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🔥 **[4 Days & 5 Nights in Xizhou]** More artistic than Dali Ancient Town! More tranquil than Lijiang! Discover the magical way to explore this thousand-year-old Bai ethnic town!

🌟 **Day 1: Travel Back to the Nanzhao Kingdom Era**
• Arrive in the afternoon and head straight to **Corner Tower** for photos, then try a Xizhou baba (only 5 yuan—go for the freshly baked ones from Monk’s Family).
• Check into a rice-field homestay (recommend **Xilin Lodge**, Yang Pinxiang’s former residence, with stunning views of wheat fields).
• Chase the sunset at **Haishi Park** by Erhai Lake and capture silhouettes of the Couple Trees.

🌾 **Day 2: A Healing Day in the Golden Fields**
• Start your morning at **Jiaseji Farming Museum** for a tie-dye workshop (98 yuan, includes a handkerchief).
• Ride a bike through golden rice fields (navigate to **Keli Village** for the least crowds).
• In the afternoon, sip **Three-Course Tea** at **Yan Family Courtyard** and enjoy Bai ethnic song and dance performances.

🍜 **Day 3: A Culinary Journey Through Xizhou**
• Must-try breakfast: **Yulanxuan**’s cold chicken rice noodles (a 20-year local favorite).
• Explore **Jiangzhiji** to discover Jia Ma woodblock prints and try your hand at stamping blessings.
• Unwind at **Tian Coffee** at night with Yunnan small-grain coffee and rose-flavored grilled milk fan.

🛵 **Day 4: The Ultimate Erhai Lake Romance**
• Rent an e-bike (50 yuan/day) for a lakeside ride and stop by **Langqiao**’s "Lonely Tree."
• Visit **Zhoucheng** for a tie-dye market (buying finished products is cheaper than DIY).
• Stock up on wild mushroom snacks at **Xizhou Morning Market** before heading back.

💡 **Pro Tips:**
✔️ Best seasons: March–April for rapeseed flowers / September–October for golden rice fields.
✔️ Explore the ancient town before 8 AM to avoid crowds.
✔️ The Yan Family Residence ticket is worth it only with the guided tour.

💬 "Even daydreaming here feels luxurious!"—A healed 996 escapee.

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