Dajianpang Village

大建旁村

Dajianpang Village is located in the south of Shuanglang Town, adjacent to Huoshan Village in the east, Changyu Village in the south, Erhai Lake in the west and Shuanglang in the north. It is a small village next to Shuanglang.
There are many unique inns here, such as Haiti Life, Nuannuan, Peninsula No. 63, etc., which are the main residences for most tourists to Shuanglang.

Introduction

  • Attraction Location: Shaxi Ancient Town area, Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China (云南省大理白族自治州剑川县沙溪古镇附近)

  • History: Dajianpang Village (大建旁村) is a traditional Bai ethnic minority village with a history spanning hundreds of years. It was an important settlement along the Ancient Tea Horse Road (茶马古道), playing a role in cultural and trade exchanges between Yunnan, Tibet, and Southeast Asia.

  • Architecture: The village retains authentic Bai-style courtyard houses (白族民居), featuring distinctive blue-and-white murals, carved wooden doors, tiled roofs, and stone-paved lanes. The layout reflects harmony between human settlement and nature.

  • Cultural Value: The village embodies Bai ethnic culture, with traditional festivals, ancestral worship rituals, and handicrafts such as tie-dye (扎染) and wood carving. It represents a living example of rural heritage preservation in Yunnan.

  • Other Information: The village is part of the larger Shaxi cultural landscape and is often considered a quieter, less commercialized alternative to Shaxi Ancient Town (沙溪古镇).

Visiting Information

  • Opening Hours: Open all day (Village access is free, but some cultural courtyards may charge small entrance fees)

  • Ticket Price: Free entry to village
    Cultural yard visits: RMB 10–20 per person

  • Best Photo Spots: Stone-paved lanes with Bai houses
    Ancestral halls and murals
    Village fields with mountain backdrop
    Sunset over traditional rooftops

  • Time Reference: Half day to 1 day recommended

Where to Sleep (Nearby Hotels & Stays)

  • Luxury: Shaxi Laomadian Lodge (沙溪老马店客栈)
    A boutique heritage lodge inside Shaxi Ancient Town, blending traditional Bai architecture with modern comfort.
    Mid-range: Horse Pen 46 Youth Hostel (马帮46国际青年旅舍)
    Cozy stay with cultural design, popular with backpackers and young travelers.
    Budget & Boutique: Dajianpang Local Homestays (大建旁村民宿)
    Simple but authentic family-run Bai houses offering affordable beds and local experiences.

What & Where to Eat

  • Must-Try Dishes: Bai-style cold chicken (白族凉鸡)
    Er Kuai (饵块, rice cakes)
    Rushan (乳扇, grilled cheese snack)
    Jianchuan tofu (剑川豆腐)
    Wild mushroom hotpot (野生菌火锅)
  • Famous Spots: Shaxi Ancient Town Market (沙溪古镇集市) – Traditional Bai food stalls
    Awu Restaurant (阿乌餐馆) – Known for authentic Bai cuisine
    Local family kitchens in Dajianpang Village offering homestyle meals

What Souvenirs to Buy

  • Bai ethnic tie-dye fabrics (扎染)
    Hand-carved wooden crafts (木雕)
    Bai embroidery (白族刺绣)
    Local tea from Jianchuan (剑川茶)

Transportation

  • From Dali (大理): Take a long-distance bus from Dali North Bus Station (大理北客运站) to Jianchuan (剑川), then transfer to a local minibus or taxi to Shaxi Ancient Town, and continue 3 km to Dajianpang Village.
    From Lijiang (丽江): Take a bus to Jianchuan, then local minibus/taxi to Shaxi, followed by short ride to Dajianpang.
    From Shaxi Ancient Town (沙溪古镇): Walk or cycle (~15–20 minutes) or take a short tuk-tuk ride.

Nearby Attractions

  • Shaxi Ancient Town (沙溪古镇) – 3 km, 10 minutes by bike or tuk-tuk
  • Shibaoshan Grottoes (石宝山石窟) – ~2 km uphill, hiking trail or local shuttle
  • Yujin Bridge (玉津桥) – ~1.5 km, walk along the river

Tips for Visitors

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone paths.
  • Respect local customs—ask before photographing residents.
  • Morning is best for photography (soft light and fewer tourists).
  • Bring cash—many family-run homestays and shops do not accept cards.
  • Try to visit on Friday to experience the traditional Shaxi market (沙溪集市日).
  • Stay overnight to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere after day visitors leave.

Recommended itineraries

  • Route 1: One-Day Cultural Experience
    Dajianpang Village (大建旁村) → Walk/Cycle → Shaxi Ancient Town (沙溪古镇) → Evening market food tasting.
    Route 2: Two-Day Heritage + Nature
    D1: Dali (大理) → Bus → Jianchuan (剑川) → Shaxi Ancient Town (沙溪古镇) exploration
    D2: Dajianpang Village (大建旁村) → Hike to Shibaoshan Grottoes (石宝山石窟) → Return to Shaxi.
    Route 3: Three-Day Immersion
    D1: Lijiang (丽江) → Jianchuan (剑川) → Shaxi Ancient Town (沙溪古镇)
    D2: Dajianpang Village (大建旁村) village tour + Bai culture activities
    D3: Yujin Bridge (玉津桥) morning walk → Shibaoshan Grottoes (石宝山石窟) → Return to Dali/Lijiang.

User Reviews

By Freelancer |

There are too many small towns along the Erhai Lake, and it is impossible to visit them all in a short period of time, unless you live there for a few months.

By christy |

I took a look when I passed by. It has an antique feel.

By JoJo Jiang |

I went there in April 2018. The road had not been repaired at that time. Now it has been repaired and Erhai Lake has been renovated.

By Baige |

As a photographer, I find this place very photogenic. It has a very quaint feel. There isn't much commercialism here. The people are very simple.

By Cary Wu |

The inns in Dajianpang Village are slowly reopening, and the enthusiastic owners make it hard to leave.

By Dummy. |

The scenery is nice. It is right next to Shuanglang and is not so commercialized. It is worth a visit. There are also many places to stay, and the prices are not as high as in Shuanglang. In addition, it is by the sea and the environment is good.

By small belly |

A beautiful town by the Erhai Lake with a pleasant climate

By Extra |

When I went there, the whole Shuanglang was under renovation and it was dirty everywhere.

By Meow~ |

The alley is like a maze



Dajianpang Village is backed by mountains and faces the sea. It originally made a living by raising cattle and fishing. With the increase in the number of tourists to Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, the village has integrated tradition and modernity to form its own style.



You can walk through the quaint and quiet alleys, explore the lifestyle of the Bai people, and enjoy a peaceful, comfortable and leisurely vacation.



Most of the Bai people's houses in Shuanglang are two-storey and three-bay, with roofs covered with tubular tiles, double eaves extending forward, and a front-porch layout. The walls are often built with natural cobblestones.



The walls are painted with white lime, the walls are white and the tiles are green, the gables are decorated with ink patterns, and the footings, door heads, window heads, and eaves have geometric lines and dotted patterns.

By The passing years |

The environment is very good, it is the manor and holy place I yearn for, there are flowers and birds singing here, I look forward to having you

By Soulmate💃🏻 |

Stay in Dajianpang Village. The second to last stop of the Shuanglang sightseeing bus is at the entrance of the village, which is full of homestays.

By Heavy rain causes flooding |

A small village next to Shuanglang, Dali, located on the shore of Erhai Lake. You have to pass by it when cycling from Shuanglang.

By Avatar |

Right next to Shuanglang, there are inns and coffee bars

By Xu Linmei |

It was under renovation when I went there, so it was a bit messy, but the scenery along the way was still nice.

By Stupid Piggy |

There are many photo spots, and many photographers told me that the scenery at the photo base is super beautiful.

By Aeneas |

In this land, even time flows very slowly.

By Liang Xiaoai |

Be sure to remember this place when you go to Shuanglang, otherwise you will get lost...

By Suddenly I don't know what happened |

I came here to take pictures, it cost 5 yuan per person, there were not many people, and it was drizzling.

By Amour |

Had lunch there, a local restaurant, the taste was ok

By He Xiaobei-Iris |

Everyone, please do not rent electric bikes near the Dajianpang Village Committee. The bikes are difficult to ride, the boss is very shady, the handlebars are crooked, and he blamed us for paying without a trial ride. After riding for less than a minute, we felt that the bike was difficult to ride and the front of the bike was crooked, so we came back to exchange it, but the boss refused to exchange it and kept complaining. Seeing this attitude, we said we would return the bike and not rent it anymore, but the boss still deducted ten yuan from our bill.

By Cassidy |

I have been to Shuanglang several times. When I was doing volunteer work in Shuanglang, I was at Lanting Villa next to Dajian. I miss the days when I went to the village entrance to pick up guests last year. I miss going to the village entrance to buy fruits together. There is a rice noodle restaurant at the village entrance that is super delicious. Also, when you go to Shuanglang, you must try the roasted corn and fried chicken there! It’s amazing!

By Time is singing |

In fact, it is the name of the village of Shuanglang. There are countless alleys in the village. There is a bus between Dali and Shuanglang at the parking lot at the entrance of the village.

By cici |

Generally feel relatively simple primitive village simple village

By An Xiaonier |

It is also located in Shuanglang Town, close to Erhai Lake, and the scenery is nice, but it is a little far from the lively places in the town and places to eat. If you like quietness, you can choose it.

By LodA_Johnson様 |

Due to the road construction, the journey was a disaster. I couldn't even pull my luggage and had to carry it. It was like the Long March when I arrived at the inn. Fortunately, the beauty of the inn made it all worth it. It's a pity that I only stayed for one night.

By September Autumn YOYO |

The overall facilities are relatively complete, including hotels, restaurants, food stalls, car rentals, and attractions.

By √啕こ瓜ぐ |

There's construction going on everywhere, but I really like this place.

By Little Hunter |

I feel like the public infrastructure is a bit poor. I was driving an electric car and almost had a car accident... Damn it!

By skrr |

We are also developing, Erhai Lake is clear and Dali is prosperous.

By Long-necked deer |

I passed by on the way to Wase. It is not much different from Shuanglang. It is not as unique as Shuanglang.

By Yuki Snow & Qingqing |

A great place to view Erhai Lake, you can also choose to stay in the inn here

By Micro_Travel |

You must rent an electric car or smart car, it is very good

By steamed bun_mo |

Dajianpang Village has been under construction for a long time, so it has been a large construction site. The accommodation here is quite expensive. In fact, there are inns along the East Coast Road. The transportation is convenient, so there is no need to book a hotel here.

By oo0尐掱拉汏掱oО |

Staying in a comfortable room in the old fishing port, with fruit provided

By Bububububu |

Actually, Shuanglang was just hyped up by people online. I had high expectations, but once I got there, I saw the local construction site and the strong smell of fish, which immediately put me off. Erhai Lake is still quite beautiful, but there are tourists everywhere taking pictures, and they charge a fee. It's not as peaceful and friendly as everyone imagines. I started to see Shuanglang as so beautiful in various travel guides, but maybe that's just online.

By Yanli |

More affordable than Shuanglang, the sea view room is around 400.

By homeless |

The hotel I stayed in was nearby. The environment was average and close to the attractions.

By Moonlight |

There are still many construction sites in Dajianpang Village, and the environment is not very good. Many classic inns are here, so Dajianpang Village is a must-visit place in Shuanglang.

By Warm |

The inns here are much better than those in Shuanglang. There are fewer people and it is quieter. The main roads are also clean. The streets in Shuanglang are dirty and messy.

By Xia Yu |

It's under construction now, so it should be ready in a year or so! But the view is still nice!

By I want to say goodbye |

Not good, messy, and there are a lot of touts

By Great Explorer Melo |

Going south from the south gate of Shuanglang, you'll find a large rock with the words "Dajianpang Village" carved into it. On my first day in Shuanglang, I came here to find something to eat. The village roads are narrow, making them unsuitable for driving, so most people visit on foot or by bike. A short walk brings you to a variety of restaurants and snacks. I came here for the Double Happiness restaurant. My second visit was to visit the famous inn deeper in the village, which required a considerable walk. The inns here are quite well hidden, and I'm glad I didn't stay there. Of course, the prices are quite high for inns here. Personally, I think this place is perfect for vacationers, as they enjoy the quietness without being disturbed by others and offer beautiful sea views.

By Xiaoda_Meow |

There are a lot of people, cars can't drive in, and there are many inns under construction.

By Xiaoxi Wandering |

Dajianpang Village is now a big construction site, with houses being built everywhere. It is too noisy and dirty everywhere. The environment near Erhai Lake is slightly better.

By windl |

Actually, I couldn't tell the difference between Shuanglang and Dajianpang Village. They both went the same way to the end, and before I knew where Dajianpang Village was, I had already left the Huanhai Road. Some people say that Dajianpang Village is quite remote, but it's only about ten minutes away from Shuanglang, and the scenery by the Erhai Lake is pretty much the same.

By Chongqing Playing Dolls |

They are all randomly built, just like a village in the city.

By Mantian Yuedi |

Riding an electric scooter through the small streets and alleys, there are delicious food and beautiful sea views.

By Little Naughty |

You must go there. It used to be a small fishing village, but now it is very prosperous. You must go there when you go to Yunnan!

By One meter of sunshine |

It's beautiful! The locals are also very warm and friendly. The driver even helped us find affordable and comfortable accommodations. You can also bike along the Erhai Lake to find a restaurant. Many owners have set up small plots of land by the Erhai Lake, which offers great views. There's a dish called "sour soup fish" that's incredibly delicious! ~ I highly recommend trying the fried chicken!

By Chloeღ |

Dajianpang Village is actually quite chaotic. We all share cars along the way, but it is very unique. Hahaha, everyone should be careful. If there is a car here, go directly to Xiaguan Bus North for 15 yuan.

By Corn is not obedient |

The style is very unique. I went there with my parents and they all liked it very much.

By LC |

This fishing village is relatively prosperous and crowded, and you can find basic daily necessities and special small items here.

By Yangyang |

Dajianpang Village is still under construction and the environment is a bit messy, but the inns built in Dajianpang Village are all very stylish and comfortable places.

By ashleetx |

The village is small and there are inns everywhere, so it's a mess.

By Little Freedom |

It is indeed like what is written in many travel notes. It is like a large construction site that is currently under renovation. In fact, it is a small rural village, but the location is good and close to Erhai Lake.

By Gargamel |

The town has only one narrow road, allowing private cars, shuttle buses, garbage trucks, and tractors to enter and exit freely and park haphazardly. The traffic is extremely congested, noisy, and chaotic, making the environment a poor place. I stayed there for one night based on online recommendations and regretted it deeply. The reputation was completely hype. I would have been much better off staying in Haidong Town and enjoying the quiet sea view. When we left, my carpooling companions and the local driver who took us there were unanimous in their criticism of the area's dirtiness and disorder. Those who want to see it can simply stop by on their Erhai Lake tour from Dali; it's not worth wasting their time staying there for an extended period.

By A Miaozi |

There are many inns to choose from when staying here, and there are also many foods to eat.

By Dargyenzan |

Don't go there in the near future, it's simply a construction site.

By Stranger |

You can take an electric car directly from the entrance of Shuanglang Town. If you take a direct bus from Dali to Shuanglang, the ticket includes the electric car and you can ride it as many times as you want. The final stop is Dajianpang Village, which is mainly composed of inns and bars.

By Love Rice |

There are inns everywhere now, and construction is going on everywhere. If you want to find an inn here, you must ask the inn owner to pick you up.

By Vidia |

A village next to Shuanglang Ancient Town, which leads directly to the ancient town. Many famous inns and bars with a good atmosphere are there. It is less lively and more quiet than Shuanglang Ancient Town.

By troubadour |

The transportation here is relatively convenient. You can take the bus to Dali Ancient Town directly here. It is cheaper to eat here. Most of the accommodations are homestays run by locals themselves.

By Good hero ~I~0,, |

Not bad, the scenery is OK, it will be better after a while

By Rising from the Fire |

This administrative village, under the jurisdiction of Shuanglang Town, Dali City, is located south of Shuanglang Town, 1 kilometer from the town government. Access to the town is via a paved road, making transportation relatively convenient. It is 68 kilometers from the city. It borders Huoshan Village to the east, Changyu Village to the south, Erhai Lake to the west, and Shuanglang Village to the north. It administers three villager groups: Dajianpang, Daoyipang, and Shuichangqing. There are 449 farming households and a rural population of 1,712.

By concubine |

There are houses being built everywhere, and it's very dusty. Compared to the beach, I don't think there's much scenery here.

By missbear |

Located in Shuanglang, Dajianpang Village stands like a wild village amidst the throngs of established B&Bs. It's not particularly well-established, and while it has some basic facilities, they're just there. There's a post office in the village where you can send postcards, and it's a nice place to wander around and while away your free time, just don't expect too much.

By ben021005 |

There are many well-known inns in Dajianpang Village, and the sea views in front of some inns are quite beautiful. When we went there, we found that Dajianpang Village was really undergoing major construction, and many inns and restaurants were being renovated. I think it will be even more beautiful after Dajianpang Village is fully completed. There are many small alleys in Dajianpang Village. I like this kind of small alleys the most, because there are many large and small alleys in Dajian Village. Renting an electric bicycle to tour Dajianpang Village is a very good choice. It’s just that time was a bit tight at the time, and we had to rush to Dali Railway Station in the evening to take the train to Kunming. Otherwise, I would definitely rent an electric bicycle and ride slowly around Dajianpang Village.

By janice |

I saw a real rainbow that seemed to be within reach. It was very beautiful. I also ate snake skin fruit and tamarind for the first time.

By Lying |

It belongs to Shuanglang Town, Dali City, and is located in the south of Shuanglang Town, 1 km away from the Shuanglang Town Government. The road to the town is asphalt, and transportation is relatively convenient. It is 68 km away from the city. It is adjacent to Huoshan Village in the east, Changyu Village in the south, Erhai Lake in the west, and Shuanglang Village in the north.

By People are as quiet as the moon |

Nowadays, the villages beside Erhai Lake have begun commercial development.

By Strolling |

Apart from the construction site, it is dirty and messy, and the scenery is almost non-existent, so try to avoid it.

By Aries dream. |

It is a very small village. The village itself is not much, but it is located in a bay of Erhai Lake, so there are many hotels near the sea.

By sSilvia |

Dajianpang is more remote than Shuanglang Town. Although the sea view is better, the environment is really bad. Many inns are under construction and it is very dusty. It just feels more like a fishing village. You basically eat in other people's houses and there are not many choices.

By release |

Dajianpang Village is the gathering place of Shuanglang accommodation area. Although there are still some under construction, the inns are quite quiet and comfortable.

By Jin Jing Ci |

There are houses being built everywhere, but I don't feel anything. Erhai Lake is still beautiful.


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