Major city · China
Weishan巍山
A half-day stop between Dali and the south: see the old town and Weibao Mountain, then move on. One night if you want a slow evening on the pedestrian street.
Weishan is a quiet Yi and Bai county town 2 hours south of Dali, known for its intact Ming-Qing old town, a relaxed pedestrian street and the Taoist temples on Weibao Mountain. It works as a half-day detour from Dali or a one-night stop on the way to Lincang or the south.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy and humid), Chinese New Year week
- Airport
- DLU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Weishan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Weishan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyWeishan is very safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckDLU Dali Fengyi Airport (About 2 hours by bus or taxi from Weishan; check direct bus connections.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet noodle bowl¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within old town¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Weibao Mountain¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥50 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DLU Dali Fengyi Airport (About 2 hours by bus or taxi from Weishan; check direct bus connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Dec (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Weishan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
16 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
19 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
18 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
14 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The old town is walkable. To reach Weibao Mountain (10 km south), take a local bus or taxi from the bus station. Bicycles can be rented at some guesthouses.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Weishan Bus Station to Xiaguan (Dali's south bus station), about 2 hours
Return same day; last bus back around 17:00 (check).Return same day; last bus back around 5:00 PM (check).
Weibao Mountain
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Local bus or taxi from Weishan old town, about 20 min
Half-day trip; ¥50 entry to the temple area.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town (Nanzhao Town)
Guesthouses and boutique hotels on or near the pedestrian street; most convenient for sightseeing.
Near Weishan Bus Station
Budget options and easier access if arriving late; about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from the old town.Budget options and easier access if arriving late; about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the old town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Bus Dali (Xiaguan) → Weishan, one way2 × CN¥25 · check | CN¥50 |
| Taxi old town → Weibao Mountain, one way1 × CN¥60 · check | CN¥60 |
| Weibao Mountain temple entry2 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥101 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥556 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,111≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street noodle bowl | ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Local tea in a teahouse | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi within old town | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus to Weibao Mountain | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Weibao Mountain temple area charges a ¥50 (≈ US$7) admission (check); the forest below is free but mostly eucalyptus.
- Last buses from Dali (Xiaguan) to Weishan leave by late afternoon; confirm return times if day-tripping.
- English is very limited; have your destination written in Chinese characters.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Nearest consulate services in Kunming (about 4 h by bus); most embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Dali (Xiaguan) → Weishan: about ¥25 (≈ US$4), about 2 h (check)
- Taxi old town → Weibao Mountain: ¥50–70 (≈ US$7–10) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Weishan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy and humid), Chinese New Year week · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Weibao Mountain temples and the old town with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for local specialties (cross-bridge rice noodles, Yi barbecue).
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for bus station and Dali airport.
Sources
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