Half of the life we yearn for is mountains, rivers, lakes and seas.

Dali, Yunnan is one of my favorite destinations, and it is also my first official journey this year. In my opinion, every journey is also an opportunity for self-recognition. In the past, I would have preferred to leave all my time for the camera, but now I am more inclined to complete my "job" and am more willing to leave my time for the scenery in front of me. and the people around me.

Everyone's definition of "recording life" is biased. From the perspective of career and interest, compared with me in the past, I will now focus on serious life.

Every serious sharing is the essence of life, and this travel note is no exception.

I made suggestions related to Dali in advance: such as local restaurants worth checking in, some popular photo attractions, car rental tours around the island... After coming to Dali, you will find that it is better to find a hotel of your dreams, sit idly facing the Erhai Lake to make tea, and fall asleep with the sound of the waves.

When I come to Dali, I suggest you not to miss the Shuanglang Ancient Town closest to Erhai Lake. I chose two hotels owned by Liuyue to stay in this trip. There are first-class sea views to experience slow life. The facilities in the hotel also satisfy the needs of girls. Take a photo and check in.

Liuyue·Baiju
As a popular hotel in Shuanglang, it was only after checking in that it was not just a fake appearance.
Liuyue's butler-style service has swept away my stereotype of online celebrity hotels. If you have any needs or help, you will respond immediately, if you need to rent a car for a tour around the island or charter a car, the front desk can help you! In addition to the exquisite breakfast, sweet soup is also delivered to the room in the evening, which is full of warmth.

The hotel has a superb view that is worth spending the day enjoying.

This hotel has only 12 rooms, and the environment is quiet and comfortable. After checking in, I heard the wind and birds singing in the afternoon and ran into the light of Jesus. The scenery in front of me was like a fairyland, and even time seemed to slow down!

(White moonlight dress: Selene.S)

There are multiple carefully designed check-in spots in the hotel: the ins wind-net bed on the first floor, the waterscape platform on the second floor, the hammock, swing, sky mirror on the fourth floor... You don't need to go outside to find a crowded Internet celebrity check-in point to join in. The hotel's facilities and services can basically satisfy everything you want.

Liuyue·Wusuo

It is also an Internet celebrity hotel owned by Liuyue. When I first stepped into the hotel, I was amazed that the real scene was more beautiful than the photos.

Because Liuyue's hotel is so popular, there are friends who can't book a room after making temporary arrangements. Liuyue does not provide all afternoon tea. Guests who do not check in can come to the lobby to consume afternoon tea in the afternoon and take photos and check in.

In addition to the sea-facing photo spots on the first floor, I especially like the Skyview Glass Ball House on the second floor, which sets off against the blue sky and white clouds, allowing you to take large pictures at your fingertips.

All hotels owned by Liuyue have cooperating photographers. Even if you are traveling alone or if your traveling companion is not taking photos online, you don't have to worry about it (guests who stay in have half an hour to shoot and will be given five original pictures)

We stayed in a water-friendly sea view room. The most unforgettable experience was sitting by the Erhai Lake and having breakfast while blowing the sea breeze. I think it was a wonderful moment to start a day's journey.
PS: Liuyue's hotels are quite popular. Friends who plan to travel should remember to book as early as possible.

After sharing the hotel I stayed in this time, I would also like to introduce you to the ancient town of Shuanglang where the hotel is located. The ancient town of Shuanglang is suitable for vacations. There are many B & Bs, restaurants and clear bars near the sea. There are also some small shops selling local specialties (such as flowers cakes, tie-dyed clothing, silver ornaments). You can find many small surprises when walking around.

Local cuisine is indispensable for traveling. Share two restaurants in Shuanglang Ancient Town that are worth tasting:

Four Seasons Yunye·Wild Mushroom CuisineAddress: Shuanglang Town Main Street Post Office 100 meters north per capita: Dali has caught up in the mushroom season in 1994. You should try the wild mushroom hot pot here. The wild fungi will be adjusted according to the season. The soup is really delicious.
LaoyumumindianAddress: No. 274 next to Shuanglang Rural Credit Cooperative (near Liushuibaiju) Per capita: 50 An old restaurant opened by a couple. Their home is Yunnan's local cuisine and prefers home-cooked dishes: hot and sour fish is the signature, whitebait omelette, fried snail meat and fried beef are all delicious. Although the environment is relatively ordinary, the taste is really good. We went there twice.

On the last day of our trip to Dali, we chose a chartered tour (which saves energy than self-driving) to Xizhou at noon and checked in to a very unique restaurant, yak hotpot.

Xizhou Pengyile Courtyard Restaurant Yak HotpotAddress: (Xizhou) No. 44, Chengbei Village, Xizhou Ancient Town, Yunnan Province Per capita: 68 The courtyard black pottery hot pot came here after admiring it. The location is very deep but there are many guests. When the hot pot is boiling, first drink a bowl of white soup. The white soup is made by them for the time and has a light umami flavor. Compared with the consumption of beef, I personally think the steak is more amazing. When paired with the secret sauce they prepared, this flavor is authentic Yunnan cuisine.

Do you still plan to go to Yunnan's one-size-fits-all Internet celebrity check-in spot? I recommend you to come to a niche photography base. In addition to the endless sea of flowers, there are also cute and pet alpacas to take photos.

Dali Sunshine Forest Leisure Art ParkAddress: Xiaoyi Village Highway Line, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province Tickets: Huahai 30 yuan/person, taking photos with alpacas 75 yuan/person, free for children

A photography base suitable for taking photos, many local newcomers come to take wedding photos.

On sunny days, you can take large pictures anytime you want. You can spend half a day here getting close to nature.

Taohong Restaurant·Dali Ancient Style Wine ShopAddress: No. 420, Lower Section of Renmin Road, Ancient City, Dali, near Erhaimen, 80 meters away from the intersection of Renmin Road and Yeyu Road per capita: 70
When traveling in Dali, I feel a little regretful not to check in to the local tavern. I found a high-looking tavern in the ancient city of Dali. The peach blossom theme is really fairy. This scene is like a dream of traveling through. The signature dish, the little peach red signature fish, must be ordered. Friends who don't like spicy food suggest ordering mashed potatoes for a smooth and delicate taste. I recommend trying the hostess's own wine: ten cups of spring breeze, drunk with beauty, brewed with roses, suitable for girls to drink and easily drink.

The last stop would like to recommend an Internet celebrity cafe in Dali.

Chui tinAddress: No. 386, Group 5, Xiajiyi, Huanhai West Road, Dali Per capita: afternoon tea 30+

Faye Wong came to a store, so she became a local Internet celebrity store. She came in the afternoon, and the aroma of olive oil and coffee beans floating in the restaurant was very healing.

It was a rainy day when I came. It was continuous rainy. Looking at the scenery outside the window, time became very slow, and people relaxed.

Yunnan is a livable city with a slow pace and is not suitable for taking a quick look. If the holidays are limited, you can focus on spending a vacation in Dali and be in a daze. As for Lijiang and Shangri-La, we will wait until we come back next time!