Our Hotel in Da Li

This hotel was built according to the Bai architectural style.

The reception

Foreigners' Street

This is a popular shopping street of Da Li.

Dali Ancient City

This city was founded during the Ming Dynasty.

The city gate is the symbol of ancient  Da Li

The gate into the city; showing the thickness of the city wall

Wuhua tower

The city wall

Yan's Mansion, Xizhou

The Yan's Mansion in Xizhou is an example of the Bai (an ethnic minority) architecture. The large courtyard homes in Xizhou was built by the rich  merchants during the 1800s.

The Bai's style is easily recognizable

Our Bai guide

The Last Emperor

Was Pu Yi the last emperor? I think not.

I realized I am in fact the last son of Heaven!

My throne

My Empress

My Concubines

But I decided not to rewrite history. So I gave up my throne and came home. With her.

Tien Long Ba Bu

The film city was constructed for the purpose of filming the TV series Tien Long Ba Bu. It features the architectural style of  Da Li during the Song Dynasty.

Ladies' Street

As the name suggests, the shops along this street sell ladies' stuff.

Foot Reflexology

We tried the foot massage at the hotel.

First dip your feet into the hot herbal water

Then enjoy the pain

Pu Erh Tea

Pu Erh is a specialty of Yunnan. It is a lot darker than normal chinese tea.

Only hardcore tea drinkers will buy this

Melon shaped Pu Erh

Seven Colours Yunnan

This is a just another shopping area selling (or conning) tourists.