Dali: You are the habitat of poetry

Milan Kundera once said: Live elsewhere. This sentence has been regarded as a creed of life by countless people and put it into practice. Here, this other place is particularly important. It must be a place where you can calm down and fade away from impetuosity. However, you seem to have forgotten everything in an instant just to meet it.

A hasty encounter a few years ago made me fall in love with Dali and never forget it. In my dream, I have returned here countless times and returned to the winding mountain roads of the ancient city. There are birds singing and fragrant flowers, and the lively scenery is still as usual. The sun caresses every inch of my skin with infinite gentleness. There is a large sea of flowers in the distance, and the clouds under the blue sky are like big marshmallows.

Different people have completely different feelings about Dali. Some people think that Dali is just a station, not as amazing as Lijiang. My love for Dali is a kind of emotion. This emotion comes from the bottom of my heart, which is hard to describe in words. From the moment I left, I had a strong urge to return here, to the dream home of all "wanderers", this poetic habitat.

There is no other place that can give me such a strong sense of "retreat". Only by experiencing the hustle and bustle of the world can you feel that this tranquility is so precious. I finally understood why so many people were willing to give up everything in the big city and come here to rebuild their own homes, and never cared about the world anymore.

From the first time we met to a period of time wasted here every year. The days here are quiet and plain and have never changed. I want to stay indifferent to the years, even if I sit at the window and quietly look at the clouds. Occasionally, a few birds fly by in the sky, and occasionally, the wind blows and rubs my hair. It is a kind of happiness.

Hey, Dali, long time no see, how have you been?
Over the years, I have measured many places with my footsteps,
But like the mountain wind blowing for hundreds of thousands of miles,
My favorite thing is still you.

I love you about this,
You never need a sense of ritual,
You are my highest ideal,
It is my poem and distance.

Spring water is beginning to rise, spring forest is beginning to flourish, spring flowers are ten miles...
In fact, not just spring,
Your four seasons are all an ocean of flowers.

You have the elegance of mountains and seas, the authenticity of life,
At this moment,"Facing the sea, the flowers bloom in warm spring" is no longer just a poem,
It's my life right now.

Memories are like storytellers,
In a tone full of local accents,
And you are the indispensable part.

Your historical story, which has lasted for thousands of years,
Endless years and slow times,
They have become the most beautiful memories in my heart.

Ancient town,
You are a beautiful prose poem,
Each brick and one mile,
They are all thousands of years of circulation.

Like a lover I have met for a long time, Dali welcomed my arrival again with the scorching sunshine, intoxicated by this sudden surprise, and the feelings in my heart began to roll.

I have come to Dali every year in recent years. Even if it is so frequent, I still feel that the ancient city has changed a lot. Many shops in my memory have disappeared, which makes me a little sad.

However, this thousand-year-old city still has its special charm. Too many people travel thousands of miles and want to see its style. Walking in the streets and alleys of the ancient city, you feel not only the rich historical atmosphere, but also the unparalleled tranquility.

The ancient city walls, the smooth stone roads, and the shops are lined up one after another. The shops are filled with a dazzling array of handicrafts, various snacks hawked along the street, and young men and women who are dressed in style and carrying various bags, all of which are full of fireworks.

This is an ancient city where people live. It is also the place where many people's dreams begin and a home where their hearts rest. During the day, I walked through every deep alley in the ancient city, looking at the green-tiled houses and mottled walls, then went to a spacious courtyard, ordered a cup of hot tea or coffee, and enjoyed the passage of time.

When the lanterns are first turned on, take a walk on the People's Road in the ancient city. The wind is gentle at night, and you will have the idea of happiness when you walk up the People's Road in the evening.

This street running from east to west is not long, but it used to attract backpackers from all over the world. Slowly moving up from Erhaimen towards Cangshan Gate, stalls selling various small items can be seen everywhere, and intermittent singing can be heard from time to time.

Now, there are no more stalls on Renmin Road, and there are not many tourists, making it a little deserted, which makes people feel moved. Over the years, I have seen its glory and its depression. I can't go back for many days, but this street is still my favorite.

Xizhou Ancient Town, I remember visiting it more than once. Different from other towns in Dali known for their beautiful scenery, the most charming thing about Xizhou Ancient Town is its strong humanistic atmosphere.

It is a thousand-year-old town left behind by Nanzhao Ancient City. It is bordered by Erhai Lake in the east and Cangshan Mountain in the west. It is solemn, dense, yet light and spiritual. Even Mr. Lao She said that this is a miracle place.

There are all kinds of old houses in the ancient town, whether in terms of culture, architecture, style, etc., all have distinctive and strong Bai characteristics. It is far away from the hustle and bustle and has a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere, which is what I like.

There are most elderly people in Xizhou Ancient Town, and many of them will put some handicrafts on their doorstep and sell them to tourists. Everything makes people feel like they have returned to the distant past. Isn't this what we often call nostalgia?

Walking on the simple streets of Xizhou and looking at the age-old and mottled soil walls, I seemed to see the long-lost rural life again. Xizhou Yuanlou is a landmark building in the ancient town, and many young people like to come here to take photos.

Xizhou is most famous for three things: tie-dye, embroidery, and broken cake. When it comes to tie-dyeing, we have to mention Lan Xu. This is a place where you can experience the ancient method of tie-dyeing, and it is also the shooting place of the famous online comprehensive before.

Lan Xu is in Xizhou Ancient Town. You can see the experience area when you enter the door, but I suggest going to the platform on the second floor to enjoy the pastoral scenery, drink tea, and take a rest. After all, the view here is super good, and you will regret missing it.

Tie-dyeing is not only a handicraft of the Bai people, but also a way for them to understand and get along with nature. While drinking tea, I listened to the store manager introducing relevant knowledge, which gave me a deeper understanding of this craft.

After the tie-dye artist carefully introduced it, we also decided to experience a tie-dye ourselves. The whole process took about two hours. Select the cloth, tie the cloth, send it to dye, and then go through three or four steps of starch washing to dye the handkerchief with fantasy patterns.

In fact, tie-dyeing is not only blue. In terms of ingredients, it is also divided into plant dyeing, fruit dyeing, traditional Chinese medicine dyeing. The colors are also red, pink, beige, etc. However, blue is the most stable and does not require high-temperature processing. One, and the easiest to spread and learn.

There is also a special finished product display area on the second floor. There are clothes, scarves, toys, jewelry, etc. They are quite exquisite and are all tie-dyed products. If you like them, there are prices on them and you can buy them as souvenirs.

Lan Xu's store manager is Bai people and has done a lot for the inheritance of tie-dyeing. I like their yard very much. It is peaceful and natural. Coming here to make a favorite tie-dye with my own hands is a unique souvenir for the trip.

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Lanxu Xizhou Tianyuan Store
Opening hours: All day
Fee: About 120 per person, you can personally experience ancient tie-dyeing methods
Address: No. 118, Xizhou Town

When I came to Xizhou before, I didn't find this yellow wall in Xilin Garden. I didn't expect that it had become a check-in spot for Internet celebrities. This time we drove ourselves and drove directly to Lanxu's store. Xilin Garden was not far behind, so we could reach it within a walk.

Xilin Garden was also once known as Yangjiayuan. It was renovated into an inn by an American couple with a "Chinese complex". Today, thirteen years have passed, Xilin Garden has become the most famous hotel brand in Dali. Many foreigners come here and stay for a few days to experience the original local life.

This field has different looks all year round. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, the scenery is endless. No wonder many tourists want to be in it and take a few beautiful photos.

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Xilinyuan Huangqiang
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Free
Best shooting time: afternoon
Location: No. 5, Chengbei Village, Xizhou Town

Cangshan,
If a cloud is a legend,
The snow covered the mountains,
It's your obsession that makes people unable to extricate themselves.

Cangshan Mountain is not a mountain, but a collective name for 19 peaks. Because they are all above 3500 meters above sea level, some of them have snow all year round and do not melt in summer. The snow-capped mountain tops have become a sight in Dali. At the foot of Cangshan Mountain, there is not only a manor, but also different people's persistent love for Dali.

Lishe Manor is located at the foot of Shengying Peak in Cangshan Mountain, with an altitude of 2100 meters. The manor covers a large area and contains hundreds of plants and flowers. Entering it is like entering the fairy tale world of the Wizard of Oz.

This rural pastoral manor is equipped with a "cafe" that serves authentic Western breakfast, afternoon tea and light meals, imported organic coffee, freshly squeezed fruit juices, handmade and non-added baking all day long.

The owner of the manor is a couple who have lived in the United States for many years. The male owner is simple and the female owner is elegant. When they returned to Dali from the United States, the hillside was a barren mountain. When they returned to their roots, they loved the irreplaceable mountains, rivers and air here, so they designed it completely by themselves and moved the rural and pastoral life of the United States to the foot of Cangshan Mountain.

Flowers can be seen everywhere in the manor. We just came for afternoon tea and snacks, but the owner told me that it also provides accommodation. It seems that next time I come to Dali, I will have a good place to take a long vacation for my soul.

I have been used to seeing traditional houses in Dali over the years. If you want to have a different experience, the American pastoral style of Lishe Manor is a good choice. Unfortunately, I have no chance this time, and I must make up for it next time.

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Lishe Manor
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Starting from 500+ for rooms, afternoon tea is also available
Location: No. 66 Gantong Avenue, Guanyintang, Dali Town

In the Cangshan Scenic Area with beautiful scenery and fresh air, there is also a beautiful hotel. It is backed by Cangshan Mountain and overlooking the Erhai Lake. I stayed here for two days and really liked it very much. It is the powerful Hilton Hotel.

The hotel is located halfway down the mountain of Buddha Peak, one of the 19th Peaks of Cangshan Mountain on the Erhai Sea. The decoration style is modern, simple and atmospheric. It also pays great attention to the integration of Dali's local characteristics, making people remember that they are living in Dali at once.

It was exactly afternoon when I arrived, so I specially tasted the new afternoon tea set that the hotel had just launched. Eating in the midst of the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers also relaxes the soul, and the atmosphere of a vacation is instantly created.

The dining process was also very ceremonial. The staff laid us with local tie-dyed tablecloths, birdcage shaped snack plates, local fresh fruits, specialty snacks, served with black tea, looked up at the blue sky and looked up at the white clouds gracefully. Pacing, what a pleasant afternoon.

The hotel is distributed in a fan shape as a whole, and the lobby is located in the atrium, which is very Bai ethnic characteristics. Totem decorations inspired by Xiangyun run through the entire lobby, with fireplaces on the left and right sides, creating a warm and hospitable atmosphere of Bai people.

The hotel staff were very friendly and took us to the front desk of the hotel to check in. Hot tea was served during the waiting time, which was extremely considerate. Our luggage was also delivered upstairs directly by the concierge.

There is also a huge floor-to-ceiling window in the lobby, facing the Erhai Lake, with clear light. There is a large terrace outside the floor-to-ceiling window, which can overlook the Erhai Lake. The view is quite good. If you sit down, you are unwilling to walk.

There are three restaurants in the hotel. The full-time Xiang Restaurant serves delicious food from the morning. The seats are antique and there are beautiful embroidery on the walls. The whole restaurant is very colorful and the atmosphere is relaxed, which makes people feel excited.

We tasted Dali-specialty Ersi breakfast here and Hong Kong-style Chinese food. The dishes were not only exquisite but also quite delicious, and all our companions praised it.

I was amazed again on the way from the lobby to the guest room. The hotel has two buildings, connected on both sides by a overpass. The building complex in the entire guest room area is not only full of design, but also mainly yellow in color, which is quite warm.

There are not too much decoration or color in the corridor, which is simple and atmospheric. There are two rattan seats and a panoramic floor-to-ceiling window. The sun can shine in to your fullest extent. No matter where you stand, you will see a different scenery.

The twin-bed room I stayed in was as warm as home. There were many welcome fruits and snacks, and there were also welcome gifts specially placed on the bed. The room has a balcony that can see the Erhai Lake, and you can have a panoramic view of the rolling green mountains and the pure Erhai Lake.

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Strength Hilton Hotel
Price: Starting from 700+ for rooms
Location: South of Qili Bridge Gan Road, Dali Town

Erhai Lake,
Water and sky connect and connect into one piece,
Between reality and reality,
It makes people lose themselves in a dreamland.

Every time I come to Dali, I have to do one thing, which is to surround the sea. The circle around the Erhai Lake is 130 kilometers, which is divided into Haidong and Haixi sides. Generally speaking, living near the ancient city will start from the Haixi Road, so self-driving is the most suitable. Haixi Road has beautiful pastoral scenery and flowers of flowers with different seasons. You will definitely fall in love with the beauty you will encounter along the way.

The beauty of Dali lies in its spotless cleanliness, but also in its uncontested and otherworldly nature. Dali Road is a very beautiful road, but we often rush on the road, but we don't have time to stop to enjoy the picturesque pastoral scenery.

You see, in the rice fields, the crops are brightly colored. Not far away, the 19th Peak of Cangshan Mountain is shrouded in clouds and becomes a fantasy. There are still households scattered deep in the white clouds.

This time, I came just when the wheat was ripe. The breeze blew through the golden wheat field and rustled, reminding me of a song "The Wind Blows on the Wheat Waves". I hurriedly found a place to park my car and got into the wheat field.

When you are in it, you can smell the aroma of wheat. The entire wheat field is like a golden ocean, a very beautiful picture. Maybe I grew up in the city when I was a child and always had a yearning for rural life. Not far away, there is a farmer uncle harvesting wheat. I stood in the wheat field for a long time, and I felt that every grass and tree here, every journey, was so beautiful.

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Dali Road Maitian
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Free
Best shooting time: afternoon
Location: Navigation directly search Dali Road and you can see the wheat fields along the way

2. caicun

Speaking of Caicun, Jimei, who is familiar with it, must know that there are many flowers here. Different flowers bloom all year round. Coming here is really a sea of flowers. For this photo shoot, I chose the Vanilla Garden in Caicun.

Vanilla Garden can be reached directly by navigation, which is easier to find. The photo entrance fee is also very cheap, ten yuan per person. When I came in the afternoon, there was no one in the entire park. It was like the venue was booked. There are not only flowers here, but also many scenes and props, which are more suitable for filming.

Jimei people can choose a fairer white dress, wear a wreath or hair accessory, and you will feel like a flower fairy. You can also buy some dried petals on a treasure and put them on your face for a better photo effect.

I like the purple sea of flowers very much. Although these verbena are artificially planted, large areas are rare, just like Provence in France. Therefore, there are so many couples here who come to take wedding photos.

A glance at the endless sea of flowers is like a fairyland on earth, with bursts of fragrance blowing in the breeze. The four seasons here are all of different colors, and soon the Gesang flowers will bloom, so there is no need to specially calculate the time. Just come and you will definitely encounter a surprise at the corner.

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Caicun Xiangcao Park
Opening hours: All day
Fee: 10/person
Best shooting time: After 4 pm
Location: The intersection of Yuehua Road and Huanhaixi Road in the ancient city of Dali

Yunhai Fangcao is a thousand-acre flower expo park and a recording place for running men. There is no doubt that there are many flowers here. But the main purpose of my coming here is to take pictures of ladders and buses.

Previously, there were two such photography bases near Xizhou Ancient Town, where there were many Internet celebrity check-in spots, such as ladders and buses, which were all Internet celebrity shooting spots. In contrast, the clouds of clouds and fragrant grass were bigger and the scenes were also needed. More.

There are red sports cars, hobbit cabins, etc. Because the park is very big, I picked a few scenes to shoot. If I wanted to play them all, it would take about two hours.

I have been to Dali so many times, but I have always had a regret that I haven't photographed an Internet celebrity's bus. I finally got my wish here this time. I went there at sunset that day, so there were not many people in the park.

You can climb up the bus, and the artistic style you want will be immediately available. It is recommended that if the weather is good, wait until after 4 p.m., when the sun is not so strong and it will be easier to appear.

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Yunhai Fangcao
Opening hours: All day
Fee: 30/person
Best shooting time: After 4 pm
Location: Shalimuzhuang Village, Dali Road, Yinqiao Town, Dali City

Ma Jiuyi is my favorite place on the Haixi Road. This is the village where I lived in Dali for the first time. Later, I came here again with my best friend and family. The beauty of Erhai Lake is quite fully interpreted here.

Although I came to Majiuyi by myself this time, the journey was a bit difficult. Because I didn't know that this section of Haixi Road was under construction before I came here, many parts of the vehicle were inaccessible and it was not easy to walk around.

Even so, it does not prevent us from enjoying the beautiful scenery. We parked the car in a safer place and used our footsteps to find beauty. Locals said that in order to protect the Erhai Lake, a viewing plank road is being built here. Next time you come, you should be able to see it and it is worth looking forward to.

Following the photographer who took the wedding photos, I saw a dead tree by the sea, which was super beautiful. However, after waiting for a long time after they finished filming, the wind was relatively strong along the Erhai Lake and it was still very cold.

Finally, they finished filming and I hurried up. The light is relatively strong in the afternoon. When the sun is blocked by clouds, quickly ask your companion to press the shutter so that the photos will not be overexposed.

Although the whole process is difficult, it is worth it to take pictures of the scenes you like. There are still many dead trees along this road. If you can't find them, I suggest you follow the photographer who took the wedding dress. It must be right.

The road conditions along Ma Jiuyi are currently not clear. It is not recommended to ride electric vehicles. Some sections of the road are also inaccessible. And because the road is being built, the wind, sand and dust are relatively heavy. If you go, you can ask the local people about the current situation and go after it is repaired, or go selectively.

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Ma Jiuyi withered tree
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Free
Best shooting time: After 4 pm
Location: Majuyi Village, Dali City

If life is a journey, then no matter whether it is prosperous or lonely, it is just a passing cloud, and all that remains in the end is the feeling of watching the scenery. Huanhai East Road is a self-driving and cycling route with a good view. There are not only scenic spots such as Shuanglang, Xiaoputuo, and Luwo Mountain, but also many B & Bs near the Erhai Lake. They have beautiful scenery and face the Erhai Lake. Warm flowers have become a reality.

1. shuanglang

The first time I came to Shuanglang was moved by Hao Yun's song "Go to Dali". This time, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Shuanglang is cleaner than before. After environmental management, the blue and lively Erhai Lake is back.

Shuanglang Street, which is aloof from the world, stretches meandering along the coastline of Erhai Lake, forming a beautiful arc in the cool sea breeze. Looking around, you can see the blue waves of the Erhai Lake in a panoramic view.

Get on a small boat and rafting on the Erhai Lake. At this moment, you will probably get drunk just sitting at the bow and watching the scenery. Looking up into the distance, the lake is as calm as a mirror, and the snow in Cangshan is reflected in the water. Under the blue sky, occasionally seagulls pass by, like a natural ink landscape painting, the beauty is beyond words.

Many people like B & Bs, and I am no exception. Running away all year round, I am used to seeing the hotel's "one side of a thousand stores". After a long time, I will become tired and begin to fall in love with the unique atmosphere of B & Bs.

During my days in Shuanglang, I searched for a long time and finally found my favorite B & B. Mingyue Pine Resort Hotel has two stores in Shuanglang. This one is located on Haijie, which is the most prosperous street in Shuanglang Ancient Town.

The hotel was quiet in the hustle and bustle. In the alley, the store manager was afraid that we wouldn't be able to find it, so he personally came to the parking lot to pick it up. He was very enthusiastic. The first floor of the hotel is the check-in hall and a cozy restaurant. There is a courtyard inside, where you can sit and drink tea and read books. It is quite comfortable.

We booked a queen bed room with terrace and sea view, which was on the highest floor of the hotel and was also the largest room. When you walk into the room, you will see three transparent floor-to-ceiling windows, and the beautiful scenery outside the window is endless.

The entire room is mainly gray and black, with a Zen feel from the vase decoration to the tea set for tea. The breeze comes slowly, close your eyes and meditate, let your thoughts go back to the past, and forget all the hustle and bustle, so that you can truly return to your true life.

The huge space, the bedding configuration of a five-star hotel, and the bedside with green plants and magazines. I think the owner not only wants to open a B & B, but also wants to express an attitude towards life and a way to return to the original.

There is a wooden open-air balcony outside the room, with excellent views and you can clearly see the Nanzhao Style Island opposite. In the afternoon, sit on the deck chair on the terrace and read a book. In the evening, the sea breeze is blowing, making it cool and comfortable.

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The bright moon is among the pine trees. Haijiedian
Address: No. 8 Shuanglanghai Street
Room price: 500+

Because the experience of staying in the night before was quite good, I went to their other store located on the edge of Erhai Lake the next day. The hotel is next to Dajian in Shuanglang Ancient Town, not far from Haijie Store. It is not only adjacent to the Erhai Lake, but also overlooking Cangshan Mountain. It is a new store that just opened in 19 years.

"YAKAMOZ" is Turkish, meaning "the reflection of the moon in the water." YAKAMOZ was once rated as the most beautiful word in the world. This is a portrayal of the bright moon among the pines and the bright moon born on the sea of Erhai Lake.

I have always felt that people who run B & Bs are, in a sense, artists. Living in a B & B is actually living in the lingering feelings of the owner. Escape from the city and find poetry and distance, this place has built an ideal country for us living in a metropolis.

This new store is like a retreat by the Erhai Lake. It has no obvious signs, and even the door is dark. But when the door slowly opens, you will discover a new world.

The whole hotel is like an art display space, with each area having a corresponding name. The front desk area is called "Meeting Huan", the front desk turns left to the "Endless Collection" art exhibition hall, which displays oil paintings and art collections, and the front desk turns right to the full sea view library area is called "Ding Luosheng".

Here, you can really stay away from the hustle and bustle, empty yourself, and not go out all day. Sleep until you wake up naturally in the morning, copy the heart sutra at the Seaview Book Bar after dinner, enjoy English afternoon tea in the afternoon, or sit back in the main area of the lobby to read. The day passes quickly.

I love the restaurant on the first floor. It has buffet breakfast and rich afternoon tea, a variety of snacks, drinks, fruits, and a terrace directly connected to the Erhai Lake. There are delicious food and beautiful scenery. All that remains is to enjoy everything in the present.

There is a terrace near the water on the first floor. Sit on the terrace and play a folk song you like. There are not only mellow wine, touching stories, but also poems and distance in my dreams.

The hotel has only 12 rooms, and each room has a fairy name: Yin Feng, Feihua, Bishan, Lingbo, etc. The room continues the main tone of dark color and uses local rough texture stone, which is high-quality and elegant.

The panoramic bathtub next to the Erhai Lake makes bathing quite ceremonial. Roses, aromatherapy, red wine, here you can shoot blockbusters that Jimei people want. In addition, it must be mentioned that the hotel's spare parts come from the Australia brand Grown Alchemist, which is a natural organic skin care product.

Dense woven Egyptian cotton bedding, soft lighting, coldness and warmth complement each other, creating a quiet and private space that allows people to sleep peacefully all night long until dawn.

Whether it's a guest room or a public area, Dali's local stone materials and modern black steel craftsmanship are harmoniously mixed. It not only has the tranquility and Zen of the East, but also has the relaxing nature of Nordic industrial style. This is my favorite hotel in Shuanglang. That's right.

After dinner, I sat alone on the terrace near the water and watched a full moon slowly rise, and its clear reflection gradually appeared in the water. Then, the water and the sky connected and connected into one piece. Between the real and the real, it was impossible to distinguish which was true and which was false. Finally, I was lost in this moonlit night, lost in this dreamy fairyland.

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The bright moon is among the pine trees. Erhaidian
Address: Group 1, Shuanglang Dajianfang Village
Room price: starting from 1K +

Xiaoputuo is the smallest of the five islands in the Erhai Lake. It is surrounded by water on all sides. It is a small island located in the middle of the sea. It is only more than 200 meters long and is entirely composed of limestone. Its shape is much like a round seal. If Erhai Lake is compared to a painting, then the location of Little Putuo is exactly the place where the seal was placed.

Legend has it that when Guanyin opened the Dali Dam, she left a seal of Zhenhai on the sea surface of the eastern part of Erhai, turning it into a small island to control the wind and waves and protect fishermen. Therefore, the fishermen built Guanyin Pavilion on the small island to commemorate Guanyin, and named a fishing village in the east of the island Haiyin Village, called the small island Xiaoputuo Mountain, and called Guanyin Pavilion Xiaoputuo, which means the place where Guanyin practiced.

From November to April of the following year, seagulls can be seen circling and flying in Xiaoputuo, sometimes flying high and letting out a long roar, sometimes staying on the water, playing.

It is said that these seagulls all came from Siberia and came to Dali for the winter. There was no such thing before, but more and more in recent years. The arrival of seagulls has brought vitality and vitality to this Erhai Lake, and it is also a beautiful scenery for man to get along with nature.

Tinghuatang

There is a B & B near Xiaoputuo. It had been planting grass for a long time before coming, and this time I finally had the opportunity to pull the grass. The B & B is a ten-minute walk from Xiaoputuo. It not only has the Sky Sea View Garden, but also the Internet celebrity's Sky Mirror. It is the beautiful accommodation of Tinghuatang Sea View Garden.

As soon as I arrived at the store, I went to the sky mirror on the roof of the hotel before I had time to take a look at the room. This is the photo spot I have been longing for a long time. The weather was very good that day, with blue skies and white clouds, and any photo would be a big movie.

The hotel also carefully prepared various props, and the transparent chairs can also be concave. It doesn't matter if you don't know how to take pictures. There are specialized photographers in the store who can help take pictures, and clothes can also be rented. The price is reasonable. It's really a very humane service.

In addition to the sky mirror on the top floor, the sky garden on the second floor is equally surprising. With countless flowers, a sunken resting area, and an endless swimming pool connected to the Erhai Lake, you can stay here all day without going to the attractions.

The hotel's housekeeper was also responsive. I was sitting in a transparent boat to take photos. When I needed help, the housekeeper came immediately. At night, we photographed the moon and borrowed the photographer's flash for us.

Walking into the interior, you will find that the inn is not only large, but also spacious and bright, with reasonable layout. The whole hall is a place where you can lie down and rest. Walking up the steps, it's like a shadow chasing the light and sleepwalking, and I am the happy light chaser.

Our room is located next to the hanging garden on the second floor. It is a cozy twin room with high-end bedding and a Bluetooth stereo to play music. There is a terrace at the push door, facing the Erhai Lake, where you can see the beautiful sunset and sunset glow.

The spare parts in the room are Herborist, a brand that everyone likes very much. The bathtub is also equipped with a disposable bath bag, and the details are quite good. In addition, you don't have to worry about your luggage. There is a hidden cloakroom behind the door, so you can organize and store everything in a reasonable manner.

Every day after 8 o'clock in the evening, a crescent moon will be placed on the sky mirror on the top floor, allowing guests to take photos as they please. Finally, after borrowing the flash, I also took very beautiful photos, and I was so happy.

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Tinghuatang Seaview Garden Meisu (Erhai Tianjing Store)
Price: Starting from 400+ for rooms
Location: No. 3, Shiandao, Haiyin Village, Dali

Digse is a small town inhabited mainly by the Bai people. The people here are simple and enthusiastic. There is no foreign commercial development. There are only authentic local customs and paintings. There are also many good places to enjoy the Erhai Lake up close and take photos.

Small boats of various colors are placed on the dug dock, and there are also groves growing in the water. The sound of the waves is pleasant and the green is eye-catching. There is no need for tickets. Bathing in the sun makes it very comfortable.

Find a small forest without anyone and instantly feel like the Wizard of Oz. Almost no one here will disturb you. Take photos as you like. If time permits, don't miss it.

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Diasue Grove
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Free
Location: Wase Town, Dali City. You can see it when you reach Wase and drive along the Erhai Lake

Luwo Mountain is a treasure place, where you can overlook the entire Cangshan and Erhai Lake. I didn't know when I came here before, but this time with the guidance of local people, I successfully found this treasure attraction.

Although it is not easy to walk down the road, you can find the Internet celebrity cave when you reach the Erhai Lake. Unfortunately, we didn't bring a wide-angle lens when we came down. This cave requires a wide-angle lens to take a full picture.

Photo taken at 3 or 4 p.m. will have beautiful Jesus lights. You can sit on the rocks by the sea and you can see a large area. Don't miss it. Because part of Huanhai West Road is under construction, the most recommended line for self-driving now is Haidong.

Our car this time is Jeep's Freedom Man, and I am a huge fan of Jeep. I will rent this car wherever I go as long as I drive myself. When I went to Xizang, I was a horse ranger, and when I was in Lijiang, I also used the Freedom Man. The road conditions in Yunnan are mainly good. Freeman is fuel-efficient and has a fashionable appearance. He can also take pictures with a concave shape, and the power is also good.

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Luwo Mountain
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Free
Location: Navigation search Luwo Mountain, see the semi-circle turn, find a platform to park and walk down to the beach

The place where the Haidong capsized boat is near the dug woods. There is no obvious sign. If you can't find it, you can use the old method. Follow the wedding dress makers and you can see it along the edge of the Erhai Lake.

There is a large boat capsized here. I arrived before sunset in the afternoon, so the light is relatively soft. This is a relatively small check-in point, and not many people know about it.

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Haidong capsized
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Free
Location: Near the colorful groves, you can ask the local wedding dress master

In Haidong, there is an ideal town, a quiet and slow place with flowers and seas. It faces Cangshan across the Erhai Sea and consists of a series of hotels, inns, cultural businesses, and holiday apartments.

The town is built on the mountains, the streets are poetic and winding, and the buildings grow naturally. Because of its Santorini sense of sight, it immediately became Dali's most popular Internet celebrity check-in spot.

The whole town is quite big, and I only walked a small part of it. The building is mainly white and taupe brown, and is divided into three major sections: the theme area Aegean architectural style and the private customized inn area and the cliff hotel.

Because the wind was super strong that day, there were no drones flying. The town would see its entire shape more intuitively under the drone lens, full of design and art.

Walking during this journey, the freely extending steps and scenery walls blend with the Cangshan and Erhai under the blue sky. The town is still under construction one after another. When I come next time, there should be a large number of beautiful B & Bs and shops here. I am very looking forward to it.

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Ideanbang
Opening hours: All day
Fees: Free photos
Location: 50 meters north of Huanhaidong Road, Dali City

Practical Guide Chapter

1. about traffic

We flew from Nanjing to Kunming and rented a car from Kunming Airport. The road conditions along the road from Kunming to Dali are very good, and it is also convenient to rent a car. Rent a car at the airport and return it at the airport. Nowadays, renting a car is cheap, and you can also choose your favorite model. If you like to take photos, Jimei people can consider Jeep's Freedom Man like me. The price is not expensive, there are several colors, and it is excellent on camera.

This trip to Dali was mainly to drive around the sea by yourself. We first went to Cangshan Scenic Area, then went to Dali Ancient City and Xizhou Ancient Town. Then there is the sea from Haixi to Haidong. Remind everyone that the Majiuyi section of Haixi Road is under construction and you can go selectively. Going to Haidong in the afternoon is a good choice. There are many treasure attractions along Haidong Road.

There are many delicacies in Dali. If I write them all down, there are probably more than a dozen. Here, I will briefly introduce a few snacks I have personally tasted, all of which can only be eaten locally. You may wish to remember to try them.

Roasted milk fan is a unique specialty snack in Dali. It is made into slices of milk and dried. The color is slightly yellow and clear, and the frankincense is rich. You can buy it on the streets of the ancient city of Dali for a few yuan a piece. It is also known as the Eighteen Monsters of Yunnan.

Ersi is a traditional delicacy in Dali. It tastes smooth, tender and delicious. It is a stock made of pig bones and pork elbows, and is made with simple spices. When eating, you can add vegetables, chopped green onion, mashed garlic, sesame oil and other seasonings according to your preference. The meat is melted in your mouth, fat but not greasy.

In the mushroom eating season, the whole of Yunnan is eating fungi, and Dali is no exception. I have heard various stories about eating fungi in Yunnan, and I have also tasted mushroom soup hot pot in the ancient city of Dali. It is so delicious that my saliva will flow down.

If Dali is a real local snack, there will be very few insects. Except for silkworm pupae, grasshoppers, etc., many Jimei people dare not eat this, but it is actually very nutritious, so you might as well try it boldly.

4. precautions

Travel during special periods

1. When traveling to Yunnan from non-key epidemic areas, the airline will present the QR code before boarding. You need to fill in a form before boarding.
2. Wear masks during the entire boarding process, and flight attendants will measure passengers 'temperatures on the plane
3.. After arriving at the airport, you need to fill in the Yunnan Health Code again and check it one-on-one before you can leave.
4. While in Yunnan, you still need to wear masks when entering and leaving public places. Hotels will also measure the body temperature of guests and disinfect guest rooms.
5. For personal epidemic prevention, remember to bring more masks, disinfectant wipes, disposable hand sanitizers, etc., and go to public places to cooperate with body temperature measurement.

1. Sunglasses, hats, sun umbrellas, and sun-protection clothing are all must-have when going out. The local UV coefficient is strong, unless you are not afraid of getting tan.
2. Bring an umbrella and raincoat. Because the weather is unpredictable and sometimes the weather changes suddenly, it is best to bring them in case of a rainy day.
3. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Dali is still quite obvious. It is hot during the day and cold at night. You still have to prepare a coat to be careful of catching a cold.
4. You must pay attention to safety when driving by yourself. Currently, some sections of the Haixi Road are under construction. It is safer to recommend taking the Haidong Line.
5. Dali Ancient City Bar is already open, but people will conduct surprise inspections from time to time. Currently, it is not allowed to sing. Many singers will set up stalls on the roadside to sing