Weishan is Dali’s little brother: the beautifully preserved county town retains many fine buildings; the temples on nearby Weibaoshan date back to the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Yi give an attractive dash of colour to the local markets. But unlike its more famous neighbour to the north, Weishan receives hardly any visitors: undeservedly, as the county maintains a charm that has long been lost in overrun Dali.
The river that flows through Weishan central valley locally known as the West River is in fact the upper Red River, starting its long journey to the gulf of Tonkin. Its source lies in Weishan’s northwest in the mountains that separating it from Xiaguan. From there its many arms meander beautifully through the valley, before they combine just north of the county town to take an easterly turn into Nanjian county further south.
With its well-preserved architecture and tranquil atmosphere, Weishan's capital is Yunnan's most beautiful county town.
The Tianmoya Temple complex is one of the strangest group of temples in Yunnan.
Singing Festival 06 Feb 2025
Weishan Temple Fair 06 Feb 2025
Singing Festival 12 Feb 2025
Snack Festival 07 Mar 2025
Singing Festival 18 Mar 2025
Chaoshan Fair 12 Apr 2025
Dandao Temple Fair 08 Jun 2025
Bridge Temple Fair 06 Sep 2025
Niujie 牛街 | 09 Nov |
Qinghua 清华 | 09 Nov |
Weishan 巍山彝族回族自治县 | 10 Nov |
Dianzhong 甸中 | 10 Nov |
Dacang 大仓镇 | 10 Nov |
Longjie 龙街 | 12 Nov |
Yongjian 永连 | 15 Nov |