Come here once, and you can strive for another ten years

♥️ Two-day tour of Dali Erhai Lake. 1. West Erhai Route (In-depth nature and culture tour) ⛳️ Route plan: Longkan Pier → Panxi S-bend → Covered Bridge → Xizhou Ancient Town → Zhoucheng Tie-dye → Dali Ancient City 💡 Highlights: 1️⃣ Longkan Pier: Arrive before 6:30 AM to shoot the sunrise, with redwood trees and lake reflections creating a painting-like scene. 2️⃣ Panxi S-bend: Ride the ecological corridor, shoot fresh Japanese-style photos in the morning mist, recommended to rent a vintage bike (30 RMB/day). 3️⃣ Covered Bridge: Check in at the lonely tree and bridge hole reflections, wearing a white long dress with a wide-angle lens makes for better shots. 4️⃣ Xizhou Ancient Town: Experience the AR dynamic rice field art exhibition (September-November), the corner tower with yellow walls and Xizhou Baba (5 RMB each) are must-tries. 🚗 Transportation advice: West Erhai ecological corridor only allows cycling or walking, recommended to rent an electric bike (50 RMB/day) or shared bike. 2. East Erhai Route (Cliff sea view self-driving tour) ⛳️ Route plan: Shuanglang Ancient Town → Luwoshan → Xiaoputuo → Wenbi Village → Lixiangbang → Xingsheng Bridge. 💡 Highlights: 1⃣ Shuanglang Ancient Town: Seaside café afternoon tea, recommended "Liuyue Wusuo" guesthouse 270° viewing platform (1280 RMB/night). 2️⃣ Wenbi Village: Rainbow Road aerial shot of "road piercing into Erhai Lake," mountaintop café for blue hour photography. 3️⃣ Lixiangbang: Santorini-style buildings, recommended to arrive before 9 AM to avoid crowds on the top floor. 3️⃣ Luwoshan: Dusk cliff silhouette shots, need to hike 5 minutes to the abandoned window frame viewpoint. 🚗 Transportation advice: Rent a convertible for self-driving (300 RMB/day, 200km+ range), be cautious of curves while chasing the wind along East Erhai Road. 💞 Itinerary optimization suggestions 1️⃣ Reverse tour strategy: Prioritize popular spots like Shuanglang and Xingsheng Bridge (arrive before 8:00 AM) to reduce queue time. 2️⃣ Accommodation combination: First night in Dali Ancient City: Convenient for experiencing the night market (50 RMB per person) and ancient city night views. Second night in Shuanglang: Choose a first-line sea view room, recommended guesthouses with afternoon tea packages. 3️⃣ Seasonal adaptation: Winter (November-March): Feed seagulls at Xiaoputuo, then take photos at Bopu Redwood Forest. Summer (June-August): Add Bird Hanging Mountain alpine meadow hiking (guide required). 📷 Photography tips 1️⃣ Mirror of the sky: Best time is 7-8 AM or PM, the light is soft like a veil over the lake. 2️⃣ Navigate to "Huan Haixi Road White Viewing Platform," find a glass spot with no people, try jumping shots, when the skirt flutters it looks like dancing in the clouds. 3️⃣ Recommend solid color long dresses, have a companion squat low to shoot full body, lens angled 45° from feet to sky, making legs look two meters long. 4️⃣ Remember to bring a small fan to blow hair for a fairy-like effect. 5️⃣ Reject expensive photography packages, bring your own tripod for selfies. 6️⃣ No need to look for influencer check-in spots here, every shot is scenic. This is my most relaxing itinerary so far, wearing cotton dresses and slippers wandering around every day, sitting down to enjoy the breeze and a cup of clear tea when tired. Recharge here, and I can strive for another ten years. 😍