Yunnan Dali Travel Guide Dali

Yunnan Dali, a place where your soul slows down～Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of "Xiaguan wind, Shangguan flowers, Cangshan snow, and Erhai moon," along with the rich Bai ethnic culture waiting for you to experience! 🌸【Best Season】 April to October is the most beautiful time in Dali! Especially from April to June, when the mountain flowers are in full bloom💐 and the sky is clear. Every shot you take looks like a masterpiece～Cool mornings and evenings, but sunny days🌞, so remember to wear sunscreen! 🔥【Must-Visit Attractions】 🏯 1. Dali Ancient Town (Address: Gucheng District, Dali City) Stroll along Renmin Road during the day to feel the leisurely slow life; when night falls, don’t miss the ancient town night market! The music🎵 on Bar Street mixed with the sound of wind chimes, sipping a drink under lanterns🏮, creates an amazing atmosphere～ 🌊 2. Erhai Lake (Along Huanhai Road) Rent a small electric scooter🛵 and circle the lake with the breeze, passing by the popular S Bay and Shuanglang Ancient Town. Every frame looks like a painting! Erhai Park is just 15 minutes from the ancient town, a perfect spot for sightseeing and photography📸 ⛰️ 3. Cangshan Scenic Area (West Suburb of Dali City) Recommended to take the Ximatan Cableway🚠, reaching an altitude of 3,966 meters! The mountain top is covered with snow all year round❄️, and the Qingbi Stream and Qilongnu Pool halfway up are also stunning～Hiking enthusiasts can challenge the Yudai Trail! (Ticket 80 RMB) 🗼 4. Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas (North of Dali Ancient Post Road) A landmark building of Dali! The main pagoda is 69 meters tall and over 1,200 years old～The best photo spot is the Three Pagodas Reflection Park🤳 (Ticket 75 RMB) 🏡 5. Xizhou Ancient Town (20 km north of Dali City) More original than Dali Ancient Town! The Corner Tower and Lanshu Tie-dye Workshop are popular check-in spots～The rice field🌾 season is super healing～Don’t forget to try the Bai ethnic three-course tea! 🥘【Must-Try Foods】 ✅ Rushan (Milk Fan): Delicious when fried! Recommended at Yangji Rushan in the ancient town ✅ Erkuai: Like a rolled pancake with fillings, perfect for breakfast ✅ Erhai Sour and Spicy Fish: Fresh fish meat, the soup mixed with rice is amazing ✅ Cold Chicken Rice Noodles: A summer must-eat, refreshing and appetizing ✅ Xizhou Baba: Two flavors, both salty and sweet are classics 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ✈ Plane: Dali Airport is 30 minutes by car from the ancient town 🚄 High-speed Rail: Kunming → Dali 2h, Lijiang → Dali 1.5h 🛵 In the city: Rent an electric scooter for 50 RMB/day, very convenient for circling Erhai Lake 🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】 🌈 Ancient Town Homestays: Recommended "Mingyue Songjian" near the Presidential Former Residence, with Bai ethnic style courtyard 🌊 Erhai Hotels: The sea view rooms at "Manyue Island" in Shuanglang are fantastic 🌸 Xizhou Inns: The "Jiyisi" art space has a great vibe 💡【Travel Tips】 1. Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a jacket🧥 2. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! UV rays are very strong☀️ 3. Don’t hesitate to bargain when buying souvenirs 4. Remember to bring an umbrella during the rainy season🌂 📸 Let’s experience the wind, flowers, snow, and moon of Dali together!