Thousand-year-old ancient towns with direct train access around Kunming

Spend a day and ¥100+ to visit Heijing Ancient Town. There is no commercialization here, and it is not as noisy as Dali and Lijiang. A small town that prospers because of salt, and is also one of the four ancient towns in Yunnan. Since ancient times, Heijing has been a place where tribute salt is produced, and is also known as the "Salt Capital". Heijing Ancient Town is a place with a very slow pace. If you go to a big city, you can use the impact of the prosperity to broaden your physical and mental horizons. Then coming to Heijing should be a relaxing and enjoyable journey away from the hustle and bustle. Attractions 🌟🌟🌟 1. Wu Family Courtyard: Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture. There are 99 houses and 108 doors. It is an architectural complex that combines Nanzhao culture with Han culture. In 1857, Emperor Xianfeng granted Wu Jizu the title of Jinshi in the imperial examination and inscribed a plaque with the words "Huadi Fanghui" to honor him. 2. Black Bull Square: According to the "Heiyanjing Chronicles", "A native named Li Azhao herded cattle in the mountains. He found a fat cow and lost it. He followed the trail and found that the cow licked the ground and came out. Salt. In order to commemorate the achievements of the black bull, this place was called "Black Bull Salt Well", and later "Black Well". 3. Ancient Salt Workshop: It was once the core location for Heijing salt production and the source of Heijing’s wealth. 4. Feilai Temple: Built during the Hongwu period of the early Ming Dynasty, it was originally named "Mita Temple". It has more than a thousand steps and overlooks the Longchuan River Gorge and the entire Heijing Ancient Town. It is simple and quiet. 5. Confucian Temple: covers an area of ​​10.3 acres, and the Confucian Temple has existing buildings. Food: Fried dried fish, grilled tofu, fennel cakes, grilled fish in the ancient town Taro, pomegranate flowers, braised chicken with salt, gray tofu, yellow bean rice noodles, and pear vinegar cold rolls.