3 Days 2 Nights in Dali... Too excited about my perfect itinerary to sleep
by tella Evangeline
Apr 7, 2025
| A romantic journey of wind, flowers, snow, and moon. 🌊【Dali Best-Selling Guide】3 days and 2 nights to explore the charm of wind, flowers, snow, and moon, with hidden photo spots + full food checklist!
🔥 Why is Dali trending on social media? Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, Bai ethnic culture, the famous S-bend... Half of Dali's beauty lies in poetry, the other half in everyday life! This guide helps you avoid crowds and unlock "low-cost, high-style" experiences!
📸 【Must-Visit Spots】100% photo-worthy
1️⃣ Erhai Ecological Corridor 📍 Navigate to "Panxi Village S-bend" for a stunning sunrise, but the "Covered Bridge" is even more recommended! The lonely tree + water bridge tunnel create a full cinematic vibe! 🎫 Free|🕒 Recommended to arrive before 7:00 AM to enjoy a private beach
2️⃣ Xizhou Ancient Town 🌾 Yellow walls and rice fields (golden in September-October), corner towers, tie-dye experience 🍜 Must-eat: Xizhou Baba (savory and sweet combo), milk popsicles from the Cool House
3️⃣ Shuanglang ☕️ Recommended sea-view cafes: "Forten" and Yang Liping's Sun Palace (afternoon tea 128 RMB/person, redeemable as ticket)
🍜 【Foodie Radar】Local hidden gems
Breakfast: North Gate Market crispy Baba + rice bean jelly
Main meals: Wase Caixiang Garden (chopped chili fish, mint fried ribs), Zhenhua Restaurant (hot and sour fish)
Night market: South Gate BBQ stall (grilled milk fan with rose sauce!)
🚗 【Itinerary】No detour version
Day 1: Dali Ancient City → Rent an electric bike to circle West Erhai (Longkan Pier → Caicun → S-bend) → Night tour of People's Road pubs
Day 2: Xizhou Ancient Town → Haishi Park Couple Trees → Zhoucheng Tie-dye Experience → Shuanglang Sunset
Day 3: Wenbi Village Road → Ideal Bang (pretend you’re in Santorini) → Return trip
💡 【Pro Tips】
✔️ Sunscreen! Dali’s UV rays can give you a bronze glow
✔️ East Erhai is best by car rental or private car; West Erhai is more romantic by bike
✔️ Peak season homestays triple in price? Try "Xiaguan" city area, around 100 RMB per person+
✨ The charm of Dali is chasing sunsets on a bike and seeing snow on Cangshan Mountain just by looking up. When are you ready to set off? 👉 Follow me to unlock more "just go" travel guides!
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