Dali Trip - Beauty of Red and Snow, Dreaming back to Cangshan and Erhai
The ancient city of Dali, full of historical legends and natural charm, lies quietly at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, built by the lake, like a Bai ethnic girl intoxicated by the beauty of time, with a graceful appearance and endless charm.
Transportation:
1. Airplane: Dali Caohai Airport, receiving domestic and international flights. You can choose to fly to Dali from major cities in China.
2. Train: Dali Railway Station is the main railway station in Dali, where you can take a train from Kunming, Lijiang and other cities.
3. Long-distance bus: There are long-distance buses between Dali and some cities in Yunnan Province, which is a relatively economical choice.
4. Self-driving: The scenery of Yunnan is beautiful, and you can enjoy more scenery on the way by self-driving.
5. Coach: There are some coaches and tourist lines between Dali and surrounding cities.
Tourist route:
Day 1: Visit Dali Ancient City
1. Morning: After arriving in Dali, visit Dali Ancient City first. Stroll through the bluestone alleys of the ancient city and feel the accumulation of history. You can visit the main attractions of Dali Ancient City, such as Dali Ancient City Wall, Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas, etc. Taste the Bai architectural style in the ancient city and appreciate the unique cultural atmosphere.
2. Noon: Taste local delicacies on the snack street in the ancient city, especially Dali barbecue, bridge rice noodles and other special snacks. The food in Dali is full of exotic flavors, satisfying your taste buds.
3. Afternoon: Choose some special souvenirs in various handicraft shops in the ancient city, such as Bai embroidery, Xiangyun yarn, etc. You can also stroll along the lakeside road in the ancient city and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Cangshan and Erhai.
Day 2: Wander on the top of Cangshan
1. Morning: Go to Cangshan Scenic Area, you can choose to take the cable car to the top and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Cangshan. On the mountain, you can feel the pure air, overlook Dali Ancient City and Erhai, and the scenery is pleasant.
2. Noon: Taste local mountain dishes in the restaurant on the mountain, especially the food made from Cangshan's special products. Enjoy a delicious lunch and relax.
3. Afternoon: Stroll in the Cangshan Erhai Scenic Area at the foot of Cangshan and enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. You can choose to take a boat tour of Erhai, feel its tranquility and vastness. Or walk by the lake and feel the beautiful scenery of Cangshan and Erhai.
Day 3: Appreciate Bai Culture
1. Morning: Go to Xizhou Ancient Town in the suburbs of Dali City, which is one of the representatives of Bai culture. Stroll through the ancient alleys and explore the exquisite Bai architecture. Visit woodcut New Year pictures, Bai dwellings, etc., and learn more about Bai traditional culture.
2. Noon: Taste Bai traditional food in the ancient town, such as Xizhou pickled fish, Bai glutinous rice cake, etc. Taste authentic Bai food and experience the local flavor different from the ancient city.
3. Afternoon: Visit Xizhou Wen Temple, Huayan Temple and other relics to understand the religious culture of the Bai people. Stroll through the ancient town and feel the profound cultural heritage of Bai traditional culture.
Food Guide:
1. Dali Barbecue: Dali barbecue is mainly made of local high-quality ingredients, including lamb skewers, beef skewers, mushrooms, etc. It is grilled with local charcoal in Dali, and the unique charcoal flavor makes it unique.
2. Bridge Rice Noodles: This is a classic Yunnan dish, characterized by light and fresh, moderate seasoning. It consists of clear soup, lettuce, vegetables, meat slices and rice noodles, and you can add chili and sauce according to your personal taste.
3. Xizhou Pickled Fish: Xizhou Ancient Town is a scenic spot in Dali, and Xizhou pickled fish is a special dish here. It is made of fresh fish and Xizhou pickles, and its unique seasoning makes it sour and spicy.
4. Bai Glutinous Rice Cake: Glutinous rice cake is a traditional Bai snack, made mainly of glutinous rice, with white sugar, brown sugar and other seasonings. It has a soft and sweet taste and is a classic Yunnan snack.
5. Sour Soup Fish: This is a dish made of fresh fish and sour soup. The taste of sour soup is unique, with a refreshing sour taste, suitable for diners who like to try different tastes.
6. Cangshan Potato: The climate and soil conditions of Cangshan Mountain in Dali are very suitable for growing potatoes, so Cangshan potato has become a feature of Dali. Various dishes made from potatoes, such as fried potato chips, potato cakes, etc., are worth a try.
7. Cangshan Red Oil Tofu: It is made of local tofu and fresh red chili oil, spicy and delicious, and is a common home-cooked dish for locals in Dali.
Precautions:
1. Plateau Reaction: Dali is located on the Yunnan Plateau, with a relatively high altitude, and tourists may feel the plateau reaction, such as dizziness, nausea, etc. After arrival, take a proper rest, keep enough water, avoid overwork, which will help to adapt to the plateau environment.
2. Sunscreen and Moisturizing: Dali has plenty of sunshine, so it is important to pay attention to sunscreen. Carry sunscreen, sunglasses and hats, and keep your skin moisturized.
3. Respect Local Culture: Dali is a place where many ethnic groups live together. Respect the customs of local ethnic minorities such as Bai, and do not interfere with local customs.
4. Safe Travel: In scenic spots and crowded places, beware of thieves, be extra careful when carrying valuable items. During outdoor activities, pay attention to safety and follow the arrangements of guides or staff.
This Dali travel guide is just a reference, you can arrange your itinerary according to your personal interest and time. On this mysterious land, you will surely leave beautiful memories and feel the unique charm of Dali. Wish you a pleasant journey!
The sinking pool was not open, so I chose Sentong, because I needed to return the original road, so the jade belt road did not go much, the scenery was good, the off-season people were not too many, although the altitude was not low, but the vegetation was dense, the oxygen volume was good, as long as you walked slowly, no problem.
Cangshan and Bohai feel what is "face to the sea, spring flowers bloom". The sky is blue, the clouds are white, and the wind is blowing on your face anytime and anywhere, all of which are fresh air. From the plain at zero altitude to the plateau at more than 2,000 meters above sea level, it is worth experiencing together.
1. If the wind is strong, this highest cableway will not open, you can pay attention to the public number 2. The Ximatan cableway is divided into two parts to go up the mountain. When you go up the mountain, you will need to take some walking trails to reach the Ximatan. When I go, it freezes. So I didn't see the blue pool of washing the horse pool 3. When going down the mountain, if you are not physically strong, go directly down the mountain. We got off at Qilong Woman Station and wanted to see the Qilong Woman Pool attractions. First, we went down a long steep step. As a result, we had to climb the steps again when we went to Qilong Woman, and we had to return the same way after climbing to Qilong Pool, so we only walked to 3 Long Pool and returned. There are 3 plans to return to the fork road. 4. You can choose to go back and take the second half of the Ximatan cableway, but to return to the climbing steps, it is really impossible to climb or choose the Sentong cableway to go down the mountain. You need to walk 4.5 kilometers of mountain road, but you don’t need to climb the mountain. Basically flat road, so I chose this road. When you go down the mountain, the cableway can see the Bohai Sea. It is beautiful. After you arrive at the foot of the mountain, if you need to take a taxi and then return to the previous parking lot, don't take the car below to solicit business, and you will take a taxi for 10 yuan. Maybe I always take pictures and rest, so I went up the mountain at 9:30 and came down after 4 o'clock. The serious timeout plan three can choose the Zhonghe cableway to go down the mountain. It is said that I have to walk 7 kilometers, but it is also a flat road.
Take the cableway directly to the sinking pool at an altitude of about 4 kilometers. The altitude is relatively high. It is recommended to prepare two tanks of oxygen to prevent the need from time to time. The altitude sickness is quite obvious. The fog was heavy that day and the weather was not good. The gap between the sinking pool and the promotional paintings was relatively large. The Ximatan cableway comes down the mountainside of the transfer station, don't go down to the end, so you can visit most of the scenery on the other side without going back. After the cable car transfer station on the mountainside, go to the direction of Qilong Woman Pool. After optimistic about the Qilong Woman Pool, continue to walk along the mountain road. It will pass a plank road. On the mountainside of Cangshan Mountain, the scenery is very good. You can walk away from the scenery of Bohai Sea, and then go down to the big chessboard. Then sit on the edge of the big chessboard on the Sentong cableway down the mountain, the ropeway ticket with the wash martan can cover the Sentong cableway down the mountain, no need to buy another ropeway ticket, so basically do not go back, but come out is another mountain gate. After we came out, we took a car and returned to the mountain gate of the previous washing Matan cableway to pick up the car. The mountain gate is on the edge of Tianlong Eight Film and Television City. If time permits, we can visit the Tianlong Eight Film and Television City together. The tickets are included in the more than 300 packages of the Cangshan plus washing Matan cableway. The total time of the tour takes almost a whole day.
Cangshan Snow, one of the four major scenery in Dali. Take the Sentong cableway to the mountainside, you can clearly see the beautiful scenery of the Bohai Sea, which is very worth a visit. On the way, you can see the creek and the Zhenxu chess game. You can walk the jade lead the way, which is quite fun.
Cangshan trip to Dali to play, inevitably go to Cangshan once. Before departure, I saw a lot of guides on the Internet. Recommended guides on the Internet: 1. Take the ropeway up the mountain from Gantong Temple, then take the Yudai Road to Qilong Woman Pool, and then go north to the Zhonghe Temple cableway down the mountain. 2. Go up the mountain from Gantong Temple to Qinv Longchizhong Station, then transfer to the top of the Ximatan cableway, and then take the big cableway down the mountain. 3. Take the big cableway to and from Ximatan. Save time and effort. What I want to explain here is: [Cute] 1 and 2 Raiders. Take the ropeway up the mountain from Gantong Temple and then go to Qinv Longchizhong Station. This section of the road has 4.9 kilometers of walking and 1.2 kilometers of steps. Walking, fortunately, this uplink step is really too physical. Friends who don't climb the mountain often, it is really not recommended to take this route. Because, after taking the big cableway up the mountain, out of the cableway, there is a long way to get to the Ximatan Observation Deck, and this road is all steps, there are many friends, all halfway, and they will return. [Cute] about the fare. The previous online strategy did not make it clear. We also learned it when we arrived at the destination. I bought a large cableway round-trip pass. This large cableway round-trip pass includes the Sentong cableway to the bottom of the mountain, and the seven female dragon pool station cableway to the bottom of the mountain, and the Zhonghe Temple cableway to the bottom of the mountain. Choose one of the cableways to go down the mountain. This little friends must pay attention. Many friends bought a large cableway round-trip pass, thinking that they can only go down the mountain at the seven female dragon pool. In order to see the scenery near the Gantong Temple cableway, you have to walk to the Gantong Temple cableway station, and then fold back from the Gantong Temple cableway station to the Qinv Longchizhong station. This round trip takes 10 kilometers. When buying tickets, the staff did not prompt. The ticket purchase guide did not explain, many friends are awkward, only to ask, only to know what is going on. When the scenic spot should buy a large ropeway ticket, there are tips, which can save a lot of time. There are also tickets for going up and down the mountain at Qinv Longchi Station. Note: The suspension time of the ropeway is 17:00, but in reality it will start to stop at 16:30! ! ! ! I went down the mountain of the Gantong Temple cableway just in time for the last bus at 16:30. The staff said that it was exactly 17:00 to the bottom of the mountain. [Cute] about the attractions. The dragon pool at the Qinv Longchi Station is still worth seeing. There are seven dragons in total. It's a pity that I only see five dragons because there is not enough time. There is also the scenery of Ximatan Mountain. The wood plank road is full of mountain rhododendrons. If the azaleas come when the azaleas bloom, the scenery must be beautiful. Unfortunately, I came in December and could only see the snow and frost trees hanging on the mountain.