[2025 Dali Attraction] Travel Guide for Cangshan Gate of Dali Ancient City (Updated Apr)

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6-day tour from Lijiang to Dali! This practical guide will help you explore Yunnan. Save it now and start your romantic journey! -------- 🛤️Itinerary: DAY 1: Shuhe Ancient Town -> Black Dragon Pool Park -> Lion Hill -> Xuesong Village -> Zhongji Sea -> Elephant Hill Travel through ancient towns and parks, climb Lion Hill, visit Xuesong Village, and stroll around Zhongji Sea and Elephant Hill to experience the natural and cultural charm of Lijiang. DAY 2: Shuanglang -> Huayu Ranch -> Erhai Ecological Corridor Visit Shuanglang Ancient Town, enjoy the colorful flowers at Huayu Ranch, and walk along the Erhai Ecological Corridor to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dali. DAY 3: Dali Ancient City -> Cangshan Gate of Dali -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -> Glacier Park Cableway -> Impression Lijiang Show -> Lijiang Ancient City Travel between Dali Ancient City and Cangshan Mountain, conquer Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, experience the shock of Glacier Park, watch the Impression Lijiang Show at night, and visit Lijiang Ancient City. DAY 4: Shuhe Ancient Town -> Pudacuo National Park -> Shudu Lake Return to Shuhe Ancient Town, explore the natural wonders of Pudacuo National Park, and stroll along Shudu Lake to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. DAY 5: Shangri-La Time Wheel Cultural Expo Center -> Dukezong Ancient City -> Tiger Leaping Gorge -> Lijiang Eternal Love Experience the cultural heritage of the Time Wheel, visit Dukezong Ancient City, feel the magnificence of Tiger Leaping Gorge, and watch Lijiang Eternal Love at night to experience the history and culture of Lijiang. DAY 6: Black Dragon Pool Park On the last day, visit Black Dragon Pool Park again, reminisce about the beauty of Lijiang, and end your pleasant journey. -------- Tips: - Photo spots: Lijiang Ancient City and Erhai Lake in Dali are must-see attractions with beautiful scenery and high photo quality. 📸 - Customs: Respect the customs of the local Naxi and Bai people to avoid conflicts. 🙏 - Airport transportation: You can rent a car or take a bus from Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Dali. 🚗 - Specialty prices: Compare prices of silver jewelry, Pu'er tea, and other specialties before buying. 💰 -------- Explore the romance of Lijiang and the charm of Dali. Don't forget to bring your camera to record your wonderful journey!

Dali is a city worth living in slowly. It has comfortable temperatures, pleasant scenery, and the local flavor of ethnic minorities. No wonder Dali remains a popular tourist destination. Dali has many tourist attractions, including the ancient city of Dali, Cangshan Gate, Cang'er Avenue, Jinyuan Road, Wenbi Road, Haise Park, Xiaoputuo, Wenbi Village, Xingsheng Bridge, Fengyangyi Village, Wuhua Tower in the ancient city of Dali, and more. Visiting just a few of these spots can take several days, so for those who love to travel and live in different places, come to Dali and stay for a month without getting bored. Here are a few selected spots: 1- Erhai Lake: The entire loop around Erhai Lake is 140 kilometers long, divided into the Haidong and Haixi regions. If you have enough time, you can explore it over two days without rushing! ① The Haixi line is an ecological corridor with fresh scenery and relatively close distances between attractions. For the west line, you can rent a bicycle or a public electric bike. When renting a public electric bike, pay attention to the battery level and whether the return location is within the designated area. ② The Haidong line is nestled between mountains and water, offering vast scenery with greater distances between attractions. For the east line, it is recommended to drive or take a bus. Plan your time in advance, buy tickets for each leg on the official account, and remember the drop-off points and the original pick-up points. 2- Haise Park After years of closure, Haise Park has reopened with a comprehensive redesign, featuring beautiful bamboo forests, glass walkways, ancient tree reflections, shimmering water, and the popular 'Couple Tree' on the large lawn outside the park. This is the epitome of Dali's autumn romance. Navigation: Love in Haise, Honeymoon Peninsula 3- Longwei Pass A thousand-year-old ancient city of the Nanzhao Kingdom that 99% of tourists don't know about. Well-preserved ancient residences, temples, ancestral halls, and former residences of famous people bear the marks of historical simplicity and vicissitudes. The vegetable market, snack shops, tailor shops, and cheongsam shops are full of a sense of age and local flavor. Modern literary shops dotted along the old streets add new charm to the ancient city's old appearance. Navigation: Longwei Pass Historical and Cultural Block, Xiaguan Town 4- Xizhou Ancient Town: Free admission, open all day. A well-preserved Bai ethnic village. Wearing white Bohemian or ethnic clothing, taking photos here is particularly beautiful. 5- Dali Ancient City: Here you can experience the leisurely life of the ancient city, especially the North Gate Farmers' Market, which you must visit! The morning market offers cheap flowers, wild mushrooms, and fruits. 6- Shuanglang Ancient Town: Facing Erhai Lake, it retains the original appearance of the ancient town. Yang Liping's art space is here, a popular check-in spot. As for food, wild mushroom hot pot is a must-try. The broth is rich, the soup is delicious, and the flavor is intense. Freshly picked wild mushrooms paired with hot pot are tender and refreshing. Additionally, Dai-style hand-grabbed rice is also a must-try! The rice is soft and glutinous, paired with fragrant Dai-style sauce pork, each bite is full of rich Dai flavor.