preface

Dali, a beautiful city, attracts countless tourists to taste the "Xiaguan wind, Shangguan flowers, Cangshan snow, Erhai moon". Dali has also been dubbed the Eastern "Utopia" by literary and artistic youth.

In 2020, the new coronavirus swept across the country, and the people of the country united to fight the epidemic. Now the domestic epidemic has been effectively controlled, all industries are waiting to be developed, and various industries are gradually resuming production in an orderly manner.

This year's May Day holiday seems to come faster than in previous years. For most people, it's just after returning to work from the epidemic holiday that May Day comes. Then Xiaobian will introduce to everyone Dali's May Day travel plans for everyone's reference.

Weather and dressing index in Dali on May Day

The weather was good on May 1st and May 2nd, turning sunny to cloudy, with the daytime temperature around 22 degrees Celsius and the nighttime temperature around 12 degrees Celsius; there was light rain on the 3rd, 4th and 5th, with the daytime temperature around 22 degrees Celsius and the nighttime temperature around 14 degrees Celsius. Before traveling, you need to bring a few more warm coats to prevent catching a cold, and you need to bring rain gear in case of emergency needs. When the weather is good in Dali, the ultraviolet rays are strong, so sunscreen is a must-have for travel. Xiaobian himself has been using Invisible Zinc as a sunscreen, and you can also refer to it. Dali has many beautiful scenery, and photos of the beautiful journey are a must, so everyone needs to take photos with them? Beautiful clothes. The ancient city also sells antique costumes, which is very suitable for taking photos in the ancient city of Dali.

especially recommended

1. Take a leisurely afternoon tea and enjoy the slow life in Dali!

Walking on the bluestone streets, choose a comfortable cafe, have a dessert, and a cup of freshly ground Yunnan Arabica coffee, turn off your mobile phone, quietly stare blankly, and watch the pedestrians pacing slowly on the road. Whether it has been a long time since you have had such solitude. Sweet Dessert House on Boai Road, West Point Shop at No. 88 on the upper section of Renmin Road, and Tangka on the lower section of Renmin Road are some great cafes.

2. Ride Dali and experience the foreign customs and customs among the Bai folk houses.

If you are physically strong, you can choose to rent a bicycle. If you are physically weak, you can choose to rent an electric bike. However, the prerequisite is that you can drive. Safety is the most important. Dali is a multi-ethnic city, mainly composed of the Bai people. The Bai people's architectural style is based on blue tiles and white walls. Among the local villages, blue skies and white clouds, coupled with the Bai people's landscape calligraphy and painting on the walls, the painting style is extremely beautiful.

3. Face the sea and watch the moonlight and stars.

When you come to Dali, you must plan to experience the seascape inn by the Erhai Lake for a day. When the flowers are blooming in warm spring, you will face the Erhai Lake, open a bottle of red wine, and watch the moonlight and stars with your lover. It will be a beautiful scene!

Top6 must-visit attractions in Dali

Dali ancient city

The ancient city of Dali was built in the 15th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1382) and is also known as Ye Yu City, Forbidden City, and Zhonghe Town. There is a moat outside the ancient city, the streets in the city have a typical checkerboard layout, and the buildings of the ancient city are made of green tile roofs, which looks very simple. Wuhua Tower is a landmark building in the ancient city of Dali, with a history dating back to more than 1200 years ago. The Wuhua Building in history was burned down several times and rebuilt several times, going through thousands of vicissitudes. The current Wuhua Building was rebuilt in 1998. Standing upstairs, you can overlook the ancient city.

Cangshan

Cangshan Mountain is located to the west of Erhai Lake. It is also known as Diancang Mountain. In ancient times, it was called Xiongcang Mountain and Diancang Mountain. It is the main peak at the southern end of the Yunling Mountains and has always been famous for its clouds, snow, springs and stones. Cangshan has a total of 19 peaks, from north to south, they are Yunlong, Canglang, Wutai, Lianhua, Baiyun, Heyun, Sanyang, Lanfeng, Snowman, Yingle, Guanyin, Zhonghe, Longquan, Yuju, Malong, Shengying, Foding, Ma 'er, and Xieyang. The highest Malong Peak is 4122 meters above sea level. Between every two peaks, there is a stream that flows eastward and flows into the Erhai Lake. It is the famous Cangshan Eighteen Streams. Part of the Cangshan line located in the Xiaguan area has been turned into tourist attractions, including Yudai Yunyou Road, Gantong Temple, Zhonghe Temple, Qingbixi, Zhenlong Chess and other attractions for tourists to visit, but other areas have not yet been planned. Yudai Yunyou Road is a longer hiking route for many hiking enthusiasts.

1. You can see Cangshan Mountain around the Erhai Lake. If you want to appreciate the majestic scenery of Cangshan Mountain more carefully, it is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain to Zhonghe Temple.

2. When playing Cangshan, there is a 40 yuan entrance fee. You can ask local people to take you in and charge 20 yuan. It is recommended to take the Gantong cableway up instead of the small cableway. Just take a one-way ride. Then walk along the Yudai Yunyou Road to the small cableway and walk down the mountain. On the way down the mountain, you can still see Tianlong Babu Film and Television City. The scenery is also very good. You can see the ancient city of Dali and the Erhai Lake from afar.

Erhai Lake

The Erhai Lake was called "Yeyushui" in ancient times, also known as "Xier River" and "Kunmi River". It was a plateau lake formed by the collapse of the Xier River. It looked like an ear. Viewed from the sky, the Erhai Lake was like a crescent moon, lying quietly between Cangshan and Dali Dam. There are 3 islands, 4 continents, 5 lakes, and 9 rivers in the Erhai Lake. The lake water is crystal clear and has been called the "flawless jade among the mountains" since ancient times. You can take a boat to visit the scenery of Erhai Lake at Dali Port Wharf in Xiaguan Town.

Cost: Erhai cruise ship 145 yuan/person (including tickets to Nanzhao Style Island, Bai nationality tea song and dance performances).

Arrival transportation: A taxi from Dali Ancient City to Dali Port Wharf is about 40 yuan.

Xizhou Ancient Town

Xizhou is an important Bai ethnic town. Historically, Xizhou was a military town in Nanzhao and one of Yunnan's commercial centers. Xizhou is bordered by Erhai Lake in the east and Cangshan Mountain in the west. It houses the largest and best preserved Bai residential buildings, all of which are in the Bai courtyard pattern of "three squares and one Zhaobi" and "four in five courtyards". These residential buildings overlap with carved beams and painted buildings, and the colorful decorative art of gate buildings, light walls and gable walls is colorful. The more famous ones in Xizhou include Yangpinxiang House, Yanjia Courtyard, Houjia Courtyard, etc., which not only maintain the characteristics of traditional Bai folk houses, but also combine Chinese and Western architectural techniques.

shuanglang

Shuanglang was called the "Shuanlang" in ancient times. It was adjacent to Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. It not only benefited from fishing fields and convenient boats, but also had the wonderful scenery of "wind, flowers, snow and moon", and enjoyed the reputation of "Canger scenery in Shuanglang". Shuanglang has Yuji Island and Nanzhao Style Island scenic spots. The Bai people's residences on Yuji Island are well preserved. On the island there are Yubo Pavilion, Du Wenxiu's Navy Barracks of the Peasant Uprising Army in the late Qing Dynasty, Zhao's Ancestral Temple, Yuji Temple, Yuji Temple where Yang Guixian, wife of Duan Siping, the founding Emperor of Dali, practiced, and the National Cultural Square. Attractions such as the thousand-year-old banyan tree, as well as the unique houses and buildings of the famous modern dance artist Yang Liping and the young painter Zhao Qing. Climbing Nanzhao Style Island, you can witness the spectacle of the 17-meter-high white jade Guanyin worshiping Maitreya Buddha Mountain.

Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple

Chongsheng Temple faces Erhai Lake in the east and Cangshan Mountain in the west. It is a symbol of Dali's history and a witness to the prevalence of Buddhism in Dali. Chongsheng Temple is famous for its three pagodas in the temple, also known as the "Dali Three Pagodas". It is one of the famous stupas in China. The three pagodas are composed of three pagodas, one big and two small, standing in a tripod. Looking from afar, it is magnificent and one of the scenic spots of Canger.

Address: National Highway 214, Dali City, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Cost: 97 yuan for joint ticket (including Dali Three Towers Park and Three Towers Reflection Park)

Cangshan Line

Tour Route 1: Take the Gantong cableway from Qiliqiao for 45 yuan/person to Qingbi River. Qingbi River is a unique valley between Cangshan and Erhai. It is considered to be the most beautiful among the eighteen rivers of Cangshan. River, also known as "Green Dragon Pool". On the cliff by the pool, there are two characters "Yu Kong", and several cedar pine trees stand upright on both sides, as if there are really dragons hidden in the water. The precious chess game mentioned in [Eight Parts of the Dragon] is also here. Along the winding jade belt travel road, you can see the majesty of Cangshan Mountain, passing through Qilongnu Pond, Cangshan Patron God, Fengyan Cave, Zhonghe Temple, Biyu Lake, Huanglong Cave and other attractions.

Tour Route 2: You can take the Cangshan Cableway from Tianlong Babu Film and Television City and go straight to the Ximatan Scenic Area on the top of Cangshan Mountain. The towering Cangshan Mountain is under your feet and has an unobstructed view. During May, there is snow on the top of the mountain, which is very beautiful. You can also visit Tianlong Babu Film and Television City on the way down. The time is 3 hours per month. The ticket price is about 280 yuan per person for a package.

Erhai Line

The scenery on the shores of Erhai Lake is charming. It is one of the popular tourist routes for young men and beautiful women. You can choose to drive yourself or rent a five-seater car. You can start from the ancient city of Dali, pass through Haidong in Dali, enjoy the natural scenery of Jinsuo Island, and climb the Luoquan Peninsula. See Tianjing Pavilion. Head north all the way, stay in Xiaoputuo for a while, and you will reach Shuanglang Ancient Town. Here, you can stroll through the quiet alleys of the ancient town and taste the local farmhouse flavor. In the afternoon, you will pass through the Huidiquan Scenic Area along the way to witness the beautiful love story between Dali Apeng and Jinhua, go to Zhoucheng to experience the traditional handmade isatis root tie-dyeing of the Bai people, and go to Xizhou Ancient Town to experience the ancient Bai buildings. With the afterglow, we can take beautiful photos in the sea of flowers, and you can play all kinds of Internet celebrity check-in points freely. Among them, Majiuyi Scenic Spot is a good choice.

accommodation recommendation

Dali Wangfu Hotel is a Bai courtyard-style hotel very close to Bar Street in the ancient city of Dali. You can deeply experience the "three squares, one illuminated wall, and four in five courtyards" here;

Dali Sansheng Yicheng Boutique B & B, a very fresh B & B inn with a very comfortable balcony;

Dali Fengxue Ancient City Art Garden Inn, a B & B inn that young and young people love;

The One Resort Hotel in the Ancient City of Dali is a small and luxurious villa hotel where stars often haunt;

Dali Tinghuatang Seaview Beautiful Accommodation, a popular Seaview Beautiful Accommodation.

Reference prices: 300 yuan-2000 yuan.

Dining recommendations

Dali Duangongzi Restaurant

Address: The intersection of Renmin Road and Boai Road, per capita consumption is 80 yuan/person;

Dali Jinhui Little Fairy Restaurant

Address: No. 1 Luyu Road, per capita consumption is 80 yuan/person;

Yuanzhi Original Wild Mushroom Restaurant

Address: No. 4 Boai Road, per capita consumption is 60 yuan/person;

Chaimiduo Restaurant

Address: The intersection of Yeyu Road and Renmin Road, per capita consumption is 80 yuan/person;

Fat Kitchen in Dali Ark

Address: No. 498, Lower Section of Renmin Road, per capita consumption is 80 yuan/person;

Must-eat snacks

Liangji Rice Noodles

Liangji Rice Noodles are definitely the most popular snacks in the ancient city of Dali. If you come to Dali, smell the Shangguan flowers, blow the Xiaguan wind, watch the snow in Cangshan Mountain, and admire the moon in Erhai Lake, but you haven't tasted the cold chicken rice noodles in the ancient city of Dali, then your fun is going to be greatly discounted. There are many places to eat cold chicken rice noodles in the ancient city. Looking back, it is one of the more famous ones in the area.

Bael nuggets

Bait nuggets are one of the common traditional delicacies in Dali. They are made of rice. Bait nuggets are made of round pancake-shaped bait nuggets, baked over charcoal fire, and then coated with sauce and vegetable sauce. Many local stalls in Dali sell steamed bait nuggets for about 5 yuan each, which is delicious and cheap.

Xizhou Broken Crispy Baba

Xizhou Po Crispy Baba is one of the most popular snacks in Xizhou Town. It has two flavors: salty and sweet. The raw material is wheat flour. When making, two layers of charcoal fire are used to slowly roast the Baba covered in the pan with oil on the kang., roast until crisp. The outer skin of the cake is crispy and soft on the inside, and the layers are clearly defined. There are many small shops selling Baba in Xizhou Town, among which Desheng and are more famous. In addition, there are also some stalls and food shops in the ancient city of Dali.

Dali Main Kaoguan Barbecue Luchuan

The ancient city of the night market is very lively. Just grab a chat, grab a cup, and pick up the market life in the streets and alleys of the past is what life should be like!