《徐霞客游记·滇游日记六》
于是迁寻甸府治于原府治西边五里的地方，紧靠在西山下，寻甸府才修筑砖城而成为险要的城镇。寻甸府的四道城门都不正，大概是顺着山势而建成的。
后获而磔之。寻甸四门俱不正，盖因山势所就也。
The administration of Xundian Prefecture was moved to a place five miles west of the original seat of government, close to the western hills. Xundian Prefecture was built with brick walls becoming a dangerous military town. The four city gates of Xundian Prefecture are not correct. They are probably built along the terrain.