A Super Healing Place—Dali Trip!

🚗 Transportation Guide Airport/High-Speed Rail Station → Dali Ancient Town: Airport shuttle bus 25 RMB/person; Bus No. 8 from the high-speed rail station (3 RMB). Erhai Lake Loop: It is recommended to charter a car (400 RMB/day) or self-drive. Some sections of the west line prohibit electric bikes! 📍Must-Visit Attractions in Dali: ✅ Erhai Lake 🔹Why Visit: Erhai Lake is the soul of Dali, with clear water reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, as beautiful as a painting! 🔹Activities: Cycling around Erhai Lake, boat tours, check in at the popular glass ball and white table spots. ✅ Dali Ancient Town 🔹Why Visit: The ancient town is full of Bai ethnic architecture, with deep alleys and rich historical charm. 🔹Activities: Stroll along Foreigner Street, taste local snacks, buy handicrafts, listen to folk songs at night. ✅ Shuanglang Ancient Town 🔹Why Visit: A lakeside town by Erhai Lake, picturesque and perfect for daydreaming and photography. 🔹Activities: Stay in a sea-view guesthouse, watch the sunset, visit Yang Liping’s Sun Palace. ✅ Xizhou Ancient Town 🔹Why Visit: Rich Bai culture and stunning pastoral scenery. 🔹Activities: Explore Sifang Street, taste Xizhou Baba (a local snack), take beautiful countryside photos. ✅ Cangshan Mountain 🔹Why Visit: Cangshan is Dali’s natural barrier, with snowy peaks and lush greenery below. 🔹Activities: Take the cable car up the mountain, hike the Yudai Trail, enjoy panoramic views of Erhai Lake. - 😋 Dali Food Recommendations: 🔺Grilled Milk Fan: A Dali specialty snack, rich milky flavor with a unique texture. 🔺Xizhou Baba: Crispy outside and tender inside, available in sweet and savory flavors, a must-try! 🔺Ersi: A traditional Dali breakfast, soft and glutinous, delicious with marinated toppings. 🔺Sour and Spicy Fish: Fresh fish from Erhai Lake, the sour and spicy taste whets the appetite. 🔺Flower Cake: Made with rose petals, sweet and fragrant without being greasy, perfect as a souvenir. 💟 Dali Travel Tips: 🔸Best Time to Visit: March to May for spring blossoms, September to November for clear autumn weather, ideal for travel. 🔸What to Wear: Light-colored clothes + straw hat for better photos! 🔸Sun and Cold Protection: Strong UV rays in Dali, remember sunscreen; big temperature difference between morning and night, bring a jacket. 🔸Transportation: Walk or rent an electric bike within Dali Ancient Town; rent a car or charter around Erhai Lake. - 🕶️Suitable For: 🔻Travelers who love natural scenery and photography 🔻Artistic youth, couples, and friends traveling together 🔻Food lovers and cultural explorers