2. "Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley: A Dreamy Winter Date with Pink Blossoms"

🌸 Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley is now in full bloom, and you won't want to miss it! The winter cherry blossoms bloom beautifully among the tea mountains, and the flower forest blends with the morning mist, creating a poetic picture. In summer, the cherry blossoms shade the tea trees, and in winter, they add color to the tea garden. When you step into this place, if you happen to be there during the blooming season, it's like stepping into a fairy tale world and embarking on an extremely romantic journey. 📍 Address: Wuliang Mountain, Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. 🚗 Transportation: - Self-driving or chartered car: About 3 hours from Dali. If you want to see the sunrise, it's recommended to stay overnight. - Public transportation: You can take a bus from Dali City to Nanjian. During the blooming season, there are direct buses to Cherry Blossom Valley. 🎫 Tickets: CNY 50 during the blooming season, free at other times. 🌸 Blooming season: Early December to January of the following year, about one month. 📸 Best time for photography: Around 4-5 pm or 7-8 am. Aerial photography is stunning during the morning mist. ✅ Gardens: 🔹 Garden 1 (Mingying Garden): Enter around 3 pm. There are many tourists, but the walk is short. There are many photo spots near [Lancangtai]. 🔹 Garden 2 (Dream Garden): Go at 8 am. The tea garden has a layered feel and offers a distant view of Garden 1, suitable for aerial photography. 🔹 Garden 3 (Diecai Garden): Fewer people in the morning. You can watch the sunrise and have a distant view of other gardens. It's a long walk, so driving is necessary. There are unique photo spots surrounded by cherry blossoms. 🚗 Sample itinerary: Day 1: Depart in the morning, enter Garden 1 after lunch, and stay overnight at a nearby homestay. Day 2: Enter Garden 2 at 8 am and drive to the core area for photos. 📸 Photography tips: 👉 Garden 1: Great for portraits, with many photo spots and a panoramic view of Garden 2. 👉 Garden 2: Soft light at 8 am, suitable for aerial photography. After taking photos, you can visit Garden 1 again. ⚠️ Tips: 1. Stay at least one night in Dali for a round trip, making it convenient to photograph the sunrise and morning mist. 2. It's cold in the mountains, so bring enough warm clothing. 3. Avoid taking photos of the tea mountains at noon when the light is strong. 4. Bring your own snacks, as there are limited dining options in the mountains.