Yunnan Dali Erhai Lake travel guide is here.
by CulturalExplorations
Apr 12, 2023
Colorful Yunnan Fairy Tale World! The ultimate guide to a sun-safe wonderland check-in! 🌸
🇨🇳 Yunnan's top hotspot! A fairy tale kingdom with picturesque scenes all year round!
📍 Must-visit reasons
Dali Erhai Lake: The first stop of wind, flowers, snow, and moon!
Lijiang Old Town: A living fossil of Naxi culture!
🚗 Travel tips
Kunming Changshui Airport ✈️ Direct flights nationwide
Dali Station 🚄 2-hour high-speed train direct access
🌟 Route plan
1️⃣ Dali Old Town ➡️ Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake cycling: Rent an electric scooter and chase the wind!
Internet-famous S-bend: The most beautiful corner of Erhai Lake 📸 Every snap is a masterpiece
2️⃣ Shuanglang Ancient Town
Yang Liping Sun Palace: Have afternoon tea and watch the Erhai sunset
Nanzhao Style Island: Take a boat to the island to see Bai ethnic houses
3️⃣ Lijiang Old Town
Big Waterwheel: Iconic check-in spot of the old town
Sifang Street: Naxi ethnic dance parties at night
📸 Must-shoot spots
Xizhou Rice Fields: Golden waves of wheat in autumn
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Blue Moon Valley + snow mountain in one frame is stunning!
🍜 Food recommendations
Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles: Rich broth and ingredients, fully satisfying with great color, aroma, and taste
Fresh flower cake: Freshly baked rose fragrance, bursting with floral flavor
Wild mushroom hotpot: A must-try mountain delicacy during the rainy season, be sure to cook thoroughly before eating
⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide
Bring a jacket for big temperature differences between morning and night
Strong UV rays, reapply sunscreen anytime
Remember to bargain when shopping in the old towns
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