A Solo Traveler's Guide to Off-the-Beaten-Path Spots in Dali

If you visit Dali multiple times, each time you'll discover new, lesser-known attractions. There are off-the-beaten-path and free spots to visit just by taking the bus. Fengyangyi This is the only well-preserved section of the ancient Tea Horse Road within the Dali city area, known as the Fengyangyi Ancient Post Road. It stretches about 2000 meters and was originally built during the Han Dynasty. Admission is free. Attraction Guide: Tuku House, Scripture Drying Stone, Double-Mouth Well, Straw Hat Street Tuku House, formed during the Dali Nanzhao Kingdom period, is an ancient Bai ethnic village. It represents the most traditional residential architecture of the Dali Bai people, with thick exteriors and simple structures, built using slab stones or cobblestones. Straw Hat Street, where the trade of straw hats flourished in ancient times. Scripture Drying Stone, legend has it that this is where the monk Xuanzang dried his scriptures on two large bluestones after they got wet on his journey from the Western Regions. Transportation Guide: Take bus No. 4 and get off at Fengyangyi Station Jizhaoan is located on the southern foot of Shengying Peak of Cangshan Mountain in Dali, built during the Ming Dynasty. It has also become a popular temple on the internet because it is filled with succulents. Admission is free. Transportation Guide: Take the scenic area shuttle to the Cangshan scenic area parking lot, and from there it's about a 20-minute walk along the mountain path. Food Guide: The vegetarian meals at Jizhaoan are also famous for their good taste. 20 yuan per person. Guanyintang Dali's Guanyintang, also known as Dawang Temple, is located in Shangmo Village of the ancient city area of Dali, built during the Ming Dynasty. In the hearts of the Bai people, this is a temple that carries the history of the Bai people, filled with magical stories and exquisitely beautiful. Admission is free. Transportation Guide: Take bus No. 4 and get off at Guanyintang Station General's Cave General's Cave is located in Longquan Park, an ancient temple of over a thousand years, along with the cave in the mountains. Hiking in Cangshan, you can overlook the entire Erhai Lake and the panoramic view of Xiaguan. Attraction Guide: Longquan Holy Land, Li Mi Temple, General's Cave, Longquan Transportation Guide: Take bus No. 12 and get off at General's Cave Station Admission is 2 yuan, and you can also come to fetch mountain spring water.