6-Day Lijiang + Dali Itinerary

[Full Route Revealed] Day1️⃣: Dali Zuodu Seaview Resort 💙 360° floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake - breathtaking from the very first night! 🌊 Day2️⃣: ✅ Cycling along Erhai Lake (recommended Caicun Pier route) ✅ Xizhou Ancient Town - check out the Corner Tower + insta-famous rice fields 🌾 ✅ Night stroll through Dali Ancient Town (Renmin Road bars have amazing vibes) 🏨 Stay: Erhai Tianyu Indigo Hotel - seaside terrace views are absolutely stunning Day3️⃣: Photo ops at Wenbi Village's Rainbow Road 📸 Afternoon transfer to Lijiang 🛫 🏨 Stay: InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town - unbeatable old town views Day4️⃣: ✅ Lijiang Ancient Town's Big Water Wheel + Square Street ✅ Horse riding at Lashihai Lake along the Ancient Tea-Horse Road 🐎 (Pro tip: Choose licensed ranches!) Day5️⃣: ✅ Capture snow mountain reflections at Longnv Lake 🏔️ ✅ Hunt for handicrafts at Baisha Ancient Town ⏰ Return to hotel before 7pm for sunset views 📍[Must-Visit Spots Red/Black List] 💯 Erhai Lake: Recommend renting a car for lakeside drive - scenic spots everywhere 💯 Lijiang Ancient Town: More charming at night than daytime ⚠️ Lashihai Lake: Always negotiate prices upfront 🌟 Xizhou: Must-try the crispy layered flatbread! ⚠️[Bloody Lessons Learned] 1. SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! Highland UV rays are brutal 2. Bring comfortable shoes for ancient town's cobblestone paths 3. Book Indigo's view rooms in advance 💡[Hidden Gems] ▪️ A hidden café atop Wenbi Village's mountain ▪️ Try Naxi tie-dye at Baisha Ancient Town ▪️ InterContinental's lawn offers epic snow mountain photo ops