You must visit Dali to experience the poetry and distance described by Jin Yong.

Dali has no sea, but Erhai Lake is more romantic than any sea. The white castle by the sea, the door of imagination of One Thousand and One Nights has been opened. We found the ideal state of Koko Nor by Erhai Lake in Dali. 🌈 The Erhai Lake loop is more than 120 km long, divided into the east and west sides. Many attractions in Dali are located along Erhai Lake. You can visit them in one day, but it will be a rush trip with a poor experience. It is recommended to visit them in two days. Day 1 West Side: Dali Ancient Town → Longkan Wharf → Panxi Village S-bend → Langqiao Bridge → Xizhou Day 2 East Side: Dali Ancient Town → Xingsheng Bridge → Ideal State → Wenbi Village → Wase → Wolushan Mountain → Shuanglang Ancient Town ✨ How to get to Dali? ✈️ By air: Dali has its own airport - Fengyi Airport. Some cities have direct flights to Dali. However, the number of flights is relatively small. You can also transfer from Kunming to Dali. Dali Airport is small. Take the airport bus at the exit for about 45 minutes to the vicinity of the South Gate of Dali Ancient Town for CNY 25. 🚊 By train: Kunming → Dali: 2.5 hours by high-speed train, ticket price is about CNY 150 Lijiang → Dali: 1.5 hours by high-speed train, ticket price is CNY 72. Take Bus No. 8 at the exit. There are buses to Dali Ancient Town from about 6:30 am to about 9:00 pm. ✅ Erhai Lake transportation 1⃣ The west side is mainly an ecological corridor, where cars are not allowed to enter. You can only ride a bike. You can choose shared bikes or electric bikes between attractions. 2⃣ The east side is suitable for self-driving/bus/rental cars. You can stop and enjoy the scenery along the way. ❤ Food: sour and spicy fish, Xizhou Baba, stone pot fish, grilled milk fan, grilled Erkuai, Ersi 📝 Travel tips 1. Erhai Lake: The Erhai Lake loop is more than 120 km long. You can only travel a short distance by renting an electric bike. The battery is not enough for a loop. The ultraviolet rays of Erhai Lake are strong. If you don't take protective measures, you will get tanned after a loop. 2. Cangshan Mountain: When taking the Cangshan cableway, pay attention to the weather. If the weather is bad, it may affect the viewing effect. The temperature on the mountain is low, so keep warm. 3. Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: It is more than 8 km for a loop. Wear comfortable shoes before you go. 4. Cangshan Mountain mushroom picking: There are many wild mushrooms on Cangshan Mountain. July and August are the picking seasons. You need a professional guide. We found a small group on Trip.com. 5. Erhai Lake: Seagulls in Erhai Lake only appear from November to April of the following year. There are no seagulls in other seasons. Don't go there for nothing. 6. Longkan Wharf: A good place to watch the sunrise. You can also see flocks of seagulls in winter. There are red metasequoia forests by the lake, which are very photogenic. However, there are many people, and it is crowded. 🏨 Hotel: Dali Erhai Longwan Holiday Hotel 🛏 Room facilities: The hotel is decorated with a loft and has a self-service laundry room. It is suitable for a family with the elderly and children. 🏨 Hotel environment: The view is very good, and you can see Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in the distance.