Dali Cherry Blossoms Meet the Fantastic Beauty
Dali University:
Known as "one of the most beautiful universities in China", there are nearly 10,000 cherry blossoms🌸 in full bloom on campus, and cherry blossoms🌸 are in full bloom in front of the administrative building and next to the library. However, you can only enter the campus on weekends during the cherry blossom season, and you need to make an appointment in advance on the Dali University official account. The reference period is March 15th to March 25th.
Hongsheng Road: This road in front of Dali University is known as the most beautiful road in Dali. It goes directly from the foot of the mountain to Erhai Lake. The intersection of Hongsheng Road and Cangli Avenue is the best location for cherry blossoms and street photography. It is recommended to go in the morning or evening when the light is the most beautiful, but be careful. The reference period is March 15th to March 25th.
Shanshuijian:
The Dali Shanshuijian community, 5 minutes away from the ancient city, is full of cherry blossoms, but tourists are not allowed to enter at will. It is recommended to stay at the No. 5 Courtyard B&B in the community. You can get up early to take pictures of cherry blossoms 🌸, or you can book afternoon tea in the community. The reference period is March 15th to March 25th.
Dali Ancient Town:
The small roads near the ancient town, such as Boai Road, Fuxing Road, Luyu Road, and Yeyu Road, are very photogenic. In March, the cherry blossoms will bloom one after another, and the old houses in the ancient town will have a unique charm. The reference period is March 10 to March 20.
Shangmo Village:
It is free and has few people, beautiful scenery, and is located on the roadside of National Highway 214 to Cangshan Courtyard and in Qingbi Creek. Many tourists don’t know about it, and it is very photogenic 👍. The reference period is March 10 to March 25.
Dali's small courtyards in the south and middle areas:
The design style of the small courtyard is very literary, and the small villas are matched with pink cherry blossoms 🌸, which looks very beautiful. The reference period is March 15th to March 25th.
Yita Road:
A relatively small cherry blossom photo-taking spot with few people and beautiful scenery. In addition to the cherry blossoms on the roadside, the cherry blossoms in the valley are also good. The reference period is March 10 to March 25.
West side of Cang'er Avenue:
Close to Dali University, on both sides of the halal food street. It is about 500 meters away from the Wenxian Building in Dali Ancient Town. When enjoying flowers in spring, the cherry blossom trees along the road are more beautiful and colorful. The straight Cang'er Avenue overlooks the beautiful Erhai Lake from west to east, and the beautiful cherry blossom scenery is in full view.
Qingbi Creek Link:
A link road along the Qingbi Creek between Cangshan Avenue and Xijing Line (National Highway 214), close to the central area of "Dali's Small Courtyard", about 2 kilometers from the ancient city. There are tall cherry blossom trees on the roadside, with branches full of cherry blossoms drooping naturally. To the west is the beautiful snow-covered Cangshan Mountain. The connecting line is curved and stylish, making it one of the popular locations for wedding photography.
Unnamed Road of Dali Driving School:
An unnamed road on the west side of Dali Driving School, near the south side of Gantong Villa, about 4 kilometers away from Dali Ancient Town. Originally, no one cared about the beautiful cherry blossoms 🌸 here, but as more and more wedding photography 👰 was done, it gradually became lively. The walls of the driving school are low, and the roof is covered with green tiles. With the hanging branches of cherry blossoms, Trip Moments is even more photogenic.
Xiaguan Jizushan Road:
Dali Xiaguan Jizushan Road, connected to Huancheng South Road on the west side, and Erhaiyue Wetland Park (near Dali Olympic Center) on the east side. The cherry blossoms on both sides of this road are particularly beautiful and have topped the Dali tourism hot list many times. It is a great place to take drone photos of the scenery.
Food recommendation:
Posu Baba: Available in sweet and salty flavors, crispy and delicious.
Baisi: It has a soft and sticky texture and can be paired with various seasonings and sauces.
Three-Course Tea: A traditional Bai tea drink, first bitter, second sweet, and third aftertaste, unique in its characteristics.
Casserole fish: The fish is tender and the soup is rich.
Diaomei: A traditional food of the Bai ethnic group, with a sweet and sour taste.
Accommodation suggestions:
Inside the ancient city: convenient transportation, many delicious foods around, and you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient city.
Erhai Lake: The scenery is beautiful and you can enjoy the Erhai Lake scenery, but the price is relatively high.
Characteristic B&Bs: such as B&Bs among mountains and rivers or B&Bs in small courtyards in Dali, where you can experience a unique style.
Notes:
- Please understand the opening hours and relevant regulations of various cherry blossom viewing spots in advance, such as Dali University requires reservations! ! !
- Pay attention to weather conditions and choose appropriate clothing and shoes.
- Appreciate flowers in a civilized manner and do not pick or break branches at will.
- Be careful when taking photos, especially on roads with heavy traffic.