Not abroad, but truly in Dali, sharing my treasured photo spots!

🌄 【Must-Try Experiences】 1️⃣ Ancient City Tour - Recommended route: South Gate → Wuhua Tower → Foreigners' Street → Chiang Kai-shek Memorial → Red Dragon Well. Walk or rent an electric cart (30 yuan/hour) to experience the Bai people's aesthetic of "three families sharing one well, every household growing flowers." - Cultural highlights: Visit the Presidential Commander-in-Chief's Mansion to see the Nanzhao historical exhibition, and experience the Bai people's "Three Circles" blessing ceremony as a guest in a Bai family home. 2️⃣ Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake Scenery - Cangshan hiking: Take the Ximatang cable car to the summit, walk through rhododendron fields, and overlook the panoramic view of Erhai Lake; visit Jizhao Temple to see the "most beautiful nunnery" with its succulent garden. - Erhai Lake cycling: Ride along the eco-corridor from Yangnan Stream to Xizhou section, capture sunrise at Longkan Pier, Fenxi S-curve, and the Lonely Tree at the corridor bridge. Bicycle rental: 20 yuan/day. 3️⃣ Intangible Cultural Heritage Crafts - Tie-dye experience: Visit Puchen Tie-dye Museum in Zhoucheng Village to make your own blue and white patterned cloth; learn wood carving in Jianchuan Ancient Town and take home a piece of "living thousand-year craftsmanship." - Tea and coffee lifestyle: Enjoy Bai people's Three-Course Tea at Jiasui Collection in Xizhou, taste Yunnan small-bean coffee at cafés near Dali University, and experience "tea fragrance in the left hand, coffee aroma in the right." 4️⃣ Limited-Time Scenery - March Street Festival: Starting from the 15th day of the 3rd lunar month, experience horse racing, folk singing, and markets at the grandest Bai ethnic festival (approximately late April 2025). - Wuliang Mountain winter cherry blossoms: From November to December, pink cherry blossoms blanket the mountains like snow, complemented by green tea plantations, creating a fairyland scene (advance reservation required for photography spots). --- 📸 【Photography Guide】 - Treasured photo spots: - Dali Ancient City South Gate wall (with Cangshan Mountain as backdrop) - Xizhou rice fields + yellow walls (emerald green in summer/golden in autumn) - Shuanglong sunset restaurants (Erhai Lake + Cangshan Mountain "Jesus light") - Outfit suggestions: Bai embroidered vest + cotton-linen long skirt, or Hanfu with Cangshan snow scenery - 100% photogenic! --- 🍜 【Food Recommendations】 - Must-try list: - Renmin Road in Ancient City: Grilled milk fan with rose sauce, Xizhou baba (sweet and savory combo), spicy sour fish with carved plum wine - Weishan Snack Street: One-strand noodles, shredded meat with rice noodles, preserved fruits (papaya/olive) - Hidden delicacies: Bai raw skin in Zhoucheng Village, milk cakes in Shaxi Ancient Town - Souvenirs: Jianchuan wooden carved tea trays, Xiaguan Tuocha tea, tie-dye scarves --- 🏡 【Accommodation Recommendations】 - Ancient City charm: Boutique inns in the Red Dragon Well area, fall asleep to the sound of flowing streams (average price 300-500 yuan) - Erhai Lake romance: Lakeside homestays in Shuanglong or Cai Village with "sea and sky as one" views (recommend rooms with glass ball swing chairs) - Secluded choice: Zen courtyard next to Jizhao Temple, enjoy vegetarian meals amid morning and evening bells --- ⚠️【Pitfall Avoidance Guide】 1️⃣ Cangshan cable car weather is changeable; check the "Dali Cangshan Weather" WeChat account before departure to avoid foggy days 2️⃣ The Ancient City "30 yuan maintenance fee" only applies to tour groups; independent travelers don't need to pay 3️⃣ When renting electric vehicles, check the battery level; for circling Erhai Lake, choose models with over 100km range --- New experiences for 2025: The new "Dali Metaverse Night Tour" uses AR glasses to recreate the Nanzhao Kingdom's golden age on the ancient city walls. Reservation channel is now available on the "Smart Tour Yunnan" app! This summer, come to Dali and immerse yourself in a dream of wind, flowers, snow, and moon! ✨