Weishan is Dali’s little brother: the beautifully preserved county town retains many fine buildings; the temples on nearby Weibaoshan date back to the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Yi give an attractive dash of colour to the local markets. But unlike its more famous neighbour to the north, Weishan receives hardly any visitors: undeservedly, as the county maintains a charm that has long been lost in overrun Dali.
The river that flows through Weishan central valley locally known as the West River is in fact the upper Red River, starting its long journey to the gulf of Tonkin. Its source lies in Weishan’s northwest in the mountains that separating it from Xiaguan. From there its many arms meander beautifully through the valley, before they combine just north of the county town to take an easterly turn into Nanjian county further south.
With its well-preserved architecture and tranquil atmosphere, Weishan's capital is Yunnan's most beautiful county town.
Singing Festival 19 Feb 2019
Snack Festival 14 Mar 2019
Singing Festival 25 Mar 2019
Chaoshan Fair 19 Apr 2019
Dandao Temple Fair 15 Jun 2019
Bridge Temple Fair 15 Aug 2019
Weishan Temple Fair 02 Feb 2020
Singing Festival 02 Feb 2020
Longjie 龙街 | 18 Feb |
Dianzhong 甸中 | 20 Feb |
Dacang 大仓镇 | 20 Feb |
Weishan 巍山彝族回族自治县 | 20 Feb |
Niujie 牛街 | 21 Feb |
Qinghua 清华 | 21 Feb |
Yongjian 永连 | 25 Feb |