Lying Back and Enjoying Cangshan: The Complete Guide

On this trip to Dali, I stayed at "Dali Guanjimei Inn," a healing Bai-style courtyard that made me want to just lie back and never leave! The innkeeper pays extreme attention to detail, from the courtyard greenery to the choice of bedding, all perfectly matching my aesthetic~ While the memory is fresh, I’m sharing this "Lying Back to Watch Cangshan" guide with everyone✨

🛏️ What’s it like to stay in a Bai-style courtyard?
The inn is a renovated traditional Bai old house with a very charming layout! I stayed three nights straight without any trouble sleeping in a new bed~ The landlady prepares a different breakfast every day, featuring er si (rice noodles) and rice noodles.

📍 Prime Location Transportation Guide
• 20 minutes by car to Erhai Ecological Corridor (Caicun Pier section)
• 15 minutes by taxi directly to the South Gate of Dali Ancient Town

📸 Don’t forget to snap photos of these spots
1️⃣ Courtyard water feature terrace: the morning light and shadows are stunning
2️⃣ Rooftop viewing platform: see Erhai Lake and capture Cangshan Mountain

🍲 Secret Food Map (Tested and Trusted)
▫️ 15 minutes by car to "Wutongshu Wild Mushroom Hotpot": the free-range chicken mushroom soup is unbelievably fresh
▫️ 10 minutes on foot to "Daoqi Bai Family": their sour and spicy fish is a must-try

🌿 Relaxed Itinerary Recommendations
Day 1: Inn breakfast → Longkan Pier cycling → Lunch on Yuer Road in Ancient Town → Photos at the Bed Sheet Factory Art District → Watch the sunset from the inn’s rooftop
Day 2: Private car tour around Erhai Lake (Shuanglang + Xizhou + Zhoucheng tie-dye experience)
Day 3: Vegetarian meal at Jizhao An → Hiking at Gantong Cableway → Buy a bottle of rose vinegar as a souvenir before heading back

Although it’s a small inn, the service rivals boutique hotels! Every day when you return to your room, the housekeeper even neatly arranges your skincare products~ Perfect for workers wanting to escape the city, here you can truly experience the relaxed feeling of "Every day is a good day"🌸