A solo trip to the lesser-known attractions of Baoshan

Baoshan is located in the southwest of Yunnan, adjacent to Dali, offering a city tour where one can visit ancient towns and temples alone. Banchiao Ancient Town's Qinglong Street has a history of a thousand years, with few tourists, preserving a rich ancient town culture. The architectural style of the Jiangnan region from the Ming Dynasty has been retained. Admission is free. Attraction strategy: Intangible cultural heritage such as black copper and silver walking, Yongzi, and Jiamamu woodblock printing. The district still retains many century-old brands and shops, including Guixianglou and Zhilanxuan. Food strategy: Along the street, vendors sell sugar dregs water, papaya water, and fire-roasted meat. Transportation strategy: Take bus No. 15, get off at Banchiao Bus Station, and walk for 15 minutes to reach Qinglong Street. Yunyan Reclining Buddha, built during the Tang Dynasty Attraction strategy: Cliff caves, jade reclining Buddha, and fish release pond The Reclining Buddha Temple is a cliff cave, with the temple carved out of the cave foundation, featuring inner and outer layers of temples, with a jade reclining Buddha inside. The fish release pond is filled with schools of Spanish mackerel, which eat sunflower seeds and spit out the shells, also known as one of the temple's wonders. The existing architectural landscapes include Yunyan Reclining Buddha Hall, mountain pavilions, main hall, secondary hall, and the fish release pond. Admission is free. Transportation strategy: Take bus No. 23, get off at the Reclining Buddha Village. The cost is 1 yuan. Bajie Temple It is the only temple in the country dedicated to Zhu Bajie. A typical Bai ethnic courtyard, with two courtyards both arranged with three rooms and one screen wall. Attraction strategy: The front hall is the King's Hall, the side hall is the Bajie Hall, and the main hall is the Guanyin Hall. The Bajie Hall has a standing statue of Zhu Bajie, and the temple fair is held on the 23rd day of the first lunar month every year. Address: Xizhuang Village, Banchiao Town, Longyang District, Baoshan City Admission: Free Transportation: Take Baoshan bus No. 23, get off at Xizhuang Station, the cost is 1 yuan.