Yunnan, I have been planning to go for a walk since the beginning of this year. First, Chongqing is too hot, and secondly, I have an obsession with Lijiang, so I started my self-driving trip in Yunnan in the penultimate week of August.

Specific itinerary Chongqing--Neijiang (sister friend)--Luzhou (lunch)--direct access to Kunming--Dali (living in Dali)--Lijiang (living in Lijiang)--Lugu Lake (living in Lugu Lake)--Xichang (living in Xichang)--Chengdu (sending friends)--Chongqing Arriving home

The first day of the trip should be the most arduous because it was a long journey all day. It took about 15 hours to arrive in Kunming. On the way, you can choose to have lunch in Neijiang or take a detour to Zigong. Zigong cuisine of the Sichuan cuisine is very delicious.

It was already early in the morning when I arrived in Kunming that night. I wanted to eat a bowl of cross-bridge rice noodles, but it was too late. I suggest that if I arrived early, I can go to a restaurant in Jinma Biji Square that has a good cross-bridge rice noodles. I have been to Kunming several times, and I really feel that there is nothing to do. If it takes a long time, I can visit Dianchi Lake and Minzu Village.

Erhai Lake

There are rooms with river views along the sea, and only one is slightly closer to the Erhai Lake. Our friends in Dali introduced me to the inn in Dali. This inn is located in the Erhai Tianyu Villa Area in Xiaguan, Dali City. First of all, the environment. This inn is newly opened. Except for the smell of the room, everything else is simply perfect. Super invincible when you open the curtains, you can see the room in Erhai Lake, and the even more invincible balcony with a view...

I just mentioned that the room has a common problem in a newly renovated hotel. There is a slight odor, but it is very light. The deodorization measures are quite good. Also, the room was huge and the bed was very comfortable to sleep on. I really like this French-to-ceiling window where you can see Erhai Lake when you open the curtains.

Are you not satisfied with your life and haven't laughed for a long time? I don't know why. Since you are not happy and don't like it here, you might as well go west to Dali. Driving along the Erhai Lake, listening to this song "Go to Dali", the wind blew, and time slowed down.

How can you come to Dali without going to Erhai Lake for a tour? When I first came to Dali a few years ago, Shuanglang was still just a small fishing village, and the Erhai Lake was still so beautiful.

Park the car on the roadside, find a random intersection to get off, and when you come to the Erhai Lake, you can see such a beautiful scenery.

There are many places around the Erhai Lake that rent battery cars. If you don't drive, I suggest you try that battery car, provided that your driving skills must pass. This kind of battery car can generally ride about 30 kilometers. Once, the battery ran out of power while riding, so I pushed it for 5 kilometers. Starting from Shuanglang, you can go back by riding roughly to Xiaoputuo.

There are also many interesting small villages around the Erhai Lake. Once you enter, you will feel like a paradise. The photos are also very good. I have forgotten the name of the village I have been to.

Lijiang ancient city

After driving around the Erhai Lake again, we started to set out for Lijiang. The entire highway takes two and a half hours. I really admire the weather in Lijiang and Dali. There is heavy rain on the highway at any time. When we arrived in Lijiang, we went straight to our hotel, because we paid a lot of money for this hotel. Before we even came, we thought that the scenery here would be beautiful. We could have a close look at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the environment was super good. The only drawback was that it was still a bit far away from the ancient city. There is also a mountain road, but you come here and feel it's all worth it. After all, the cheapest room cost more than 1000 yuan a night. This place is also very close to the Yuzhu Qingtian Scenic Area.

After we parked the car, we opened the door. Just at this time, the dry ice on both sides of the pond was released. It felt like we had arrived in a fairyland. Arriving at the front desk, the staff quickly checked us in.

I also like the room types here very much. They are basically small single-family villas, and there are rooms on the first and second floors of the villa. Each villa has its own private garden, and the environment is quite good

When the weather is good, you can directly see the Yulong Snow Mountain by sitting on Huayuan Road, which is very close.

From this platform, you can also overlook the ancient city of Lijiang.

Take a look at this room again. It's also super great. The room was large and really good value for money. The water provided was two large bottles of Moufu Mountain Spring. I was really afraid that we would be thirsty. What I like most is this starry sky room. The roof is made of glass and you can directly see the stars.

Shuhe ancient town

After resting at the hotel we headed for Ancient City. My favorite thing about Lijiang is probably Shuhe. What is the biggest significance of coming to Lijiang? Be in a daze! This place is more suitable for being a little dazed, quietly find a bar, order a drink, or just chill with a beer.

Give you a good place in Amway. Go straight up the mountain. There is a place where you can have a panoramic view of Shuhe River. This place was also discovered by coincidence.

At Shuhe Gate, this is a wind chime that is very suitable for couples. Write on it the promises you made to each other.

There are many wandering singers in Lijiang who can sing. You can really stop and listen for a long time.

Shuhe is so quiet, with more calmness and less noise.

Dinner was settled in Shuhe Ancient Town and we found a popular restaurant that many celebrities have eaten. The recommended place for dry pot black goat is delicious, delicious, and has a lot of meat! I didn't think about eating grilled fish when I came here. I thought it would taste delicious at that time, and I didn't lose my expectations! The signature small pot of rice began to feel that it was not so delicious made with rice and vegetables, but the meat was full and the taste was rich. The cabbage crispy broth was relatively weak when drunk alone, but when paired with this dry pot black goat, these three are The perfect combination, highly recommended!!!!!

[Service Bell] Service: Because I feel a little busy on the second floor, the service is very good [Mint]

Environment: Beautiful and comfortable, clean and tidy

Lijiang Eternal Love

On the fourth day, we came to the Songcheng Lijiang Ancient Love Scenic Area. Songcheng Lijiang Ancient Love Scenic Area is about 5 kilometers away from Lijiang Ancient City. It is known as the "living" tea-horse ancient road. Songcheng Lijiang Ancient Love Scenic Area echoes the distant vision of the Yulong Snow Mountain, deeply explores Lijiang's local cultural elements and builds the tea horse ancient city, Nacuozhai, Lijiang Paradise, and Martyr Valley. In Songcheng Lijiang Ancient Love Scenic Area, what I am most looking forward to is the performance of Lijiang Ancient Love. The front was full of drama, because I, an old driver, used some bad navigation and drove the wrong way, which caused us to almost be late. The performance had already begun as soon as we entered the performance area. Moreover, when we entered the performance area, the Tiangong was not beautiful and it was raining heavily. Preface: It was because of the lateness of the Creation of Naxi that we only saw the end of the preface. The scene was already pouring rain. The roc in front of us also instructed to take a look and stayed with a regret.

The scene opens with a pair of lovers dancing in the red lanterns. Lighting and dance interpret a love story vividly.

With the order to gather, the caravan began to gather and began their journey of experience again.

Mufu glory

This scene depicts a prosperous Lijiang and a moving dance, showing that people lived and worked in peace and contentment during the Mufu period.

Due to the rise of the ancient tea-horse road, Lijiang had friendly relations with various ethnic groups and countries around it during Mufu's governance of Lijiang. Therefore, Lijiang also became the economic hub of southwest China (during the Ming Dynasty). Park In 1382, the Central Government of the Ming Dynasty awarded the surname "Mu" in recognition of Lijiang's loyalty to the monarch, patriotism, and hard work in governance. The news spread, and people of all ethnic groups came one after another to congratulate them.

Yulong Third Country

This scene tells the story of the Naxi people who are not afraid of worldly vision and are desperate for love. A man and woman broke through resistance and found the love story of the "Jade Dragon Third Country". Forgive me for writing this scene so simply. I am not interested in this kind of love story.

Epilogue: Searching for Shambhala

Shambhala, Tibetan transliteration! Also called Shangri-La, which means "Paradise of Paradise".

Finally, the scenery of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the ancient city alternate on the screen. The seasons change and the stars change. What remains unchanged is that we are still looking for Shambhala. When the prayer flags floated across the stage in unison, the climax of the audience was at this time. Everyone stood up, folded their hands, and prayed piously.

Lijiang has always given me an impression of an ancient city, but this paradise of eternal love has added something that may be modern.

Bumper cars are probably my favorite event, exciting and happy. I remember when I was a child playing with this head, I hit a blue bag.

You can also find the joy of childhood here

Lugu Lake

On the fifth day, we drove to Lugu Lake. But one thing to remind you, try not to go to Lugu Lake when the weather is bad on the road, because landslides are particularly easy to occur along the way. We set off around 10 a.m., and it took about five hours to eat on the road. Because the journey is long, you can choose to have lunch in Ninglang. The ticket to Lugu Lake from the Yunnan border is 110 yuan.

You can choose to take this pig trough boat here on the Rigg Peninsula and travel around the lake. The price is only about 50 per person.

Rigg Peninsula is probably the most beautiful place here in my opinion. The terrain here forms a natural heart, so you must take a selfie at this point.

I really like the starry sky here. Sitting by the lake, blowing in the wind, looking at the stars, drinking wine, and playing songs in the car, it is as comfortable as it is.

The food you eat along the Lugu Lake is a little expensive, but the food is not bad. I will definitely recommend the barbecue here. Baked potatoes with a little chili noodles are really delicious.

day 6

Early the next morning, we chose to travel around Lugu Lake. Unfortunately, we didn't see the sunrise on Lugu Lake. I remember one winter, I saw Rizhao Jinshan in the morning in Lugu Lake

The Zouhun Bridge is located in the Caohai area in the southeast waters of Lugu Lake. It is the only bridge on Lugu Lake. Due to long-term sedimentation of sediment under the bridge, the water depth becomes shallower and there are dense reeds. When viewed from a distance, it looks like a sea of grass, so the locals call it the "Caohai". The Walking Marriage Bridge is a place where men and women meet in Mosuo. The Mosuo people on the shores of Lugu Lake follow the "walking marriage" custom of "men do not marry, women do not marry".

In Lugu Lake, sunflowers with a lot of blood are also grown, and it is also a good place to take photos.

After touring Lugu Lake, we began to walk in the direction of Xichang. The road from Lugu Lake to Xichang is very dangerous, so we must pay attention to safety. It was already 7 o'clock when we arrived in Xichang. It was too late to visit Qionghai in Xichang. Qionghai in Xichang was also very beautiful. There is also a must-eat Huafen Barbecue in Xichang.

Xichang--Ya 'an--Chengdu--Chongqing

Have a safe journey and send our friends back to Chengdu, and then we will return to Chongqing.