Scenic spot introduction:
Dali East Lotus Village has a well-preserved ancient village style, rich Islamic ethnic customs, and a long caravan culture. It is a famous historical and cultural village with unique charm. As early as the early years of the Republic of China, Donglianhua Village was the settlement of the caravan Guotou. Many breathtaking and exquisite buildings were built. Whether it is the screen wall or the carvings, they all reflect the harmonious coexistence and blending of traditional Chinese culture and Islamic culture. Today, There are still dozens of them intact, which are rare treasures in Chinese history and culture.Attractions distribution:
Donglianhua Village is located in Yongjian Town, south of Dali. It is a typical Hui village. The highlight of the village is the ancient building complex of Majia Courtyard, which includes Ma Ruji’s former residence, 5 turrets, 22 ancient residential courtyards, as well as mosques, chapels, and minarets, etc., with exquisite layout, exquisite craftsmanship, and distinctive features.Scenic spot qualifications:
Historical and cultural villageScenic spot features:
Leisure, photography, folk culture, old residences, ancient buildings, religionScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
The annual traditional Islamic festivals in the village include Eid al-Adha, Al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, etc. You can watch the Hui people’s traditional culture of three-course tea with “one bitter, two sweet and three aftertaste”, wedding customs, funeral customs, etc., and taste the aroma of oil and tree bark. , dumplings, dried beef, milk fans, halal cakes and other traditional halal foods.
Best time to visit:
March-October
Shopping recommendations:
Hui three-course tea, oil incense, tree bark, steamed buns, dried beef, milk fans, halal cakes, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Yunnan Province>Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture>Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County>Yongjian Town
How to get there:
Self-driving route: G56, Dali Expressway, Chu-Dalian Expressway, drive towards Dali, then drive along S224 to Yongjian Town.
Scenic area map:
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East Lotus ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
