It's simply stunning, like a spring scene from a comic!

✅Transportation ✈️External transport: Take Bus 8 from Dali Railway Station to the North Bus Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus🚌 to Xizhou and get off at "Zhengyi Gate." From Dali Ancient Town, take a northbound bus on Dali Road or arrange a shared ride. 🚗Internal transport: The ancient town is walkable🚶‍♀️. For nearby attractions, choose biking, private cars, or tuk-tuks🛺. ✅Attractions 🔥Yan Family Compound: A representative Bai-style residence featuring exquisite wood, stone, and brick carvings, plus an underground vault. Ticket🎫30 yuan💰. 🔥Corner Tower: A landmark of Xizhou with unique architecture, popular for photos. Visit early morning or evening🎬 to avoid crowds. 🔥Xizhou Yellow Wall: Bright yellow walls beside wheat fields, contrasting beautifully with seasonal scenery—perfect for photos📷. 🔥Haishi Park: An ecological wetland by Erhai Lake, featuring the Couple Trees and a photogenic wooden boardwalk. Free🆓 entry. ✅Food 🌟Xizhou Baba: A flaky pastry with sweet or savory fillings. Recommended👍: Suxiangyuan. 🌟Rushan: Freshly grilled milk rolls paired with rose🌹 jam—sweet and fragrant. 🌟Bai Three-Course Tea: Experience the Bai tradition of "bitter, sweet, and aftertaste" tea. ✅Accommodation 🌈Boutique guesthouses: Many Bai-style homestays in Xizhou, like Xizhou Lin's Residence, offer immersive cultural experiences. 🌈Lakeside inns: E.g., Hanyue Lakeside, close to Erhai Lake with stunning views. ✅Itinerary 🌟3-hour in-depth tour: Zhengyi Gate → Sifang Street → Yan Family Compound → Corner Tower → Xizhou Lin's Residence → Wheat Fields → Haishi Park. 🌟2-hour express route: East Gate → Corner Tower → Xizhou Lin's Residence → Wheat Fields → Return.