5000 RMB to Explore Dali｜5 Days 4 Nights Seaview Homestay + Complete Guide to Cangshan and Erhai

Five days and four nights in Dali with a budget of 5000 RMB to enjoy a poetic slow life! 🌈 Cycling around Erhai Lake, strolling through the ancient town, hiking Cangshan Mountain, taking photos in Xizhou, with an average cost of 4932 RMB per person, staying in a seaview homestay—totally worth it! 💯 - Hi~ This is travel blogger Xiao Lang, currently touring China! 🌊 This time, with a budget of 5000 RMB, I headed to my dream "Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon" place—Dali 🏔️ Five days and four nights were super satisfying, and I even saved 68 RMB to buy sculpted plums as a souvenir! Today, I’m sharing this super valuable guide~ 🔍🗓 Itinerary Overview (5 days 4 nights｜Per person: ¥4,932) Transportation: ¥1,860 (including round-trip airfare + electric scooter rental) Accommodation: ¥1,420 (4 nights in seaview homestays 🏡) Food: ¥920 (delicious meals every day, no repeats) Tickets: ¥480 (must-have for Cangshan) Others: ¥252 (rental + photography) Total cost: ¥4,932 (68 RMB pocket money left!) 🌅 Day 1: First Encounter with Dali ✈️ Transportation tips: - Fly to Kunming then transfer to high-speed train to Dali (second-class seat ¥150) - Or fly directly to Dali Huangcaoba Airport (off-season from ¥600) 🛏 Accommodation recommendation: "Ancient Town South Gate Art Hostel" 📍 Address: No. 85, South Gate Straight Street, Dali Ancient Town 💰 Price: ¥280/night (Bai ethnic style, super healing) 🍜 Must-try: - Zai Huishou Cold Chicken Rice Noodles ¥18 - Folk music at People's Road Bar ¥32/cup 🚴‍♀️ Day 2: Must-visit Cycling Around Erhai Lake 🛵 Rent electric scooter ¥60/day 📸 Photo spots: - Caicun Pier sunrise 🌄 - S-bend ecological corridor (Longkan Pier section) - Xizhou rice fields, Corner Tower (100% photogenic) 🏠 Accommodation: "Above the Wheatfield" Seaview Homestay 📍 Address: No. 50, Dong’anmen, Xizhou Town 💰 Price: ¥340/night (open the window to Erhai Lake!) ⛰ Day 3: Climb Cangshan for the Panorama 🚡 Recommended route: 1. Gantong Cableway Station 🎫 ¥105 2. Hike Qingbixi Trail (easy path) 3. Zhonghe Temple overlooking the ancient town (cableway ¥30) 🍜 Dinner must-eat: Grandma’s Tofu Flower Rice Noodles + Braised Egg ¥18 🌊 Day 4: Slow Life in Shuanglang 🏝 Must-visit spots: - Yujidao Yang Liping Sun Palace (free for photos) - Nanzhao Style Island (ticket ¥50) 🛳 Transport: Ancient Town → Shuanglang bus ¥25 🏨 Accommodation: "Shuanglang Haidi Life" 📍 Address: No. 13, Yujidao, Shuanglang Town 💰 Price: ¥340/night (lying down watching Erhai Lake is amazing) 💰 Money-saving tips 1️⃣ Book flights 1-2 months in advance 2️⃣ Choose Caicun and Longkan for great value stays 3️⃣ Rent a small electric scooter for ¥60 to play all day 4️⃣ Take photos during early morning or late afternoon light for best shots This guide is truly a great deal! The gentleness of Erhai, the lively atmosphere of the ancient town, the grandeur of Cangshan... The healing feeling bought with 5000 RMB is priceless! 💖 Finally, I want to say: Dali is not just for checking in, It’s a place to slow down, And find the original meaning of life~ 🌿