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🌸 Chill & Chew in Dali — A Half-Day Food & Culture Walk

#summervacay Woke up in Dali and didn’t want to rush? Here’s the perfect slow travel recipe: ☕ Start your day in Dali Old Town, grabbing a cup of Yunnan pour-over at a boho-style café 🥟 Wander down the cobblestone lanes for Xizhou Baba (local flatbread), Er Kuai (sticky rice cake), and Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles 🌿 End the afternoon lakeside at Erhai, with sunlight sparkling on the water and Bai-style homes in the background It’s not just sightseeing — it’s soul-soothing. 🥢 What to Eat in Dali 🌮 Xizhou Baba: crispy outside, sweet or savory filling 🍜 Guoqiao Mixian: Dali-style crossing bridge noodles with tons of toppings 🌾 Er Kuai: rice cake slices stir-fried with chili or grilled with ham #daliyunnan #dalioldtown #dalifoodie #erhailakevibes #slowtravelchina #yunnaneats #chillindali #chineselocalfood
Posted: Jul 27, 2025
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