2020 seems to be a lot special for everyone! Two-thirds of the time passed in a flash, but I didn't have time to drag my suitcase and go out for a stroll.

Because of the epidemic, I could only stay at home obediently and wait for the warm spring to come.

Occasionally look through old photos, occasionally recall a few journeys, and tell interesting stories that happened.

In late summer and early autumn, the domestic epidemic finally eased, and travelers finally had the opportunity to see the scenery around them.

Take Dali as an example. This place I have been to countless times has never been visited thoroughly, and never has I been seriously recorded.

So, let's go to Dali!

In the mountainous and beautiful scenery of Greater Yunnan, self-driving is undoubtedly the most perfect way to travel.

Self-driving can save you from the hard work of carrying luggage, you don't have to worry about taking a certain means of transportation, and you don't have to be afraid of the heat and cold.

The most important thing is that you can stop and stop, freely feel the leisure of the countryside and the comfort that the journey brings you.

July wind, August rain...

While the sea of flowers at the foot of Cangshan has not withered, while the green rice fields have not turned yellow...

Then go!

Drive all the way west to Dali!

The sea of flowers at the foot of Cangshan Mountain| A tree blooms

The sunshine in July is warm and genial, but the breeze after the rain is no longer biting, but is much warmer.

The feeling of first arriving at your destination always makes you feel tired.

It is said that there is a sea of flowers at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, which is easy to intoxicate.

There are also extremely cute alpacas in the manor. As long as you are willing to spend dozens of dollars, you can take intimate photos with them.

We want to see the sunrise, we want to see the sunset, and we want to see every corner of the world.

It would be great if I could be with you, but if I couldn't, it wouldn't hurt to be alone.

Doing things alone, traveling alone, and missing them alone is also an important ability.

What's more, at this moment, I am accompanied by flowers all over the mountains and fields ~

Pay attention to the blooming of a tree, the fragrance of flowers fills the heart, crossing the beauty of the season.

It is not like the bright fragrance in the sun, but more like the misty and quiet fragrance.

It's not like the most beautiful period, but it's a favorite time in life, immersed in the sun, moon and stars, flowing light and thinning shadows.

As soon as I saw this product, I remembered my time in new Zealand.

After feeding me all afternoon, I was spat on by them, and even the hungry little one even rubbed me with a bite, but this didn't stop me from liking them.

When it comes to the grass mud horses in the manor, they seem to be much more docile, more cute, and more attractive.

Why don't you see for yourself, is it Keke Aiai ~

They look like tourists who have been domesticated by their owners and are very obedient to take photos.

Put on a variety of poses, hug and touch as you please, and coordinate all your slow motion.

Even self-brush the sense of presence ~

Look, the one below suddenly dozed off, which scared the photographer, haha ~

The flowers in the garden are blooming unscrupulously, just like the scene of early spring.

The more and more gorgeous red, the more and more pink powder, the more and more melancholy purple, the more and more bright yellow, and the more and more cheerful orange...

Obviously not spring, but there is a tone that the garden is full of spring.

Without the noise of tourists, it is also an extremely quiet small manor!

Although there are no flowers in full bloom in your eyes, you can still feel the existence of beauty.

Especially the light that was close to evening made everything around him extremely gentle.

At any time in Dali, regardless of the season, you can always see couples taking wedding dresses.

Every time this time, I always want to say:

Along the Erhai Lake in Dali, there are not only beautiful scenery, but also love.

Blue sky, white clouds, endless fields, looming Cangshan Mountain, changing clouds, and the scenery where water and sky meet is like gliding in the air.

Standing high, you feel the thin air.

My favorite is the distant mountains surrounded by clouds and clouds. Surrounded by Cangshan and Erhai, there are colorful flowers nearby and endless ridges in the distance.

The breeze blows just right on your body, leisurely and comfortable.

The small yellow car on the roadside is particularly eye-catching, and it is very effective with a casual tap.

You can often see the light of Jesus in Dindal in Dali, especially along the Erhai Lake. It is a kind of light with sacred and tranquility.

When the sun shines through the clouds on the lake, beams of light fall down, as if the Erhai Lake is covered with a beautiful wedding veil, placing beauty and hope. Only by being in it can you feel it.

Wherever there is sunshine and flowers, I am willing to stay.

Beautiful places always have a reason to attract you.

I like the sunshine here, which can always keep people warm, without depression or sadness.

Are you as willing to stay here as I am? Do not want to leave after such a good time?

The clouds in the sky are unpredictable, and the sun occasionally shines out of the thick clouds.

Gradually, it finally transited from the gentle blue to the passionate golden can.

I always feel that liking a place is like falling in love with someone. Sometimes it is just a moment that can leave a mark on your heart.

I fell in love with this place that made me instantly fascinated.

Dali ancient city| Waiting for morning and night

I have been to the ancient city of Dali so many times. When you think about it carefully, it seems that I always meet it at night.

This time it was finally different.

It was in the early morning, accompanied by the pattering light rain, that we walked towards it.

And it was the first time that I was so obsessed with it.

There are hardly any tourists in the ancient city in the early morning, and only a few small shops on the street have their doors open.

You don't have to deliberately identify directions, nor do you plan routes. Wherever you go, you can go in and have a look if you like it.

Anyway, it's in this boxy city. Will it be possible to get lost?

Dali has no blue sky and white clouds, only blue bricks and white walls are left.

When you recall such a scene, will you still think of this place?

Anyway, I can, and my mind is full of blue bricks and white walls.

Dali,

It is quiet, not floating or impatient, but it has its own unique beauty.

Strolling around the ancient city, you will really discover how big the world is.

Even in the early morning when there are no tourists, you can find stories in the corner.

For locals and travelers like me,

Everyone is living in a variety of ways and has different life values.

Everyone warms themselves and others in the way they are good at, making this seemingly dull life extremely interesting.

Wishing signs that can be seen everywhere ~

The crisp sound of the bell was accompanied by a breeze, and a pleasant sound echoed in my ears.

In the early morning when there is no one, it sounds very good.

Of course, after seeing the ancient city in the early morning, you still need to appreciate the scenery at night.

After all, the nights here are really lively.

I have to take a photo in front of the south gate of the ancient city every time. I won't take pictures this time ~

The ancient city can always show its extraordinary charm and passion in the evening, following the reflection of the lights, the rhythm of the bar, and the dazzling array of shops.

Wuhua Building,

You can see it straight along the south gate. It is also one of the landmark buildings of the ancient city of Dali. In ancient times, it was a place for official gatherings and banquets for distinguished guests.

In history, it has been burned and rebuilt several times. After thousands of years of vicissitudes, the current Wuhua Building is a four-story building rebuilt in 1998. The lower floor is a pedestal and the upper three floors are buildings. Standing upstairs, you can overlook the ancient city. There is no need to enter.

Foreign Street was originally known as Huguo Road, and the entire street was basically full of bars.

If you have nothing to do, you can find a favorite shop and listen to music all night. Think about it, it's not a waste of time.

To be honest, in the commercial ancient city of Dali that no one has mentioned, I don't think it is commercial.

After all, this should be what an ancient city should look like!

It deserves the excitement, hustle and brilliance of lights.

Xizhou| The nature of life

Speaking of Xizhou, this is a famous Bai cultural town with a history of more than a thousand years in the northern part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture.

It is also a typical commercial development town for the Bai people. It has a long business history and maintains complete Bai folk houses. It is also the hometown of the movie "Five Golden Flowers".

The above introduction is all official rhetoric.

As far as I am concerned, this is the only thing I must do every time I go to Xizhou, and that is to eat Xizhou cake.

Hot and fragrant, the Xizhou Baba that just came out of the stove is my favorite. Many times I just go to Dali for a short time, and I will go to Xizhou to buy a few to take away.

This is a special pasta made of wheat flour. It has two kinds of fillings: sweet and salty. The sweet one is filled with rose sugar, and the salty one is fresh meat with spring onions, pepper and salt. It is sweet and salty, and the taste is all what I like.

Think about it carefully, it seems that every ancient town has a Sifang Street...

Maybe,

Sifang Street in Xizhou Ancient Town is next to the Yan Family Courtyard. You only need to see where the people have the most people, the food is the most, and the square is surrounded.

Xizhou is indeed a well-known ancient town, with many tourists coming, but the local people do not seem to make a living by developing tourism. Local people can be seen everywhere retaining a complete atmosphere of life.

The rapid development of the city has made people prefer life in ancient towns more. Perhaps they do not need any exciting life with ups and downs, but they can accommodate all kinds of souls.

Do interesting things, live interesting lives, meet interesting people...

Maybe opening a small store wouldn't hurt.

Strangely enough, more and more people like Xizhou, but every time they come here, they don't feel the hustle and bustle at all.

Take a casual walk and you will fall in love with what's special here.

Different people will see different scenery. For me, this kind of town is the weeds and ancient houses on the top of the walls and roofs that give me the feeling of returning to nature. The fresh colors on the streets, and the old houses from the market years. Most of them are piled up with yellow mud, but they always give people a feeling of simple folk customs.

Although the old lady at the entrance of the alley is old, she is still living hard with her own hands and is very moved.

Times change, let's not lose the original beauty!

It is hoped that such handicrafts will continue to be passed down among the people.

Breast fan popsicles, it is said that this is a benefit that can only be eaten in Xizhou ~

The Bai folk houses with ink-ink style slowly pace and walk through several alleys. The strong Bai flavor, small feelings, small scenery and small alleys, Lao She's heart hangs on this place.

He wrote in "A Short Journey to Yunnan":"Xizhou Town is a miracle. I can't remember seeing such a decent town in any remote place in the country... Entering the town is like visiting Cambridge in the UK, where living water flows everywhere along the street... Less than a mile is the Erhai Lake. Less than five or six miles is the high mountain. There is such a town and city between the mountains and rivers. It is really a paradise out of the world!"

It was the first time I learned that there was an Internet celebrity landmark in Xizhou, the Dong Family's Old Courtyard, the Corner Building.

If you don't want to check in, just take a casual look and pass, because there are really many people queuing up to take photos.

(You picked up a bargain on the way back, dusk is approaching, and the tourists are also returning ~)

So, I love Xizhou, and I actually experienced it for the first time at this time.

The first time I ate milk fan popsicles in Xizhou, the first time I met the corner building in Xizhou, and the first time I found a small shop to waste my time...

Also, I walked through the rice fields outside Xilin Garden for the first time.

"Hey, demon spirit? Someone wants to climb over the wall and enter..."

Looking at the green in your eyes, although the village in the rice field in front of you is not shining brightly, the gentle wind blowing the rice and the fragrance of flowers still makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Under the old gray tiles, an orange exterior wall stretches out.

Standing in the rice field, the clouds are light and the wind is light, and time seems to be still. I can only hear the gentle whisper of the breeze in my ears, and a faint little emotion is spreading.

This is probably the small beauty in life ~

I think that from then on, Xizhou will no longer be the only one in my memory.

And the rice fields in July!

rice fields| July Daoxiang

Haidong, Haixi,

I still love Haixi the scenery of Dali most.

However, Haixi, who has been here countless times, has never calmed down and felt its field tunes attentively.

July and August are the most beautiful season on Haixi.

If your journey is not hurried, if you also like to experience a leisurely time.

There's really no need to follow the so-called Internet celebrity locations to check in. It's better to take a casual walk in the fields ~

Without the sunshine, the gloomy weather would not make people feel uncomfortable.

It's not hot or stuffy, and it's still a little cool when the breeze blows.

The air exudes the fragrance of rice, and the eyes are full of green ears of rice.

Remember my first impression of Dali--

"Shangguan flowers, Xiaguan wind, Cangshan snow, Erhai moon"...

I admit that I was poisoned by this sentence once upon a time and always wanted to find a romantic story. The pure love between Jin Hua and A Peng is imprinted in my mind like a fairy tale.

At this time, who cares about those unrealistic love stories?

I just want to sit quietly by the rice field and enjoy the wonderful time that belongs to this moment. This is the most real existence.

Dali didn't encounter sunny weather during the rainy season, but it was happy to be able to run around in the rice fields.

This kind of place is probably what we call quiet years ~

Maybe coming specifically to check in will feel boring and monotonous, but you will feel surprised when you arrive unintentionally.

covered bridge| the wind Rises

While walking, the wind suddenly rose.

Sure enough,

The scenery after the rain is the most charming, and the memories after the rain are the most worthy of nostalgia.

Dali also has many covered bridges, but the covered bridges located on Haixi are more known to people.

This is not so much a tourist attraction, but more like a place where we live.

If you are a photographer, come here to capture beautiful scenery; if you are a painter, bring your drawing board here to sketch; if you are a traveler, come here to complete part of your wonderful journey.

But if you only think you are an ordinary little person, then come here and experience the way life should be ~

As he walked, he turned onto a small road leading to the sea.

Both sides are full of tall haystacks swaying in the wind. From time to time, I will encounter wild flowers and dog-tail grass, and occasionally I will encounter waterbirds playing in the grass.

Maybe this is what I like about Haixi:

leisurely and unrestrained.

Before coming to Dali, I thought about doing many things, as if I wanted to realize the unfinished wishes I had come before.

But when I was really here, I seemed to only want the days of "looking at the sea and the clouds and blowing wind in a daze".

The sky is always unpredictable after the rain. It is rainy for a while, and occasionally it shows a little light.

I just thought that it would be great if I could leave a small piece of blue sky for me at this time.

But

There will always be scorching heat and severe cold during the journey. Spring, summer, autumn and winter, it is like life has to be filled with joys and sorrows to be considered complete.

So why bother obsessing about that small piece of blue sky?

At this time, the covered bridge was clean and tidy. Under the grayish-blue sky, the green grass sea was very eye-catching.

And you see,

The wind is blowing.

Zhoucheng tie-dyed| Build a blue sky and white clouds

Xiaobai said:

Her childhood was blue, with blue cloth floating under the blue sky, and behind the blue cloth was the kind old grandma. They were passing on the blue dream with a needle.

I believe that everyone who has been to Lan Xu must have heard the story of Xiaobai's "blue childhood".

Xiaobai actually doesn't have the surname Bai. He just calls himself Xiaobai because he is proud to be Bai. Her hometown is in Zhoucheng, 25 kilometers north of the ancient city of Dali, a place known as the "Hometown of Bai tie-dyed".

Xiaobai used to be a girl from Beidrift. When she settled down in Beijing and returned to her hometown after pregnancy, she found that the blue color of her childhood in her memory was slowly disappearing. Young people have gone to the outside world, and the older generation have left one after another. Many flower-tying techniques have long been lost, and the traditional ancient method of tie-dyeing is facing the dilemma of no successor.

So, Xiaobai decided to return to her hometown. She endured the pressure from the eyes of the people around her, visited the elderly in the village, and with their help, revitalized the ancient method.

She silently tidied up the traditional Bai courtyard left by her grandfather in the village little by little as a start-up base, and named this courtyard "Lan Xu", which means continuing the ancient method of tie-dyeing blue.

After listening to her story, I also resolutely decided to experience it with my own hands and get a touch of my own blue sky and white clouds.

Lan Xu is hidden deep in the alley, and the search all the way has made me love this village so much.

Maybe it's because of its simplicity, maybe it's because of its original flavor.

The scenery of the Bai courtyard and the courtyard courtyard are very popular.

Tie-dyed cloth of various colors is dried in the courtyard, dancing gently under the breeze, making it extremely beautiful.

The structure of a double-decked courtyard house has a display hall, teaching area and resting area on all four sides.

The yard is full of flowers and plants, tables and chairs made by guests, and colorful dyed cloth are placed... Whether it is the old house or the decorations inside and outside the house, the color matching is extremely beautiful.

Everywhere are old stories with traces of the times.

What exactly is tie-dye?

Xiaobai tells you: Tie dyeing is a traditional manual dyeing technique.

When dyeing, certain parts of the fabric are tied up with needles and needles or other tools to prevent it from being dyed. It is mainly divided into two steps, tying and dyeing, so it is called tie-dyeing. The ancient tie-dyeing process is complex, requiring at least design, plate making, printing, tie-tying, soaking, dessizing, dyeing, oxidation, thread removal, rinsing, and drying before it can be finally formed. Before that, it is necessary to collect the stems and leaves of board blue to make dye. Plant blue in spring and pick it in July and August. Add the collected stems and leaves to soak in water. Then ask a special master to make indigo for a day. Add rice wine and rice to the precipitated mud and let it ferment naturally for about a month. High-quality dye solution needs to be cared for a longer time to dye the blue that belongs to Xiaobai's childhood.

The eighty-year-old man is working in front of a loom, with quick movements and skillful techniques.

The exhibition hall displays many products for sale. If you like, you may wish to bring a few.

Well, after so much introduction, it's finally time to do it yourself.

The steps of blue and ancient tie-dyeing are all here ↓↓

Small tips:

1. Because to complete a tie-dye work, it takes about 1 hour for the simplest one, and 3-4 hours for the complex one, so please reserve time for the baby.

2. Normally, you need to make an appointment to come to Lanxu. You can make reservations in advance online. Now, due to the epidemic, there are not many tourists. I also don't have an appointment and go there temporarily to pick up the cheaper.

Don't worry about being clumsy, because there are teachers who will guide you throughout the process, and they should not be too patient and explain it in great detail.

Don't worry about your work being unsightly, because this is your unique blue.

The table is placed with natural dyes used to make dyed cloth. The tie dyeing is most famous for its blue-white color, of which the blue is extracted from Radix Isatidis.

In addition to board blue, the dye extends to more than 30 kinds of plants. For example, the layer of green skin on the outside of walnuts can dye a steady coffee color, gardenia fruit can dye a lively bright yellow color, saffron can dye a gorgeous deep red color, and Sumpwood can dye pink, turmeric can dye goose yellow, and Eupatorium adenophorum can dye tan.

I finally chose to make a practical canvas bag ~

Originally, I only planned to do a few simple tie-dyeing methods, but as a result, you have a strong curiosity and want to try anything ~~~

In the end, this ghost was created, haha

Only by personally experiencing it will you know that it is really not easy to make a complete tie-dye work.

The steps required go far beyond binding and dyeing, but they need to go through design, plate making, stitching, soaking, dessizing, dyeing, oxidation, thread removal, rinsing, and drying before the final shape can be finally formed.

After soaking and desizing, it is dyed and oxidized 4 times.

Suture removal is really the most difficult process, especially for my canvas material. Suture removal requires one stitch at a time.

Forgive me for not having much patience. If it weren't for the teacher's help, I wouldn't be able to finish tearing it down until dark, hahaha ~

After repeated soaping and beating, it will be fine naturally f air-dried.

Seeing the "blue sky and white clouds" I had made with my own hands swaying in the wind, my mood brightened up ~

If you come to Dali, you might as well give yourself a chance to slow down.

Come to Zhoucheng, the hometown of tie-dyeing, and experience the tie-dyeing art that penetrates into the lives of Bai people.

What can be seen everywhere in the village are Bai folk houses with flying eaves and upturned corners. They are also carefully carved civil buildings.

The short street leaves a thick history, and even the mottled walls seem to have their own stories.

The villagers chatted leisurely and dozed off.

This is the norm in life ~

Zhoucheng is the largest Bai ethnic group village. It still retains various traditional customs of the Bai ethnic group intact and is known as the "living fossil of the Bai ethnic customs."

"There is a stone road outside every house, and there is running water in front of every house" is a characteristic of Zhoucheng.

There are two big green trees in the village, with lush branches and leaves like giant umbrellas that reach the sky.

There is an ancient stage in the small square under the tree and rows of shops around it. It is said that this has a long history of more than 120 years.

The lively farmers 'market ~

The stream flowing from the upper reaches of Cangshan Mountain flows into the Erhai Lake along the corner of the goose pebble stone.

The stone road is as dense as a spider's web, and the gurgling spring water flows along the roadway, making it simple and quiet.

Jiangwei Village Normal| Walk around Huayu Ranch

It's another rainy day. Fortunately, we have the lovely 02. The advantage of self-driving tour is that we never fear any weather.

Driving my beloved little car, it will never say tired...

Rough hair!

The destination is the end of Jiangwei Village. It is said that there is a small forest there, close to the Erhai Lake, and it is particularly quiet.

You can take a walk, you can be in a daze, you can take photos...

Whatever you do is fine.

The car followed the navigation slowly, turning from the national road to the rural road. The road became narrower and narrower, and everything in front of you became closer to life.

The old mother kept muttering, worried that the car would not be able to drive in.

And he kept asking me soul torture: "Are you sure there is really a scenic spot inside?"

…………

"I... no! Exactly! Done!..."

However, the car had already driven in, but it couldn't get out, so he could only force himself to walk in.

Fortunately, this small Bai village on the Erhai Lake is really lovable, and the scenery on the road alone is endless.

If it weren't for our inadvertent intrusion, you wouldn't even see any tourists in such a small village.

Although it was just driving, the simple Bai customs and daily life outside the window were all reflected in the eyes.

It seems that every glance can be a surprise!

Before leaving, I stretched my head out to capture the picture.

In the camera, the Bai grandma stood on the roadside and greeted me, her wrinkled face filled with smiles.

I can't help but smile, this kind of life is the most plain happiness ~

Starting from Jiangwei, I originally planned to drive to Haijiao Park. After all, I missed it five years ago due to time constraints.

Unexpectedly, Haitang was closed for construction since March last year!!!

So he changed the route and drove along Dali Highway.

Due to the mistake of the grove in Jiangwei Village and the closure of Haishu Park, we decided to leave without making any plans and just leave wherever we drive...

Haixi Road is a beautiful viewing line. Although there are no scenic spots along the way, it is better than many scenic spots. Each section has different new discoveries.

Sure enough, the morning was the most beautiful. The fog in the distant mountains had not yet dissipated. The gray clouds blocked the dazzling light of the sun, and the air became thin.

A sea of flowers was seen along the way. Anyway, in Dali this season, flowers of flowers can be seen everywhere.

He simply stopped the car and planned to go for another walk.

The clouds and mist in the distant mountains have not yet dissipated, and flowers everywhere can bloom brightly in the weather accompanied by light rain.

Who says Dali is not beautiful without blue skies and white clouds?

I wonder if sunshine will appear if you keep walking along this rainbow plank road ~

The big white goose stealing the show on the grass ~

In Yunnan this season, whether it is in the mountains, fields, roadsides or your own courtyard, there are scenery of hundreds of flowers competing for beauty everywhere.

It is swaying and colorful, blooming one after another, blooming brilliantly and distorted.

There are many places in Dali where you can take pictures of the sky. Unfortunately, the sun is not bright today. Forget about the sky. It's okay not to take pictures of it.

It is better to climb the ladder, face the breeze, and imagine that you are really sitting on the other side of the cloud.

You don't have to stand on your toes to get closer to the sun ~

fruit trees| Three-inch sunlight at B & B

In this melodious time, do you want to be a quiet plant...

Wait for the sun to shine and wait for the so-called scenery.

Three-inch sunlight!

I slept until the sun was shining in the early morning, and I was unwilling to rush too much.

Sleep until you wake up naturally, and spend the whole morning in the B & B house.

Fruit Tree is a great B & B, so I would definitely recommend it to you.

It does not stand on the lively and bustling street, nor does it have a large glass room where you can see the Erhai Lake by opening the windows.

So what do you like about it?

Probably simple, quiet, and natural ~

It is a scene that is hidden in the world and closer to life.

A big tree of fruit trees ~

Tea table, sofa, several pots of plants, several books...

It's like a place to live!

My eyes lit up and I saw the Hallstatt I was familiar with, the town I loved deeply.

Memory was instantly pulled back to the beautiful time in Eastern Europe a year ago.

I really hope that the epidemic will pass quickly so that people in every corner of the world can return to normal and orderly life.

Make the sun warmer and the smile brighter.

Breakfast at the B & B,

Rice noodles, fried eggs, and steamed buns can fill your stomach.

There is a space on the second floor of the B & B where guests can rest and entertain ~

I have to say,

Sometimes don't expect too much from your destination, because if you expect less, you will have more surprises!

Before coming here, I never thought that I could spend my time so leisurely and squander it.

There were no travel strategies, no complex transportation, and no crowds of people. I just stayed quietly and spent my time unscrupulously.

Take off your shoes and climb onto the roof.

There was no rain in the morning, only the whistling wind was left.

She was in a daze, babbled a few words with her old mother, and let the breeze blow by.

Look at the misty sky and the slanting shadows on the old house in the morning light.

As night approaches, lights turn on in the small courtyard.

Good night, those who return at night.

Return to Haiti| One table and one chair

Haiti in memory:

One table, one chair,

Facing the Erhai Lake, flowers bloom in warm spring.

For five years,

Time flies by, and the story of Yu Se 'er in Haiti is all sweet to recall.

Returning to Haiti, my first impression of the Double Corridor is still here.

Although there is no standard blue sky and white clouds, the Erhai Lake is still beautiful today.

For just 10 yuan, you can sit in a glass ball and take a set of Dali standard photos.

There are actually quite a few people in this place. Maybe in addition to taking photos, we can also blow the wind, listen to the sound of the waves, and vacate...

I think everyone's heart is full of stories ~

There was no noise crowded with people, only the whistling wind and crisp bird calls could be heard. The quiet afternoon made this place particularly beautiful.

The quiet alleys meander into the depths, and the Erhai Lake are lined with old buildings.

I dare not speak loudly for fear of disturbing the people taking a nap.

There are many small plants on the wall, as well as my favorite meat. The plump leaves are very cute.

I suspect that these small potted plants were carefully cultivated by the owner of the nearby inn himself.

Life is like this. It is full of chaos. If you prune it carefully and at the right time, flowers will surely flourish like brocade.

Wild pepper on the roadside ~

There is no blue sky and white clouds in the sky, so I don't want to shoot it ~

That year,

Walking through narrow alleys, I often get lost and get stuck in ancient old villages.

Looking at the white walls and green tiles, looking at the mottled doors and windows in the sun, the exquisitely carved eaves, and the exquisite hollow corridors.

At this moment,

Fate actually took me to the alley I walked through five years ago, so I didn't have to let my thoughts imagine, because beautiful memories came to my heart in an instant.

Such an ancient village often carries a sense of mystery, and I also wonder and wonder how much she has experienced? How many stories does it carry?

But it seems that I met you before I could figure it out. Finally, I came, with an uneasy and impetuous heart...

Double corridors,

They all say that there are too many shadows of literature and art, that all the sunshine is gathered here, that there are countless youth hostels here, and that this is a charming little fishing village...

People gave her too many beautiful words.

Although the years have passed and personnel have changed, only these bricks and tiles still stay here.

Although the walls and tiles are defective, they have the flavor of time, which gives me infinite reverie. Compared with the prosperous city, this is more like a place forgotten by time. There are no streets with the lights and glories, and some seem to be just endless gravel paths.

Whether you like it or not.

I just have to admit that there is indeed a real calmness here, a beauty that is divorced from the secular world.

Muxi Dali| Flowers bloom in the afternoon

During the journey, you don't have to be too demanding about the commercialization and overcrowding of a place. Most of the time, you can avoid the crowd and walk into remote and winding alleys to see the best scenery.

Accompanied by sunshine and flowers, accompanied by breeze and white clouds.

Pick up another indifferent mood, this may be the quiet years ~

Dali Mu Xi was a surprise I accidentally picked up.

Lunch near the Erhai Lake is really pleasant.

A tree blooms with flowers.

Squinting his eyes and taking a nap under the tree, as if he would fall asleep if he were not careful.

When I opened my eyes, I saw another summer appearing in front of me, blooming with flowers.

Walking, walking, the flowers bloom again.

Therefore, travel can always be full of surprises.

Perhaps at this time, you are on the road of laughter, loneliness, happiness, sadness...

However, as long as you are on the road, you are the most beautiful, and the shining years will eventually bloom.

Although more and more travelers are breaking in here, sometimes I wonder if this is a good thing or a bad thing...

Everyone who first arrives here believes that they will feel different. The roofs covered with flowers and plants, the corners with traces of time, the fresh shops everywhere and the stone roads that our feet have walked on seem to have become better.

I don't want to leave if I sit down. If I can stay here for a day, I will be foolish and empty, watching the sea and listening to the wind.

It seems that every appearance here is charming, but it also seems that you and everything have disappeared, leaving only the clear sky that is the most real.

Surrounded by Cangshan and Erhai, accompanied by the sound of waves, and in the fragrance of colorful flowers.

If you spend an afternoon nestled on a comfortable sofa.

Or, bring a small book, find a quiet corner by the sea, and waste your time leisurely.

Or, a bottle of romantic flowers and snow moon, even if it is speechless, it is enough.

I really want to go back to that warm afternoon,

Sitting by the Erhai Lake, I wasted my time. Occasionally, I could not open my eyes through a ray of sunshine hitting my face. The shadow quietly hid aside, leaving behind the mottled light and shadow for an instant, I wanted to see myself most.

shuanglang| If you were here,

There is a Luoshi Qu in the north and a Lotus Qu in the south of the Shuanglang. In front of it, there are two islands of Jinsuo and Yuji surrounded by the double bends, hence the name.

The town is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side.

Looking at the 19th peaks of Cangshan Mountain in the west, the gate is adjacent to the vast blue waves of the Erhai Lake, the "Buddhist resort" in the east, and Xiaoputuo, the "Penglai Fairy Island" in the south, so it is known as the "No. 1 Town in Canger Scenery".

It is said that the historical Shuanglang was just a small fishing village by the edge of the Erhai Lake, relying on the edge of the Erhai Lake for a living.

Many houses are built on the edge of the Erhai Lake. Opening the window opens, you can see the Erhai Lake. People's daily lives are closely related to the Erhai Lake.

But with continuous development and the growing number of tourists, it has gradually become what it is now.

I remember when I first met, this place was like a small world I had discovered. It was so beautiful in my eyes.

Without the disturbance of tourists, there is a rare tranquility.

The scattered houses are surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the sun shines on every corner of the town. People chat, laugh, and walk...

He lazily crossed his legs and bathed in the sun.

Perhaps we should find such a quiet shop and spend the entire afternoon in it luxuriously.

Listening to the drunken jazz, tasting a cup of golden Pu 'er raw tea...

Waiting until dark before leaving, this is life ~

I want to open a shop like this, even if I spend the rest of my life.

I can't remember when such ideas started to sprout and became deeply rooted.

I like to express my enthusiasm for life in the simplest way. Don't let complex thoughts destroy the sweetness that life should have.

A life is not too long. I don't want to achieve too much, work too hard, and have no intention of having too little intention. There is really only such a small amount of promise.

Give yourself a glass room:

The large floor-to-ceiling windows, under the slanting sunlight, can just see the furnishings in the house and the beautiful figure leaning against the gauze curtains from outside the house. The outside of the store is full of flowers, the store is decorated with all kinds of books, and every corner is full of my intentions. Maybe this is a flower shop, or maybe this is a bookstore. You can make coffee, you can make desserts, you can talk in style, you can reminisce about time, and you can sit all afternoon in your spare time. Eat a romantic meal, read a favorite book, the fragrance of flowers fills the entire room, and the cat sits at his feet and sleeps soundly...

This should be the best state of life!

Although it was noon, the rainy weather made the light particularly soft. I never expected that there would be such a peaceful side in this place that was gradually shrouded in commercial atmosphere.

Maybe she was like this, as long as she was not occupied by more tourists.

You can also take a boat from Shuanglang to Nanzhao Style Island, one of the three islands of Erhai Lake.

The scenery on the island is beautiful, with the sea and sky in the same color. There are statues of Guanyin, some sculptures, a Nanzhao Palace, and some beautiful legends.

There are cruise ships in Shuanglang that pick up tourists to the island. Interested parties can go there.

Leaving the ancient town and heading in the direction of digging colors, there is an excellent location to view Shuanglang Ancient Town at the top of Huanhai East Road.

With just one look, I fell in love.

Days and evenings, all kinds of things.

We walk every day, and the scenery along the way passes past one by one, but one by one comes towards us.

Different scenery give us different feelings, different feelings give us different moods, and different moods also doomed us to different lives.

It is said that life is like a journey, with beautiful scenery everywhere, but the most beautiful thing is your mood when you look at the scenery.

I like such colorful Dali, but more of the unique style of houses here.

I always feel that the beauty of the Bai people is condensed in this simple building with blue bricks and white walls. The gorgeous murals must be a touch of enthusiasm after simplicity and purity, and a leisurely work that is aloof from the world.

Huanhai East Road| Self-driving, you deserve it

You know what?

The most beautiful scenery in Dali is on the road...

Eyes and soul are longing for the small scenery along the way, just listening to the song, just looking out the window, in a daze, thinking nothing.

Facing the Erhai Lake at first glance, well, it's very comfortable ~~

The reeds on the roadside are good, and the lake is calm and shining.

There was also the sudden appearance of a solar halo in the sky, and the entire Erhai Lake was silent for a moment.

It's good to walk on such a stretch of road. Why bother looking for romantic scenery? Stop and go is also a kind of happiness ~

If you are also in Shuanglang,

If you passed by here, would you still remember me?

The most lovable thing about Xiao Putuo is probably the flock of red-billed gulls here ~

The last time I came here was in winter, and I still vaguely remember the scene of myself following behind those little guys, chasing and feeding them:

The wind is quite strong along the Erhai Lake in winter. If you accidentally fail to stand firm, you will appear weak and weak. Accompanied by the whistling wind, the sound of waves, and the chirping of seagulls, the originally calm lake was suddenly very lively. Rows of fishing boats not far away took advantage of the wind and waves and had long swayed uncontrollably.

What I saw in front of me were hippie red-mouthed little guys, which were very cute.

At this time,

Only continuous drizzle and smoky distant mountains remained.

If you want to see red-billed gulls, just wait for winter to come ~

On rainy days, look at the sea in a different mood.

In this world, the only thing that truly belongs to you is time.

Only you can decide what emotions and appearance you want to participate in, and any other characters and scenery events are foil.

Although there are no clear skies, the scenery along the way is rich, and every scenery in the Erhai Lake can be completely different.

Occasionally I meet a small Bai village, occasionally I look at the unpredictable clouds in the distant mountains, and occasionally it rains heavily outside the window.

Each scene, the records under my lens are far from enough to explain her beauty.

Dali has brought me more unexpected tranquility. People live very slowly, and I have unknowingly brought me into their atmosphere.

I didn't even have time to take a good look at the strange faces passing by. I just wanted to be peaceful and not be disturbed. The time at this moment was like slow motion on film.

The years are still and the sunshine is still good.

When a ray of warm light shone gently on my face, I looked sideways...

I actually saw a whole beautiful sky.

Erhai Lake on rainy days seems more interesting than sunny days.

The humid and fresh air is filled with water molecules, so it is not necessary to have blue skies and white clouds to show its beauty.

Dull rainy days and misty skies add to this mystery.

Summer in Dali will not be too hot and dry, but it will be cooler.

Arriving at Langyue Inn, you have a room with a view of the sea by pushing the door.

Although it is not as luxurious as a big hotel, it is a small world that surprises people everywhere.

The travelers at the inn have all gone out to play and have not yet returned, so this small building seems extremely quiet.

I sat on the roof and passed the time leisurely.

Facing the Erhai Lake, no one should bother me.

Someone said:

In Yunnan, the creator seems to have a special preference for this place, giving it all the most primitive and purest beauty. Every flower and grass here have their most charming attitude.

And I said:

Yunnan has always existed like a fantasy, with too many scenery, too much tenderness, too much romance, too much love, and too many stories.

Finally, when dusk was approaching, I returned to the inn to sit and rest.

I'm afraid the sunset movie won't be staged today. We walked to the excellent location opposite the inn and took a walk.

At the moment, the breeze was blowing and there was a hint of coolness. I put on a coat and a scarf, and felt the power brought to me. There was no more comfortable time than this moment.

Facing the Erhai Lake, waiting for a ray of sunshine and waiting for the next warm spring flowers to bloom.

Often on the way back and forth, I can't help but start to smirk when I look out of the window. Sometimes I will be in a daze for a while, fantasizing about the scene I will walk towards, or the scenery I have just met.

Although we can't catch the sunshine outside the window or take away the beautiful scenery on the road, it is enough for us to cherish it for a lifetime. Just like a small farmland or a small village outside the car window, these are beautiful that cannot be copied, some good things are destined to remain in our hearts.

We are too small, so small that we can dissipate in an instant as a speck of dust. Why should we be too obsessed?

I helped you bring the story back where you couldn't go.

In some places, it is enough to meet once. It is so remembered, so profound, and you live a slow life. You can find a destination with just a photo.

Luwo Mountain| Listen to the wind and look at the sea

The first impression of the Luwo Mountain site is the small window in this ruins.

I thought that there would be many people coming to take photos, but I didn't expect that I would get a good deal and there was no one there.

Give me more time to capture the pictures I want most.

I like the faint sunshine shining through the leaves and falling on my body, but I feel like I can shine.

Many people don't know where Luwo Mountain is. Here's some popular science:

It is probably at the location of the small pink car in the picture below, along the path to the bottom of the mountain.

If you feel tired from walking, find a warm place to sit down and quietly feel the beauty that nature has given us.

Just for a minute, use your calmness to see the world.

At this moment, you just need to be a bystander and don't work too hard to find a way.

I firmly believe that what you want, as long as you work hard when time permits, you will get it. However, if you miss it, it will be painful to turn back and start again. Maybe you shouldn't turn back at all. The charm of life often lies in her one-off. If you miss it, you don't have to look back.

If you want to live a different life, you must let go of your obsession.

Photos come from life, and you only need to be yourself to interpret different true stories.

With the clearest eyes, go to see the most beautiful scenery in the world, and with the purest heart, feel the touch that every story brings to you.

The vines of the tree hung on another tree and hung down, making the light and shadow mottled and beautiful.

At this time, the Erhai Lake was very quiet, with a light breeze, and the sound of waves beating against the rocks was almost inaudible.

The sea seemed to cover the sky, and the sea and the sky were of the same color.

Haizhi Auditorium| The Base of Love

Such a scene makes people feel romantic.

Are you also looking forward to something?

To be honest, there is really no way for the photos I took to present a very powerful visual effect. They are just ordinary photos with the shutter pressed like you.

I never thought that I, who was originally here, would have to have any inevitable connection with this unfamiliar city.

Just follow my temperament and fully feel the happiness that the journey brings me.

As for the plaque and stone tablet at the gate of XX scenic spots, I really don't like it that much.

I have had those days when I was rushing non-stop to catch attractions on the road. Who can understand the embarrassment of even getting off the plane but not having time to change clothes?

But is this kind of journey really happy?

If not, please slow down and find a place to sit, even if it's just a rock.

At this time, ask your photographer to press the shutter for you. Even if you only know how to use scissors, it doesn't matter if the pose is properly placed. As long as you look back at this photo many years later, you can remember it again. Recall the free and unrestrained soul and the bohemian self at that moment!!

The Sea Auditorium is actually not a tourist attraction. It is also known as a non-Internet celebrity check-in spot. It is just a venue for shooting.

In addition to photographers, the people I see most here are lovers taking wedding photos.

So, I define it as: wedding photography base.

If you don't like taking photos, I suggest you don't even think about it; but if you like taking photos, please consider it carefully.

After all, the ticket price of 100 per capita is really a bit of a trap!!!

I'm here, no matter what, I have to take pictures as much as I can ~~

The scene on the roof is really intoxicating. No wonder the photos taken make you yearn for it.

There is a kind of blue called "Erhai Blue". It seems that it is foolish to distinguish whether it is the sky or the sea.

Just watch, empty, and empty again.

Before leaving, I took another look at the Erhai Lake and took this photo that finally cleared up.

I have seen Erhai Lake on rainy days and Erhai Lake on sunny days.

But I seem to be used to the rhythm of rainy days, so don't feel sorry just because I catch a cloudy day.

The cloudy day of Erhai Lake made me feel her passion and let me know what power waves have against reefs. The mystery that only exists on cloudy days also made her seem even more unpredictable.

I have always felt that when looking at the scenery, mysterious things can move people the most.

Self-driving TIPS| Trip and others

Self-driving TIPS:

Dali is more than 300 kilometers away from Kunming. It takes about 4 hours to drive there by car, or you can also choose the high-speed train that takes 1 and a half hours.

1. It is recommended to travel by car. After all, there are so many scenery to see on the road by stopping and stopping. If you don't want to travel hard, it is recommended to go there from Kunming high-speed rail, or fly directly across the country to Dali, and rent a car for fun when you arrive in Dali.

2. Generally, this line includes not only Dali, but also Lijiang, Lugu Lake, and Shangri-La. If you have enough time, you can move forward all the way.

3. Self-driving route around the sea: Especially for friends who are coming to Dali for the first time, it is highly recommended to drive around the sea. Starting from the direction of Dali Ancient City, go clockwise along the Haixi direction to the Haidong direction.

4. In Dali, you will see colorful convertible beetles, as well as electric cars. The concave shape is really beautiful, but the practicality is very average. Especially electric cars, which circle around the Erhai Lake for about 130 kilometers. It is windy and sunny, especially when it rains, you must be even more cautious.

It is more reasonable for individuals to recommend a comfortable SUV. It's easy to open and spacious for the rear row. We 02 you deserve to have ~

Schedule:

DAY1: Driving from Kunming to Dali-Sunshine Forest Leisure Art Park-Dali Ancient City (staying in Dali Ancient City)

DAY2: Covered bridges-roadside rice fields-Taoyuan Highway-Xizhou (staying in Xizhou)

DAY3: Jiangwei Village-Huayu Ranch-Zhoucheng Tie Dye-Xizhou Ancient Town-Xilin Garden (staying in Xizhou)

DAY4: Depart from Haixi to Haidong-Life in Haiti-Dali Muxi (staying in Haidong to dig color)

DAY5: Shuanglang Ancient Town-Digging Color-Xiaoputuo-(Stay in Haidong Digging Color)

DAY6: Luwo Mountain-Haizhi Auditorium-Back to Kunming

Other tips:

1. Yunnan belongs to the plateau, with strong ultraviolet rays and a large temperature difference between morning and evening. No matter which season you travel, it is recommended to protect yourself from sun protection and pay attention to increasing or decreasing your clothes as the seasons change.

2. Dali is rainy in summer, so rain gear must be prepared for travel.

3. Accommodation is selected according to personal preferences. It will be more convenient near the ancient city. The main foothold on Haixi is Xizhou. Relatively speaking, the most expensive one is Haidong, where most of the rooms with sea view are located.

4. There are too many delicious things in Dali, such as Haishao fish, Shaba fish, milk fans, bait silk, Bai jelly, various plums led by carved plums, etc. Don't miss it for your foodie ~

5. Equipment: SONY A7R2 24-70 F4

6. Finally: Bring your smiles and etiquette and travel happily!

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