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The capital of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture; the historic home of the
Bai ethnic group, one of the most blessed spot in Yunnan Province.
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Located northwest of the Yunnan Province, 300 kilo-meters (186 miles)
northwest of Kunming, Dali City is the economic and cultural center of
the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. The area is surrounded by mountains
on the east, west, and south, and has the Erhai Lake in its center. Here
you will find 25 ethnic minorities, which have created a unique cultural
heritage amidst the area's picturesque surroundings.
Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake are praised as Dali's leading scenic
areas. Most attractions in Dali lie between these two landmarks, such as
the Butterfly Spring, and the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. Ethnic
minorities have inhabited Dali for generations, with the Bai Minority
making up the majority of Dali's population (65%). The customs of the
ethnic minorities bring charm to daily life in Dali. Each spring,
celebrations and festivals bring the city to life. Celebrations such as
the March Street Festival and Butterfly Fest provide excellent
opportunities to learn about local folk customs.
As early as 4,000 years ago, the ancestors of the Bai people settled in
the Dali area. In the Second Century AD, it was brought into the
territory of the central government of Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD). Two
ethnic states, the Nanzhao State (738-937) in Tang Dynasty (618-907), and
the Dali State (937-1253) in Song Dynasty (960-1279), were once
established here as well. Throughout the ages, Dali remained an
intermediary area linking economic and cultural communications between
ancient China and other countries via India. The remains of Dali Tai He
City and the Dali Ancient City bear witness to thousands of years of
historic changes in Dali. Together with the Xizhou Town and the Zhoucheng
Village, the ancient towns in Dali show the best of historic customs of
daily life within the Bai Minority.
Present day Dali is a city that combines history with modern convenience.
It is divided into two areas- the Ancient City and the New District
(widely known as Xiaguan). The Ancient City is centered around the
ancient city of Dali, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Ancient buildings, city walls and the old city moat are the sites most
frequented by visitors. The famous Foreigner Street in the Ancient City
attracts visitors with its handicrafts, and local culinary delicacies.
Xiaguan, located to the south of the Ancient City, home to the government
of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. Here hotels, public squares, and
shopping centers add modernity to the otherwise historical city.
Throughout its years of development, local endeavors for advancement have
been rewarded with a great rise in area living standards. Nowadays, Dali
is a tourist destination replete with every convenience in transportation
and public facilities, making it accessible for visitors from home and
abroad.
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Dali City was originally surrounded by a 6-kilometre city wall, of which
now it is possible to walk along a small section a few hundred meters
long. A great deal of the wall still remains, encircling the city. The
wall was 8 meters high and 7 meters wide and backed up by a defensive
moat. ------ Dodging Raindrops in Dali by LEMONCACTUS
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