I spent three days and two nights in Dali and stayed up late to write a travel guide.

1. 🌟 Itinerary [Day 1] Dali Ancient City ☞ Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple [Day 2] West Road of Erhai Lake ☞ Xizhou Ancient Town [Day 3] Cangshan Mountain ☞ Butterfly Spring 2. 🏞️ Recommended Attractions 1. Dali Ancient City: Experience the simple folk customs and long history. There are many specialty shops and delicious foods in the ancient city. 2. Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: A landmark of Dali. The temple is quiet and suitable for taking photos. 3. West Road of Erhai Lake: Ride a bike or drive around Erhai Lake and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain scenery. 4. Xizhou Ancient Town: Experience the Bai culture. There are many well-preserved ancient buildings in the ancient town. 5. Cangshan Mountain: Climb the mountain and enjoy the magnificent nature. There are attractions such as Ximatan and Qilongnu Pool on the mountain. 6. Butterfly Spring: A butterfly-themed park. Thousands of butterflies gather here every spring and summer. 3. 🍲 Recommended Foods 1. Bai Three-Course Tea: Taste the traditional tea art of the Bai people and experience the unique tea culture. 2. Chickpea Tofu: A Dali specialty snack made from chickpeas. It has a smooth and tender taste. 3. Rushan: A fan-shaped food made from milk. It can be roasted or served cold. 4. Buckwheat Noodles: A food made from buckwheat flour. It can be boiled, fried, or served cold. 5. Stewed Beef: Made with fresh local beef and various seasonings. The beef is tender and delicious. 6. Erhai Sea Bass: A specialty of Erhai Lake. It can be steamed or braised. The fish is fresh and delicious. 7. Shangri-La Matsutake: Although not a specialty of Dali, you can also taste fresh matsutake in Dali. 8. Dali Clay Pot Fish: Made with fish from Erhai Lake, various vegetables, and seasonings. It is stewed and tastes delicious.