Back from Yunnan｜Off-season Dali trip: Affordable and fun

It's time to reward your year of hard work with a perfect getaway
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Siberian winds sweep across Erhai Lake
Crystal waters mirror Cangshan's snow-capped peaks
Seagulls herald the prelude to autumn-winter
Ancient town ginkgo trees in full golden bloom
This is December in Dali
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📝 Itinerary

Day1️⃣: Arrive in Dali (accommodation) — Cangshan Gate — Dinner (Fangzhou Fatzi Kitchen)

Day2️⃣: Dali Ancient Town — Xingcheng Bridge — Longkan Dock (accommodation) — Dinner (Mengzi Yellow Beef Rice Noodles)

Day3️⃣: Longkan Dock — Panxi S Bend — Ecological Corridor — Panxi S Bend (accommodation)

Day4️⃣: Panxi S Bend — Xizhou Ancient Town (accommodation) — Dinner (Hanlin Restaurant)

Day5️⃣: Xizhou Ancient Town — Shuanglang Ancient Town (accommodation) — Dinner (Zhouyu's Fish)

Day6️⃣: Shuanglang Ancient Town — Arrive in Lijiang — Baisha Ancient Town (accommodation) — Dinner (Yunwei Ji)

Day7️⃣: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park — Blue Moon Valley — Baisha Ancient Town (accommodation)

Day8️⃣: Lijiang — Return trip
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🏔️ Accommodation Recommendations
- Dali Ancient Town: Sunyata Retreat
- Longkan Dock: Wuyun Designer Seaview Homestay
- Panxi S Bend: Xingshan Villa
- Xizhou Ancient Town: Dali Majesty Villa
- Shuanglang Ancient Town: Liubai Villa·Country Inn
- Baisha Ancient Town: Mishan Guiyun