6 Days in Lijiang and Dali, Yunnan: A Guide to Exploring Two Cities

From Lijiang to Dali, here's a 6-day travel guide! Experience the charm of ancient towns and the beauty of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. You won't want to miss it! -- 🎈Itinerary: D1: Lijiang Ancient Town—Lion Hill 🏰On the first day, visit Lijiang Ancient Town to experience the charm of ancient culture. Then, climb Lion Hill to enjoy a panoramic view of Lijiang. D2: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section)—Xiaozhongdian Flower Sea—Pudacuo National Park—Shudu Lake 🌊🌸Cross the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge, stroll through the colorful flower sea of Xiaozhongdian, explore the primeval forest of Pudacuo, and finally enjoy the tranquil beauty of Shudu Lake. D3: Dukezong Ancient Town—Ganden Sumtseling Monastery—Napa Lake (Yila Grassland) 🏞️Stroll through the ancient town to feel the weight of history, explore the mystery of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, and finally relax on the vast grassland of Napa Lake. D4: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain—Glacier Park Cableway—Blue Moon Valley—Shuanglang ❄️🏔️Climb Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, take the cableway to Glacier Park, enjoy the fantastic scenery of Blue Moon Valley, and finally head to Shuanglang to enjoy the tranquility by the lake. D5: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Cultural Tourism Area—Dali Ancient Town—Foreigner Street—Xizhou—Erhai Ecological Corridor 🏯🌊Visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, experience the charm of Dali Ancient Town, stroll along Foreigner Street, visit Xizhou to experience Bai culture, and finally walk along the Erhai Ecological Corridor to enjoy the gentle lake breeze. D6: Hotel breakfast—Free time—Return home 🍽️Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, have some free time, pack your bags, and return home with fond memories.🏠 -- Travel Checklist:🧳 👕 Clothing: Bring enough fall and winter clothes, including down jackets and sweaters. The temperature difference between day and night in Dali and Lijiang is large, so keeping warm is important. 👒 Accessories: Hats, scarves, and gloves will keep you warm and stylish. Also, bring non-slip and warm shoes for outdoor activities. 💳 Documents: ID card, student ID, etc. are essential. Don't forget to bring cash and bank cards for emergencies. 🧴 Skincare and sunscreen: The UV rays in Yunnan are strong, so bring sunscreen and lip balm. Moisturizer is also essential to keep your skin hydrated. 🎒 Other items: Chargers, umbrellas, and common medicines. These may be your lifesavers when you're away from home. -- 🎉Come to Lijiang and Dali to enjoy the romance and tranquility under the blue sky and white clouds, and experience the unique charm of Yunnan!🎉