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Xizhou
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Xizhou,
aside from Dali, is another great
place to observe the typical Bai
Minority folk culture and architecture.
A characteristic Bai courtyard
residence consists of rooms on
three sides and a decorative screen
wall on the south direction. These
residence generally have carved
beams, turned up eaves, with the
splendid of their green, gold,
blue and white paint. |
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Historically
Xizhou is the essential place
for military affairs during the
period of Nanzhao Kingdom. Its
industrial and commercial business
was under well development; was
one of the most important trading
centre among Yunnan. |
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Xizhou
is also home to embroidery and
wax dying which can be used to
make and decorate shoes, hats,
clothing, tablecloths, tapestries
and bed sheets. Have a walk in
the Xizhou market, this bustling
area show you all kinds of product
from groceries and daily commodities
to handicrafts etc. Yet, the most
attracted point should be the
experience of the traditional
dressing of Bai minority women.
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There
are numerous Bai festivals are
held in Xizhou, almost one major
festival in each month. One of
the most worth mentioning counts
the "Three Spirits Festival"
in April, while local youngsters
gather together to choose their
lovers and future spouses. During
the festival, local people perform
all manner of Bai folk dances
by wearing their traditional costumes. |
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Access
to Xizhou: Xizhou
is 20 kilometres away from Dali
Old Town. Beside Xizhou, Zhoucheng
is yet another good place to see
the well-preserved Bai houses
and architecture. It is also possible
to link the visit with the famous
Erhai
Lake and Cangshan
Mountain. |
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