2. Stop Following the Crowd Around Erhai Lake! These 6 Spots in Dali Offer True Relaxation

🌊 Dali 3-Day 2-Night Ultimate Guide｜Summer Escape to Cangshan Mountain & Erhai Lake, Just 1k+ RMB per Person for Maximum Fun! 🌟 Trip Highlights ✅ Erhai Sunrise + Snow-Capped Cangshan – Instagram-Worthy Masterpieces ✅ Bai Tie-Dyeing + Rice Field Cycling – Fun for Couples & Families Alike ✅ Only 670 RMB per Person – The Ultimate Value for Money! 📅 Itinerary **Day 1: Ancient Town Charm · First Taste of Bai Culture** **Morning**: Arrive in Dali and head straight to Dali Ancient Town! Check into a nearby guesthouse (Recommended: 📍 Muyun Xigu Inn, ~100 RMB/night per person, serene courtyard with lush views). **Afternoon**: - Stroll Foreigner Street for handmade tie-dye souvenirs, climb Wuhua Tower for a panoramic view of the town’s blue-tiled roofs and white walls. - Visit Beimen Market for local breakfast secrets: 5 RMB bowl of pea flour soup with fried dough sticks. **Evening**: Feast at the night market! Try rose-sauce-brushed grilled milk fan and spicy-cool chicken rice noodles – just 15 RMB for a full belly. **Day 2: Erhai West Leisurely Ride · Chasing Light in Wheat Fields** 🌅 **6:50 AM Longkan Dock**: Secure a waterfront spot! Watch the sunrise paint Erhai gold-red, rent a Bai cloak, feed seagulls, and snap cinematic shots. 🚴 **9:00 AM Ecological Corridor Cycling**: - Rent a shared bike (15 RMB/hour), ride from Caicun → Panxi S-Bend → Langqiao, under breezy tree shades with sapphire-like lake views. - Hidden gem: Buy a handmade pinwheel from a Bai granny near Langqiao’s "Lonely Tree" for whimsical fun. 🌾 **Afternoon Xizhou Ancient Town**: - Photograph the iconic yellow-walled Corner Tower and dive into golden wheat fields (light-colored dresses pop!). - Kids will love tie-dye workshops (Yan Family Compound provides aprons for crafting handkerchiefs). - Savor freshly baked Xizhou baba! Savory scallion-pork or sweet rose sugar flavors, 10 RMB/crispy piece. **Day 3: Cangshan Mystique · East Erhai Sunset Farewell** ⛰️ **Morning Cangshan Summit**: - Take Gantong Cable Car (200 RMB round-trip), hike Jade Belt Road, discover Emerald Pool at Qingbi Stream, and spot squirrels. - Visit Jizhao Nunnery, "Most Beautiful Convent," for vegetarian meals (20 RMB/set) amid hydrangeas. 🌇 **Afternoon East Erhai Loop**: Charter a car (300 RMB/vehicle) for: - **Shuanglang**: Yang Liping’s Sun Palace afternoon tea (book 3 days ahead! 100 RMB with snacks, ocean-view terrace). - **Wenbi Village**: Rainbow Road + bubble machines = anime vibes. - **Xingsheng Bridge**: European-style arches for vintage London-esque photos. **5:00 PM Return**: ~1-hour drive to airport/railway station. 🏡 **Stay Recommendations** - **Town Lovers**: Dali Ancient Town (e.g., 📍 Dali Ancient Town No.1 Courtyard), vibrant nightlife, ~150 RMB/night. - **Lake Viewers**: Shuanglang/Caicun lakeside stays (e.g., 📍 Waking Up to Erhai), open-window vistas, starlit sleeps, ~400 RMB/night off-season. 🍜 **Foodie Strikes** - **Must-Eats**: Claypot fish (Huotang Impression Wild Mushroom Hotpot), spicy-sour fish ("Xiaoyujia" in Wase Town). - **Street Snacks**: Milk fan (Yang’s in Ancient Town), rice cakes (wrapped with fried dough & chili), rose jelly (Xizhou summer cooler). 💡 **Pro Tips** - **Sunshield Trio**: High-altitude UV demands SPF50+, sunglasses, and hats. - **Transport Hacks**: - West Erhai: Use shared bikes (must return to origin). - East Erhai: Charter cars save hassle. - Avoid roadside e-bikes! Low battery risks. - **Ticket Tricks**: - Free panoramic views of Chongsheng Temple’s Three Pagodas (save 75 RMB entry). - "Windy Courtyard" in Fengyangyi charges 188 RMB for entry – photos outside suffice. 📌 **Golden Hours**: - Dawn at Erhai + dusk in wheat fields + ancient town nights = "Dali-exclusive" shots! - Tags: This summer, chase clouds where the wind blows~ 🌈