[Nuodeng] The secret of the village that has never been disturbed by time

If Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake can no longer satisfy your imagination of Dali, you can come to Nuodeng Ancient Village. This is the oldest village in northwest Yunnan. It takes more than 3 hours to drive from Dali Ancient Town. Yiyi has been on the "A Bite of China" show, making its ham its business card, and many celebrities have also visited this thousand-year-old village. But even so, Nuodeng still has a sense of being far away from the hustle and bustle and isolated from the world. Highlights: Nuodeng Ancient Village has a long history and retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Jade Emperor Pavilion on the top of the mountain was first built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It is a rare three-story attic-style ancient building that still exists today. The map of the twenty-eight constellations on the ceiling of the main hall is unique in Nongdeng. The most famous thing here is the ham. Almost every household cooks farm dishes and almost all of them have ham. You must try it when you come here. The Nuodeng Salt Well has a history of more than 2,000 years since it was mined in the Han Dynasty. Therefore, Nuodeng was once the axis of the ancient Salt-Horse Road leading to various places in western Yunnan. The Nuodeng ham that every household has is unique because of the Nuodeng salt. Because of the terrain, the houses in Nuodeng Ancient Village are all built on the mountain, which looks layered. Coupled with the traditional Bai architectural art, the village is very beautiful. Transportation Information: It is recommended to drive by yourself. It takes more than 3 hours to drive to Dali Ancient Town. Public transportation requires going to Yunlong County first, and then to Nuodeng. Tips: There are stairs up the mountain, which is not easy to walk. There are mules that can carry luggage, and it costs 20 yuan per trip. The temperature difference between morning and night is large, so wear an extra layer at night There are many B&Bs in the village, and it's pretty good for more than 100 yuan a night. You can also eat in the village, and the farm dishes are about 60 yuan per person, and the taste is good. The ancient village is quite far away, so it is recommended to visit for two days and one night. Nuodeng, where thousands of years of history are condensed and the weight of time is presented It is a place worth savoring slowly.