Architectural characteristics of the ancient town of Western Zhou Dynasty

Architectural features of Xizhou ancient town: From the layout point of view, it is a typical Bai quadrangle pattern of "three squares and one wall" and "four entrances and five patios". The decorative arts of these houses, such as carved beams and painted buildings, overlapping arches and cornices, gatehouses, facing walls and gables, are colorful and colorful, which fully embodies the architectural talent and artistic creativity of the Bai people.

From the layout point of view, the ancient buildings of Bai nationality in the Western Zhou Dynasty are typical Bai quadrangles with "three squares and one wall" and "four entrances and five exits". The decorative arts of these houses, such as carved beams and painted buildings, overlapping arches and cornices, gatehouses, facing walls and gables, are colorful and colorful, which fully embodies the architectural talent and artistic creativity of the Bai people. The famous ones are Yangpin Xiangzhai, Yan Jia Courtyard and Houjia Courtyard. It not only maintains the characteristics of traditional Bai folk houses, but also integrates Chinese and western architectural techniques.

Introduction of scenic spots in Xizhou ancient town:

Qichi bookstore

Qichi Bookstore is located in Dajie Lane, Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali, Yunnan. It was built around AD 1526 by Yang Shiyun, a famous scholar in Ming Dynasty. The book building is a civil structure building with three big houses. The house combination is the architectural pattern of "three squares and one wall".

Yanjiachang

Yan Jia Courtyard was built by Yan Zizhen, a famous national capitalist in Dali, in 19 19. The courtyard consists of two "three squares and one wall" and two "four in one and five patios" from north to south. Between the four courtyards, "Liuhe Tongchun" and "Zouma Chuanjiao Building" are connected as a whole. The whole building is luxurious and simple, elegant and generous, and it is the third batch of key cultural relics protection units in Yunnan Province.