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1. Erhai Ecological Corridor | Cycling Through a Painting 📍 Location: West Ring Road, Dali City (Recommended route: Caicun Pier → Panxi Village) 🚗 Transport: Take C2 bus from Old Town to "Caicun Pier Station", rent bikes for ¥20/day 👍 Must-see: ✔ Panxi Village's S-curve with "Tree in the Sea" (Navigate to "Eriduo Homestay") ✔ Frame Cangshan Mountain through Langqiao Bridge arches 🎟 Free entry (¥100 bike deposit) 💗 Pro tips: → Arrive before 7am! Claim the S-curve without crowds → Wear light-colored long dresses! Strong winds may cause wardrobe malfunctions 2. Jizhao Nunnery | China's Most Beautiful Buddhist Convent 📍 Location: Southern foot of Shengying Peak, Cangshan Mountain 🚗 Transport: Taxi to "Gantong Cableway Station", then 20-min hike 👍 Must-see: ✔ Instagrammable succulent-filled prayer hall (No Buddha photos!) ✔ ¥20 vegetarian meal (Serve at 11:30, queue 30 mins early) 🎟 Free entry 💗 Pro tips: → No meat/smoking; maintain silence → Free tea & scripture copying on Mondays/Fridays 3. Shaxi Ancient Town | Living Fossil of Tea-Horse Road 📍 Location: Jianchuan County (2hrs drive from Dali Old Town) 🚗 Transport: Minibus from "North Bus Station" to Jianchuan → transfer to rural bus 👍 Must-see: ✔ Watch horses through morning fog at Yujin Bridge ✔ Friday market for handmade tie-dye (8:00-12:00) 🎟 Free entry 💗 Pro tips: → Stay overnight! Milky Way visible after 9pm → Pioneer Bookstore's Li Xian-famous window view 4. Xizhou Ancient Town | Healing Wheat Field Cafés 📍 Location: Beicun Village, Xizhou Town 🚗 Transport: ¥7 minibus from "March Street" in Old Town 👍 Must-see: ✔ Vintage photos at Corner Building's yellow wall ✔ Wheat field views from Fangfei Café's 2nd floor (Try rose latte) 🎟 Free (¥30 for Yan Family Compound Museum) 💗 Pro tips: → Best wheat seasons: Green waves in Mar-Apr/Golden in Sep-Oct → Authentic savory "Posu Baba" at "Country Squire Yang's" 5. Luoping Mountain | Secret Alpine Wonderland 📍 Location: Eryuan County (No GPS! Join local tours) 🚗 Transport: ¥120/person group tour (includes guide/insurance) 👍 Must-see: ✔ Heart-shaped lake's cloud reflections ✔ Feed sheep at highland pasture 🎟 Free (transport included in tour) 💗 Pro tips: → Essentials: Hiking poles + waterproof shoes! June rhododendrons bloom → Safety: Avoid solo trips in foggy rainy season 6. Luwo Mountain | Erhai's Wild Window Views 📍 Location: East Dali Road, Shuanglang (Navigate to "Luwo Mountain Ruins") 🚗 Transport: ¥200/day chartered car around Erhai 👍 Must-see: ✔ Silhouette shots in abandoned window frames ✔ Cave photos with shimmering water reflections 🎟 Free entry 💗 Pro tips: → Noon light beams in cave are magical! Bring reflector → Wear durable pants! Rocky steep descent
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