You must visit Dali in winter
The rosy dawn, the seagulls' cries, and the warm sun falling on the brief hour of sunrise are so beautiful that it's like being in a paradise on earth. Dali is the pinnacle of domestic autumn and winter travel. The Dali of this season has a kind of indescribable romance, it is a scenery you should not miss.
🗓Itinerary:
Route planning:
1. Erhai West Ecological Corridor + Xizhou (+ Zhou City)
The Erhai West Ecological Corridor is 46km long, self-driving is not allowed, only scenic area sightseeing electric cars, electric cars, bicycles are allowed. So rent an electric car/bicycle and ride slowly, feel the romance of Erhai scenery
Check-in points: Sansheng Island, Longkan, Caicun, Xiajiyi, Majiuyi, Xiabopu, Langqiao, Haisheng Park. In addition, Chongyi Village and Jiapeng Village near Xiaguan are also very beautiful!
Xizhou is a must-visit ancient town in Dali. Zhuanjiao Building, Yan Family Courtyard, Xilin Garden, Jiangzhi Collection Museum, Jiazeng Collection, Lan Xu Tie-dyeing are not to be missed, and there are many cute shops on the street for photo ops
Zhou City is the largest natural Bai village in China, Xie Zhiyao's 'Pure Tie-dyeing Museum' is here. Lan Xu, Duan Lidong Tie-dyeing Workshop are all highly recommended
2. Cangshan Scenic Area + Dali Ancient City
Cangshan Scenic Area has 3 cable cars, the first choice is Xima Tan, which can reach an altitude of 3996m. If you go this season, you can see snow scenes, and the fir forest is very spectacular
The best route to play Cangshan is 'Xima Tan cable car up the mountain - 7km walk Jade Belt Road - Gantong cable car down - Jizhao Temple', walking to appreciate the magnificent scenery of Cangshan, and don't miss the succulents in Jizhao Temple
Dali Ancient City is very commercial, but Honglong Well, People's Road, Fuxing Road, Foreigner Street, Yeyu Road, Guangwu Road, Yincang Road are all very artistic and photogenic
3. Erhai East Tour + Xiaguan/Fengyang
There is no such ecological corridor for cycling in the east of the sea as in the west, and it is more convenient to charter a car, and the sea view is very beautiful
Check-in points: Shuanglang, Wase, Xiaoputuo, Wenbi Village, Santorini Ideal State
If you choose Xiaguan, you can go to Longweiguan Historical Block and Xingsheng Bridge; if you choose Fengyang, go to 'Youfeng Xiaoyuan' and other literary shops to enjoy the slow life of Dali
🍽Food recommendations:
Food recommendations
Grilled fish: Try the local grilled fish, fresh and delicious.
Sour soup fish: Sour and spicy taste, appetizing and refreshing.
Sand pot fish: Fish soup stewed in a sand pot, fresh and rich.
Erhai shrimp: A special product of Erhai, fresh and delicious.
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