When is the best time to visit Huili Ancient City?

The best time to visit Huili Ancient City: Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture has a subtropical monsoon climate. The four seasons are not distinct in most areas, but because Liangshan Prefecture is located in the transition zone from the Sichuan Basin to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, the terrain within the jurisdiction is complex and diverse. Therefore, its climate differences are reflected in the three-dimensional differences in the landforms. "One mountain has four seasons". The phenomenon is very common. The dry warm season is obvious, with warm winters and cool summers. The sunshine in the dry season is long, and the annual average temperature is 14°C to 17°C. The best time to travel is from November each year to March of the following year. At this time, the climate is warm and rainy, and there is no obvious disastrous weather, making it suitable for travel. In the summer half of the year, from April to October every year, there is more rain, which is often the season when mudslides and flash floods occur. However, the most unique local Yi Torch Festival (every September 19) falls in this season, so many people go here because of its reputation. Visitors should pay more attention to local weather conditions.

Huili Ancient City is located in the south of Liangshan Prefecture, with a total area of ​​4,500 square kilometers and a total population of more than 400,000. It is an ancient cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years and is now a provincial-level cultural city. The county is surrounded by mountains, has a mild climate and is like spring all year round. It is known as the "Little Spring City" and is the economic, political and cultural center of the county. It is 185 kilometers away from Xichang City. The main attractions of Huili Ancient City are: Bell and Drum Tower, located on the cross street in the city, built in the 12th year of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, with a total height of 22 meters. The Bell and Drum Tower has carved beams and painted pillars, tall and straight pillars, hollow carvings, fine workmanship and beautiful shape, which is very spectacular. Yingzhou Park, located on West Street in the city, was originally a water prison set up by Deng's command post in the Ming Dynasty. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, several provincial guild halls were turned into gardens. In 1980, they were restored and newly built, such as the Zhuhe Pavilion, the Golden Mirror Pavilion, the Lotus Root Bridge, and the Yuhua Pond. Wuhou Temple is located in Old Street in the north of the city. It was built during the Jiaqing period of the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt twice in the Qing Dynasty. After more than 500 years, it is still well preserved.

The scenic spot is simple and elegant, with carved beams and painted buildings, and is beautiful and spectacular. Dongyue Temple, located outside the south gate of the county town, was built by Fuzhou Mian in Qing Town. It has a courtyard layout and is famous for its painted reliefs. The main structure is still intact. Jingzhuang Temple is located on a small hill at the pass in the west of the city. It has double eaves, flying pavilions and towering ancient trees. It was built by Li Yi, an official during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, and its scenery still exists today.

The Forest of Steles, located in the Jinjing Pavilion of Yingzhou Park, contains 31 calligraphy works by Yang Sheng'an, the champion of the Ming Dynasty, Weng Tonghe, the teacher of Emperor Guangxu, Huang Yanpei and Guo Moruo, famous modern figures, and the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries Mao Zedong and Nie Rongzhen. . Wen Pagoda, located in the south of the city, about five kilometers away from the county seat, was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The tower has nine levels, is about ten feet high, and has living facilities.