Why does Yunnan architecture run east-west?

First of all, I want to explain two things. Most of the buildings in Yunnan (1) still face south, and the second one faces east. Most of them are Bai folk houses in Dali. Therefore, the landlord and one upstairs did not ask clearly, and one answer was not comprehensive.

As for the Bai folk houses in Dali, why sit west facing east? The main reason is feng shui! In fact, the core idea of Feng Shui is the unity of man and nature. Take heaven and earth as the object of observation and understanding, people-oriented, people-oriented service purposes. It is real humanistic knowledge. Then I will say a few specific points;

1, shelter from the wind-Dali is a windy area, with many windy days every year, especially in Xiaguan, where the maximum wind speed can reach 12 (that is, the wind speed is about 40 meters per second). This kind of strong wind is very rare in the inland of our country. In the struggle with nature, the Bai people have accumulated rich experience. For the wind direction that is mostly southwest wind all the year round, they will arrange for the house to sit west facing east, the doors and windows facing east, and the wind blows from the back of the house, so it is naturally difficult to enter the room.

2. See obstacles when you see mountains, that is, block-people's living environment has always pursued safety, stability and reliability, so "relying on mountains" is the * * * demand of tangible and intangible feng shui! (tangible feng shui refers to tangible feng shui, while intangible feng shui affects people's spirit. ) It's hard to get straight to the point, because there is a guide going down. Opening the door to obstacles itself will cause bad feelings to people's psychology, so social production and life will also be hindered.

3. There are photos in front and behind (the gate faces the lake pond and there are mountains behind the house). Cangshan and Erhai in Dali just run north and south.