Adventure in Dali

Are you not satisfied with life?
I haven't laughed for a long time, and I don't know why
Since you are unhappy and don't like it here,
Why not go west to Dali


I remember when I first came to Dali in 2016, I only stayed for one day. The cursory gameplay could not have more interest in her. I only remembered the sudden heavy rain and nowhere to shelter from the rain on the Erhai Lake.

A friend who has lived in Dali for many years said that Dali is now extremely beautiful, so it would be better to take a slow and quiet trip. With this longing, I came to Dali again.

If you want to meet the beloved Dali, please stay for at least 3 days, calm down and slow down. The purpose of traveling is never about starting or arriving, but about enjoying the present!

Zhemo Mountain | The poetry under the windmill packs the romance of the whole Dali

The most surprising thing about this trip to Dali was Zhemo Mountain!

Zhemo Mountain is about an hour's drive from the ancient city of Dali. You can see many tourists taking pictures and weddings here, but there is no noisy hustle and bustle. Occasionally on the road, I will see a few cute cows calmly crossing the road

Windmills, sunset, meadow, cattle and sheep...
Here, you can overlook the Erhai Lake and the ancient city of Dali, packaging the romance of the entire Dali.

Choose a sunny day and if you are lucky enough to meet the sunset, it will become super romantic in the evening, and you will definitely be amazed at the beauty of nature.

Xizhou 丨 Feel the unique gentleness of Dali

White clouds and green dogs, life is like this. What Xizhou makes me feel is the gentleness of Dali.
Here, what I give up is busy work and infinite anxiety, feel the meaning of life in every cup of tea, and watch the passage of time in every cloud. The leisurely slow pace and endless words from the heart are the most authentic portrayal of this authentic Yunnan town.

Xizhou Corner Tower is an ancient mark left by predecessors;
You can see the graceful dance of the actors on the Bai stage;
The hand-tie-dyed printed and dyed cloth is a witness of Yunnan people's labor and experience the traditional craftsmanship of the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties; the printing and dyeing master will patiently teach you to make a work that belongs to you.

Xizhou is located in the north of the ancient city of Dali, bordering the Erhai Lake in the east and Cangshan Mountain in the west. Xizhou is an important town inhabited by the Bai people. It has the most preserved and best Bai folk residential buildings here. All the buildings are traditional "three squares and one Zhaobi" Bai houses, the town's pattern also continues the courtyard pattern of "four in five courtyards", which is extremely rich in people.

Compared with the ancient city of Dali, Xizhou's commercial atmosphere is not heavy. Not to mention a bar in the town, there are not even many restaurants where to eat. Most of the scattered shops are opened by local people.

Daoxiang 丨 There is a Miyazaki anime scene hidden here

Xilin Garden is a typical Bai courtyard house with a long history. Among them, you will be wrapped in a golden rice field, feel the heat wave of wheat, and kiss nature and simplicity. Every stroke of the stone carvings and woodcuts in the courtyard is extremely delicate, so lifelike that you feel as if you see them talking. Stepping into the sun, in this healing system, orange walls and golden wheat are spinning and dancing. This is the meaning of travel.

However, what I like most is Xizhou between the rice fields.
The red walls are matched with the verdant on both sides of the road. The collision between ancient buildings and modern fresh buildings is not inconsistent at all, but it has just the right beauty.
If you like Miyazaki Taizu comics, there is such a Miyazaki Taizu fairy tale hidden near Xilin Garden.

The rice fields are a must-check place in Xizhou. The clear yellow brightness in October makes people's eyes shine, and every place is full of vitality. The sun is right, as if you can reach out and touch the clouds, like a picture of the tranquility and gentleness of a fairy tale town.

When I came here in October and November, I saw gold in my eyes. My good friend said that if summer came, it would be the fairy tale summer in Miyazaki Tsu comics, full of greenery. I hope I can come here next summer to find the beauty of summer.

Around the Erhai Lake | Tell your thoughts to the Erhai Lake

How can you come to Dali without surrounding the Erhai Lake? Although the Erhai Lake is not a sea, it is more beautiful than most seas in the country.

Charter a car or drive yourself around the Erhai Lake, stop when you encounter a place you like, stare blankly at the Erhai Lake, and tell your thoughts to the Erhai Lake.

Driving or cycling around the Erhai Lake is definitely the exclusive romance of traveling in Dali. You can encounter many beautiful things along the way: Restoring Cuba Tour? Flower sea, church??? You have everything you like here

Majuyi is a Bai village on the edge of the Erhai Lake. There are many popular hotels on the Internet, but what attracts me most is the dead trees next to the Erhai Lake.

Ten kilometers north of Jinsuo Island, there is a lonely reef floating on the sea with a pavilion on it. This is Xiao Putuo. This reef is shaped like a square seal. According to legend, it is the seal of Zhenhai left by the Guanyin Master. In the Erhai Lake, Xiao Putuo can be said to be a "small island". Although the island is small, it is very famous. Xiao Putuo is basically seen in the album introducing Dali.

Roaming the Ancient City 丨 It turned out that I had never understood the Ancient City of Dali

I still remember the first time I visited the ancient city of Dali. I couldn't think of any other words or impressions except that it was more charming than the ancient city of Lijiang. It was not until this time I wandered through the ancient city of Dali that I realized that I had never understood it.

The moment I stepped into the ancient city of Dali, it seemed as if time had gone back thousands of years ago, which was beyond my imagination from tens of millions of historical records. It belonged to the simple beauty of Nanzhao State in the Tang Dynasty.

The ancient city of Dali has four gates: the south gate, the east gate, the west gate, and the north gate. There are endless corner towers and towers.

I didn't have too many people when I came, and it happened that I didn't hit the peak season, which also coincided with my idea of feeling the flavor of history.

The street is extended from the square of the ancient building complex, and it is commercialized with a sense of proportion. The wall tiles of the tower and various ancient buildings are very beautiful, and the intertwined black and gray pictures are very interesting.

Walking aimlessly along the People's Road on the Main Street and passing through nearby alleys always gives me a surprise.

Dali Ancient City Catholic Church is located in Hutongli on Renmin Road in Dali Ancient City. It was built in 1927. It stood in the sun, making it particularly obvious, and when we got closer, we were completely fascinated by it. Its church architectural characteristics are unique. It is a national treasure that combines the local Bai cultural characteristics, Han and Western architecture and other ethnic characteristics. It has flying eaves and beautiful color paintings.


Walking into the church is like walking into an ancient gallery and museum. The north wall is covered with ancient and excellent Western paintings, and the south wall is inlaid with handsome Chinese landscape ink paintings. There are three paintings on the front, and the one in the middle is a miniature of the church, recording its history and style.

At night, the ancient city has a more literary temperament and local atmosphere.
Orange-yellow light wandered on the ancient buildings, and food stalls were also set up. The brother playing the guitar was very handsome, and his singing danced on the eaves of the tower.

Fireworks cover up the city's thousands of years of solemnity and traces of wind and rain, and the fresh spirit of life spreads at night.
I have wine, do you have a story?

A century-old house in the ancient city of Dali 丨 restaurants with Wang Fei and other stars

In the ancient city of Dali, where commercial atmosphere is gradually emerging, many old courtyards cannot escape the fate of being transformed into shops. However, what is touching is that a well-preserved century-old restaurant-Jinshan Guyuan Restaurant, after a century, still retains the old building. Many newcomers who took wedding photos couldn't help but take photos in front of this special store.

When you come here to eat, you really may meet celebrities. Stars such as Faye Wong and many variety shows have come here to eat, which shows its popularity.

The entire restaurant gives people the feeling of simplicity and simplicity with the atmosphere of time. The courtyard is full of flowers and plants to add some youthful vitality. Dining here gives a kind of beauty like a paradise outside the world.

The biggest feeling I feel when dining here is my heart. The owner and shop assistant are all native of Dali. The simplicity and down-to-earth nature of Dali people are vividly reflected in this store: plum wine brewed once a year takes a long time, and every dish cooked with heart is not fancy, and you can eat the most natural and home-cooked taste here for tens of yuan per person.

Be sure to order a portion of the signature dish, wild mushroom and preserved pork ribs. Chicken soup is used as the bottom of the pot, and add matsutake, bamboo shoots, and preserved pork ribs to cook together. The fresh ingredients collide and the entire taste buds are enjoyable.

The signature dish, Jingshan Bai tiled barbecue, is also a must-eat recommendation. It is a very classic dish for the Bai people. It is not tired of eating it with their friends.

In Yunnan, water poplar flowers are also a special dish, and the cold taste is very refreshing

Plum wine brewed every year tastes very good. If you don't use it carefully, you can taste it if you take a sip of plum wine.

Basically, it's difficult to step on thunder when dining here. When you see what you like, you can order and eat it with confidence!

The ancient city of Dali must check in. The wild mushroom soup pot that you will never get tired of

After staying in the ancient city for many days, if you ask me if there is a delicious restaurant that makes me can't help but eat every day, my answer must be: I will wait for you in Dali·Ark Fat Kitchen.

A person as picky as mine is actually captured by the delicious food here. I can't help but want to order those super good dishes repeatedly every day. I never get tired of eating them.

The entire restaurant has 2 floors. Due to its good taste, it is often full. I recommend a window location on the second floor to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient city at a glance!

How can you miss delicious mushrooms in Yunnan? You must order one of Ark Fat Man's signature delicious wild mushroom soup pot

You can choose from 10 kinds of wild fungi. The ingredients are very fresh. A pot of mushroom soup is full of health and delicious. During the cooking process, the delicious aroma comes to your nostrils.

I personally love bamboo fungus, boletus, etc., which are a must-have for mushroom soup pots!

Who would have thought that I would be willing to be a repeat customer even if it was just for the mushroom fried rice here!! The mushroom fried rice here is so delicious that it incorporates Sichuan flavor. For me, who loves to eat spicy food, I combine mushroom and Sichuan flavor without feeling that it is incompatible at all. It is invincible and delicious!

This house's signature fried meat also incorporates Sichuan flavor. Don't miss it for babies who love Sichuan flavor!

How can you miss rose yogurt in Yunnan? Handmade yogurt, full of rose fragrance, and no messy preservatives are added. What's so happy every day is to have a cup of rose yogurt. It's so happy!

Su | It is not waiting for passers-by, but for returning people

If you like the ancient city of Dali, it is recommended to stay in the ancient city for a few nights and experience the days and nights of the ancient city of Dali.
In the alley near Erhaimen in the ancient city of Dali, there is a treasure B & B with a high cost performance ratio-Ark Muzhai. Here, time seems to slow down. Although the location here is in a busy city, what is surprising is that it has a kind of hidden meaning and does not feel noisy at all.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I met a very enthusiastic homestay housekeeper. His sincere greetings and greetings were as if I had returned to my own home.
The owners and butlers here are extremely hospitable. You can sip a taste of the local tea in the living room and tell new friends you have never met about the interesting things or puzzles in your life.

The entire B & B has 4 floors. The courtyard on the first floor has a winding path leading to a secluded place. Different green plants are matched, but they are surprisingly harmonious. There is a beautiful garden on the top floor, with different types of meat, which makes people happy

The room hides many details, and the design incorporates some local characteristics, but it is simple and generous

The room is very big. When you don't want to go out, you can have fun in the room, reading, watching TV, and sitting in the big bathtub. Taking a bath, isn't this the most relaxing and favorite moment during travel?

Outside the city 丨 In the most beautiful nunnery, you must experience vegetarian fasting in your life

"The winding path leads to the secluded place, and the meditation room is deep with flowers and trees"! This is my first impression of Jizhao Nunan.

In the impression of many people, most temples are full of incense. However, Jizhao Nunnery is different. It is simple and literary. There is no need to use incense to worship Buddha here, but flowers and other plants are replaced. With a pious heart, with good thoughts, pray and protect, and even if you don't forget it, you will definitely have a response. The mottled light and shadow are set off on the trees, flowers, and fleshy bodies. Everything is quiet and sacred and cannot be disturbed.

What is extremely impressive is the shocking succulent plants here. Standing in front of a pot of flowers and plants can make people stop for a long time.

The name Jizhao Nuan comes from "feeling and understanding, and silence shines." The environment around the temple is quiet and shaded by pine and cypress, and there is a fresh and elegant atmosphere everywhere, interpreting the true poetic feeling. As soon as you step into the temple, you will marvel that there is no temple atmosphere here. It is more like a literary garden full of spring.

Of course, many people come here to experience the vegetarian fasting here. The vegetables grown by the monks themselves are simple, original, completely vegetarian, and do not contain any meat. However, after eating them, they feel that they are probably the most delicious and authentic food in the world.


Don't waste a vegetarian vegetarian meal when you come here. Cherish every grain of rice and vegetable, and you can choose to take meals in a small amount and multiple times. If you waste it, you will be punished!
Jizhao Nunan is on the mountain, so the temperature will be relatively lower. In addition, it is a Buddhist place. Wear as much as possible to be comfortable and warm, and don't be too conspicuous and exposed.

PostScript

If you like a slow-paced life, why not go all the way west to Dali!