Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Bai

A performance of Bai traditional dances

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during the performance visitors were offered the typical Sandao Tea. Its a must-drink. It consists of bitter tea, sweet tea and aftertaste tea, indicating the whole life of the people.

Our Bai tourguide Daisy

Inside a typical patio

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The houses of local residents are characterized by a traditional Chinese rectangular courtyard with a screen wall facing the gate. On the screen wall there are usually four Chinese characters, reading "Qingbai Shijia" (innocent family) or "Ziqi Donglai" (Auspicious air comes from the East).

A friedly chat with an old resident

Art student doing her painting

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in an alleyway in Xizhou. Walking along the slate road, sauntering though the winding alleys, visitors can have a good look at the delicate and intricate designs on the walls.

On the way to Xizhou

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during our ride from Dali to Xizhou we overtook an other vehicle with different passengers breathing fresh air

Xizhou market

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Bai people offering fresh vegetable at the morning market

Rich Bai ethnic culture in Xizhou

Gate to the center of Xizhou

Palm sugar

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at the morning market in Xizhou

Local spices sold at the market in Xizhou

Xizhou

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... is located about 18 kilometres north of Dali. The history of Xizhou dates back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD). At that time, it was called the city of Dali. It was later conquered by General Shi Wansui in the Sui Dynasty, so it also enjoys the name of Shicheng (Shi City).

Senior Bai citizen in Xizhou