Step back in time in Weishan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province—a hidden gem where cobblestone streets and Ming Dynasty architecture tell tales of the Nanzhao Kingdom (738–902). Once a cradle of ancient empires, this spot on the legendary Tea Horse Road blends natural beauty with 600 years of untamed history.
Chessboard Streets & Winter Wisdom
Forget Dali’s crowds—Weishan’s ancient city, just 75km away, charms with slanted, chessboard-like streets. Why the tilt? Blame (or thank) savvy Ming engineers who designed them to shield locals from biting winter winds. Talk about #AncientHacks!
Xinggong Tower: The OG Landmark
At the heart of it all stands the Xinggong Tower—a 1390-built icon where four historic streets collide. Imagine the merchants, horses, and tea traders it’s seen since the days of silk-road caravans!
Psst… Wanderers, add this to your Yunnan bucket list. History’s cooler when you’re walking through it.
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Once a cradle of ancient empires, this spot on the legendary Tea Horse Road blends natural beauty with 600 years of untamed history.
Blame (or thank) savvy Ming engineers who designed them to shield locals from biting winter winds. Talk about #AncientHacks!
