Dali: Diary of a Trip Around the Lake | You Have to Experience the Romance of Erhai Lake!

| You Have to Experience the Romance of Erhai Lake!. | 3-Day and 2-Night In-Depth Tour to Unlock the Romantic Secrets of Dali✨ | Average budget: CNY 1,500–2,000 (including transportation 🚗, food, and accommodation) --- I. Must-See Attractions ✅ 1. Dali Ancient City The ancient city is the quietest in the early morning. The stone roads, Bai ethnic houses, Wuhua Tower, and Wenxian Tower are classic places to check in. In the evening, you can visit Foreigner Street Night Market, taste roasted milk fans and Erkuai, and feel the local atmosphere. 2. Cycling Around Erhai Lake 🚴 It is recommended to start from Caicun Pier, cycle along the ecological corridor to Panxi S Bay, where the lake and mountains are picturesque along the way. You may encounter an Internet-famous coffee shop ☕️, order a drink 🥤, and stare blankly at Erhai Lake 🏝️. If you have enough time, you can rent a car 🚗 to drive around the east coast of the lake. The waterfront homestays in Wase Town and Shuanglang Ancient Town have beautiful scenery (the landscape rooms cost about CNY 500–800/night). 3. Cangshan Mountain & Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Take the Cangshan Ximatan cable car to the top and overlook the panoramic view of Erhai Lake. The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are a landmark of Buddhist culture. It is recommended to take photos 📷 with Hanfu, which is very beautiful. The ticket price is CNY 75 💰. 4. Xizhou Ancient Town & Zhoucheng Tie-dye 👗 The pastoral scenery and Bai ethnic houses (such as the Yan Family Courtyard) in Xizhou are worth a visit. You must try "Xizhou Baba 🍞" (sweet and savory). Zhoucheng is the hometown of tie-dye. You can experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts and take away a piece of "Dali Blue" tie-dye cloth 👗. 5. Fengyangyi Ancient Tea Horse Road It became popular because of *Meet Yourself*. It retains the 1,900m ancient road and is suitable for taking ethnic portrait photos. There are coffee shops and cultural and creative studios in the village, where you can experience the slow life of the integration of the old and the new. --- II. Food Map 🗺️ 1. Snacks & Desserts 🍧 - Roasted Milk Fan: Rolled with rose sugar or brown sugar, it has a rich milky aroma. - Xizhou Baba 🍞: Baked over charcoal fire, the outer layer is crispy and the inner filling is sweet. - Clay Pot Roasted Milk 🥤: Slowly cooked in a pottery pot, the milky aroma is mixed with caramel aroma, which is heartwarming and healing. --- III. Accommodation Recommendations 1. West Bank of Erhai Lake -Caicun Homestay: Cost-effective (CNY 200–400/night). In the early morning, you can walk to the pier to watch the sunrise 🌅 and avoid the crowds. 2. Shuanglang Ancient Town -Waterfront Landscape Room: It is recommended to stay in Internet-famous homestays 🏠 such as Erhai Xinglai, where you can enjoy the sea view when you open the window. It is suitable for couples or photography enthusiasts 📷. 3. Dali Ancient City 🎈 -Bai Ethnic Courtyard Inn: Such as Dali Xiaoyuanzi, it is quaint, conveniently located, and very quiet 🤫 at night. --- VI. 3-Day Itinerary Reference - Day 1: Dali Ancient City → Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple → Night Tour of Foreigner Street - Day 2: Cycling around Erhai Lake (Caicun - S Bay) → Xizhou Ancient Town → Zhoucheng Tie-dye Experience - Day 3: Cangshan Cableway → Fengyangyi Ancient Tea Horse Road → Go to the North Gate Vegetable Market to purchase fresh flower cakes 🍪 before returning --- ✨The beauty of Dali lies in the sparkling waves under the moon over Erhai Lake, the blue and white on the tie-dye cloth, and the slow-paced life. Avoid the crowds, ride a bicycle, and wait for a sunset. This is the right way to experience the romance of Dali ✅!