[2025 Dali Attraction] Travel Guide for Xi-Ma-Tan Cable (Updated Jul)

Location: Dali, Yunnan, China Experience: Dali has 3 cable cars, only this one takes you to the summit area for an elevation of 3966m ASL! You’re in the eaves of the Himalayas. No need to book a tour to do this - just grab a didi or taxi to the ticket office and buy your ticket there. It’s so easy to do it by yourself. Highly recommend going early to avoid the crowds.

“The wind of Xiaguan, the flowers of Shangguan, the snow of Cangshan, the moon over Erhai”—this poetic romance perfectly describes Dali. Dear friends, come and start your own Dali adventure! 🌆 First stop, Dali Ancient Town. This is the heart of Dali tourism, open to the public for free, and you can spend a whole day here. Stepping into the ancient town feels like traveling back in time, with Bai-style architecture arranged harmoniously. Stroll around and soak in the historical atmosphere. Climb Wuhua Tower for a panoramic view of the ancient town; wander through Foreigner Street, where unique shops abound. Don’t forget to try local snacks like roasted milk fan and flower cakes—Dali’s flavors await your taste buds. 🌊 Erhai Lake is definitely the soul of Dali. Cycle along the Erhai Ecological Corridor, feel the breeze on your face, and enjoy the stunning lake and mountain scenery all along the way. Longkan Pier is an excellent spot to watch the sunrise, and Panxi Village’s famous S-shaped bend is a perfect photo spot—every shot looks like a masterpiece. Around Erhai Lake, don’t miss attractions like Little Putuo Island, Shuanglang Ancient Town, and Wenbi Village. You can take a boat to Little Putuo Island to feed the seagulls; Shuanglang Ancient Town is full of artistic vibes, home to Nanzhao Style Island and Yang Liping’s Sun Palace; Wenbi Village’s Rainbow Road is perfect for seaside photoshoots. 🏞️ Cangshan Mountain has a unique charm. You can take a cable car up the mountain, with the Ximatan Cableway offering even better views. For 35 yuan admission plus 175 yuan for the cable car ticket, you can start a high-altitude journey, overlooking the beautiful Erhai Lake and experiencing the breathtaking sea of clouds and waterfalls. 🏯 Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagodas, Dali’s iconic landmark, costs 75 yuan for admission and takes about half a day to explore. As a famous Buddhist pagoda in China, it is solemn and majestic, where you can feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture. 🏘️ Xizhou Ancient Town, free to visit for half a day. It preserves many Bai-style residences and offers fairy-tale-like rice fields. Experience Bai customs and culture, and don’t forget to try a Xizhou Baba, available in sweet or savory flavors, crispy and delicious. 🏝️ Ideal Bang, known as “China’s Santorini,” free to visit for 2 hours. The white buildings are arranged beautifully, and every photo here looks like an Instagram-worthy masterpiece. Enjoy the views of Erhai Lake and Jinshuo Island—extremely romantic. 🍱 Food recommendations: Huotang Impression Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hotpot, with a delicious wild mushroom broth you’ll love at first bite; Dali Ark Fatty’s “I’m Waiting for You in Dali” shop, offering traditional Yunnan flavors with outstanding taste; Zai Huishou Chicken Rice Noodles, be sure to try the cold chicken rice noodles; Pang Ding in Dali Rose Cottage, where rose flower cakes are a must-try. 🏠 Accommodation suggestions: To experience the charm of the ancient town, choose a guesthouse inside Dali Ancient Town; for sea views, homestays and hotels by Erhai Lake are the best choice, such as Dali Songyun Cliff Hotel, facing Cangshan and Erhai with stunning scenery. 💡 Travel tips: The UV rays in Dali are strong, so be sure to take sun protection measures; the area around Erhai is dry, remember to drink plenty of water and keep your skin moisturized; for traveling around Erhai Lake, renting a car or hiring a driver is convenient and flexible. This holiday, come to Dali for a rendezvous with the wind, flowers, snow, and moon!

2025 July Summer Escape Dali 7-Day Travel Guide, combining cool climate and summer romantic experiences, costing 3000-4000 RMB per person 🌊 Highlights Average temperature in July: 22-24℃, natural cooling from Erhai Lake breeze and Cangshan Mountain streams Activities: Early outings, afternoon rest, evening tours to avoid peak sun Immersive slow travel: multi-dimensional experiences including cycling, hiking, and boating 📅 Daily Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Dali · Initial Exploration of Ancient Town Afternoon: Check in at a guesthouse in Dali Ancient Town (recommended near Foreigner Street) Evening: Visit Renmin Road Night Market, try grilled milk fan Night tour: Climb Wuhua Tower to view ancient town lights Stay in the ancient town, convenient transportation Day 2: Erhai Lake Boat Tour · Bai Ethnic Style Morning: Long boat tour (Dali Port → Nanzhao Style Island → Shuanglang) ⏰ Departure at 10:00 | Watch Bai ethnic song and dance / feed seagulls Tips: Choose the second-floor bow seat for sun protection and great photos Afternoon: Explore Shuanglang Art Town shops (Taiyang Palace / Muxi Dali) Evening: Night tour of West Er River, enjoy the dreamlike Erhai Lake reflected in lights Day 3: Self-driving Around Erhai Lake · Secret Spots Check-in Rent a car to circle the lake (recommended electric bike, 80 RMB/day) Route: Ancient Town → Internet-famous S Curve cycling → Wenbi Village (Bai ethnic rainbow road) → Luwoshan (cliff caves/ruined walls) Lunch: Farmhouse restaurant on Erhai Road (must order claypot fish) Evening: Watch wheat waves and experience tie-dye in Xizhou Ancient Town Day 4: Cangshan Mountain Summer Escape · Stream Healing Morning: Take Ximatan Cableway to Cangshan Mountain 🌲 Hike Yudai Cloud Tour Trail, collect pine cones and listen to streams Afternoon: Cool off in Qingbi Stream (bring creek shoes!) Dinner: Grandma’s Braised Spare Ribs in Ancient Town (popular must-eat) Day 5: Cultural Depth · Bai Ethnic Craftsmanship Morning: Zhoucheng Tie-dye Museum DIY scarf Afternoon: Explore Xizhou Ancient Town secrets (Yan Family Courtyard / Corner Tower) Experience: Make Xizhou Baba by hand (savory and sweet combo) Day 6: Off-the-Beaten-Path Secret Spots · Wild Fun Time All day: Fengyangyi Tea Horse Road (filming location of "To the Windy Place") Horse riding to explore ancient villages | Daydream at Qiuyuan Café Evening: Watch panoramic Erhai Lake view from Zemoshan (alternative to popular Luwoshan) Day 7: Leisure and Return Morning: Shop for mushrooms and flower cakes at North Gate Market Recommended souvenirs: Weishan preserved fruits / Dengchuan milk fan 🍜 Specialty Food Yangji Crispy Baba (rose brown sugar filling) Xizhou Sifang Street Yunqiao Guest Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles Dai-style pounded chicken feet + Paoluda ⚠️ Key Summer Escape Tips Sun protection combo: UV index is strong! Use SPF 50+ sunscreen + cooling sleeves + wide-brim hat Flexible clothing: Thin jacket essential (mountain temperature difference up to 10℃) Off-peak travel: Best to visit attractions before 9 AM or after 4 PM Accommodation advice: Choose Ancient Town or Caicun (many guesthouses by Erhai Lake are under reconstruction) 🌟 In-depth experience: Choose ecological corridor cycling on West Erhai Road (no motor vehicles allowed), the S Curve to Longkan Wharf section is the most beautiful; for Cangshan, the Gantong Cableway is recommended

"If life had a switch, then coming to Dali would be 'one-click happiness'! The 2025 ultimate guide unlocks countless ways to enjoy the romantic scenery, with just 600+ RMB per person for maximum fun! Bookmark this and copy the itinerary directly!" **Day 1: Ancient Town Charm + Three Pagodas Blessings** • Start your morning at **Beimen Market** with pea flour soup and fried dough sticks (8 RMB), soaking in Bai ethnic morning market vibes. • Explore **Dali Ancient Town** in the morning, try tie-dyeing on Fuxing Road (50 RMB), and visit artsy cafes on Renmin Road. • Head to **Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas** in the afternoon—capture wide-angle reflections, ring the peace bell (10 RMB), and catch the best golden-hour lighting before sunset! **Day 2: Erhai Lake Cycling + Xizhou AR Paddy Fields** • Rent an e-bike (50 RMB/day) from **Longkan Wharf**, ride along the ecological corridor, and stop at **Panxi S-Bend** and the hidden lakeside spot at **Gusheng Village** (free and crowd-free!). • Lunch in **Xizhou Ancient Town**—try freshly baked Xizhou baba (5 RMB) and spot the "animated" Bai ethnic girls in the AR paddy fields. **Day 3: Cangshan Mountain Sea of Clouds + Shuanglang Night Stroll** • Take the **Ximatan Cable Car** up Cangshan Mountain (282 RMB), hike Qingbi Stream, and encounter alpine rhododendrons. • Evening in **Shuanglang**—visit Yang Liping’s "Moon Palace," enjoy a water celery hot pot by the sea (70 RMB/person), and soak in the romantic lantern-lit atmosphere. **Day 4: Slow Life in Shaxi** • A 2-hour drive to **Shaxi Ancient Town**—photograph Yujin Bridge, read at Pioneer Bookstore, and try pottery-making (80 RMB). **Day 5: Fengyangyi Drama Locations** • Visit the **"Windy Courtyard"** from the drama *Meet Yourself* (20 RMB entry), learn traditional Jia Ma woodblock printing, and wrap up your healing journey. **Food Recs:** • **Zai Hui Shou Cold Chicken Rice Noodles** (15 RMB), **grilled rushan cheese** (5 RMB), **sour-spicy fish** (60 RMB/person). "Dali’s romance lies in Erhai’s shimmering waves, the ancient town’s evening breeze, and AR animations in paddy fields… In 2025, take this guide and embark on a 'windy' date! ❤️" **Tags:**

🌊 The meaning of travel: Being a free cloud in Dali "When the city's gears crush poetry, Dali uses the snow line of Cangshan Mountain to outline the boundaries of life❄️—here anxiety is not sold, only sunshine is rented. In the 23℃ cross breeze, I learned to tell time by cherry blossoms and use clouds as blankets✨" 🗺️ 1. Dali Sketch: The real-life version of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon "The wind in Xiaguan splits the clouds, the flowers in Shangguan dye the sleeves, Cangshan snow brews tea, and Erhai moon lights the wine" • Geographical secret: The nineteen peaks of Cangshan block the cold currents, Erhai Lake is like blue glass embedded in the center of the basin, creating a "natural air-conditioned room" with spring-like weather all year round🌿 • Historical Easter egg: Double buff of the Nanzhao Kingdom + Dali Kingdom! Walking on the ancient city’s bluestone slabs, you can hear the hoofbeats of the 1300-year-old horse caravans🐎 • Ethnic atmosphere: Bai girls’ headwear hides the "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon" code, and the indigo-dyed cloth in the dyeing workshops carries the scent of thousand-year-old plants ------ 🚌 2. Transportation Mastery: Money-saving and Pit-avoidance Edition ▌External Transport • Flyers: Direct flight to Dali Fengyi Airport, airport shuttle bus ¥25 straight to the South Gate of the Ancient City (don’t take a taxi! Didi to the Ancient City costs ¥80, painful) • Train riders: Kunming → Dali Station high-speed train 2h ¥145, turn right after exiting the station and take bus No. 8 ¥3 to the East Gate of the Ancient City (don’t trust the "ride-along" from unlicensed drivers!) ▌City Walking • Winning combo: 🚲 Rent a bike on the Erhai Ecological Corridor ¥10/day (from Caicun to Panxi S-bend is stunning) 🛵 Rent an electric scooter around the Ancient City ¥50/day (navigate to "Yuer Road" and the shop will cut ¥20 off the rental fee) 🚐 Erhai Lake shuttle bus ¥15/person (Ancient City → Shuanglang, just wave to stop, saves over ¥200 compared to chartering a car) ------ 📸 3. Attraction Red and Black List: These places are legendary! ✅ Must-go TOP 5 (including free divine hacks) 1. Erhai Ecological Corridor ◦ 🆓 Free! Rush to Longkan Pier at 7 AM to shoot the water redwoods, navigate to Panxi Village ferry dock to capture the "S-bend road + white house" divine photo ◦ ⚠️ Pitfall: Don’t rent the popular balloon! ¥15 for 2 minutes of photos, better rent a Bai bamboo basket in Caicun for ¥5 for better shots 2. Dali Ancient City Fireworks Alley ◦ 🌅 Catch the early market before 8:00 at the North Gate vegetable market: grandmas with bamboo baskets sell wildflowers for ¥2/bunch, straw bags can be bargained from ¥25 to 15! ◦ 🕯️ Night tour secret: Don’t go to the bar street on Renmin Road after 10 PM! Turn into Guangwu Road alley to listen to hand drum artists’ impromptu performances 3. Xizhou Ancient Town Bai Soul ◦ 🆓 Take photos of the flying eaves outside Yan Family Courtyard, free farming exhibition at the Jiasai Market, but be prepared to queue for corner building photos! ◦ 🌾 Rice field AR art exhibition (¥30 worth crying for): September rice waves + AR effects, virtual butterflies landing on your shoulder are super dreamy 4. Shaxi Ancient Town Time Amber ◦ 🚌 Carpool from Ancient City to Shaxi ¥60: ride horses in the morning mist at Yujin Bridge, drink hand-brewed coffee under the ancient theater stage☕️ ◦ 💡 Fun fact: Friday is market day! Embroidered shoes ¥40, mushroom sauce ¥20/jar, bring them back to the city and they instantly become limited editions 5. Cangshan Budget Alternatives 1️⃣ Ximatan Cableway ¥345 → Gantong Cableway ¥120 saves ¥225 2️⃣ Summit viewing at 3966 meters → Jizhao Nunnery ¥0 3️⃣ Tianlong Babu City ¥52 → Fengyangyi Tea Horse Road saves ¥52 ------ 🍜 4. Taste Bud Bomb: Eat local for 10 yuan ▌Breakfast assassins beware • Zai Huishou Cold Chicken Rice Noodles: Ancient City Yuer Road main store, chicken shreds cover the bowl + secret sour and spicy sauce ¥10, slurp until sweating • Yang’s Crispy Baba: Xizhou Sifang Street, freshly baked rose sauce lava ¥8, so crispy it crumbles, must hold with hands to eat! ▌Main meal code • Sour and spicy fish mysticism: Tell the boss "more sour papaya" for a fresher broth! Average ¥30 per person to eat bow fish (recommended Shuanglang Fisherman’s Courtyard) • Advanced raw skin eating method: At Yuanlai Restaurant next to Yan Family Courtyard, dip in sauce with plum vinegar to cut grease, paired with low-foot white liquor is killer🍶 ▌Night snack treasure • South Gate BBQ stall: grilled milk fan with rose sauce ¥6, milky fragrance mixed with floral scent beats trendy shops • Bed Sheet Factory Coffee Cart: opens at 8 PM, Dali ranch fresh milk latte ¥15, paired with wild mushroom pizza🍕 ------ 🛏️ 5. Accommodation Tricks: Open the window to see Cangshan ▌Best cost performance • Location magic: 🌊 For sea views choose Caicun/Longkan: sea view rooms are 50% cheaper than Shuanglang! 🏮 For Ancient City strolls choose Erhai Gate: hostel beds ¥35, 3-minute walk into the Ancient City ▌Romantic bomb • Bai old courtyard renovation: Dali Luchun Garden ¥100 per person, lie in bed watching the snow line of Cangshan, rooftop star photography⛺️ ------ ⚠️ 6. Blood and tears pit avoidance guide 1. Transportation assassins: ❌ Don’t take the tricycles shouting "¥10 around Erhai" outside the Ancient City! They only take you to shopping spots ✅ Look for light blue license plate electric bikes, scan code to ride under supervision 2. Shopping pitfalls: ❌ Most silver jewelry in the Ancient City is copper-plated! Indigo dyeing asks for ¥150, bargain to half ✅ Experience indigo dyeing in Zhou Village ¥60: dye your own square scarf to take home, granny teaches you hand in hand 3. Photo hell: ❌ S-bend is more crowded than seagulls in the afternoon! ✅ Xindi Coffee sunrise spot: stake out by the window at 6 AM, backlit silhouettes are breathtaking ------

Here is a travel guide for Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, and Dali: Pre-trip Preparation👌 Documents: Bring your ID card, student ID (for discounts), bank cards, etc. Clothing: Dali has significant temperature differences between morning and evening, so pack light outerwear like windbreakers or jackets. Also, consider bringing a white maxi dress or ethnic-style shawl for photogenic outfits.🧥 Sun protection: Prepare a sun hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and arm sleeves, as Dali has strong UV rays. Medications: Bring common medicines like stomachache pills, cold medicine, motion sickness tablets, band-aids, and iodine swabs.☂️💊 Other items: Phone, headphones, power bank, camera and charger, toiletries, disposable items, skincare, and makeup. Transportation Guide 🚉Transport Tips: External transport: You can reach Dali by plane, train, or bus. After arriving at Dali Airport, take the airport shuttle or a taxi to the city. From Dali Railway Station, take a bus, taxi, or rent a car to your destination. Local transport: In Dali, options include taxis, buses, or renting e-bikes and bicycles. Car rentals (regular sedans or SUVs) cost around 200-400 RMB/day; e-bike rentals are about 50-80 RMB/day. Attractions🌊 **Erhai Lake** Cycling and driving tours: Start cycling from Caicun Village, passing Panxi S-Bend and Xizhou Ancient Town along the western route. For a driving tour, loop around Erhai Lake clockwise or counterclockwise from Dali Ancient Town, stopping at Longkan Dock, Panxi S-Bend, Xizhou Ancient Town, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Wenbi Village, Ideal State, and back to Dali Ancient Town. Boat tours: Take a cruise from Dali Port to enjoy the lake’s scenery, with stops at Nanzhao Folk Island. Rent a glass boat at Xiaoputuo for close-up views of the lake and underwater sights.🚣‍♂️ Photo spots: Longkan Dock is perfect for sunrise; Panxi S-Bend is a viral hotspot; Xizhou Ancient Town showcases Bai ethnic culture; Shuanglang Ancient Town is famed for its "Cang-Er scenery"; Luwoshan is a hidden cliffside spot; Wenbi Village has a rainbow road; Ideal State features blue-and-white architecture; and Xingsheng Bridge has a European style. **Cangshan Mountain⛰️** Cable car rides: Ximatan Cableway takes you to the highest viewpoint (2,240–3,920m) for sea of clouds and snow peaks. Gantong Cableway (2,200–2,600m) suits light hikers. Zhonghe Cableway is the only one leading to a mountain temple, where you can try vegetarian meals. Hiking: The Jade Belt Cloud Trail (2,600m, 18km long) connects three cableways, offering views of Erhai Lake, fir forests, and streams. A classic route is Gantong Cableway → Zhenlong Chessboard → Qingbi Stream → Cangshan Grand Canyon → Jade Belt Cloud Trail → Qilongnu Pool → Ximatan Cableway → Tianlongbabu Film City (17km, ~8 hours). Must-see spots: Jizhao Nunnery, known as "China’s most beautiful nunnery," features succulent gardens and vegetarian food. Gantong Temple dates back to the Yuan Dynasty. Qingbi Stream, the prettiest of Cangshan’s 18 streams, has three pools and a stunning rainy-season waterfall. Ximatan is Cangshan’s highest lake, surrounded by rhododendrons in May–June. Qilongnu Pool consists of seven clear springs. **Dali Ancient Town**: Once the capital of Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms, it’s perfect for gardening, café-hopping, boutique shopping, and bar-hopping.🍸🍸 **Xizhou Ancient Town**: A 1,000-year-old Bai cultural hub with rapeseed flowers in spring and rice fields in autumn. Don’t miss Xizhou baba (savory cake). **Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas**: A royal temple from the Dali Kingdom era and one of China’s iconic landmarks. Food Recommendations☕️🧇🥞🥓 Snacks: Xizhou baba, grilled rushan cheese, crispy baba, Wase pea jelly, Zhoucheng rushan ice pops. Meals: Sour-spicy fish, sour papaya fish with plum dip, Xiaguan Haishao fish, sour pork hotpot, Baoshan copper pot beef hotpot, raw pig skin. Accommodation🏨 Dali Ancient Town: Boutique inns (~800–1,500 RMB/night), budget guesthouses (~400–700 RMB/night). Shuanglang Ancient Town: Sea-view rooms (~1,000–2,000 RMB/night), standard guesthouses (~500–800 RMB/night). East Erhai lakeside: First-row sea-view rooms (~500–1,000 RMB/night). Hillside sea-view lodgings: Quieter with panoramic views (~800–1,500 RMB/night). Summer Travel Guide

Took an overnight train from Xishuangbanna to Dali—sleeper tickets were so hard to get that my friend and I ended up in separate carriages. Arrived super early at 7 AM in winter, with the sky just beginning to light up. Waited until 8 AM for the car rental to open, picked up the car, and headed straight to the ancient town. This was my third time in Dali. The last visit was seven years ago at the end of summer, staying in the ancient town felt quite pleasant back then. Never expected this Spring Festival trip to be so different—the ancient town was packed with crowds by 9 AM. Even the nicest places feel noisy when there are too many people. The shops along the main street of the ancient town are very commercial, but that's normal. If you venture deeper into the alleys, you'll find small shops not yet open in the early morning, and electric scooters parked everywhere. From the alleys, you can see the Cangshan Mountain, making it feel less chaotic. Tried rushan (milk fan) for the first time—it was surprisingly good, and I could totally accept it. There's a huge store selling Dali souvenirs at very cheap prices—highly recommended! Stayed near Longkan Dock and spent the afternoon at the Erhai Ecological Corridor. Still crowded, but since I'm terrible at riding e-scooters, I opted for a shared bike (ended up catching a fever the next day, probably from the wind). You can ride from the asphalt road right to the lakeside anytime. And we were treated to a stunning sunset with Cangshan Mountain and rapeseed flowers—probably my favorite moment in Dali (or maybe because I started feeling sick afterward 😂). Oh, and we also tried tie-dyeing at Zhoucheng Courtyard—made a dress myself. For dinner, we had mushroom hotpot recommended by the homestay owner, paired with a bottle of Haizhilang—got a bit tipsy (and burped alcohol the next day). —————— The next day, we hiked Cangshan Mountain. Unfortunately, the Ximatan Cableway was only running halfway. After getting off, we decided to walk to Gantong—cue endless stair descent. Must’ve been 1,000 steps—my legs were jelly. Huge respect for those hiking up. Along the way, we passed people going the opposite direction and wondered how they’d feel after trekking 5 km to Ximatan, only to face a thousand steps upward. The Yudai Cloud Trail winds along the mountainside. From Qilongnv Pool to Gantong, it’s mostly flat—even kids could manage. You can enjoy views of Erhai and pick up giant pinecones along the way. But after leaving Gantong, we decided to hike to Jizhao Temple for vegetarian lunch. Honestly, after 5 km, climbing to the temple was brutal—just one relentless slope with no breaks. And when we finally made it 🤷, they said it was already 2 PM—no more food. Still, Jizhao Temple is beautiful in a delicate way only women might appreciate. A nun even gifted me a handwritten "peace and joy." —————— On the last day, we drove around Erhai. Shuanglang was similar to Dali Ancient Town—just a quick glance at Yang Liping’s villa (didn’t go in for the pricey afternoon tea). Taking backroads to the fort was fun. Didn’t want to wait for the scenic shuttle, so we hitched a ride on a private tuk-tuk back to the parking lot. Southerners are so skilled on e-scooters—zipping through alleys like nothing. Driving around Erhai wasn’t that fun, especially with Spring Festival traffic. Riding an e-scooter around isn’t much better either (tried it seven years ago—got blown to bits by the wind, kinda dumb in hindsight).

🌿Dali City In-depth Tour Guide: 5 Days 4 Nights Immersive Experience (2025 Latest Edition) 📅 Itinerary Overview - Route: Dali Ancient City → West Coast of Erhai Lake → Cangshan → Double Corridor → Xizhou - Features: Fusion of natural scenery, non-heritage handicrafts, authentic cuisine, pit avoidance guide - Suitable for: photography enthusiasts, cultural experiencers, slow life seekers 🌟 Daily itinerary details Day 1: First experience of the fireworks of the ancient city - morning Head straight to the North Gate Vegetable Market! This is a local procurement paradise, 10 dollars/pound of blueberries all you can eat, the price of dried wild mushrooms is half cheaper than in the ancient city. It is recommended to try freshly baked fresh flower cakes ($15/pound) and roasted bait blocks to feel the pleasure of carbohydrates. - Afternoon Navigate to Hongsheng Road near "Dali University", take pictures of the celebrity highway, and shoot the blockbuster of Cangshan and Erhai in the same frame. Pay attention to traffic safety, it is recommended to go after 3pm, soft light more out of the film. - Evening Stroll around the stalls on Renmin Road and listen to wandering singers playing and singing. Recommend the 4th floor terrace of "Big Bowl Island Coffee", order a cup of Yunnan small grain coffee ($35), and wait for the shocking screen of the sunset of Cangshan Mountain and the roof of the ancient city in the same frame. Day 2: Eco-ride on the western line of Erhai Lake - Early morning 6:30 Arrive at Dragon Niche Pier to watch the sunrise, rent a small electric donkey ($30/day) in Cai Village in advance, navigate to “Heart Dining Coffee” for free use of landscape seats for photos. It is recommended to wear a light-colored long skirt, with a straw hat, the backlight silhouette is stunning. - morning Riding the Ecological Corridor (Cai Village → S Bay), there are few people along the way and the scenery is beautiful. Bike rentals ($10/day) are recommended to avoid shared bike return restrictions. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid peak crowds at S Bay. - Afternoon Head to Xizhou Rice Field to experience tie-dyeing (RMB 80/person, including finished product) at the "Jia Yu Ji" art gallery, and make a unique blue and white square scarf. When the corner building is crowded, turn into the rice field in the alley to avoid the crowd to shoot "There is a Wind" and the same. Day 3: Exploration of the Secret Land of Cangshan - morning Arrive at Jishoan before 8:00 and enjoy the $20 all-you-can-eat fast food (meal at 11:30, advance reservation is recommended). The nunnery is full of succulent plants, taking pictures is like breaking into a fairyland. - Afternoon Take the Sentong Cableway (RMB 50 one way) up the mountain and hike the Yudai Cloud Tour Road, overlooking the panoramic view of Erhai Lake. Those with weak physical strength can take the Wa Ma Tan Cableway ($200 round trip). Tickets for Benefit Day are half price on Wednesday. Remember to make an appointment in advance. Day 4: Lazy time in the double gallery - morning Take a taxi to the double corridor "Hushan Yunyin" B&B, 298 dollars afternoon tea package includes Er seafood flower photo shoot, Yang Yang's same garden super good photography. It is recommended to wear a solid color long dress with a shawl. - evening Walk to Little Putuo to feed the seagulls (November-March only), bringing your own European bread is more popular than scenic bread. Take the photo and leave immediately. No need to purchase a boat ticket. In May, you can watch the sunset at a nearby cafe, and we recommend "Muyudari". Day 5: Non-heritage crafts and return journey - morning Head to the North Gate Vegetable Market again to purchase milk fans (old lady stall across from the post office, $5/piece) and carved plums ($10/bag). The handmade tie-dye square scarves from Wenwen Road in Nanmen can be bargained for up to $30, suitable for gifting to friends and family. - Afternoon Experience the art of tie-dye at the Zhoucheng Puzhen Tie-Dye Museum ($30 tickets), or try on Bai costumes for a photo shoot at Xizhou’s “Yunzuo Silver Embroidery Workshop” ($198/hour). 🍜 Red and black list of must-eat food - ✅ Must-eat list 1. Grilled milk fan: North Gate Vegetable Market "Yang Kee", sprinkled with white sugar than rose sauce more authentic, rich milk flavor. 2. Bai ethnic stone slab grill: the ancient city "old fisherman's house", five pieces of meat + pulp tofu combination, 50 dollars per person to eat full. 3. Sour and spicy fish: double corridor "corner eat light", live fish immediately killed, soup mixed with rice can eat 3 bowls. 4. Xizhou Dumplings: Four Square Street "Broken Pastry Dumplings", sweet and salty two flavors, 5 dollars / piece. - ❌ Pit avoidance tips 1. The ancient city "Net Celebrity Bamboo Milk Tea" is full of fragrance, recommend "Tang Coffee" Yunnan small grain coffee + snow mountain view package. 2. Reject low-priced tours! It is more reliable to choose "Ji Zhao An + Bacteria Collection One-Day Tour" (198 dollars with vegetarian fasting + tour guide). 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations (Value for Money) - Ancient city: Ark Bath House (100+ per capita), Bai courtyard + starry sky terrace, butler free hand-drawn map. - West coast of Erhai Lake: Cai Village "Yun Sail Sea Stay" (280 yuan/night), push the window to see the sea, half cheaper than a double gallery sea view room. - Double gallery: Muxi Dali (500+ in off-season), strong sense of design, suitable for photography. 🚗 Transportation Guide - Departure evenly 1. High-speed rail: Duyun East Station → Guiyang East Station (40 minutes), transfer to Guiyang → Dali high-speed rail (5 hours), the total cost is about 500 yuan. 2. Driving: Duyun → Kunming → Dali, the whole journey is about 13 hours, the toll is about 300 yuan, suitable for 2-4 people. - City transportation 1. Ring Erhai Light Rail T1 line: 5 dollars / time, directly to Long Ni Pier, Fengxi S Bay and other popular stations, operating hours 7:00-21:00. 2. Chartered car: 400 dollars/day, suitable for families or multi-person travel, can flexibly stop for photo spots. 📌 Practical tips 1. Sunscreen three treasures: sunglasses + sunscreen + sunscreen cream, Dali UV rays are extremely strong, the average temperature in May is 20-28 °C, need to do good protection. 2. Ticket discounts: Tickets are half price for attractions such as Cangshan and Xizhou Yanjia Courtyard on Huimin Day on Wednesday, and some scenic spots are free for tourists in the state on China Tourism Day (May 19). 3. Cultural Experience: Zhoucheng Tie-dye (RM80/person), Xizhou Three-Way Tea (RM68/person), Puzhen Tie-dye Museum (RM30/person). 4. Budget reference: 5 days 4 nights about RM2,000 per person (including accommodation, meals, tickets, excluding round-trip transportation). 📸 The place where popular products are released - Lonely Tree on the Gallery Bridge: Navigate the “Sea Sea No. 1 Seaview Inn” and shoot silhouettes against the light in the afternoon. - Luwo Mountain Ruins: Climb 5 minutes of earth slope, use the cave frame composition, seconds become a magazine blockbuster. - Night view of Zhemo Mountain: Dali version of "Star Sound Dream People", charter car 200 yuan / car, winter closure period (January-June) can not go. 🌟 Locals have private collection of gameplay - Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts: Xizhou "Yunzuo Silver Embroidery Workshop" Experience Bai embroidery, the same clothing production place in the TV series "Going to the Windy Place". - Small hiking: Cangshan "Huadian Dam" route, April azalea sea is beautiful, need to be led by a guide ($200/person). - Local markets: Handmade tie-dye, ethnic jewelry, etc. can be purchased at the March Street market on the fifth and fifteenth day of the lunar month every month. 💰Budget Details (5 Days 4 Nights) form Item Cost (per capita) Remarks Accommodation 800 dollars Ancient City B&B + Erhai Inn 2 nights each Meals $600 including specialty meals and snacks Transportation 700 dollars high-speed rail round trip + city transportation Tickets 300 dollars Cangshan Cableway, tie-dye experience, etc Other $200 sunscreen, souvenirs Total 2600 dollars excluding airfare, economical consumption 📍 Guide to avoiding pitfalls 1. Rent a car trap: Reject the convertible! The west line of Erhai cannot be entered by car, and the east line is narrow and easy to scratch. It is recommended to charter a car or rent a small electric donkey. 2. Shopping bargaining: tie-dyed square scarves, fresh flower cakes, etc. can be bargained 30%-50%, the North Gate Vegetable Market early market price is lower. 3. Alpine response: Cangshan is higher altitude, 3920 meters above the station of Ximatan Cableway, weaker body prepare oxygen bottles in advance. 🌅 Written at the end The beauty of Dali is hidden in the early morning birdsong, hidden in the twilight glow, blended in the tie-dye blue and white. It is recommended to reserve 1-2 days of "daze time", sit by the window in the cafe, watch the clouds roll and feel the slow life of the wind and snow. Before departure, you can follow the "Dali Culture and Tourism" public account to get the latest event information. May this guide help you reap a journey without regrets!

The environment is really nice and beautiful! It is quiet in the bustling city and easy to find. Fortunately, I sat in a beautiful private room, and the green plants were beautifully arranged. Feel like enjoying food in the forest~ - Recommended dishes 👍🏻 ✅Wild mushroom fried rice The soft and sticky rice is mixed with various mushrooms, very fresh ✅ Crispy pork Salty, crispy and delicious, dipped in dried chili powder for a better taste ✅Spicy Trichoderma Very chewy, spicy and refreshing, delicious with fried rice😋 #DaliTourism#Travel Tips#Wild Mushroom Hotpot#Food Recommendations