Hidden Gems for Cherry Blossom Viewing in Dali This Spring|Four Free Niche Spots for Trip Moments
March is the perfect time of year to enjoy the blossoms. If you're traveling to Dali, a city known for its gentle breezes, cherry blossoms are in full bloom right now. Don't miss these four free, niche, and stunning spots around the ancient city of Dali for taking Trip Moments and enjoying the blossoms! Without further ado, let's get to the good stuff!
✅Cang'er Avenue:
Located east of Dali University, near the ancient city of Dali, Cang'er Avenue is a popular spot for Instagrammers. It's bustling with tourists year-round, and in spring, the roadsides are lined with cherry blossoms. Looking eastward, you can capture a panoramic view of Erhai Lake.
🚩Address: Cang'er Avenue, Ancient City of Dali. It's on the west side, near Dali University, and also near a street known for its halal cuisine. It's about 500 meters from the Literature Tower in the ancient city of Dali.
✨Highlights: Cang'er Avenue is already a popular scenic route in Dali. During the cherry blossom season, the cherry blossom trees lining the road become even more vibrant. The straight Cang'er Avenue offers a bird's-eye view of the beautiful Erhai Lake from west to east, with stunning cherry blossom views.
✅Dali Mountain and Water:
When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Dali Mountain and Water, the open area of Cherry Blossom Valley is a great place to enjoy the flowers and take Trip Moments. The Lian Tong Bridge in Cherry Blossom Valley is a particularly good spot for photos. The wide-open scenery at the east gate of Mountain and Water is also a frequent choice for photography enthusiasts.
🚩Address: Open area of the Dali Mountain and Water residential area. Located southwest of the Literature Tower in the ancient city, it's a free cherry blossom valley.
✨Highlights: The Cherry Blossom Valley in Mountain and Water is very close to the ancient city. In March, the falling cherry blossoms create a magical scene, making it easy to capture stunning photos. Parking around the east gate is also free.
✅Small Courtyard Central Area Creekside:
🚩Address: Located along the connecting road by the Qingbi Stream, between Cangshan Avenue and Xijing Line (National Highway 214). It's near the central area of "Dali's Small Courtyard," about 2 km from the ancient city.
✨Highlights: Tall cherry blossom trees line the roadside, their blossom-laden branches naturally drooping. To the west, you can see the beautiful snow-capped Cangshan Mountain, and the connecting road curves gracefully. Due to the beautiful cherry blossoms, this has become a popular spot for wedding photography.
✅Unnamed Road by Dali Driving School:
🚩Address: An unnamed road west of Dali Driving School, near the south side of Gantong Villas. It's about 4 km from the ancient city of Dali.
✨Highlights: The cherry blossoms here were once unknown, but with the increasing popularity of wedding photography, it has gradually become more lively. The driving school's wall is low, with a tiled roof, and the drooping cherry blossom branches make it a great spot for Trip Moments.
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