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This is the intersection of the Southwest Silk Road and the Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is the ancient capital at the crossroads of Asian culture. It has not only the mysterious and ancient history of the Nanzhao Dali Kingdom, but also diverse ethnic and religious cultures and unique Bai folk customs. Starting from here, you can also see the ancient village of Shaxi and Nuodeng, famous for "A Bite of China". Do you want to look up at Cangshan and see the clouds of clouds? Do you want to send your condolences to the Erhai Lake and retire to the fishing fields? Then go all the way west to experience the romance of Dali, the city of wind, snow and moon. How to plan the trip to Dali This is a four-day trip, but it can be divided into three routes. Among them, Route 1 and 2 can be sorted at will, but I personally suggest that Route 3 should be arranged at the end, because next, you can go to Lijiang to see the beautiful northwest Yunnan.

Route 1: Dali Ancient City-Three Towers-Tianlong Babu Film and Television City-Xizhou-Dali

Route 2: Cycling Erhai Lake-Haixi Scenery-Double Corridor-Nanzhao Style Island-Dali

Route 3: Dali-Yunlong-Nuodeng-Ancient Villages-Jianchuan-Shaxi Ancient Town-Lijiang Private Custom Tour/Yunnan 5-day in-depth customized tour (Enjoy the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + Impressions of Lijiang + Check in the Erhai Internet Celebrity Photo Points + Dali Jeep Tour Photography) Stay in a high-end sea view room/a single group/local driver and guide/upgradable itinerary package/

This arrangement has the following advantages:

1. It includes the most representative attractions in Dali.

2. In-depth visit to Shaxi and Nuodeng, the two beautiful hideaway places.

3. You can use the game independently. You can upgrade the itinerary to a multi-day tour, or you can split the itinerary into a 2-day tour and match it independently, allowing you to play Dali as you want.

4. Transportation, accommodation, dining, which attractions are the most worth visiting, which delicacies are the most worth searching for, and which inns are the most distinctive and down-to-earth Dali indigenous people teach each other.

Specific itinerary guide route

1: Starting from the ancient city-Three Towers-Tianlong Babu Film and Television City-Xizhou This route is mainly to visit some classic attractions in Dali. In the morning, you can visit the ancient city where the crowds are not yet crowded, and then go to the three towers of Chongsheng Temple. Visit the three towers for about 2 hours. Then head to Tianlong Babu Film and Television City, which is a must-see attraction for Jin Yong fans. Lunch can be settled at a pleasant restaurant around National Highway 214 below the film and television city. Most restaurants here are Bai specialty restaurants. If you are afraid that it is not your taste, you can eat in Xizhou Ancient Town. There are many snacks in the ancient town. You can end the day by returning to the ancient city of Dali around 5 p.m. and enjoying the night view.

First stop: Dali Ancient City

From Xiaguan Railway Station to Dali Ancient City, you can take Bus No. 8 directly at the entrance of the railway station and get off at Yeyu Road, Dali Ancient City Terminal Station. The ancient city of Dali is full of paintings and poetry. Wuhua Tower, Red Longjing, Foreign Street and Renmin Road are all worth seeing. Scenic views in Wuhua Tower, soak in the Red Longjing Bar, go to Foreign Street to Taobao, and visit Renmin Road to find delicious food are classic ways for most people when they first visit the ancient city of Dali.

Second stop: Go to the Three Towers of Chongsheng Temple, Dali Miaoxiang Buddhist Kingdom, which is transcending the world

Dali Three Towers are representative buildings in Dali. When you arrive here, you will have a sense of transcendence from the world. The tower is an old tower that still stands after many natural and man-made disasters, while the temple is a new temple rebuilt in 2005, which has only been more than ten years since. The entire scenic spot is located under Cangshan Mountain and on the bank of Erhai Lake, rising step by step, giving a particularly magnificent atmosphere.

Transportation: From Dali Ancient City to Santa, you can carpool at the south gate of the ancient city, generally 5 yuan/person; you can also walk to the entrance of Sanyue Street and take the Santa special bus, with the fare of 2 yuan/person. Admission: 120 yuan (including Three Towers Reflection Park)

Third stop: Go to Tianlong Babu Film and Television City

From the third tower, you can charter a car directly at the door to Tianlong Babu Film and Television City. The distance between the two places is less than 5 kilometers, and the fare is about 3 yuan per person. Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City is a film and television base similar to Hengdian. You can appreciate the historical style of the Tang and Song Dynasties, especially the various buildings and historical culture in Jin Yong's novel Tianlong Babu. It is divided into three major areas: the first part is Dali Kingdom, including Dali Street, Dali Palace, and Zhennan Palace; the second part is Liao Kingdom, including Liao City Gate and Small and Small Liao Streets; the third part is the Xixia Palace and the Jurchen Tribe. Tourists who like Jinyong culture are worth a visit here. Moreover, at 9:00 a.m. and 13:00 p.m. every day, a guard of honor will come out to announce the edict and open the city.

Tickets: 52 yuan/person Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Fourth stop: Dali Xizhou Ancient Town

Coming out of Tianlong Babu Film and Television City, you can directly hail a minibus to Xizhou on National Highway 214. The fare is 15 yuan per person. Xizhou Town has a unique Bai residential complex in the architectural history of China and even the world. It has a strong Bai customs and historical and cultural atmosphere. Among them, the more representative ones are more than 30 courtyards, including Yang Shiyun's "Qichi Book Building" left over from the Ming Dynasty, Yang Yuan Courtyard, Zhao Tingjun Courtyard, Yan Zizhen Courtyard in the Republic of China, and Yang Pinxiang Courtyard. It is worth a visit. There are also many specialties in the ancient town that are also worth buying, such as Xizhou Dam Bar, Bai Batik, Dengchuan Milk Fan, Xiaguan Tuocha, Dali Sydney, Yunyan, etc. Among them, Xizhou Baba is a must-taste food for every tourist, but it has been recommended by China.

Tips: Every compound closes at 18:00. Many festivals and grand events of the Bai people are concentrated in March and April every year. When you visit at this time, you will feel the strong ethnic customs. Especially recommended to go at March Street (March 15-March 20) and the Butterfly Festival (April 15).

After visiting Xizhou Ancient Town, you can take a minibus at the entrance of the ancient town to return to the ancient city of Dali. The ticket is 15 yuan/person. In the evening, you can stroll around the ancient city of Dali and visit the night view of the ancient city, or choose a unique small bar on Foreign Street and Renmin Road to experience Dali's unique bars. Route 2: Cycling Erhai Lake-Haixi Scenery-Double Corridor-Nanzhao Style Island-Dali #High-energy Note #This is a route that you can ride by bicycle and requires a whole day. It is highly recommended for friends with good physical strength to experience it. This line mainly surrounds the Erhai Lake. Along the way, you can visit the scenery of the Haixi Sea. After arriving at Shuanglang, you can go to Nanzhao Style Island, and finally return to the ancient city of Dali.

First stop: Huanhai

If you want to get around the sea, you usually have to leave around 8 o'clock. You can pay attention to car rental companies when you are wandering around the ancient city the night before. Generally, people around Erhai Lake will choose to rent bicycles, electric vehicles or even cars. Individuals recommend bicycles for more atmosphere.

There are many car rental cars in the ancient city of Dali, with the most in the lower section of Renmin Road and Boai Road near the east gate of the ancient city. However, the ones with the most practical prices are those near the north gate of the ancient city. Electric cars are generally 80 yuan/day in the peak season, and the price in the off-season is around 30-50., bicycles are 20 yuan/day, and you can also bargain with the boss.

If you are not afraid of trouble, you can take the No. 2 bus to rent it at the entrance of Dali University. Since it is for students, the price will be much more affordable than in the ancient city. Generally, you can rent an electric car for 30 yuan. Personally, it is not recommended to rent a tandem bicycle. Although it looks interesting, it is time-consuming and laborious to ride. It is still recommended to rent an electric bicycle for young people who don't like to exercise, which is convenient and labor-saving. Dali Erhai Jeep One-Day Tour Tour Around Erhai Lake (Optional Jeep Color + Tour Photo + Play + Internet celebrity props photo spot + Sky + Ladder + Santorini + Glass Ball + White tables and chairs) Travel photo clothing/Professional SLR photographer/All negative delivery/Second stop: Shuanglang + Nanzhao Style Island

You can reach Shuanglang by riding straight west along the coast. Shuanglang was originally a small fishing village, but it has rapidly developed into a popular tourist destination in Dali in recent years. Among them, you need to take a boat from Shuanglang to Nanzhao Fengqing Island. The ticket is 30 yuan, and the ticket for Fengqing Island is 50 yuan. Yuji Island collects maintenance fee of 10 yuan.

The most romantic thing in Shuanglang is to watch the sunset by the sea. You can find a sea view bar or sea view restaurant with a better location, which not only solves the lunch problem, but also allows you to watch the sea and clouds. You can choose to stay in Shuanglang that night. If you plan to return to Dali, you will have to leave for the ancient city around 6 p.m. After returning to the ancient city to the rental car, stop by for a meal in the ancient city and watch the night view to end the day. Route 3: Dali-Yunlong-Nuodeng Ancient Village-Jianchuan-Shaxi Ancient Town-Lijiang This route can be completed in two days, with accommodation in the ancient village halfway through.

[Day1: Dali-Yunlong-Nuodeng-Ancient Village]

First stop: Depart from Xiaguan and take a bus to Yunlong County

From Dali Ancient City to Yunlong, you must first take the No. 4 bus to Xiaguan, then go to Wanhua Gas Station and transfer to the No. 2 bus to go directly to Fengji Square Southwest Passenger Station. There is a full-day shuttle bus to Yunlong County at the station. The ticket price is 35 yuan per person and the journey takes about 3 hours. After arriving at Yunlong Passenger Station, you can charter a car directly to Nuodeng at the door, which is basically 20 yuan/person and takes about 40 minutes.

Tips：

① It is recommended to have lunch in Yunlong County before going to Nuodeng, because Nuodeng has few places to eat.

② If you are chartering a car to Nuodeng, you can talk to the master in advance and ask the master to take it to the observation deck on the mountain north of Yunlong County. You can see a natural Tai Chi Eight Diagrams there, and you will be amazed at the magical craftsmanship of nature.

Second stop: Nuodeng Village

After getting off from the observation deck and continuing to drive west for about 40 minutes, you can reach Nuodeng Village. Before entering the village, you can take a map for easy viewing, or you can remember some hotel reservation numbers. The only thing you have to do when you come to Nuodeng is to calm yourself down and experience the simplicity and remoteness of this thousand-year-old village.This village has become popular because of "A Bite of China", but the village is not yet too commercial. Many inns are renovated from original houses. It is recommended that friends book the inn first and then go out for a stroll after a short rest.

There are very few restaurants in the village, but basically every inn will provide dinner for guests. The ingredients are all local farm dishes paired with Nuodeng ham. It feels like home. Just tell the boss about the meal time before going out. Nuodeng Village is not big, but the farmyard with red walls and black tiles on the ancient tea-horse road will make people feel warm and distant when the smoke from the kitchen is curling at night.

[Day2: Jianchuan-Shaxi Ancient Town-Lijiang]

First stop: Jianchuan Shaxi Ancient Town

Set off from Yunlong to Jianchuan County, Dali, to find Shaxi, that amazing time, one of the 50 places that the world has to visit, and that visual town that will always be extremely amazing in spring, summer, autumn and winter.You can take the shuttle bus to Jianchuan directly at Yunlong Passenger Station. From Dali City to Jianchuan, you can take the "Xiaguan-Jianchuan" shuttle bus at Dali North Passenger Station. It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to Jianchuan County, and the distance is 122 kilometers. There are many shuttle buses, running every 20 minutes, and the fare is 39 yuan. After arriving at Jianchuan Passenger Station, take a van to Shaxi at the entrance of Jianchuan Passenger Station. The fare is 10 yuan, the journey is 29 kilometers, and the time is about 50 minutes. If you are heading for Shaxi from Lijiang, you can take the bus to Jianchuan from Lijiang Passenger Station, which runs every 30 minutes from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.., and the time is marked on the sign at the passenger station. The whole journey takes about 2. 5 hours.

Tour routes for Shaxi Town: Ancient Theater-Xingjiao Temple-Sifang Street-Yujin Bridge

1. ancient stage

The stage is the center of cultural and artistic activities in the ancient town. Every February 8th and April 8th, when people go to temple fairs, people will set up a stage here to sing operas for a lively life.

2. xingjiao temple

It is the only remaining Ming Dynasty Bai Azhali Buddhist temple in China. The entire Xingjiao Temple and Temple building follows the architectural style of the Song and Yuan Dynasties. The Bai architectural art techniques adopted in the architectural structure are rare in China and have attracted special attention from Chinese and foreign architects.

3. sifang Street

Sideng Sifang Street is the soul and core of Shaxi, and a place for commercial transactions. Because the North Gate Lane welcomes visitors to Jianchuan, it is relatively prosperous. The East Gate Roadway and South Gate Roadway are shorter and have fewer pavements. The stones on Sifang Street have gone through hundreds of years of vicissitudes, and some have been worn out and lost their shape. However, the hoof prints on the stone slabs are still clearly visible, recording the excitement and prosperity of the year.

4. Yujin Bridge

It is located on the Heiyan River southeast of Sideng Street, about 100 meters away from Dongzhai Gate of Sideng Street. Yujin Bridge is the first bridge connecting the Dali area in the south. It is the only way for all people to travel from south to north to the horse gangs.

Special recommendation: The maltose, vermicelli, jelly, and persimmon cream cakes in Shaxi Ancient Town are particularly delicious. How to reach Dali? Dali is beautiful all year round, especially when traveling from March to June. This season is Dali's flower season, with a warm climate and avoiding the tourist season. Accommodation is affordable and travel is free.

Plane: Currently, there are direct flights to Dali from major cities. Other cities can also fly to Kunming, the provincial capital, and then transfer to Dali.

Trains: There are six trains leaving for Dali every day, with hard seats at 64 yuan/person and sleeper at 103 yuan/person. 6 hours drive. Dali Railway Station is located in the Xiaguan Urban area, 30 kilometers away from the traditional ancient city of Dali.

Bus: There are buses leaving to Dali from Kunming Western Passenger Station all day long, and the fare is around 120. It takes about 5 hours to drive. There are buses from Lijiang Passenger Station to Dali all day long. The fare is 66 yuan/person, and the journey takes about 3 hours.

Where can Dali live? There are many distinctive inns in or outside the ancient city of Dali. Online reservations are required in advance during the peak season, and you can choose after visiting the ancient city in the off-season. In general, most inns use National Highway 213 passed by the No. 4 bus, and there are also many Fuxing Roads in the ancient city. The price of Dali Inn is not high, and you can usually book a good room for 100 yuan during the off-season.

However, after check-in, you need to resist the temptation of innkeepers. Some innkeepers criticize tour groups and trick guests into participating in their own private car self-driving tour. Although the price is very affordable, such self-driving tour will still bring guests into shopping stores at the end. Moreover, the innkeeper will not sign contracts with the guests, let alone help the guests purchase insurance. Once an accident occurs, there is basically no way for guests to complain. This is also a relatively invisible pit in the current tourism industry. Tourists must keep their eyes open.

What's delicious in Dali? The ancient city of Dali always pushes the People's Road for everything to eat. Looking back on the cold chicken rice noodles and Yang's roasted milk fan are both very worth trying.

If you want to find authentic Bai cuisine, you can take bus No. 4 to Xiaguan and get off at Guanyintang Station. There are several good Bai specialty restaurants on both sides of the road. They fire rawhide. Yongping Braised Chicken is the most authentic. Many Xiaguan people will also drive here to taste it.

What is Dali's characteristic culture? Before you came to Dali, you would never have imagined that street stalls would also become a culture. Dali Renmin Road is the leader of stall culture. Literary and artistic youth from all over the world gather here. All kinds of handicrafts, street artists, and wandering singers deeply attract tourists.

Walking up the street from the lower section of Renmin Road, you will be in the direction of Erhai Lake behind you. You can see Cangshan Mountain without looking up. On both sides are various small shops: rice noodle shops, steamed buns shops, cafes, bookstores, medicine shops, handicrafts shops, bookstores, juice stalls, stationery stores, steamed buns shops, vegetarian restaurants, tea shops, bars, steakhouses, Western restaurants, etc. Coming here, you feel like you see the whole world.