preambular

The story begins with the song South of Colorful Clouds. During the National Day holiday in 2019, a young literary and artistic man set foot in the place where his dream began.

"Who calls softly in the sky and in the clouds? Let me imagine day and night in my dreams, returning to your side, south of the colorful clouds, and the peacock flies away in the direction of my heart. Long memories, Yulong Snow Mountain shines with silver and beautiful colors, Lijiang people return on the road, south of the colorful clouds. The place where the past is fragrant fluttering in the wind, the singing is flowing by the Butterfly Spring, and the heart is still rippling by the lake of Lugu, I remember that the sky there was so many blue, and the gentle sunshine shone in your eyes. The world is fickle and fickle. Now where are you going to forgive me for not being able to accompany you for so long? Someone else's heaven is not our distance..."

dream-seeking journey

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Day1 Guangzhou-Kunming

Day2 Kunming Tour Cuihu Park-Stroll in Haigeng Park to see Dianchi Lake-Visit Guandu Ancient Town at night

Day3 Kunming-Dali Dali Ancient Town + Wuhua Building + Nanbei Gate + Jim Restaurant

Day4 Dali Erhai Tour Three Towers of Chongsheng Temple + Daoxiang + Xizhou + Internet celebrity check-in to take photos + Erhai hairdryer

Day5 Dali-Lijiang-Roaming Lijiang Ancient Town + Dashuichui + Sifang Street + Mufu + Folk Bar Street

Day6 Lashihai Shuhe Ancient Town + Sifang Listening

Day7 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Blue Moon Valley + Cableway + Glacier Park + Revisiting Blue Moon Valley

Day8 Lijiang-Lugu Lake Tour Lugu Lake Lovers Beach + Visit the Mosuo Ancient Residence + Bonfire Party

Day9 Lijiang-Kunming-Guangzhou Buy some specialties and take them home

Intimate tips

Sun protection:

Yunnan is located on a plateau, has a high altitude, and has particularly strong ultraviolet rays. Your skin will get tanned without you realizing it. So remember to apply sunscreen, hat, and shawl before going out during the day. Not only can you protect you from the sun, but it will also be very good to take photos.

Climate:

Lijiang has a low-latitude, warm temperate plateau, mountainous monsoon climate. Due to the large altitude difference, there is little change in the four seasons, and the dry and wet seasons are distinct. The annual average temperature is between 12.6 and 19.9°C, and the rainy season is concentrated from June to September.

Wearing:

The so-called 18 Yunnan monsters are worn in all seasons, which is also a major feature of Yunnan tourism.

The weather on the plateau is changeable, sometimes sunny, sometimes cloudy, sometimes cold and sometimes hot. We must respond in time according to changes. In winter, the temperature difference between day and night increases, so you have to wear thick coats in the morning and evening.

Skin care products:

The weather in Yunnan is drier than you think. Hotels basically have floor heating, and the laundry can dry in one night. Girls must wear more moisturizing masks.

Kunming is a city of spring

Kunming, also known as Spring City, is the capital of Yunnan Province and the central city of the central Yunnan urban agglomeration

Kunming is a national historical and cultural city. As early as 30,000 years ago, humans lived and multiplied around Dianchi Lake. In 278 BC, the Dian State was established and its capital was established here. In 765, the Nanzhao State built the East City, which was the beginning of Kunming's city. During the late Ming Dynasty, the Yongli regime of the Nanming Dynasty established its capital in Kunming. Kunming belongs to the northern subtropical low-latitude plateau mountainous monsoon climate. It is a mountainous landform. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and Dianchi Lake in the south. The scenery along the lake is beautiful. Due to its location on the low-latitude plateau, it has a climate of "spring all year round" and enjoys the reputation of "Spring City".

Kunming Attractions Introduction 1:

1. Haigeng Park, where you can visit Dianchi Lake (you can visit it together with Yunnan Ethnic Village and Yunnan Ethnic Museum)

Dianchi Lake is also known as Kunming Lake, Kunming Pond, Southern Yunnan Zeze, and Yunnan Sea. In the southwest of Kunming City, there are rivers such as the Panlong River. The lake surface is 1886 meters above sea level and covers an area of 330 square kilometers. It is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province and is known as the pearl of the plateau. The average water depth is 5 meters, and the deepest is 8 meters. Dianchi Lake is a national-level tourist resort in China. It is surrounded by Yunnan Ethnic Village, Yunnan Museum of Nationalities, Xishan Huating Temple, Taihua Temple, Sanqing Pavilion, Longmen, Yanzhu Temple, Daguanlou, Jinning Panlong Temple, Zhenghe Park and other scenic areas.

2. Cuihu Park (You can visit it with Yunnan University and the Army Lecture Hall; Siberian red-billed gulls migrate here in winter, which is the best to see at that time)

It was originally part of Dianchi Lake and was formerly named "Caihaizi". It was gradually separated from Dianchi Lake after the dredging of Haikou in the Yuan Dynasty, when the water level of Dianchi Lake was greatly reduced. However, it was still "connected with the lotus root", and there were still rivers connected to the Caohai of Dianchi Lake through the first line of Honghua Bridge. Mu Ying, who was guarding Yunnan, once stationed troops here. Thousands of military horses often bathed in the river next to the lake, so this river was named "Xima River". Because of the continuous flow of groundwater from the lake, it is also known as the "Jiulong Pond". In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, someone planted lotus in the lake. When the lotus flowers were in full bloom, it became a tourist destination. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Governor Fan Chengxun and Governor Wang Jiwen built a Shuang Pavilion on Cuihu, and also built a "Biyi Pavilion" on the island (now the Pavilion in the Heart of the Lake). Since then, Cuihu has become a sight in Kunming. During the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty and the early years of the Republic of China, two embankments were built in the lake, running through the east, west, north and south, forming the intersection of the "ten" character. After that, Cuihu gradually became a famous tourist area. After the 1950s, after many government renovations, Cuihu has become one of the main parks in the city.

Guandu ancient town

The historic Guandu Town is located in the southeastern suburbs of Kunming and is one of the famous historical and cultural ancient towns in Kunming. Guandu Ancient Town Gate (Da Paifang) is located 8 kilometers southeast of Kunming, located on the north bank of Dianchi Lake and the lower reaches of Baoxiang River, covering an area of 17 square kilometers. Guandu Ancient Town has many cultural monuments and rich cultural landscapes. In an area of less than 1.5 square kilometers, there are five mountains, six temples, seven pavilions, and eight temples from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Among the religious buildings in Guandu Ancient Town, the most famous one is the King Kong Throne Tower in front of Miaozhan Temple, a national key cultural relic protection unit. Among the more than ten existing King Kong towers in my country, the King Kong Tower of Miaozhan Temple is the oldest one built and has the longest history.

Delicious food: Li's wheat cake cake next to Tuzhu Temple, glasses wheat cake directly opposite Tuzhu Temple. Jelly, fried potatoes, roasted stinky tofu, papaya water, pickles, Guandu cakes, preserved papaya, etc.,"urine" soaked pears, cold rice noodles, cold rice noodles, jelly noodles, kimchi, steamed tofu, small pot rice noodles, soaked chicken feet, sweet white wine, scratch powder.

Dali-Cangshan Erhai

Day 1-Dali Ancient City

When we arrived in the ancient city, the first thing that came to our attention was the Wuhua Building, the "first building in the world" in ancient Nanzhao. It is rumored that the Wuhua Building in Dali was a place where official gatherings and banquets for distinguished guests in ancient times. It was five-story high and could accommodate tens of thousands of people to stand. However, in history, Wuhua Building has been burned down several times and rebuilt several times, going through thousands of vicissitudes. The modern Wuhua Building was rebuilt in 1998. It is a four-story building more than 10 meters tall. The lower floor is a pedestal and the upper three floors are buildings. Wuhua Tower is one of the landmark buildings in the ancient city of Dali. It is exquisite and magnificent. Simple and elegant, Wuhua Tower is one of the must-see attractions to the ancient city of Dali.

Walking in the ancient city, experience a different Dali

Among the snacks in the ancient city, you can go and eat cold chicken rice noodles. The price is not expensive and the portions are sufficient. Their family has several branches in the ancient city. Pick one that tastes good, the seasoning is very fragrant, sour and sweet...

Day 2-Tour around Erhai Lake

Along the way, the things I saw most along the way were clouds, rice fields, and Cangshan... The step-by-step cycle is really suitable for the situation... If you are in a bad mood or want to relax, you must come to Dali to experience the slow pace and ride an electric bike. Huanhai West Road is enough to make you feel happy.

Just like this, we played and photographed all the way, and finally we drove to Xizhou.

The weather is good, and the Erhai Lake reflects a light blue. Many beautiful photos were taken here

Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple

It is recommended that friends who have more time can also visit the Three Towers of Chongsheng Temple, a famous scenic spot in Dali. The buildings are magnificent and the royal temples are very grand. Beautiful scenery, elegant environment, excellent location, and impressive reflection of the three towers

Lijiang-Ancient Romantic Capital

Lijiang Ancient City (Dayan Ancient City)

At an altitude of 2416 meters, the streets in the ancient city of Lijiang are built around mountains and rivers and paved with red breccia. There are large water cars (the water cars and the wishing forest are very beautiful), Sifang Street, Mufu, Wufeng Tower, Black Dragon Pool, Wenchang Palace, Wang Pizhen Memorial Hall, Xueshan Academy, Wangjiazhuang Christian Church, Fang Guoyu's former residence, Longtan Baima Temple, Gu Peter's former residence, Jinglian Temple, Puxian Temple and other attractions. Lijiang is one of the second batch of approved historical and cultural cities in China. It is one of the two ancient cities in China that have successfully declared the entire ancient city for a World Cultural Heritage. The ancient city of Lijiang has colorful local ethnic customs and entertainment activities, such as Naxi ancient music, Dongba rituals, divination culture, ancient town bars and Naxi Torch Festival, which are unique.

We shuttled through the ancient city easily. Lijiang is indeed a romantic capital, with a romantic atmosphere everywhere. Coming here, the fast pace of urban life was immediately slowed down... A cup of coffee, a melody... Quietly feel the simplicity and tranquility of Lijiang...

Lashihai-Shuhe Ancient Town

More than a thousand years ago, Lashihai was a virgin forest with a deep ditch in the middle, and tigers were often seen. It was called Tiger Tiaogou in the Naxi dialect. Both sides of the ditch have become a Baogu Forest-Lashihai. Lashihai Plateau Wetland Nature Reserve is located in the west of Lijiang Ancient City. It is the first provincial-level wetland nature reserve named after a wetland in Yunnan Province. Self-driving travel or free travel is better. Don't follow a group or be pulled onto the car by people halfway. You will easily be trapped. Is the migratory bird season worth visiting? At other times, the scenery is average.

Shuhe Ancient Town, known as "Shaowu" in Naxi language, is formed by the spread and variation of the mountain shape behind the village. It means "the village under the peak". It is one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang Bazi. It is an important well-preserved market town on the ancient tea-horse road. It is also a living specimen of the transition of Naxi ancestors from farming civilization to commercial civilization. It is a model of market town construction formed by opening up to the outside world and horse gang activities. The square is surrounded by shops, with ancient wooden facades and dark red paint. There are also the black and bright bluestone in front of the store, the mottled stone slope road at your feet, and the elderly sitting leisurely, outlining the simple and natural nature of Shuhe River.

Yulong Snow Mountain-Blue Moon Valley

Yulong Snow Mountain is one of China's first national 5A-level tourist attractions, with an area of 415 square kilometers and a highest altitude of 5596 meters.

Glacier Park: It is located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. On the Yulong Snow Mountain, the main peak of the snow mountain has a steep northeast slope. It is a typical representative of modern glaciers in the snow mountain. Glacier Park is a park composed of caves and stone caves eroded by glaciers. It is a geomorphic relic formed by Quaternary glaciers and is known as the "Lucerne Glass Palace"

Precautions for Snow Mountain:

1. People with high blood pressure, heart disease, and severe colds cannot get on this cableway. Too high an altitude may endanger their lives.

2. Plateau reaction: You can walk from 4506 meters to 4680 meters from the upper station of the cableway. You will experience altitude reaction. If you work within your capabilities, you will lack oxygen at high altitudes, and you need to make physical and mental adjustments in advance. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, winter clothing, and oxygen bottles when going up the mountain (20 yuan per bottle in the ancient city and 70 yuan per bottle on the mountain); you will experience altitude sickness from the start of riding the cable car; it is about 300 meters from the platform to the summit, but you will be very tired. You need to take oxygen every step of stairs. It will be better to go down the mountain. When queuing up to take the cable car down the mountain, there will be oxygen deficiency if people are crowded; people are not recommended to go up the mountain.

3. The wind is strong in spring and winter, and even if you buy a ticket, you may not be able to get there. Please be mentally prepared in advance. Generally, it is better in the morning, but there are many people who will queue up for a long time.

4. Lijiang is cool in the morning and evening. It is recommended to wear a thin sweater and coat a windbreaker; local drinking water is melted from ice and snow, and the cold is heavy. If the body is cold, it is better to drink bottled water.

Safety tip: The temperature in this place is relatively low, so tourists are advised to bring thick clothes. As for whether oxygen cylinders are needed, it varies from person to person. Generally young people should not need them, but older tourists need to prepare.

Blue Moon Valley, Baishui River: Blue Moon Valley was formerly known as the "Baishui River". On sunny days, the color of the water is blue, and the valley is crescent-shaped. From a distance, it looks like a blue moon inlaid at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain, so it is called Blue Moon Valley. The name Baishui River is also called Baishui River because the mud at the bottom of the lake is white and the water turns white when it rains.

Lugu Lake-The Story of the Mosuo People

Lugu Lake was named Ledehai and Luku Lake in ancient times. In the Mosuo language of the Naxi ethnic group,"Lu" means ravine and "Gu" means li, which means the lake in the ravine.

There are many ethnic groups living on the shores of Lugu Lake, mainly Mongolian. The Mosuo people on the shores of Lugu Lake in Yunnan are identified as Naxi, while the Mosuo people on the shores of Lugu Lake in Sichuan are Mongolian. The Mosuo people are the only matriarchal clan society that still exists in China, and implement the "walking marriage" system of "men do not marry, and women do not marry". The man and woman who are married are called "Azhu" and "Axia" respectively, so they are called "Axia Marriage"

Mosuo Bonfire Party

In the evening, after dinner at the local Mosuo people's homes, we visited their ancient wooden houses, listened to the local sister explain the Mosuo people's walking marriage culture, and then we came to the bonfire party together, holding hands with each other and dancing around the fire to express our joy. Happy mood, singing and dancing, so lively!

The night in Lugu Lake is peaceful and peaceful, making people sleep very soundly. The beautiful and elegant Lugu Lake has the tranquility and the feeling of birth of a paradise outside the world. Spend a good night and leave in a hurry. It takes an 8-or 9-hour drive to come and go, traveling through mountains and rivers, and the ups and downs are worth it. Perhaps this is the best meaning of travel.

concluding remarks

Life is a long time, but the good times are always short. You may be excited about the arrival of the good times at the beginning, but before you can enjoy it, it is about to end. As a result, you can only look forward to the next time.