Brief introduction of Xizhou ancient town
Xizhou Xizhou has always been a place where Bai people live in compact communities, and 80% of the national Bai population lives in Dali. I'm afraid the elites of the Bai people in Dali are all from Xizhou. This argument can be found in many materials. Since ancient times, people in Xizhou have done three things, the first is to study, the second is to do business, and the third is to build a decent house for their families after becoming famous.
There is a saying in Yunnan that Dali is poor and Xizhou is rich. When Dali was in power, Xizhou was the capital. Xizhou people love to do business for generations and are known as Jews in Dali. After years of operation, it has gradually formed an industrial and commercial group represented by Yan, Dong, Yang and Yin. Various figures often appear in the presidents or directors of Yunnan Chamber of Commerce, which has far-reaching influence.
China, Xizhou is born with the characteristic that if you have money, you must buy land to build a house, and Xizhou people are no exception. Lao She described it in his "A Little Tour in Yunnan": "Xizhou Town is a miracle. I don't remember seeing such a decent town in any remote place in China. There are deep curtilage courtyards like the palace, all carved with beams and painted buildings, and there are many ancestral halls, all of which are resplendent and magnificent. There is such a small town between mountains and rivers, which is really a paradise! " .
Xizhou residents Xizhou residents are mainly Bai people, whose buildings are characterized by cornices and arches, blue bricks and tiles, and white walls and tiles. The most basic and common formula must be "three squares and one wall, four entrances and five patios". Because Dali is a valley dam formed by Hengduan Mountain System from north to south, and the wind is strong, the master bedroom of Bai people usually sits west to east. In addition, the house here is two stories, supplemented by a big feng shui wall, which can not only rely on mountains and waters, but also resist strong winds. The wisdom of Bai people in doing business is also reflected in their architectural style.
Today, the Western Zhou Dynasty preserves 15 1 an ancient courtyard since the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is best to visit the ancient town without hiring a tour guide. A corner may bring surprises, and a turn is a century-old screen that represents the family business philosophy.