Yunnan Hidden Gems Episode 3: Weishan

📍Location: Like Village, Weishan County, Dali Prefecture. Established during the Qing Dynasty's Jiaqing era, the village reached its current scale in the Republican period. It preserves 36 traditional courtyard houses arranged in three terraced rows along the mountainside, forming a complete fortress-like structure. The architecture blends Yi ethnic "stacked-log houses" with Han-style courtyard features. The Zheng Family Compound exemplifies the combined "Three-Bay-One-Screen-Wall" and "Quadrangle-with-Five-Skywells" styles. 🕒Opening Hours: Open 24/7 year-round 🎫Admission: Free 🚗Transport: About 1.5-hour drive (61km) from Qixiashan Homestay, passing toll stations. Recommended: self-drive or taxi. Must-Visit Spots in Like Ancient Village: • Ancient tree at village entrance: Century-old, perfect for morning/evening photos • Flagstone paths: Wander through Ming-Qing architecture, ideal for hanfu photoshoots (wear flats) • Zheng Clan Ancestral Hall: Free guided tours Saturday mornings, admire wood carvings & ancestral tablets • Tuzhu Temple: Blessing ceremonies on 1st/15th lunar month days • Zheng Family Compound: Must-see! Appreciate triple carving arts, taste sweet well water, learn village history 📍Location: Heron Valley Riverside Campsite, Xingfu Village, Dacang Town, Weishan County 🕒Hours: 9:00-20:00 🎫Admission: Free 🚗Transport: ~1 hour (47km) from Qixiashan Homestay; ~30 minutes from Like Village Activities: • Jet ski: ¥80/10 mins | Kayak: ¥60/hour (caution for hypertension) • Leisure: Tent rental ¥50/unit | 15:00-16:30 Forest workshop ¥30/person (plant printing, insect observation) • Essentials: Mosquito repellent, sunscreen. Campers may bring snacks/board games 📍Pin: #QixiashanHomestay ❗️Preparation: • Documents: ID card, driver's license (if self-driving) • Clothing: Light jacket for temperature shifts, sneakers for walking • Sun protection: Sunscreen, sun hat 👒 ⚠️Tips: • Book transport/activities in advance • Carry warm clothes for day-night temperature differences • Follow boat operators' instructions, wear life jackets • Respect environment & local customs • Drive cautiously if self-driving - safety first