Dali

Dali Ancient City • Attractions: The South Gate is a symbol of the ancient city and a great place for photos. Wuhua Tower offers a panoramic view of the ancient city, Cangshan Mountain, and Erhai Lake. Foreigner Street is full of Western flavor. Renmin Road is bustling and artistic. The Presidential Palace of the Grand Marshal of the Army and Horse is free to visit. There is also the Dali Rural Film History Museum, a Catholic church, and the Wumiao Temple Fair. • Food: Try local snacks such as crispy baba, rice noodles, and grilled milk fan. • Shopping: Fuxing Road is home to local specialties such as marble carvings and ethnic clothing. Erhai Lake • Attractions: Longkan Wharf is a popular spot for photos, especially from October to December when the water cypresses turn red. The S-shaped coastline of Panxi is beautiful. The Couple Tree in Haixie Park is a symbol of love. The water of Manyong Creek is clear. • Activities: You can cycle or walk along the lake and enjoy the scenery, or take a boat ride and experience folk activities such as the Sea Opening Festival. Xizhou Ancient Town • Attractions: The Yan Family Courtyard Museum showcases Bai architecture. The Xizhou rice fields offer different scenery in each season. The Haixie Peninsula is beautiful. • Food: Xizhou baba is a local specialty. Shuanglang • Attractions: You can enjoy a distant view of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, and the sunset is beautiful. Yuji Island and Nanzhao Island are worth visiting. • Accommodation: We recommend staying in a sea-view room to enjoy the view and listen to the waves. Cangshan Mountain • Attractions: The rhododendrons in Ximatan are in full bloom, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of Erhai Lake. • Hiking routes: There are convenient ways to climb the mountain, such as the Ximatan Cableway, Zhonghe Cableway, and Gantong Cableway, as well as hiking routes. Surrounding ancient towns • Shaxi Ancient Town: The murals and carvings of Xingjiao Temple are worth appreciating.