Zhoucheng Village
Zhoucheng still preserves a wide range of traditional Bai customs and is known as a “living fossil of Bai folk culture.” “Stone-paved paths outside every door,…
Zhoucheng Village, Dali
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Tourist shuttles to Zhoucheng depart from Dali North Bus Station.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 222. Open in Google Maps
About Zhoucheng Village
Zhoucheng still preserves a wide range of traditional Bai customs and is known as a “living fossil of Bai folk culture.” “Stone-paved paths outside every door, running water in front of every house” and “four-sided courtyard homes with five skywells” are signature features of this Bai village. Also known as the “Hometown of Bai Tie-Dye,” Zhoucheng lets visitors watch the process of making Bai tie-dye: the cloth is hand-stitched, tied, and repeatedly dyed in cold baths, resulting in textiles full of ethnic character.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Zhoucheng Village?
Tourist shuttles to Zhoucheng depart from Dali North Bus Station.
How long should I spend at Zhoucheng Village?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Zhoucheng Village.
Where is Zhoucheng Village?
Zhoucheng Village is in Dali, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China.
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