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Because of a song, I traveled to a city.

📸 Erhai Lake | It's the wind, it's freedom, it's blue 💙 If you are trapped in a windless place, Then go to a place where there is wind~ 🌊 Erhai Lake, the name itself is full of poetry. It is like a sapphire inlaid on the Yunnan Plateau, exuding a desirable light. The scenery here is not only a visual feast, but also a baptism of the soul. When you stand by Erhai Lake, you are faced with a boundless blue, where the sky and the lake meet, and the boundary becomes blurred. The lake is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the blue of the sky and a few light white clouds, as if it were a mirror of the sky. The breeze blows, and ripples appear on the lake, as if someone is gently plucking the strings, playing a wonderful piece of music. Dali Ancient City: The last gentle romance of Cang Mountain 💕 Dali Ancient City is the first stop for many people coming to Dali. With Cang Mountain behind and Erhai Lake in front, it is warm and sunny, as if it is the gentleness given by Cang Mountain. Stroll through the streets and alleys of the ancient city and feel the romance of this city 🌹 🌟 Dali Ancient City is one of the top ten ancient cities in China. It is relatively well-preserved, and many indigenous people still live in the city, especially the Bai people, which adds a humanistic atmosphere to the ancient city. ⛰️If the mountain doesn't come to me, I will go to the mountain. Come to Dali, if you also like to be close to nature, Don't miss Cang Mountain! 🌟About Dali Cang Mountain 🏔️ Cang Mountain, also known as Diancang Mountain, is composed of nineteen peaks from north to south. It is a world geopark and also the naming place of the internationally famous "Dali Ice Age" of the Last Glacial Period of the Quaternary. **Day 1: Slow life in the ancient city + Cang Mountain secret realm** 📍 **Dali Ancient City** The ancient city in the morning is absolutely stunning! The sun shines on the bluestone road, and any photo is a masterpiece📸! It is recommended to visit Foreigner Street and buy some handmade trinkets, which is super cool~ 🍜 **Breakfast**: Zaihuishou Rice Noodles, sour and spicy appetizer, CNY 10 a bowl to eat until you're full! 📍 **Cang Mountain Hiking** Take the Gantong Cableway up the mountain in the afternoon and hike along the Jade Belt Road, which is full of panoramic views of Erhai Lake🏞️! The water of Qingbi Stream is super clear, and no filter is needed for taking photos! ⚠️ **Tips**: It's windy on the mountain, remember to bring a jacket! 🍽️ **Dinner**: Mr. Duan Restaurant, the sour and spicy fish is a must! CNY 60 per person to eat until you're stuffed! 🎤 **Nightlife**: Zebra Tavern to listen to folk songs, the atmosphere is great, you can sit all night with a glass of wine~ **Day 2: Erhai cycling + Shuanglang slow life** 🚴‍♀️ **Erhai Cycling** Starting from Caicun Wharf, cycle all the way to Xizhou, the scenery along Erhai Lake is absolutely stunning! Majiu Yi's internet-famous white table and glass ball, any photo is ins style! 💰 **Car rental**: Electric bicycle CNY 80/day, bicycle CNY 50/day, super cost-effective! 📍 **Xizhou Ancient Town** Xizhou Baba is a must-try! Sweet and salty flavors, CNY 5 each, so delicious! The Bai architecture of Yan's Grand Courtyard is also very distinctive, and it's great for taking photos~ 📍 **Shuanglang Ancient Town** Take a minibus to Shuanglang in the afternoon, the sunset by Erhai Lake is breathtakingly beautiful🌅! It is recommended to stay at the "Erhai Wake Up" B&B, the room faces Erhai Lake directly, and falling asleep listening to the sound of the waves at night is so healing! 🍲 **Dinner**: Wild mushroom hot pot at Fisherman's Courtyard, so fresh! **Day 3: Niche secret + return trip** 🌅 **Xiaoputu Sunrise** Xiaoputu in the morning is truly beautiful! The smallest island in Erhai Lake, you don't need to retouch photos at sunrise! 📍 **Wase Town** Cycle or drive to Wase, the scenery along the way is picturesque, and any photo is a masterpiece! 🎨 **Zhoucheng Tie-dye Experience** Finally, go to Zhoucheng to experience Bai tie-dye, and make your own tie-dye cloth, which is super meaningful! 📝 Travel tips 🚗 Transportation: There is a tourist line from the ancient city to Shuanglang, CNY 30 to get there! 🏠 Accommodation: Stay in the ancient city for the first night and Shuanglang for the second night to experience both styles! 🍜 Food: Roasted Rushan cheese, Ersi, cold chicken rice noodles, must try! 📸 Taking pictures: The white tables and glass balls by Erhai Lake are great for taking pictures! 🎒 Essential items: Sunscreen: Dali has strong ultraviolet rays, sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, and sun protection clothing are essential. Clothes: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, bring a thin jacket, you can wear spring clothes during the day. Comfortable shoes: Convenient for cycling and hiking in Cang Mountain. Camera: Don't miss recording. · Plan quickly, go to Dali, and encounter a spring romance! ✨
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Posted: Mar 8, 2025
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