Activities

xizhou Activities

Free Activities
Morning Market

Morning Market

Content

Feel the local morning market culture, and learn about the history and architecture of Xizhou

Duration
1.5-2hs
Remarks

Every day there is a free tour starting at 9:30. Charges will apply for other time periods and non-in-residence guests

The Linden Centre Tour

The Linden Centre Tour

Content

A detailed introduction to the history of the Linden Centre courtyard, architectural features, display of antiques and original owner's stories

Duration
1h
Remarks

Every day there is a free tour starting at 17:00. Charges will apply for other time periods and non-in-residence guests
 

Culture
Mahjong Class

Mahjong Class

Content

Learn Mahjong

Duration
2h
Remarks

Suitable for individual customers

Three Course Tea Ceremony

Three Course Tea Ceremony

Content

Experience, enjoy and taste the Bai people's three course tea

Duration
1-1.5h
Remarks

The number of people participating will depend on whether it is an observation (6 or more people) vs. a hands-on activity.  

Dong Jing Ancient Music/Bai Dance

Dong Jing Ancient Music/Bai Dance

Content

Feel the joy of traditional Bai dancing and be moved by the music from the times when emperors  ruled Dali. 

Duration
2h
Remarks


This event is suitable for a group, the performers are a team of around 20 people.

Calligraphy Class

Calligraphy Class

Content

Learn Chinese calligraphy

Duration
1-1.5h
Remarks


Suitable for individual customers (best for beginners)

Cuisine
Xizhou Baba

Xizhou Baba

Content

Work with local Bai chefs to create a famous local specialty snack in Xizhou, known as Chinese pizza, with two flavors: sweet and salty

Duration
1h
Remarks

Suitable for 2 or more customers, please make a reservation at least one day in advance

Cooking Class

Cooking Class

Content

Learn the cutting of various types of ingredients, learn to cook local dishes in our professional cooking classroom, and finally taste their own delicious works

Duration
3-4h
Remarks

Suitable for individual customers (maximum 8 persons), please make a reservation at least one day in advance

Dumpling Class

Dumpling Class

Content

From the making of dumplings to the cooking, experience and taste local dumplings; Guests can choose vegetarian dumplings and meat dumplings

Duration
1.5h
Remarks

Suitable for 2 or more customers, please make a reservation at least one day in advance

Handicraft
Traditional Jiama Wood Block Printing

Traditional Jiama Wood Block Printing

Content

Jiama, is an ancient and mysterious folk culture, used for blessing and sacrifice activities of wood block printing. Guests can learn depiction, or just ink coloring and rubbing

Duration
2-3h
Remarks

Suitable for individual customers, please make a reservation at least one day in advance

Tie Dye

Tie Dye

Content

Make your own tie-dye cloth(es) learning the technique of pattern selection, stitching and working with plant-based dyes in a Bai family workshop. 

Duration
2-3h
Remarks

Suitable for individual customers

Outdoor
Cangshan Tour (cable)

Cangshan Tour (cable)

Content

Take the Gantong Cable to Yudai Road, hike and enjoy views of Erhai and Dali valley

Duration
5h
Remarks

Please make a reservation one day in advance