preface

If you don't know its history and culture and just get on the bus to sleep and get off the bus to take photos, you will lose half the fun. Tourism is not only a relaxing journey that pleases the body and mind, but also a spiritual journey that increases knowledge, broadens horizons, and grows. Therefore, before each departure, I will not only plan the route in advance, but also study the historical, folk and cultural customs of the place a little to make my journey more interesting and live up to every trip.

Day 1 Dali Ancient City

The ancient city of Dali is located in the western part of Yunnan Province. The earliest dates back to the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty and was built in the 15th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, in 1382 AD. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Yunnan was the political, economic and cultural center. In 1982, it was rated as one of the first batch of 24 historical and cultural cities in China. There are 14 key cultural relics protection units at or above the municipal level in the ancient city, which retain Dali's historical, ethnic, folk and religious culture and is one of Dali's must-see tourist attractions.

Kunming Changshui International Airport-Kunming Railway Station

No matter where you start from, you can reach "Kunming Changshui International Airport" by plane. As soon as we leave the house, we can see a row of Airport Express buses. We took Airport Line 2. The airport bus cost 25 yuan. It took a 40-minute drive and got off at "Taili International Hotel Station". Take bus No. 51 for 20 minutes to Kunming Railway Station.

Kunming Railway Station-South Gate of Dali Ancient City

After arriving at Kunming Railway Station, it takes a 2-hour bullet train to reach Dali Station. After leaving Dali Station, the eye-catching yellow sign on the left hand side of the door is the more formal "Dali Tourism Distribution Center". Take his family's special line. The fare is 5 yuan, which is super cheap. It takes a 50-minute drive to the south gate of the ancient city of Dali.

Dali Ancient City South Gate-Dali Ancient City East Gate

Arriving at the south gate of the ancient city of Dali, there is a connecting battery car at the drop-off point. The fare is 5 yuan to take you to the east gate (Erhai Gate). Most accommodation inns are also located at the east gate of the ancient city (Erhai Gate). If you want to go to other doors, it should be possible, but the fare may be different.

Chuntianli Yayuan Inn

This time we stayed at the "Spring Li Yayuan Inn". The environment was quite good. It was only around 300 to 400 in July and August. After settling down, it was almost time for dinner and sightseeing the night view of the ancient city of Dali.

Dali Duan Gongzi·Dali Ancient Country Culture Experience Store

A certain food platform has a perennial Top 1 must-eat list [Dali Duan Gongzi·Dali Ancient Country Cultural Experience Store], located at the intersection of the upper section of Renmin Road and Boai Road (150 meters from Fuxing Road, Foreign Street, close to the south gate Cangshan Gate, Boai Gate). Anyway, just follow the navigation. Be sure to go early, because there is a queue at his house every day!!! There was a sea of people at the door, no exaggeration.

I have long heard of Dali Gongzi Duan, but today I see him really extraordinary. At sunset, long queues have quietly formed at the door, and the door is like a city. It is so lively. The store is full of friends and bustling with people, not only for Yunnan cuisine, but also to experience the unique culture of Dali, its past vicissitudes, its rise and fall of history, and the same Dali sentiment as Mr. Jin Yong's heart!

Naxi pepper chicken is sesame but not spicy. The taste of pepper and sesame penetrates into the sweet chicken meat and follows the texture of the meat, allowing every bite to release a deeper pepper and aroma.

There are many other signature dishes, remember to try them more!

Dali ancient city

After having enough wine and food, I began to stroll around the night view of the ancient city of Dali. During the day, there weren't many tourists, but at night, there were all people, so be careful not to get separated from your companions. Especially parents with small children, they must pay close attention.

Although the buildings in the ancient city still retain the charm of time and history, the central prosperous area has been very commercialized. However, this advantage is that you can buy anything you want.

You can try the local specialty snack "Roasted Milk Fan", which costs six to seven yuan each. It tastes quite good.

Day 2 One-day trip to Erhai Lake

Apart from the ancient city of Dali, the most famous one in Dali is probably the Erhai Lake, which is named because its shape resembles a human ear. Located on the outskirts of Dali, Yunnan, it is the second largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province. It was suitable for a week-long driving trip around the lake, so we chose to carpool for a trip. It saves time and is more cost-effective. I recommend this kind of travel for only a hundred yuan per person. There are many on third-party platforms. Just choose a reliable place to place an order, and the driver will contact you one day in advance. During the one-day trip, I visited several attractions, large and small, so I picked a few of the ones that impressed me more.

flower sea

Tickets are included in the total fee. It will look even better if it is the spring season when flowers bloom. There are also changes to ensure that you can take beautiful photos.

There are also scenes and props for taking pictures such as Sky Realm, which is very suitable for traveling!!

shuanglang ancient town

Located at the northeastern end of Erhai Lake, it is known as the first town in Canger scenery and is also a well-known ancient town with a long history and culture. Admission is free, the area is quite large, and the scenery is beautiful.

Xiaoputuo Island

Located in the east of Erhai Lake, it is named after the island's shape and pavilions are similar to Putuo Mountain in the South China Sea, which is similar to our country's myths and legends. There is a viewing platform opposite it, and you can also go to the island by boat to watch it for an additional fee.

Wuxiang Yunduo·Xunwei Dali Restaurant

End a day of Erhai Lake tour and return to the ancient city of Dali. Come and eat Dali's home-cooked dishes.[My Township Cloud·Xunwei Dali Restaurant] is located in the ancient city of Dali. The store is full of flowers and folk customs. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the tablecloth is still made of one-meter-long oversized leaves, which has a Yunnan style!!

Dai's grilled pork ribs with lemongrass grass, super large ribs, and the taste of the roast is delicious! Sprinkle with some seasoning powder and bite it while it is hot. The meat taste is very delicious, with a hint of thatched fragrance and sweetness. The meat is tender, but not firewood.

Sweet and sour pork paste tofu is a specialty of Yunnan. The tofu here has been fried in advance, so the skin is golden and it looks appetizing. The whole tofu bulges out and makes the taste more full.

Day 3 Lijiang Ancient City

The Ancient City of Lijiang is located in the Ancient City of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It was built in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasties. It is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, on a plateau platform under the Yulong Snow Mountain, with an altitude of 2416 meters and an area of 7.279 square kilometers. The ancient city is criss-crossed, with attractions such as Sifang Street, Mufu, Black Dragon Pool, Xueshan Academy, Fang Guoyu's former residence, and Gu Peter's former residence. Lijiang is one of the second batch of approved historical and cultural cities in China and one of the world's cultural heritage sites.

Dali Ancient City-Lijiang Ancient City

You can choose a long-distance bus or train from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Ancient City. The journey time is about the same, but you have to take the train from Dali Ancient City to Dali Station first, and then from Lijiang Station to Lijiang Ancient City. It is also troublesome to transfer multiple buses. Although the bus ticket is twice as expensive as the train ticket, it can go directly from the ancient city of Dali to the ancient city of Lijiang, point-to-point, and it takes 3.5 hours to sleep. It should be noted that there are many options for starting and arriving at the gate, so see which gate you want to go to before buying a ticket.

Prince of Western Yunnan·Dream Back to Lijiang inherits a century-old flavor

Arriving in the Ancient City of Lijiang, it was noon. First, I went to the B & B to leave my luggage and make lunch arrangements! Once a certain food platform searched, Top1 started!! Lijiang, with light clouds and light winds, is a solemn and old ancient city. In the ancient city under the moonlight, when you look back for a moment, it feels as if you dream back to Lijiang thousands of years ago. The love story of the prince of western Yunnan is vivid in my mind, leaving behind a lot of lasting love. [Prince of Western Yunnan·Dream Back to Lijiang Inherits a Century of Taste] This is such a restaurant that pursues not only the delicacy of Lijiang, but also the long-standing legend of this ancient city.

Haang De 'ang bamboo shoot chicken, a national specialty, is the famous bamboo shoot chicken. The bamboo shoot aroma penetrates into the sweet chicken fiber, making it rich, juicy and delicious.

Yi Huang Braised Black Goat, a local black goat that is stocked, has firm meat without any extra fat. It removes the mutton taste, is chewy, and becomes more delicious the more you eat!

Antique dining atmosphere, open space, spacious tables and chairs. Every diner seems to be amazed by this wonderful Prince culture in Western Yunnan. It is quiet and not noisy, and it is moved to taste every bite carefully.

Lion mountain

After lunch, looking at the beautiful weather, we went to Lion Rock. This is a high place where you can overlook the panoramic view of Lijiang Ancient City, but it is not very high. It only takes ten minutes to reach it. Lion Rock Scenic Area, admission is 24 yuan, including Wangu Tower. The scenery overlooking the ancient city is still very beautiful, and you can also see Mufu.

Wanggulou

Wangulou is a landmark building in Lijiang. Dongba script means "Millennium Wandai Tower", and Naxi language means "Wengu Wheel", which means commanding heights and is homophonic for "Wangulou". Not only can you overlook the ancient city of Lijiang and its pastoral scenery, but when the weather is good, you can also look at the Wannian Glacier of the Yulong Snow Mountain.

Entering Wanguo Building, which has many floors, you can get a higher and better view when you walk up. If you just want to overlook the ancient city, you can also get the same view by buying a cup of coffee at the scenic cafe in a row near the entrance of the scenic spot. The only thing missing is the opportunity to enter Wangulou.

After leaving Lion Rock, go to see the Daquan Water Car, which is also one of the famous check-in spots in the ancient city. It is located in a prosperous area and attracts tourists to take photos.

Prince of Western Yunnan? Yunnan 26 Ethnic Culture Restaurants

After strolling around, I became hungry again. The Prince of Western Yunnan we ate at noon was endless aftertaste. There are two houses in the ancient city. I will try another one at night. In the ancient city of Lijiang, there is a restaurant that brings together 26 ethnic characteristics. You can taste the flavors of ethnic minorities such as Yi, Haang, and De 'ang here. Yunnan 26 Ethnic Cultural Restaurants] Make Lijiang people's own ethnic restaurant.

Banana leaves wrap the beef tenderloin. The huge banana leaves wrap the beef tenderloin tightly and are fired. As the leaves are cut open, the meat aroma mixed with the aroma of banana leaves wafts out, and the gravy gradually flows out. Come out, your appetite is full!

Lijiang Naxi pork ribs are marinated in advance and rich in national characteristics. They are then stir-fried over high heat, giving off a stronger aroma after each bite.

Lahu fragrant Gege meat is cut into small pieces of pork and placed in bamboo baskets. It is delicately placed, the meat is thick and full of texture.

Elegance, uniqueness, elegance and generosity are my first impression of this restaurant. The high center makes the space extremely open. There is also a large table on the second floor, so there is no problem for multiple people to eat.

Lijiang ancient city

The busiest place in the ancient city is Sifang Street. The ancient city of Lijiang is crowded with people at night, and many police volunteers are also dispatched to maintain order. But the ancient city at night naturally has a charm that is different from that during the day.

Internet celebrity paper umbrella street, lantern street and the night view of the ancient city are all worth a visit.

Bright Moon Pine Room

[Bright Moon Pine Room] is located in the east of the ancient city. It is also a group of B & Bs and inns. The environment is not bad and it is quite charming.

Day 4 Two-day Tour to Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake is the third largest deep-water lake in my country. Compared with the Erhai Lake, its area is not large, but it is the highest lake in Yunnan Province. The residents nearby are mainly Mosuo and other ethnic minorities, with a beautiful environment and clear skies, as transparent and bright as the sky.

Ancient City of Lijiang-Lugu Lake

This time, we also chose a ride-sharing project on a third-party platform. The average person is 600 to 700 yuan, but it includes all the expenses such as meals, accommodation, tickets, etc. The eight-person group goes to Lugu Lake. Because it is more than 202 kilometers away from the Ancient City of Lijiang, the fastest drive takes about 4.5 hours, and the round trip takes a day, so it is recommended to choose a two-day tour. Admission to the scenic spot is 70 yuan, which is included in the total fee.

Local chicken hotpot

Local chicken hot pot is a real local chicken. It is very fragrant and the meat is tender and firm.

pig trough ship

It is also one of the characteristics here. It is human-driven. Two people paddle in front and one person is steering the boat behind. Most of them are young guys. A boat can accommodate up to eight people, and you can go to destinations such as Dear Inn and Caohai. The water in the center of the lake is clear, colorless, odorless, refreshing and pleasant. It is much better than mineral water and tastes super good!

Go to the wedding banquet

Come to Mosuo people's homes for wedding banquets and try Mosuo folk dishes in the evening. The taste is good.

bonfire party

It starts at 8 o'clock and you can enter at 7:30. Watching the people of Mosuo sing and dancing around the stove is very national, with interactive sessions behind it, and then somehow, it turned into disco as it danced!!?

Day 5 Two-day Tour to Lugu Lake

The next day's itinerary is to visit small attractions such as Lovers 'Beach and walk along the lake.

Peacock rice

Special peacock rice, provided with gloves and eaten with your hands, including meat and clear soup.

Lugu Lake-Ancient City of Lijiang

If you leave and return at one or two in the afternoon, you will be able to return to the Ancient City of Lijiang by around six o'clock, which is exactly dinner time.

Gu Dian Kun Chef·Ecological Health Soup

He also has it at home on Zisan Street in the ancient city of Lijiang! [Ancient Diankun Kitchen·Ecological Health Soup], located in Dengdeng Street, Zhenxing Lane, is a combination of barbecue and hot pot. There is a pot of plateau yak meat hot pot in the middle, and a layer of secret tender beef, Lijiang Mountain pork, etc. on the outer ring. The meat aroma overflows! Full of meat! It's a meat eater's paradise!

Wild mushroom plateau yak meat nourishing copper pot, seasonal specialty ingredients, four kinds of wild fungi are rich in, the bottom of the pot is boiled together with plateau yak meat, mellow and delicious.

Lijiang Mountain Pork, fat and lean wild pork, is tender and juicy, and it is even more unique when wrapped in lettuce. The gravy gradually flows out of the mouth. It is delicious!

The secret tender beef is full of tender taste, and every piece has a hint of sweetness, which is unforgettable.

It has its own courtyard, a two-story building, with large tables and private rooms. When you look up, there is also the night sky dotted with paper umbrellas.

Day 6 One-day trip to Yulong Snow Mountain

The Yulong Snow Mountain is a snow-capped mountain group in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It is a rare snow-covered mountain range in the northern hemisphere. It is called "Tianshan" in Naxi. The main peak has a steep fan with a maximum altitude of 5596 meters, and thirteen snowy peaks are endless, like dragons flying in the sky, hence the name "Jade Dragon".

The snowy mountains must come well in winter. Almost all the snow in summer has melted, leaving only the bare top of the mountain. But now that they are here, the altitude of 4680 meters is still worth going up. The Yulong Snow Mountain is divided into large cableways and small cableways. The two types of tickets are sold separately. The large cableway is a ticket up to 4680 meters. However, the daily traffic limit on the snowy mountain is 10,000 people. It is difficult to get a ticket for the large cableway. It is best to go through a travel agency to get tickets. It is possible to have tickets, but tickets for small cableway are relatively easy to buy. The Yulong Snow Mountain is a high-altitude area that is prone to high altitudes. People with poor physique and heart disease should do within their capabilities and put safety first.

Ancient City of Lijiang-Yulong Snow Mountain

In order to ensure tickets, we had to choose a small third-party one-day tour group with guaranteed tickets, with an average of 500 to 600 yuan per person. The snowy mountains are not very far away from the ancient city, and it takes an hour or two to drive there.

large cableway

Prepare the three-piece set for going up the mountain, and you can go up the mountain with a down jacket, oxygen cylinder and mineral water. The oxygen bottle is about 50 per bottle at the foot of the mountain and 100 per bottle at the top of the mountain, so it is recommended to buy it in advance if you need it.

The next step is to queue up to take the shuttle bus and head to the cableway. There are many people in the peak season, and the queue is a sea of people.

There is a queue for the shuttle bus and also for the cableway. It may take an hour or two to get on the big cableway. Viewed from the cableway cable car, the scenery is really good, majestic and shaded by trees. It takes more than ten minutes to build a cableway and you will reach the top of the mountain.

to the top

After getting off the cable car, the air was different, as if even breathing had been frozen in an instant. Even in summer, it was still cold. It was hard to imagine what winter was like. Again, do what you can.

As we continued to climb upwards, the higher the altitude, the lower the air pressure, and the lower the temperature. Step by step, we walked slowly and reached the highest point of 4680 meters above sea level.

Finally, I watched the clouds and saw the bright moon, and saw the top of the magnificent and vast snowy mountains!!!

water moon Pavilion

Get off the cableway, take the shuttle bus in the direction of Lanyue Valley, and get off at the second stop,"Shuiyue Pavilion". One of the few restaurants in the scenic area ate local chicken hot pot here.

blue Moon Valley

Next to the Shuiyue Pavilion is the "Blue Moon Valley", another major attraction that cannot be missed in the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area. The altitude here is low, so you can wear ordinary summer clothes, and there will be no high reflection. The water quality is crystal clear, presenting a light blue psychedelic texture, like a dream.

Because of the beautiful environment and rare scenery, many people choose to come here to take photos and wedding photos.

ganhaizi

There is a vast plain at the foot of the snowy mountain. On the way to and from the snowy mountain, we stopped by to play on the way back. When the weather is good, we can see the vast panoramic view of the snowy mountain and take beautiful scenery photos here.

Yulong Snow Mountain-Shuhe Ancient Town

Finally, I ended the day's journey and returned to the Ancient City of Lijiang at about six o'clock. However, because we passed by the "Shuhe Ancient Town" along the road, we discussed with the tour guide and chose to get off the bus halfway and arrived at Shuhe Ancient Town.

Shuhe ancient town

The three ancient towns of Lijiang Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town and Baisha Ancient Town have applied for a world cultural heritage together, but they are not as full of commercial atmosphere as the ancient city of Lijiang. There are few people here, and there are still indigenous people living here, retaining the original cultural atmosphere of many ancient towns. Because there are few people, people can still be seen taking photos or wedding photos from time to time.

Shuhe Ancient Town-Lijiang Ancient City

Shuhe Ancient Town is small in area and is similar to the Ancient City of Lijiang. It only took an hour or two to stroll around. Then we took a taxi back to the Ancient City of Lijiang. It was only 20 to 30 taxi fare, which was very close.

Xiansheng Sichuan Restaurant

Because I went to Shuhe Ancient Town, I was a little late after eating. You can also choose to eat in Shuhe Ancient Town. We returned to the ancient city of Lijiang to eat again. [Mr. Sichuan Restaurant] When you meet Mr. in the ancient city of Lijiang, it is a new combination of Yunnan cuisine and Sichuan cuisine, original new flavors, and blending the essence of Yunnan cuisine and Sichuan cuisine!

The preserved pork ribs soup is a preserved pork ribs that have been marinated in advance and boiled into the soup. The taste will not be so strong and can also be emitted into the soup water. With the sweet taste of corn, the taste is fresh, sweet and moist.

Fresh pepper Yulong Snow Mountain Fish, fresh fish from the famous Yulong Snow Mountain, has lived in a low-temperature environment for a long time, so the fish meat is extremely tender and tender, as if it will spread apart with a clip. Then add fresh pepper and red spicy food to dye it with a layer of beautiful red and green, so beautiful and appetizing.

Day 7 Return

After ending his trip to Dali and Lijiang, he set off for home and returned to Kunming to take a plane first.

Lijiang Railway Station-Kunming Railway Station

After ending all my trips, I not only had a novel experience, but also took beautiful photos, which was full of rewards!! Early in the morning of the last day, we took a taxi from the ancient city of Lijiang to Lijiang Railway Station for twenty to thirty yuan. We took the bullet train from Lijiang to Kunming. The second-class ticket cost 220 yuan and took 3 hours. We arrived in Kunming around 11 o'clock before noon. Because it was a night flight, we still had the whole afternoon to stay in Kunming. We couldn't waste this last spare time. In the end, we decided to go to the "Kunming Zoo".

Paoding freshly cut beef shop

The luggage was left at the train station first. If a friend was in Kunming, he made an appointment to meet him in a hurry. My friend found a random restaurant,"Paoding Fresh Cut Beef Shop (Golden Eagle Shopping Center Store)", and it was surprisingly good.

Blow the bottom of his family's special passion fruit pot, which is sour and sweet, and appetizing. This is the first time I ate this pot bottom, and I feel amazed. It turns out that passion fruits can still be eaten like this!! The sweet and rich yellow color boils. If you take a sip of hot soup, the aroma will overflow and be full of the fragrance of passion fruit.

The beef is cut in the morning, with the tender meat, the dragon companion, the spoon handle, etc., one knife down, one plate out, and the cook can cut the cow with ease. All parts, dipped in sauce, will have a rich taste, fresh and tender meat!!

There are also staple snacks such as barbecue, fried rice, and eight-treasure rice. You can also make skewers while eating hot pot!! The business is super good, the house is full of dignitaries, and the seats are packed. It is hard to find a place. There are long queues and the door is like a market!

Kunming Zoo

Public transportation in Kunming is quite convenient. Make no mistake, one is the Kunming Zoo where we go, which is in the urban area, and the other is the Yunnan Wildlife Park. It is in the suburbs. The journey is relatively long. We didn't have much time, so we went to the first one. [Kunming Zoo] There are many entrances, and the ticket is super cheap at 20, but only cash is accepted. The cash I brought out is finally used for the first time.

The park is much bigger than imagined!! 20 yuan is a great deal!! There are elephants, tigers, lions, black panthers, raccoons, deer, monkeys, alpacas, flamingos and other small and large animals. Many locals with children come during the summer vacation. You can also feed Ying Wuwu by hand in the parrot garden, but it is an additional item and costs 10 yuan per person.

cuihu Park

You can stroll around the entire park all afternoon. It was already four or five o'clock when you came out. There was still some time, so I walked for a short while at the "Cuihu Park" next to the zoo.

It's just the season when lotus flowers and lotus flowers are in full bloom. It's so beautiful!! The entire park is built around Cuihu Lake and covers a very large area. Local residents nearby will come for a walk to cool off, enjoy flowers and watch the sun, and feel so uncomfortable!!

Laodianshanzhai

At six o'clock, we went to Kunming Railway Station to pick up our luggage and have dinner. A certain food platform took it out to search for nearby Top 1's. [Laodian Shanzhai (Yong 'an Road Store)] It is close to Kunming Railway Station. There are many branches open, and it is hard to find one at noon or at night. There are free melon seeds to munch on when waiting for the table, and you can also watch his family's characteristic folk dances, so you can eat and entertain both.

Simao Sour Soup Fish Fillet is one of the signature brands and must be ordered almost at tables. The fish is large, the slices are thin, crystal clear, and there are few fish bones. It is very enjoyable to eat. The sour soup has a very appetizing taste and is the best choice for the main course. Yiliang Crispy Knife Duck, the outer skin is roasted with bright oil, which makes people's appetite. The outer skin is crispy and the meat is delicious. When dipped in the secret roast duck sauce, it is even better than Beijing roast duck! Banana leaf barbecue is a local specialty that you can't taste when you go home. The fat and lean barbecue is evenly sliced and has excellent cutting skills. It has a fresh taste of banana leaves and is full of texture.

The environment is full of national characteristics, singing and dancing, and lively. There are gray walls and wooden chairs to experience the food culture of Yunnan cuisine.

Kunming Railway Station-Kunming Changshui International Airport

After dinner, we took the Airport Airport Special Line from Kunming Station. The fare was 25 yuan and the time was 50 minutes. We arrived at Kunming Changshui Airport in advance, ending our seven-day and six-night trip.

conclusion

I successfully ended this trip to Yunnan and gained a lot, not only from the camera memory, but also from my stomach, as well as from my soul and mood. I saw my country's vast and magnificent natural landscapes such as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lugu Lake, as well as the unique customs and culture of ethnic minorities, as well as Yunnan cuisine. Every day during the trip, I can clearly feel my growth. I am happy, happy, and touching.