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Liupanshui Travel Guide - Recommended Attractions: Wumeng Grassland is a unique plateau grassland where you can enjoy prairie scenery; Meihuashan Tourist Area features unique weather with long-lasting low temperatures and an international ski resort; Shuicheng Ancient Town is surrounded by water on all sides, resembling a lotus leaf; Minghu National Wetland Park is a free urban park, and the Wucai Steel Bridge is distinctive. - Food Recommendations: Liupanshui’s specialties include lamb noodles and Shuicheng baked pot. The lamb noodles are fresh and flavorful, while the Shuicheng baked pot offers the fun of cooking by yourself, grilling various ingredients on the pot and dipping them in special sauces for a unique taste. - Accommodation Recommendations: Guizhou Hotel Group Liupanshui·Guizhou Hotel is close to Shuicheng Ancient Town and offers nostalgic family suites with two bedrooms; Liupanshui Dahebao Cool City Flower Sea Hot Spring Hotel has a pleasant surrounding environment and hot springs to enjoy. Enshi Travel Guide - Recommended Attractions: Enshi Grand Canyon features spectacular cliffs and precipices; the Yunlong Rift’s waterfall clusters are magnificent; Enshi Tusi City allows you to visit large-scale Tujia stilted buildings; Enshi Daughter City has folk performances every night at 6 PM and is free of charge. - Food Recommendations: Zhangguan Hezha is a famous Enshi dish, and Hezha hotpot is worth trying; Shuai Baren·Jiumuzi Dangjia is a highly recommended local restaurant; other specialties include Xuan’en grilled live fish. - Accommodation Recommendations: Enshi Jiuzhou International Hotel offers a rich breakfast; Xuan’en Jindian Junlan Hotel has excellent surroundings and riverfront floor-to-ceiling window views. Ganzi Travel Guide - Recommended Attractions: Daocheng Yading is a stunning autumn highland hiking destination with sacred mountains like Xiannairi and Yangmaiyong, and lakes such as Pearl Lake and Milk Lake; Kangding Love Song Scenic Area offers mountain and water activities and natural hot springs; Moxi Park features unique gray stone forests; Tagong Grassland allows you to wear Tibetan costumes for photos and horseback riding. - Food Recommendations: Ganzi’s Tibetan cuisine includes butter tea, tsampa, and dried meat, rich in flavor and ethnic characteristics. - Accommodation Recommendations: Zamba·Mingjing Hotel offers private panoramic hot tubs and diffused oxygen supply; Songtsam Yading Lodge has beautiful scenery, ideal for couples; Kangding Xinduqiao PARADISE.NAMKHA Resort Hotel features unique design and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful views. Dali Travel Guide - Recommended Attractions: Cangshan Mountain can be accessed by Gantong Cableway or Ximatan Cableway, with hiking along the Yudai Cloud Tour Trail; Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas are landmarks of Dali; Erhai Lake can be explored by cycling or car rental, with popular spots like Longkan Pier sunrise and Panxi S Bay; Xizhou preserves many Bai ethnic residences and rice fields perfect for photos like those in the film "The Wind"; Dali Ancient Town offers visits to the North Gate vegetable market and street stalls on Renmin Road. - Food Recommendations: Liuyue·Forten Seaview Café & Western Restaurant offers views of Erhai Lake; Yunhe Yi Seaview Manor Restaurant features romantic European-style manor scenery; Huotang Impression Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hotpot has a delicious mushroom broth; other specialties include grilled milk fan and cold chicken rice noodles. - Accommodation Recommendations: Dali Junfa Pullman Hotel has a starry sky bar to watch the Erhai sunset; Dali Songyun Cliff Hotel faces Cangshan and Erhai; Yunfan Seaside Inn in Caicun offers sea views from the window and great value.
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Dali City has always been a favorite destination for Yunnan travelers! This trip's main attraction, the Cangshan Mountain route, is a must-do for those who enjoy nature and outdoor adventures. Under a blue sky and white clouds, you can gaze out over the mountain lakes, grasslands, and wetlands, and experience firsthand the vibrant beauty of "Cangshan Mountain, a painting of eternity." The highlight of the trip is undoubtedly the soaring ride on the Ximatan Cableway and the ethereal beauty of Ximatan Lake and its surroundings! 🗺️ Recommended Attractions 1. Cangshan Mountain 📍Address: Xiyinxian Road, Dali Ancient Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture ⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 💰Admission: 130 RMB Cangshan Mountain serves as Dali's natural backdrop. The ascent is filled with lush greenery, with morning mist swirling and afternoon sunlight streaming down the mountainside. It's a perfect spot for Instagram-worthy photos! Ascending along the Cangshan Ancient Trail, you'll find lush vegetation and the sound of flowing streams accompanied by birdsong. 2. Dali Cangshan Global Geopark - Observation Deck 📍Address: Cangshan Global Geopark, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture This is one of the highest platforms on the route with the most expansive views. Bring binoculars to gaze out over Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake, and the rolling hills of Cangshan. If you're tired, rest at the observation deck, soak in the highland breeze, and enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by nature. 3. Ximatan 📍Address: At the junction of Yuju Peak and Longquan Peak, Cangshan Mountain, Dali City ⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Ximatan is a key attraction in Cangshan and a natural alpine lake that has frequently made it onto tourist hotspots. Its deep waters, reflecting the blue sky, are particularly soothing on clear days. The trail is surrounded by lush vegetation, dotted with wildflowers in summer and autumn, creating a fairyland-like experience. 4. Ximatan Cableway 📍Address: Junction of Yuju Peak and Longquan Peak, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Tickets close at 3:00 PM) 💰Admission: 320 RMB The cableway is divided into two sections. Be sure to purchase a full ticket at once to save time waiting and queuing! The cable car journey is shrouded in mist, offering breathtaking views. After reaching Ximatan Station, it's a half-hour hike to the highest platform. Remember: The steep slopes of the plateau make the journey quite strenuous, so bring oxygen tanks! Those with limited stamina or altitude sickness should avoid forcing themselves; proceed within their capacity. ⚡ Trip Tips - You really need to buy the full cable car ticket. Transferring between the two sections can easily lead to long lines, so time is precious, so why not do it all at once? - Remember to prepare an oxygen tank before heading up the mountain (available at convenience stores in Dali Old Town and at the scenic area entrance). The lack of oxygen can be noticeable at Ximatan and the highest platform, so prepare in advance and enjoy the ride safely! - Wear sneakers or hiking shoes, travel light, and avoid heavy jackets. Layers are recommended, as the temperature fluctuates greatly on the mountain. - Drinking water, eating chocolate, and taking occasional rest stops will help with altitude acclimatization. 🌄 Transportation From Dali Old Town to Cangshan Scenic Area, take a taxi to the Cangshan West Yinxian Road entrance. The cable car station is located within the scenic area, and you will need to show your ticket upon arrival. During peak hours, queues can be long for the cable car, so it's recommended to arrive before 8:00 AM to check your ticket. 🍴Food Recommendations After descending the mountain, you can try Bai ethnic minority specialties like spicy and sour fish and grilled milk fan meat in Dali Ancient Town. There are many small restaurants along Yu'er Road in the old town, all with reasonable prices. 📝Practical itinerary topics #CangshanXimatanGuide #DaliNaturalScenery #HighlandTravelMust-haves #RopewayFullTicket #YunnanScenicTravelPhotography

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