Yunnan Tourism | Dali Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake

I'll start by helping everyone avoid the pitfalls of Dali! 📍Note: 1⃣The west side of Erhai Lake is the only route for cycling around the lake, no outside vehicles are allowed, it's very safe, and the scenery is particularly beautiful! 🤩 (Longkan Wharf: sunrise→Caicun→S-shaped bay: refuel→Xizhou Ancient Town: sunset) 2⃣Comprehensive sun protection! Physical barriers + sunscreen! Remember to bring a hat with a string! 3⃣Dali's Santorini is very photogenic! The style of European architecture and ethnic buildings, every corner is a scene. 4⃣Make sure to check your hotel and the places you want to visit, plan ahead! Don't waste time on the road! 5⃣Tourists with luggage should avoid staying in the ancient city, as the cobblestone roads make it difficult to drag luggage. Stay alert to people who approach you proactively. 6⃣Be careful when buying silver ornaments in scenic areas, it's easy to get cheated if you can't tell the quality. 7⃣In the scenic area, if you see cartoon characters wanting to take photos with you, remember to keep your distance. 📍Transportation: 🚅High-speed train: Get off at Dali Station, then exit to the blue sign where you can take the No. 8 bus to the East Gate/North Gate, or take a direct bus to the scenic area. ✈Airplane: Dali has an airport, direct flights are available, but the airport is quite far from the ancient city, though closer to Xiaguan. If you have time, you can experience the nightlife of Xiaguan. 🚖However, transportation in Dali is not very convenient, many places are not accessible by bus. 😢 📍Recommended off-the-beaten-path photo spots in Dali: 📷Zhemoshan: Dali's city of music, with beautiful scenery, you can drive up there, and overlook the entire Xiaguan city and Erhai Lake... 📷Xingsheng Bridge: A white Gothic-style bridge, with a Seine River atmosphere, great for portrait photography... 📷Cang'er Avenue: A road next to Dali University, from which you can see through Erhai Lake at a glance, with an excellent view... 📷Longkan Wharf: A beautiful place in Dali to watch the sunrise, with flocks of seagulls in winter, and after the sunrise, you can take beautiful photos by the sea... 📷Wase Wharf: A good spot along Erhai Lake to watch the sunset, with many abandoned iron ships, and the nearby grove is very photogenic, bursting with a sense of story and art...