Travel Guide to Dali, Yunnan

Dali, a romantic city of wind, flowers, snow, and moon🌟 Erhai Lake is like a pearl inlaid in it🌊 Cangshan Mountain is like a barrier guarding one side⛰️ A five-day, four-night trip to Dali will allow you to deeply appreciate its unique charm🌟 ⭕️Itinerary ✔️Day 1: After arriving in Dali, check in to an inn near Dali Ancient City, stroll through the ancient city, feel the charm of the bluestone roads and ancient buildings, and try local snacks such as Rushan cheese and Ersi rice noodles🥘 ✔️Day 2: Cycle around Erhai Lake. It is recommended to start from Caicun Wharf, enjoy the Bai architecture of Xizhou Ancient Town along the way, watch the beautiful sunrise at Longkan Wharf, taste the hot and sour fish in Shuanglang Ancient Town, and enjoy the sunset at Xiaoputu in the evening☀️ ✔️Day 3: Go to Cangshan Mountain in the morning, take the Gantong Cable Car, and enjoy the grotesque peaks, rocks, and lush forests of Cangshan Mountain. In the afternoon, go to Jizhao'an, taste tea and admire flowers in the quiet nunnery, and enjoy the peace and quiet🍀 ✔️Day 4: Go to Shaxi Ancient Town, where the original flavor of the Tea Horse Road is preserved. Take photos in front of the ancient stage, stroll around the small shops along the street, and experience the slow life🪭 ✔️Day 5: Sleep in, stroll around the inn, buy some local products such as flower cakes, and then return home🫶🏻 ⭕️Food Recommendations: Dali has a lot of delicious food. In addition to those mentioned above, there are also cold chicken rice noodles, which are smooth and chewy; rawhide, which is fresh and tender; and carved plum pork, which is sweet and sour, all of which are not to be missed🥘 ⭕️Accommodation Recommendations: Choose Dali Ancient City for a lively and convenient stay, Shuanglang for a sea view, and Xizhou for a quiet and relaxing stay. Book in advance, read more reviews, and choose a hotel with good value for money🏨 ⭕️Travel Guide: Walk or rent an electric car in the ancient city. You can charter a car, rent a car, or take the Erhai Lake sightseeing bus around Erhai Lake. Plan your route before traveling and pay attention to sun protection🧸