Dali Ancient Town Lazy One-Day Tour | Super Detailed Travel Guide

| Super Detailed Travel Guide. About Dali Ancient Town It is backed by the Cangshan Mountains and faces the Erhai Lake Built in the 15th year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, it is shaped like a chessboard with every family growing flowers, and every household having water Attraction Strategy Ticket: Free Opening Hours: Open all day . 1. South Gate The first gate of the ancient city, solemn and stylish with a sense of history, you can overlook most of Dali and Erhai Lake from the city wall, with an excellent visual effect 2. Wuhua Tower A landmark building within Dali Ancient Town, it was the place where the Nanzhao Kingdom entertained guests, and is one of the must-visit spots when coming to Dali 3. Foreigner's Street Located in the center of Dali Ancient Town, the street has many bars and cafes suitable for resting and experiencing the artistic atmosphere 4. Renmin Road To the west of Renmin Road, you can see Cangshan Mountain, and to the east, you can view Erhai Lake. At night, there are Erhai Gate and the night market, with folk song pubs on both sides of the street for leisure 5. Marshal's Mansion It is the Dali City Museum, free to visit, located at 111 Fuxing Road inside Dali City, with thick walls and tall buildings, like a city within a city 6. Wumiao Fair Also known as Guandi Temple, it is grand in scale. The Wumiao architectural complex is one of Dali's cultural heritages, with significant historical and cultural value 7. Bedsheet Factory Art District An old bedsheet factory transformed into an art district, it is also a microcosm of Dali's poetry and distance, and a gathering place for artistic youth. You can find all kinds of market stalls you can think of here. . Transportation From the high-speed train station to Dali: 1. Bus Line (5 yuan/person): On the left side of the high-speed train station, "Dali Tourism Distribution Center" use the mini-program to buy tickets 2. Public Bus: Opposite the high-speed train station, take bus No. 8 or the Three Pagodas Line (3 yuan/person) 3. Ride-hailing: Locate Dali Ancient Town South Gate, about 20 yuan/person. . Food 1. Rushan: Can be grilled, fried, or eaten raw, a blessing for dairy lovers 2. A Cup of Dali: Iconic milk tea, essential for photo taking and check-ins 3. Dali Weishan Braised Meat Vermicelli: The braised meat is tender and fragrant, very delicious 4. Jingsheng Youyuan Grilled Fish Restaurant: The grilled fish is tender and spicy 5. Internet-famous "Nuojiji": Mung beans, red beans, and perilla, fragrant and soft, good taste 6. Yangji Eryuan: Soft and chewy, sweet and spicy, highly recommended, not greasy . Pitfall Tips 1. Do not ride the yellow tricycles in the ancient town, as the ground is uneven cobblestone roads, which are not only bumpy but also overpriced 2. When shopping in the ancient town, compare prices at three stores, do not consume blindly 3. Try not to buy fruit inside the ancient town, as most of the scales used by the shopkeepers are inaccurate . ①Documents: ID card, students should bring their student ID ②Personal Care: Sunscreen, hydrating spray ③Clothing: Sun-protective clothing, long pants ④Other: Charging cable, power bank, a small amount of cash, mask, umbrella, medicine for motion sickness and altitude sickness.