbi Road.

Related Arches

There are two huge arches on Jinma Biji square: Golden Horse Arch in the east and Jade Rooster in the west.

 The Eastern arch in the direction of Mount Jinma is called Jinma Archway; the Western arch in the direction of Mount Biji is called Biji Archway. Together with the northern “Zhong-Ai Gate”, in memory of Sayyid who was a famous politician in Yuan Dynasty(1271—1368), they are known as the “Pinzi Sanfang”: three gates forming the shape of the Chinese character pin, a triangular layout composed of three rectangular forms. A major landmark in central Kunming, it contrasts with the Nanzhao Kingdom Eastern and Western Pagodas, which still stand in south Kunming, representative of the architecture of a more ancient Kunming civilization.

Nearby Attraction

Jingxing Flowers and Birds Market: Located at Yongdao Street (甬道街), Jingxing Flowers and Birds Market was opened for business in 1983, gathering vendors selling flowers, birds, fish and so on, and finally became the biggest flowers and birds market in Kunming. Local people of the city, especially children getting pocket money during the Spring Festival, like wandering around this oldest flowers and birds market to buy the merchandise they like or shop with eyes only. 

Yuantong Temple: It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Kunming with a history of more than 1200 years. It is also the largest temple in Kunming.

Kunming Zoo: It’s also called Yuantong Mountain Zoo, located in the Yuantong Mountain, northern section of Qingnian Road, northeast of Kunming city. Founded in 1953, with about 200 kinds of Yunnan specialty animals and rare animals in the world, Kunming zoo is one of the national top ten zoos and seven major zoos in China. 

How to Get there?

By Bus

Take Bus No.120, 137, 152 to Zhongaifang Archway Station.

By Subway

Take Subway Line 1 or 2, get off at Dongfeng Square Statin and walk for about 15mins to Zhongaifang Archway Station.

Travel Tips

It is a nice place to go since many fashion shops, fancy shops, restaurants, and health clubs, pubs, pleasure grounds, supermarkets and sight-seeing minibuses cluster in the Golden Horse and Jade Cock Pedestrian Street.

Chinese Name:会泽湖广会馆
English Name: Huguang Guild Hall in Huize county, Qujing

Huguang guild hall is located in the good street of the treasure the Northeast of county town, build the beginning at the end of Ming Dynasty, arch over a gate stage, before hall, nave, back hall and things side hall in a palace or temple, both sides, arrange in one central axis with book floor garden rule soil preparation, cover an area of 8474.4 square meters, with a construction area of 3127.6 square meters. The whole building is powerful, tolerance is outstanding, the year of “table of Yu Royal Palace”. “the temple is solemn, long it is a clear form, “Yu Royal Palace” of the previous hall.

Hall hang “apply soil work high” flat volume, great Yu king moulded in the hall. Hall hang “apply soil work high” flat volume, great Yu king moulded in the hall, 6.4 meters high, moukd and assist supernatural Hou Chi of vallery that the uncle benefit andbeliever that big Yu harnesses the river sow and get in crops on both sides, that reflected is that the wide area of lake worships” Dredge nine rivers”. “arrange the Huaihe River Si”, the clear culture characteristic of Human of great king Yu “passing the door and not entering three times”. The god enshrined and worship is a big emperor in the Eastern Mountain in “palace of the Eastern Mountain” of the nave. The big emperor in the Eastern Mountain is a supreme chief executive who wields the hell underworld, administer human world high and low with life and death, its grandfather’s temple is the Mount Tai temple of Mount Tai, one of the Five Mountains, the wide book fellow villager of lake, while building the association in Huize, have invited this god to the county town of Huize too.

“hall of the temple of the longevity” of back hall. What was enshrined and worship is a big person of Goddess of Mercy, there is sunlight Bodhisattva and Bodhisattva of moonlight respectively both sides. Can find out, the longevity temple (Boddhist) is that one melts different religions and builds the association built according to the pattern of the temple.

The wide style of temple (Buddhist) lake of the longevity is very obvious, hard mountaintop its is it fight with roof beam mix structure, book floor rolls of canopy, three halling long to close a square while being wide to wear, have the architectural styles of Hubei and Human Provinces, Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces. In history, there are the check of the longevity temple (Buddhist)s very much.

The name, while repairing in 2002, have also kept this characteristic, it is smooth to say to be in working consummately, line, meticulous but not miscellaneous, magnificent but not frivolous, collate and call the fine works of wood carving of fretwork.

Hall hang “apply soil work high” flat volume, great Yu king moulded in the hall. Hall hang “apply soil work high” flat volume, great Yu king moulded in the hall, 6.4 meters high, moukd and assist supernatural Hou Chi of vallery that the uncle benefit andbeliever that big Yu harnesses the river sow and get in crops on both sides, that reflected is that the wide area of lake worships” Dredge nine rivers”. “arrange the Huaihe River Si”, the clear culture characteristic of Human of great king Yu “passing the door and not entering three times”. The god enshrined and worship is a big emperor in the Eastern Mountain in “palace of the Eastern Mountain” of the nave. The big emperor in the Eastern Mountain is a supreme chief executive who wields the hell underworld, administer human world high and low with life and death, its grandfather’s temple is the Mount Tai temple of Mount Tai, one of the Five Mountains, the wide book fellow villager of lake, while building the association in Huize, have invited this god to the county town of Huize too.

“hall of the temple of the longevity” of back hall. What was enshrined and worship is a big person of Goddess of Mercy, there is sunlight Bodhisattva and Bodhisattva of moonlight respectively both sides. Can find out, the longevity temple (Boddhist) is that one melts different religions and builds the association built according to the pattern of the temple.

The wide style of temple (Buddhist) lake of the longevity is very obvious, hard mountaintop its is it fight with roof beam mix structure, book floor rolls of canopy, three halling long to close a square while being wide to wear, have the architectural styles of Hubei and Human Provinces, Guangdong and Guangxi Provinces. In history, there are the check of the longevity temple (Buddhist)s very much.

The name, while repairing in 2002, have also kept this characteristic, it is smooth to say to be in working consummately, line, meticulous but not miscellaneous, magnificent but not frivolous, collate and call the fine works of wood carving of fretwork.

Chinese Name:大理南涧县灵宝山朝山会
English Name: Lingbaoshan Mountain Pilgrimage in Nanjian County, Dali

Every year on the 20th day of the third lunar month, is the annual Mountain Pilgrimage in Lingbaoshan Mountain, Nanjian County. Lingbaoshan Mountain Pilgrimage is formed naturally by local folks. It can be traced back to Ming and Qing dynasty. It was popular here, and not a few the older has persevered in pilgrimage for 60 years.

Lingbaoshan Mountain is 56 kilometer away from Nanjian County, and the highest altitude is 2,528 meters. Nanjian is a mountainous area where many ethnic groups live in compact communities. Xiangtang people, who is a branch of Yi people, live in Wuliangshan Mountain and Ailaoshan Mountain, and they call themself “Misaba”. Mountain Pilgrimage was initiated by Xiangtang people, and it was prevailing until today.

Pilgrimage is the primary activity in Lingbaoshan Mountain Pilgrimage, but the most passionate activity is Dage (Dance to the rhythmical music). No matter the youth or the old, all make a circle with hands and dance and sing happily.

Translated by Brett Mo/莫宏亮

Chinese Name:元阳猛弄土司府
English Name: Mengnong Sishu Chieftain Palace in Yuanyang County, Honghe
Keywords: Mengnong Chief Palace, Yuanyang Terrace Fields
Location: 4 kilometers away from Laohuzui Rice Terraces
Admission Fee: ¥10
Opening Hours: All Day Long

The Menglong Tusi Residence (猛弄土司府), also known as the Menglong Tusi Office, is a well-preserved historical site located approximately 20 kilometers south of Xinjie Town in Yuanyang County, Yunnan Province, China. It stands as one of the best-preserved Tusi residences in the region.​

🏛 Architectural Features

The residence is built into the mountainside, facing south, and covers an area of approximately 4,006.5 square meters. Constructed during the Qing Dynasty’s Yongzheng period (1735), it served as the administrative center for the Menglong Tusi, a hereditary local ruler. The complex includes stone steps, a main gate, four side rooms, a main hall, and a flower hall, all showcasing distinctive ethnic architectural styles.​

📜 Historical Significance

The Tusi system was a feudal governance model implemented by the Chinese imperial court in border regions, where local ethnic leaders were appointed as hereditary rulers. The Menglong Tusi encouraged agricultural development, including the cultivation of terraced fields, and implemented policies that promoted local prosperity. They also played active roles in national defense during the Republican era.​

🎭 Cultural Value

In 2004, the residence underwent restoration and was established as the Hani Culture Research Center and the Tusi Culture Research Center, focusing on the study and promotion of Hani culture and the Tusi system. It has become a central hub for Tusi culture in Southwest China.​

🧭 Visitor Information

• Address: Menglong Village, Panzhihua Township, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province​

• Opening Hours: Please consult local tourism authorities or tour guides for current visiting hours.​腾讯新闻

• Accessibility: Approximately a 40-minute drive from Xinjie Town.​

• Activities: Visitors can explore the architectural complex, learn about the Hani ethnic history, and participate in traditional cultural events such as bonfire feasts.​

The Menglong Tusi Residence offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich history and culture of the Hani people and the Tusi system, making it a valuable destination for cultural tourism in Yunnan Province.

About Mengnong Chieftain Palace in Yuanyang County

Mengnong Chieftain Palace in Yuanyang County of Honghe is built in 1735A.D, located in the north of Tengtiao River, belongs to Panzhihua Village. It’s 4 kilometers away from Laohuzui Rice Terraces, standing on the top of a mountain.

Chieftain is a appellation since Yuan dynasty, it’s a official position for the leader of minorities in border areas like the southwest region. It can be inherited with the permission of the authority. It’s a kind of political system for governing the border area with a minority leader During the feudal period.

The one with most concern is the 18 chieftains, among them, some are the brave pioneers, some are the heroes of guarding the border. Mengnong chieftain is the most notable one. They create the unique, mysterious chieftain culture.

National Protection War was broken out in 1915, Mengnong chieftain supported Tangjirao warlord and Cai’e warlord against Yuanshikan. Mengnong chieftains lead the people of all nationalities to resist the Japanese. The move is recognized and appreciated by the warlords and the public in Yunnan.

The house is constructed in a turret architectural style. There are birds and flowers patterns on the gate and pillars. The two side of Mengnong chieftain palace is the lodging place of soldiers. The courtyard is a  two-floor building. The whole house is quadrangle courtyard with 60 rooms.

Chinese Name:会泽江西会馆或万寿宫
English Name: Wanshou Palace  or Association of Jiangxi in Huize County, Qujing

The association of Jiangxi, ten thousand longevity palaces, is the association where the native in Jiangxi built in the county town of Huize, the midsection located in street of Jiangxi in the north of the county town, built it in the 50th year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty(1711), covering an area of 7545.92 square meters, with a construction area of 2594.74 square meters, the whole building faces north, making the overall arrangement of the depth along the central axis, enter to step the institute two times for three, there are stages of arch over a gate, main hall, back hall. In the east is the small garden, in the west is the small stage.It is the stage of arch over o gate that the temple of Jiangxi has a characteristic one.

万寿宫位于云南省曲靖市会泽县城北部的江西街中段南侧，始建于清代康熙五十年（公元1711年），雍正八年（公元1731年）毁于战火，乾隆二十七年（公元1763年）重建。因系当时到云南会泽经商的江西人所建，故又名“江西会馆”，当地人俗称其为“江西庙”。

简介/会泽万寿宫
万寿宫位于会泽县城北部江西街中段南侧。亦称江西庙、江西会馆、江西同乡会馆、豫章会馆等。是省级文物保护单位。始建于清朝康熙五十年（1711年），雍正八年（公元1730年）毁于战火，乾隆二十七年（公元1762年）经东川、南昌、临江、瑞川、建昌等五府公议，并由参加公议的五府及九江、南安等共14府捐银重建。清道光、咸丰及民国年间均作过多次修茸。占地面积7545.92平方米，建筑面积2594．74平方米。

特点/会泽万寿宫
万寿宫坐北朝南，建筑布局艺术是以南北中轴线为座标，在中轴线上建中心主体建筑，东西两侧建盖房屋，形成对称格局。南北中轴线上建有门楼（兼戏台）、中殿（真君殿）、后殿（观音殿）。门楼东西两侧各建有一栋耳楼房屋，观音殿西厢房的西侧处建有一独立的小戏院（现属整个省级文物保护单位之中），真君殿和观音殿东西两侧建有厢房等，组成了万寿宫整个古建筑艺术群体，占地面积7545.92平方米。万寿宫是一个集娱乐、道教、佛教于一个院落之中的活动场所，这种奇特的组合形式，颇具云南地方民族特色，实属罕见。万寿宫是远离家乡的江西人聚会消闲娱乐以慰藉思乡情怀的精神寄托场所，和遥祝家乡亲人安康的祈愿地。

建筑布局/会泽万寿宫
万寿宫是会泽县规模较大、保存较为完整的会馆建筑之一，整个建筑体现了儒、道、佛三教合一的建筑格局。它以雄、奇、秀、美而著称，被誉为云南古建筑之首，被录入《中华瑰宝》。建筑坐北朝南，沿中轴线作纵深布局，为三进两跨院。建有门楼兼戏台、正殿、后殿。
戏台
门楼戏台为穿斗抬梁混合式歇山顶建筑，前檐开山门，楼层作戏台，前檐三重，悬挂九重捧圣“万寿宫”直匾，后檐五重飞檐的戏楼，福、禄、寿三星镇中，屋顶42只翘首翼角，与戏楼台下恰好是42根落地柱相对应。檐下有装饰性的密集型斗拱挑檐，屋顶前后共32支翼角，如仙鹤展翅凌空，傲游蓝天，十分别致。戏台面阔16米，高13．6米，戏台除舞台外，含化装、候场、乐室等，可供较大型的传统戏曲演出。戏台前有广大平整场地，可容近2000人观看演出。戏台顶部藻井天花、梁枋上绘有人物、山水图画，柱上雕龙，均工艺精湛，色彩艳丽，装饰华贵。

中殿
第二进为中殿“真君殿”，气势巍峨。中供许逊神像。许逊，江西南昌人，生于晋朝，相传为江西道教创始人，亦称许真君，故中殿亦有真君殿之称。中殿东西两侧各建偏殿，南侧后檐于明代延伸出一亭，亭中置一一龛，供奉韦陀神像。在第二进中殿至第三院后殿间，另辟有东西跨院，东跨院为花园，西跨院建有小戏台，对称布局。后殿“观音殿”，较中殿稍高，两旁有宅。

万寿宫建筑布局严谨，气势宏大，特别是古戏台，造型别致，外观秀美，是研究清代会馆建筑的宝贵资料。

价值/会泽万寿宫
万寿宫古建筑艺术群体因具有较高的历史、艺术、科学文物三重价值，加之其梁架上各衔接处所应用的榫、卯技术，使万寿宫古建筑艺术群体具有墙倒屋不塌的良好抗震功能。万寿宫古建筑艺术群体于1987年12月21日被云南省人民政府公布为第３批省级重点文物保护单位。会泽县成立了文物管理所，对整个古建筑艺术群体进行维护管理，现在保护情况良好，吸引了众多的游览者前来观光欣赏。万寿宫和湖广会馆、贵州会馆、云南会馆、江南会馆、福建会馆、陕西会馆及四川会馆这８个会馆合起来被命名为《会泽会馆》，于2006年6月8日被国务院在《中国文化报》上公布为第６批全国重点文物保护单位。

旅游信息/会泽万寿宫
会泽县位于云南省东北部、金沙江东岸、曲靖市西北部，地处东经103°03′～ 103°55′、北纬25°48′～27°04′之间。距曲靖市区254公里，距云南省昆明市273公里。

交通方式：昆明南窑汽车客运站每天有班车前往。
自驾线路：昆明—昆曲高速—嵩明县—嵩待高速—东川区—绿茂乡—大海乡—会泽县
会泽特色：“小熊猫”香烟、稀豆粉小吃、盐水石榴、驴肉干、汤煺黑山羊、绿豆糕、荞茶、燕麦炒面、包谷饵块、银鱼、彩虹鳟鱼、三文鱼等。

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