Traveling in Dali, Enjoying the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Xizhou Ancient Town by Erhai Lake

🌸 Today, I want to recommend a traditional-style guesthouse located in Xizhou, Dali. It’s truly rich in cultural heritage! This guesthouse not only features strong Bai ethnic characteristics but also has five uniquely themed rooms, each representing different elements of Bai culture. Let’s take a look together! 💫
🐱 Tile Cat Theme Room: The tile cat is the guardian deity of the Bai people, believed to ward off disasters and protect the home. It’s a very distinctive cultural ornament of the Bai. Staying in this room feels like being surrounded by blessings, super comforting!
🍃 Bamboo Weaving Theme Room: The Bai’s bamboo weaving craftsmanship is exquisite. Every bamboo decoration in the room is filled with the wisdom and dedication of artisans. It’s said that near Moxianyuan, there is a Bai village that has relied on bamboo weaving since ancient times.
💙 Tie-Dye Theme Room: Tie-dye is the most famous traditional craft of the Bai people. The blue and white tie-dye fabrics make you feel like you’re in the romantic countryside of Yunnan, colorful and warm. The room perfectly incorporates tie-dye elements into its decorations.
🍵 Three-Course Tea Theme Room: The aroma of tea fills the air, and the history and culture of the Bai’s three-course tea are perfectly interpreted here. You will definitely feel the Bai people’s warm hospitality. The “bitter first, sweet second, lingering third” Bai three-course tea lets you savor the bittersweet flavors of life.
🐑 Wool Felt Theme Room: The softness and warmth of wool felt make you feel especially cozy as soon as you enter, like returning to the warm embrace of childhood. You might think wool felt is just a childhood thing, but it’s also part of the Bai’s intangible cultural heritage.
🚶‍♀️ The most delightful surprise is that the guesthouse is only a one-minute walk from Erhai Lake! It’s super convenient! You can take a morning stroll by the lake, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the peaceful lake and mountain scenery—it’s simply perfect!
🌿 This guesthouse is located in a quiet corner of Xizhou, ideal for those who want to escape the city’s hustle and bustle and enjoy a slow-paced life. Here, you can quietly read, sip tea, or do nothing at all—just quietly feel the passage of time. 🍃
📍 Address: No. 13, Jinguisi Village, Xizhou Town, Dali City, Moxianyuan Guesthouse

Post by Fredy Batz | Nov 4, 2025