You asked why the wind carried migratory birds flying

But then he boasted so much that he panicked

You ask why rain nourishes the growth of all things

But it also soaked his clothes

You asked him why he kissed his scar

But I can't take him home

You asked me why I still dare not let go

Knowing he couldn't hear an answer.

--Mao Yi Yi's "Wu Wen"

Not all questions require an affirmative answer.

I like Dali

Because of its "don't ask"

Many people ask me?

Why I like to travel.

Because travel is a self-healing process.

The body is enjoying the scenery, and the soul is gradually reborn.

Why do you like Dali

Because of its folk songs

Because it doesn't ask

Because of its romance

Because of its tenderness

There are always endless scenery and endless journeys when traveling in Dali.

Because of time, I didn't check in too many attractions in Dali.

I came slowly and hurriedly with my friends, and left in such a hurry that I didn't even go up to Cangshan.

But Dali gave me a deep feeling.

That night, we took advantage of the rain to visit the ancient city of Dali. Different from other ancient cities that are highly commercialized, Dali Ancient City can be said to be one of the well-known ancient cities with weak commercialization.

This was the first experience that the ancient city gave me. The long streets and alleys were bustling along the way. Because of road blindness, my friends and I often deviate from the center of the ancient city and come to the edge, wandering between the ancient city and the Dali city. This feeling is very interesting. On the one hand, it is the hustle and bustle of the ancient city, and on the other hand, it is the fireworks atmosphere of modern urban life.

On one side, there are languages with different city accents, and on the other side, there is a simple tone.

One side is dressed brightly, and the other is dressed normally.

One side is ideals, the other side is life.

There are some small alleys in the ancient city of Dali. The alleys are very long, and many shops are still under renovation and have not yet opened. There are relatively few tourists. They rely on sporadic light to rub shoulders with strangers and sing a few folk songs from time to time

They sang Chen Hongyu's "Thirty Years of Ideal"

"Youth is drunk again, and I am unknown, and I rely on laughter to gather generously.”

It's not so much a song as a cry

But no one stopped us. We saw each other in a hurry and then left in a hurry. Only the songs from all directions blended together and gradually dissipated into the night sky of Dali.

They sang Ma Di's "Ao Cold"

"Aohan, we get married, we get married, on the morning when the ice and snow melted in Daocheng, we get married, in the dusk full of stars."

It was just a few words, but they were full of infinite regret.

Taking advantage of the night, my friends and I also shouted a few words. Until on the way back to the B & B, we leaned against the street light and shouted a few words of Eason Chan's "Ten Years" and Liu Ruoying's "Later"

This is the night in Dali

Dali's singing

And people from all over the world singing

The next day's itinerary is to ride an electric bike around the Erhai Lake, passing through Xizhou.

Because we didn't make good strategies, all our cycling routes relied on mobile phones to navigate. (You can also consider renting a car out of habit or money, which is relatively fast.)

Although it took a long time to ride, we had freedom of movement and were on the road. We met a young lady who was traveling to Dali alone. The three of us agreed to ride together. When we arrived at the city side, because we were not sure about the road route, we were asking for directions., we met several young ladies who were riding together.

Blue sky and white clouds, green mountains in the distance are continuous, and occasionally there are fields on both sides of the road. There are golden mountains and mountains, and the sky reflects each other.

It is very similar to anime scenes, with a small number of scenic spots dedicated to taking photos and checking in along the way.

The hot wind roared past my ears, and I really felt the meaning of travel at that moment.

Coming to a strange place

Let go of your bound self.

For a moment, I was a little moved by such a beautiful and shocking scenery. (But remember to protect yourself from sun protection and wear a hat, otherwise you may have to stay in the sun all the way!)

At noon, we entered Xizhou and ate Dali's bait silk (the roadside price is not too expensive, and the taste is not bad). We can also try Xizhou's most famous Xizhou Baba.

This may be a very famous check-in place in Xizhou. My friends and I found it by mistake.

A large area of golden rice fields with residents 'houses on both sides.

Both men and women, almost all have to check in to take photos. Because it's so beautiful.

It is simply an animation in the real world. The sky is clear and pure blue, the rice fields are golden in the sun, swaying lightly with the wind. We run between the ridges against the breeze. My mood becomes wider with my vision. (It's free to take photos and check in. Why don't you take pictures and take pictures?)

If you ride an electric bike, you can find a parking lot to park. The parking fee is okay. If you forget the road or it is too far away, you can take the small flower car inside to pick up tourists. Most of them are locals and it is more convenient to recognize the road.

Next, we were riding all the way. The scenery along the way was very good. From time to time, we would see many people stopping to take photos. Although it was not the best viewing spot, it was also very beautiful. The leaves swaying on the roadside, and the Erhai Lake water was sparkling, the waves were fluttering gently, and the reflected leaves were also swaying.

After arriving at the Erhai Lake, we parked the car and went to the Sky Land by the Erhai Lake to take photos and check in (charged, but not too expensive)

Since it was almost dark at that time, we returned home after taking photos and simply eating some milk tea snacks.

That night we ate the specialties here.

The hot pot with wild fungi is really delicious. Different from ordinary fungi, the soup has a stronger flavor. Coupled with several auxiliary dishes, it is simply a pleasure to eat food.

Moreover, taking a sip of hot soup after a tired day can refresh your mind and dispel the fatigue of the day.

Coordinates: No. 498, Lower Section of Renmin Road, Ancient City, Dali

Store name: I will wait for you in Dali·Ark Fat Kitchen

I first listened to some recommendations from the B & B staff. After all, they had stayed in Dali for a long time and understood where the restaurants in Dali were more distinctive and delicious. Then I clicked on a certain food platform and found that the first place was the restaurant recommended by the B & B staff. I clicked and looked at the dishes. The pictures looked quite attractive. After reading the reviews, there were too many good reviews. I couldn't help but order the set meal online, and then called the restaurant to help reserve the seat. The comments said that if you don't leave good seats, you will need to queue up at the door when you go to eat. In the evening, I am ready to set off. It only takes about 3 minutes to walk from the B & B to the restaurant. It is right on the main road. The location is very easy to find and very conspicuous. When I arrived at the restaurant, I saw a family already waiting in line at the door. My God, it is so popular as it sounds online. The food in this restaurant must be very delicious.

It is said that this is an Internet celebrity restaurant in Dali. There is indeed a long queue when we go there in the evening, so it is recommended to book seats in advance when it comes to meal time. Walking into the first floor, the whole restaurant was filled with the aroma of fungi and the pleasant sounds of tourists. We chose the second floor, where we could see the scenery on the roadside. It was very comfortable. We ordered a set meal for two, which included local chicken, morels, matsutake, bamboo fungus, boletus, fresh beef and two vegetarian dishes. Two people simply couldn't eat so much. It was too cost-effective and very worth recommending. The food was delicious, making people want to eat a second meal after their first meal. This is why after eating a lot of staple foods for so many days, I choose the Ark Fat Kitchen, which mainly recommended me waiting for you in Dali.

Dali B & B: I will wait for you in Dali·Ark Fat Kitchen

Let's generally talk about how this B & B gives me! The style of the B & B is closer to modern life and has some retro feel. Overall, I am particularly satisfied with the style of this B & B. The environment in the courtyard is particularly elegant, giving people a particularly comfortable feeling, and it feels like a vacation and leisure. When traveling, you should find a B & B that suits you to experience life. I stayed in this B & B for 5 days. I stayed in the B & B beautifully the day before the end of the trip. I quietly enjoyed the slow time in Dali, enjoyed the influence of the early morning sun in the courtyard, went to the tea room to taste Yunnan's authentic Pu 'er tea, and in the afternoon, it was very pleasant to take a good look at the distant scenery in the rooftop garden of the B & B and see the blue sky and white clouds of Dali. I have stayed in many hotels in other cities, and I feel very depressed. B & Bs are different. They are very relaxed and comfortable. They are not so complicated and unchanging services. They are more of a greeting between friends. This may be the biggest difference between a B & B and a hotel! I am waiting for you in Dali. Ark Muzhai was a very satisfying accommodation experience during my trip to Dali.

Late at night, we returned to our temporary B & B.

The B & B has clean and tidy rooms with light-colored combinations that are simple yet stylish.

It is enough to relieve the fatigue of the day and let people fall into their dreams safely.

If you are too tired, you can sit in a courtyard full of green plants. Accompanied by the fragrance of flowers and the singing of birds, your soul seems to calm down. At the same time, the occasional wind blows the leaves in the courtyard. When it rustles, it seems that you are not in the city, but in nature.

Maybe this is what distinguishes B & Bs from hotels!

During the journey, we seemed to have become another person, accepted by Dali. He didn't ask where you came from or where you were returning.

Don't ask about your experience or your expectations for the future.

You are only allowed to be happy now.

About Dali

Can say too much

Want to say too little

Gorgeous words may be able to describe its natural scenery, just like rouge embellishes a woman's face. But it can't modify the heartbeat brought by the first encounter.