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Erhai Lake
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8122 reviews
8.0
Based on 559 reviews
Small Putuo Scenic Area of Wase Town | 22.7 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Henan Road, Xiaguan, Dali
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Dali
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🌊 "Proven myself | Driving around Erhai Lake is the ultimate way to experience Dali's romantic charm!"
If Dali's "romance" were a poem, then driving around Erhai Lake is the most free and unrestrained way to recite it! Renting a convertible here is very convenient and affordable. 💨
🚗 Step on the accelerator and enter a fairyland.
► Recommended: The Haidong Route! The road winds along the lake, and the car windows feel like a giant theater—Cangshan Mountain on the left, Erhai Lake on the right. Every turn is a "wow" moment!
► Don't miss the idyllic scenery of Haixi. Drive through rice paddies and villages, dotted with Bai ethnic minority dwellings. It's like stepping into a live version of a pastoral poem. 🌾
► Pull over whenever you see a charming spot: take photos of the mirrored sky on the lakeside boardwalk, or wait for the sunset by the wetlands. Feel free to indulge in the feeling of freedom!
🌿 Ecological Corridor: Green healing on wheels.
Don't underestimate the driving experience; the ecological experience is uncompromising! Cycle along the Ecological Corridor at night. The S-bend is bustling with activity, with many people singing and dancing.
✅ Enjoy breathtaking lake views throughout the ride. The waters of Erhai Lake are as clear as sapphires, and waterfowl dance in the wetlands along the shore.
✅ Pass by popular photo spots like the S-bend, the Corridor Bridge, and the Couple Tree, and hop off the bike to pose whenever you want. 📸
✅ Play "Going to Dali" in the car while feeling the lake breeze—who knows this ambiance?
💡 Exclusive Tips
▪️ Vehicle Recommendation: Convertibles or cars with sunroofs are more photogenic!
▪️ Timeline: We recommend a morning sunrise or an afternoon departure, circling the lake counterclockwise to catch the golden sunset at Erhai Lake. 🌅
▪️ Stops: Shuanglang Observation Deck, Wase Waterway, and Xizhou Ancient Town—each one is worth a stop!
🌟 Why is driving the best?
Freedom! Spontaneity! No sun exposure! Perfect for lazy travelers, families, and couples—no need to ride in the scorching sun or hike, just hum along in the air-conditioned car and take in the breathtaking scenery.
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Today I went to a mountain road near the Three Pagodas Temple. There were few people and the scenery was beautiful. I should be able to shoot a popular video, but unfortunately I don't know how to shoot. I also saw a rainbow on the way back. I stayed in a small courtyard by the Erhai Lake. The terrace overlooked the Erhai Lake. The breeze was refreshing. I liked to sit on it and drink tea.
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Dali Ancient City
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9621 reviews
7.7
Based on 883 reviews
Dali Ancient City | 14.3 km from downtown
Phone +8608722512899
Address: No. 42, Yita Road, Dali Ancient City, Gucheng District, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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Dali Ancient City is located in Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province, bordering Erhai Lake and nestled against Cangshan Mountain. Construction began in 1382, the 15th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty. Its structure, a checkerboard-like grid of three streets and 18 alleys, features north-south city gates facing each other and east-west gates staggered. Three main streets run north-south, six alleys run east-west, and a network of secluded streets and lanes crisscrosses from west to east.
It is very suitable for being lazy, leisurely and slow-paced, with a petty-bourgeois style 😁. It is very comfortable to relax for half a month after work. In the afternoon, you can lie down in the courtyard, drink tea, and daydream. In the evening, you can buy a cup of special drinks, grab a special snack, and visit special shops. There are also many bars in the evening, listening to music and making tea around the fire. It is really comfortable.
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
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12393 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 15.41
Based on 522 reviews
Dali Ancient City | 16.6 km from downtown
Phone +864009001558
Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Road and Wenbi Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.2 of Best Things to Do in Dali
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The place is huge with many temples along with the three pagodas. I recommend booking the sightseeing bus to travel up the hill. You can choose to return with the sightseeing bus or walk downhill. It’s very clean and well maintained. Just amazing how well preserved everything is and in such good condition after so many years. The place is very tourist friendly and has introductions in English. We visited during the off-peak season and had some of the temples all to ourselves - got the chance to really soak in the history and scenery. Also a great photo opportunity! There was slight rain shower however as Maldivians, we are used to it and did not bother us or ruin our visit at all. We were expecting and prepared with umbrellas! It was beautiful and definitely worthwhile.
🏯 Three Pagodas Park — величественно, спокойно, незабываемо!Посетили с женой — и остались под впечатлением от масштаба и гармонии. Главные пагоды стоят уже более тысячи лет, горы на фоне, зеркальное озеро… Фото получаются как открытки 📸Парк ухоженный, тихий, идеально для неспешной прогулки. Особенно красиво утром — меньше людей, мягкий свет, полное ощущение уединения с природой и историей.Обязательно возьмите аудиогид — истории о пагодах добавляют глубины впечатлениям. И не забудьте сделать фото отражения пагод в воде — это must-have кадр!—#崇圣寺三塔 #大理必去 #云南旅行 #文化古迹 #情侣出游 推荐 #中国古建筑 #静谧之美 #历史与自然 #旅行回忆
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