Nakhi folk houses
Stepping onto the streets of the Naxi people in the ancient city of Lijiang is like walking into the south of the Yangtze River. From a distance, there are two-story wooden buildings and bluestone slabs everywhere. A river winds through the street, and willows are planted along the river. It is said that the river and streets here were built based on the location of the Bagua in ancient times. of. The green wickers and the clear gurgling river decorate the brick buildings in a picturesque way.
Most Naxi houses are civil structures, two-story buildings, and rarely three-story buildings. It is said that this was the case during the Ming Dynasty, and it still continues the Han culture and maintains the habit of "three squares, one screen wall, four combined with five patios".
Most of the Naxi people live in flat dams or river valleys, with a few in mountainous areas. Villages vary in size, with dozens to hundreds of households. Naxi folk houses are full of charm. Outside each wooden house there is a river that passes through the city. Various flowers are planted inside the house. It can be said that "every house has water and every household has flowers." Naxi folk houses are based on the form of well-dry wooden corrugated houses and also absorb the architectural advantages of Bai, Han and Tibetan people. If you are a guest at a Naxi home, you will see a stone screen when you first enter. Walking into the courtyard, there are buildings on three sides. The one directly opposite the door is usually the nave, where guests and the host live. The layout of Naxi houses in Lijiang Old Town is centered on Sifang Street and consists of radiating alleys. If you observe carefully, you will also find that the house pays attention to local decoration. The doors and windows are mainly decorated with wood carving patterns, the small screen walls of the outer corridor are decorated with marble, and the courtyard is paved with cobblestones or five-flowered stones, which is reminiscent of a paradise.
The Naxi folk houses are quiet and simple, reflecting the picturesque charm, exuding a gentle and elegant atmosphere, reflecting the rural charm of small bridges and flowing water. The popular Naxi folk houses in the ancient city of Lijiang and the unique Naxi culture represented by Dongba culture and Naxi ancient music constitute a beautiful picture of Naxi folk houses.