🌿 Write a Spring Letter in Dali | A Super Detailed Travel Guide 📖

#OverseasTravelTactics 🚩 Everyone, Dali is a really romantic and relaxing place! The blue sky, the white clouds, the Erhai Sea, and the Cangshan Mountains... everything is like a scene from a movie. I'll share a complete travel guide to enjoy Dali to the fullest in this season of pleasant spring sunshine! 📍✨ 🟢 Travel Preparation 🎈 Essentials • ID (💳 passport), student ID (there may be a discount!) • Driver's license (🚗 don't forget if you plan to rent a car) 🎈 Clothing • It's cold in the mornings and evenings, so a thick outer layer is a must! • The sun is strong during the day, so light clothing is recommended. • If you want to look good in photos, it's recommended to bring a cute dress👗! 🎈 Skin care & sun protection • Sunglasses🕶, hat🧢, sunscreen🧴 are essential! Be careful of strong UV rays in Dali⚠️ • It's easy to dry out, so bring moisturizing cream◎ 🎈 Safe medicines to bring • Gastrointestinal medicine (as it may not go well with local food) • Motion sickness medicine (🚗convenient for rental cars and long-distance travel) 🟢 Recommended sightseeing route 📅 Day 1 🏯 Dali Ancient Town: Stroll through the retro streets with a sense of history 🌅 Longkan Pier: Watch the sunrise by the lake 🌊 S-curve at Panxi Village: A photogenic spot! 🏡 Xizhou Ancient Town: An old town with a local atmosphere 📅 Day 2 🚴♂️ Cycling on the Erhai Eco Road: A leisurely ride along the lake feels great! 🏝 Shuanglang Ancient Town: Stroll through the townscape that seems to float on the lake 🌅 Lixiang Band: A great spot for great views and lots of stylish cafes 🌄 Xingsheng Bridge: The best place to watch the sunset! 📅 Day 3 ⛰ Hiking at Cangshan • You can also take the ropeway🚡 depending on your physical condition! • The view from the top of the mountain is amazing✨ 🟢 Recommended food in Dali 🍜 Ersi → Smooth rice noodles. Delicious when mixed with meat and seasonings! 🐟 Suan La Yu → A spicy and sour fish dish🐟 Perfect with rice🍚! 🧀 Kao Rushan → Dali's specialty cheese, known as a "fan made from milk"🧀🔥 It's fragrant when grilled, and is typically eaten with rose jam💗 🍦 Liang Ji Mixian → Perfect for summer! Chilled rice noodles topped with chicken and refreshing condiments🧊 🟢 Recommended accommodation areas 🏠 Dali Ancient Town area: • A wide variety of accommodation options & convenient location with many tourist attractions! • You can also enjoy walking around the city at night✨ 🏝 Erhai area (Longkan Pier, Shuanglang, etc.): • There are many accommodations with lake views, so you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset over Erhai while lying in bed☀️ • However, the accommodation fee is a little expensive💰 🏡 Xizhou Ancient Town: • If you want to experience a quiet and calm atmosphere, this is the place to go! • You can experience a leisurely country life, and it's also great for morning walks and photography◎ 🟢 Travel precautions 1️⃣ Take proper measures against UV rays! • Don't forget to bring a 3-piece set: sunscreen + hat + sunglasses 🧴🕶🧢 2️⃣ Plan your travels around Erhai • The route around the lake is long, so renting a bicycle or electric bike is convenient 🚲 • If you are traveling by car, drive safely ⚠️ 3️⃣ Be careful of the altitude of Cangshan • If you are prone to altitude sickness, prepare an oxygen tank to feel safe 🫁 4️⃣ Always heat mushroom dishes before eating! • Mushroom dishes are a specialty of Yunnan, but some are poisonous 😵 Check that they are properly heated ✅ 📍 Dali is a special place where time flows slowly Feel the beautiful scenery and local culture while being blown by the spring breeze ✨ 🌸 Come and write a "spring letter" in Dali 📮💌