Stay at Yuexia Valley Boutique Inn in Dali | Unlock the Hidden Gems of Luwo Mountain

Unlock the hidden gems of Luwo Mountain while staying at the cozy Yuexia Valley Boutique Inn in Dali. 📍【Location and Surroundings】: The inn is tucked away in Changyu Village, Shuanglang Town. Although it's not right on the bustling main street, it offers a perfect tranquil atmosphere. It's just a 1-minute walk to Erhai Lake, allowing you to enjoy intimate moments with the lake anytime. The surroundings are free from the noise of traffic, filled only with the sounds of wind, birds, and the waves of Erhai Lake creating a natural symphony. 🛏️【Room Facilities】: The rooms are simply yet warmly decorated, with poetic touches in every detail. The central heating works quickly, ensuring even those who fear the cold can feel spring-like warmth in winter. The bathroom has a heater, the toilet seat is heated, and the bedding is so soft that you'll fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. 💁♀️【Thoughtful Service】: The innkeeper and staff are warm and attentive, helping with luggage, recommending local attractions and eateries, making you feel at home. 💰【Value for Money】: The inn offers great value for money, with off-season prices ranging from 150 to 300 yuan. Even during peak season, it's still affordable compared to similar inns, making it accessible for students and workers alike. 🚗【Travel Guide】: From Dali Airport, take the airport bus to Xiaguan North Bus Station, then transfer to a minibus to Shuanglang, costing about 30 yuan and taking 1.5 to 2 hours. From Dali Old Town, take a bus from across the street from Fenghua Xueyue Hotel to Shuanglang, costing about 25 yuan and taking around 1 hour. Luwo Mountain Travel Guide 📍【Navigation】: Simply navigate to 'Luwo Mountain Ruins'. When you see many cars parked by the roadside, you've arrived! There's no clear entrance to the scenic area, so park and walk down the hillside to find the path to Luwo Mountain. 👣【Getting to Luwo Mountain】: The path to Luwo Mountain is a dirt road and can be steep, so wear comfortable, non-slip shoes and walk carefully. Enjoy the natural scenery along the way, with glimpses of Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain in the distance. 🖼️【Photo Spots】: • Internet-famous Frameless Window: This is the signature photo spot of Luwo Mountain. Stand in front of the window with Erhai Lake as the background, and you can take stunning photos from any angle. Use the window frame for composition, centering the person, and take close-ups with a 1x zoom on your phone. You can also use a 2x zoom to capture the lake and window together for a clean and beautiful photo. • Primitive Cave: Continue along the path to find the primitive cave. The cave is dimly lit, so use your phone's wide-angle mode and the natural light from the entrance to take atmospheric photos. Be cautious and avoid venturing deep into the cave. • Seaside Rocks: At the edge of Erhai Lake, the large rocks make a great photo backdrop. Sit on the rocks, listen to the waves, and use the shimmering lake as your background for healing and beautiful photos. 🌅【Best Time to Visit】: From 10 AM to 4 PM, the light is ample and soft, perfect for photos without overexposure or heavy shadows. Early morning or late afternoon offers unique lighting for atmospheric shots, with the lake appearing particularly blue from 6 to 8 AM and shimmering under backlight from 5 to 7 PM. ⚠️【Tips】: • Some areas of Luwo Mountain are steep, so be careful while exploring and taking photos. Don't take risks for unique angles. • Respect the environment by not littering and keeping the area clean. • Be mindful of others when taking photos, and wait your turn. Staying at Yuexia Valley Boutique Inn and exploring Luwo Mountain in Dali gave me a sense of the city's gentle and mysterious charm. I hope this guide helps you have a wonderful time in Dali!