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  • Sunsets in Dalitop_1
    Dali.Dali Ancient City14.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    When the sun sets, the sunset in Dali becomes a very anticipated moment of the day. It shows the unique charm and style of Dali in a quiet and magnificent way. The sunset scene in Dali varies with the seasons. In spring and autumn, the weather is clear and the colors at sunset are more gorgeous; in summer and winter, it may present a different beauty due to the influence of rain or clouds. The sunset in Dali often takes Cangshan Mountain as the background and Erhai Lake as the foreground, forming a magnificent picture of mountains and seas. When the sun gradually sinks into Cangshan Mountain, the sky and the surface of Erhai Lake will be dyed with gorgeous colors, which is beautiful and a good place for photography.
    󱨠22 attraction

    Cangshan Mountain󰺂8.4

    Me3 Luge󰺂6.7

  • Travel Photoshoot in Dalitop_2
    Dali14.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    <p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dali, a romantic and poetic place, attracts countless travelers to check in with its natural scenery and cultural heritage. Here, travel photography is a unique travel experience that allows people to deeply feel the charm of Dali. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000hm7xgje8C69_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102r12000hm7xgje8C69_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Beautiful Dali Scenery:</strong> The 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain stand majestically, the waters of Erhai Lake sparkle, the streets and alleys of the ancient city are full of charm, and the countryside of Xizhou Ancient Town is picturesque. Dali's scenery is rich and diverse, creating an excellent background for ever-changing travel photography. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104y12000hm7xflq8CCC_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0104y12000hm7xflq8CCC_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Rooted in local customs:&nbsp;</strong>The travel photography culture here is rooted in local customs. The traditional costumes of the Bai people and the exquisite tie-dye products are not only decorations, but also the bond of cultural inheritance. When traveling and shooting, from the smart dances beside the characteristic buildings to the folk customs displays in the ancient streets and alleys, every frame is full of ethnic charm.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103l12000hm7w6uj6C27_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103l12000hm7w6uj6C27_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Enjoy considerate service:</strong> Local travel photography merchants in Dali provide comprehensive and considerate services. They usually provide chartered car services and point-to-point pick-up and drop-off. The shooting time can be determined as you like, and you can shoot for a whole day according to the preferences of the guests. The photographers are very patient. Whether you are a novice or an experienced photographer, they will carefully guide you on posture and adjust the angle, and capture your most beautiful moments with professionalism and enthusiasm. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><img src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1me6i12000fwy3weh88EA_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" alt="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/1me6i12000fwy3weh88EA_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 50%;"></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(23, 43, 77); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, &quot;Droid Sans&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come to Dali for travel photography, use the lens to lock the beauty, and make every moment a eternal memory of Dali. </span></p>
    󱨠17 attraction

    Dali Ancient City󰺂7.8

    Shuanglang󰺂7.3

  • Sunrises in DaLitop_3
    Dali.Cai Village/Longkan Wharf11.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    When the morning star on the plateau gradually fades, the mountains and waters of Dali quietly start the prelude of light. This is not an ordinary sunrise, but a magnificent natural drama performed on the top of Yunnan and Guizhou and beside the clear water. All sounds are still sleeping in the mist, and the outline of the mountains has already drawn the first light gold on the eastern skyline. While waiting, the cloud curtain is dyed layer by layer, from indigo to rouge, from orange to flowing gold. Suddenly, a hot light spot bursts out at the junction of heaven and earth, instantly igniting the entire water area - the shadow of the snow-capped mountain burns in the open lake mirror, and the waves jump and flow like broken gold. The outlines of the distant mountains and nearby waters are plated with flowing light edges, changing rapidly and indescribable. Standing between heaven and earth, the cold is dispelled by the gradually warming light. There is only the slight sound of the morning breeze passing over the water in my ears, and the first clear bird song breaks the silence. Witnessing this interweaving of grandeur and tenderness, the mind is also cleansed by light. No words are needed, at this moment, it is the deepest tranquility of breathing with the world. The sunrise in Dali is a masterpiece created by nature with mountains and rivers as canvas and skylight as brush and ink. It not only illuminates the mountains and rivers, but also casts an eternal light mark in the hearts of the viewers - it is the purest and most shocking silent tribute to the beauty of the world.
    󱨠5 attraction

    Observation Deck of Longkan Wharf󰺂6.3

    Caicun Wharf󰺂5.2

  • Dali Tea Tasting
    4
    Dali.Cangshan Scenic Area10 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Dali is an important tea producing area in Yunnan Province, especially famous for Pu'er tea. There are many tea gardens around Dali, where you can visit the tea gardens, learn about the planting and picking process of tea, and experience the fun of tea picking. The tea garden is green and fresh, and it is also a good place to relax. When tasting tea in Dali, you can not only enjoy high-quality tea, but also have a deep understanding of the rich tea culture. For example, the three-course tea of ​​the Bai ethnic group is a unique tea culture experience, which includes three courses of tea: "bitter tea", "sweet tea" and "aftertaste tea". Each course of tea has different meanings and flavors, symbolizing different stages of life.
    󱨠7 attraction

    Dali Ancient City󰺂7.8

    Zhang Jia Garden󰺂7.0

  • Bai Nationality Song and Dance Performances in Dali
    5
    Dali14.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    As an important part of Dali culture, Bai song and dance shows the Bai people's love and yearning for life with its fresh, refined, passionate and unrestrained style. Bai song and dance performances often integrate Bai traditional music, dance, costumes and folk elements. Each performance is an affectionate interpretation of Bai culture. In terms of music, Bai musical instruments such as sanxian, bamboo flute, cucurbit flute, etc. interweave melodious and beautiful melodies, which have both profound narrative and cheerful rhythm, leading the audience to travel through time and space and experience the ancient and mysterious cultural charm of the Bai people. In terms of dance, Bai dance is famous for its unique dance postures and rich emotional expression. From the "Overlord Whip" that expresses production and labor scenes, to the "Three Course Tea Dance" that shows love stories, to the "Eight Anise Drum Dance" that celebrates harvests and festivals, each dance contains profound cultural connotations and national emotions. When watching the Bai song and dance performances, the audience can not only appreciate the exquisite artistic performances, but also deeply feel the diligent, intelligent, hospitable and optimistic spirit of the Bai people.
    󱨠4 attraction

    Zhang Jia Garden󰺂7.0

    Erhai Lake󰺂8.1

  • Tie-dye Experiences in Dali
    6
    Dali.Dali Ancient City14.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    <p><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: | 060607;">Dali tie-dyeing experience allows you to make a unique blue and white artwork by yourself and feel the unique charm of the Bai ethnic group's thousand-year intangible cultural heritage. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: rgb(6, 6, 7);"><b>Raw material advantages and cultural experience</b>:&nbsp;</span><span style="color: | 060607;">Dali is the main settlement of the Bai ethnic group. The tie-dyeing technique is an intangible cultural heritage passed down by the Bai people for thousands of years, with strong ethnic characteristics and cultural heritage. The dyes used in Dali tie-dyeing mainly come from local natural plants, such as Isatis indigotica, Polygonum tinctorium, and Artemisia argyi grown on Cangshan Mountain. </span><br></span></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102g120009ctc86x4ABD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102g120009ctc86x4ABD_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: rgb(6, 6, 7);"><b>Course content and duration</b>:&nbsp;</span><span style="color: | 060607;">The course content is rich, including explanations of the history and culture of tie-dyeing, demonstrations of the production process, teaching of basic needlework and tie-dyeing, and guidance on dyeing techniques.</span><span style="color: | 060607;">The production process covers drawing, template making, printing, tie-dyeing, desizing, dyeing, flower removal, rinsing, drying and ironing. The course usually lasts from half a day to a day, giving participants ample time to learn and practice. </span></span></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101n12000hs7zjlt83C9_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0101n12000hs7zjlt83C9_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: rgb(6, 6, 7);"><b>Teachers and teaching quality</b>:&nbsp;</span><span style="color: | 060607;">Most of the teachers are experienced local tie-dye artists or intangible cultural heritage inheritors</span><span style="color: | 060607;">. They not only have superb skills, but also have a deep understanding and love for tie-dye culture. The teaching method focuses on combining practice with theory, and guides students to master tie-dye skills. The number of students in a class is generally controlled within 20 to ensure that each student can receive adequate attention and guidance. </span></span></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100f12000hs7z16j3B8E_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100f12000hs7z16j3B8E_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: rgb(6, 6, 7);"><b>Complete facilities and equipment</b>:&nbsp;</span><span style="color: | 060607;">The experience venues are mostly tie-dye workshops or museums with Bai architectural characteristics, with beautiful environments and complete facilities. The tie-dye workshops are equipped with special dye vats, drying racks, ironing equipment, etc. to meet the production needs at different stages. The museum provides a rich display of tie-dye collections, allowing students to appreciate more exquisite tie-dye works while experiencing them. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" height="250" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102m12000hs7zu7jAFB6_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0102m12000hs7zu7jAFB6_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></span></p><p><span style="color: | 05073b;"><span style="color: | 060607;">Experiencing tie-dyeing here not only allows you to feel the charm of traditional handicrafts, but also allows you to have in-depth exchanges with local residents and understand their lifestyles and cultural customs. </span></span></p>
    󱨠5 attraction

    lan xu gu fa zha ran ti yan dian ( zhou cheng gu yuan dian )󰺂3.3

    Puzhen Tie Dye Museum󰺂4.5

  • Flower Cake Making in Dali
    7
    Dali14.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    <p><span style="color: | 060607;">Dali Flower Cake, with local unique edible rose as filling, is handmade by traditional craftsmanship. The pastry is crispy, with rich floral fragrance and unique taste. It is the iconic food of Dali. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(6, 6, 7);"><b>Raw material advantages and cultural experience</b>:&nbsp;</span><span style="color: | 060607;">Dali is located in Yunnan and is known as the "Land of Flowers". It has unique natural conditions. The edible roses planted here are of high quality, rich in fragrance and rich in various nutrients. Dali is the main settlement of the Bai people, who have a long history and culture and unique ethnic customs. Experiencing the making of flower cakes here not only allows you to learn the making skills, but also allows you to have a deep understanding of the Bai people's food culture and living customs, and feel the historical charm of the ancient city of Dali</span><strong><span style="color: | 060607;">. </span></strong></p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100u12000hs6qd4n3455_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0100u12000hs6qd4n3455_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Course content and duration</strong>: The course covers the entire process of making flower cakes: how to pick and process rose petals, including removing the calyx and the center of the flower, washing and soaking; how to make fillings, including the ratio of rose petals to sugar, fermentation; making water-oil skin and oil pastry; how to wrap the fillings, shape and bake. In addition, the course will also introduce the historical and cultural background of flower cakes, so that tourists can learn about the cultural connotation of flower cakes while learning the production skills. The entire course lasts about 3-4 hours to ensure that every student can fully participate and experience. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/10030u000000iusydF719_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/10030u000000iusydF719_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Teachers and teaching quality</strong>: The course is taught by Dali's local senior pastry chefs. They are not only highly skilled, but also have rich inheritance experience and can pass on the most authentic craftsmanship to students. Usually, small classes of about 10 people are used to ensure that every student can receive personal guidance and correction from the teacher to improve learning effects. </p><p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/10070u000000j9rbp3BF1_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/10070u000000j9rbp3BF1_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><strong>Complete facilities and equipment</strong>: The production site is spacious and bright, the environment is clean and hygienic, and it is equipped with complete production equipment, such as large ovens, dough mixers, rolling pins, etc., to meet the various needs of tourists in making flower cakes. There is usually a special experience area where tourists can pick rose petals by hand and feel the beauty of nature. In addition, exquisite packaging boxes are provided for tourists to take their own flower cakes home as a unique souvenir. </p><p><span style="color: | 0000ff;"><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-external-resource" src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103412000hs6yh0l1045_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" data-image-src="https://nephele.ctrip.com/target/0103412000hs6yh0l1045_W_10000_1200.jpg?proc=autoorient" style="width: 25%;"></span></p><p>Dali, with its unique natural environment, has nurtured a wide variety of fragrant edible flowers. When making flower cakes in Dali, you can personally experience the taste enjoyment brought by the freshest and purest ingredients. </p>
    󱨠5 attraction

    Flowers For Life Time󰺂5.3

    Xizhou󰺂7.1

  • Dali Buddhist Culture Experience
    8
    Dali.Dali Ancient City16.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    As an important cultural and historical city in Yunnan Province, Dali City has rich Buddhist cultural resources. There are many Buddhist temples in the ancient city of Dali. You can stroll in the ancient city, visit these temples, learn about the history and current situation of Dali Buddhism, and feel the tranquility and peace of the ancient city. Experiencing Buddhist culture in Dali City can not only feel the solemnity and sacredness of Buddhism, but also gain inner peace. Whether visiting temples, participating in Buddhist activities, or learning meditation and Buddhist knowledge, it is a rich and meaningful cultural experience.
    󱨠6 attraction

    The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area󰺂8.2

    Jizhao Nunnery󰺂5.5

  • Dali Appreciation of Oil Cabbage
    9
    Best time to visit:Feb-Mar
    Dali.Main Urban Area of Dali57m from downtown
    Highlights:
    The rapeseed flower sea in Dali attracts countless tourists with its unique plateau style and magnificent natural landscape. Every spring, the fields in Dali are covered with golden rapeseed flowers, forming a dazzling sea of flowers that complement the blue sky and white clouds, creating a moving picture. Against the backdrop of Cangshan and Erhai Lake, rapeseed flowers appear particularly charming. The gentle breeze blows, the waves rise and fall, and the fragrance of the flowers fills the air, making people feel refreshed and happy. The rapeseed flowers in Dali are not only a visual pleasure, but also a paradise for photography enthusiasts who capture the beauty of natural moments here. In addition, the local Bai culture also adds a strong humanistic color to the flower viewing journey. Tourists can experience rich ethnic customs and authentic cuisine while enjoying the flower sea. Dali's rapeseed flower season has become a charming tourist destination as a result.
    󱨠10 attraction

    Xizhou󰺂7.1

    Shuanglang󰺂7.3

What Activities are there in Dali?
These are all Activities in Dali:Sunsets in Dali, Travel Photoshoot in Dali, Sunrises in DaLi, Dali Tea Tasting, Bai Nationality Song and Dance Performances in Dali
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