Erhai Lake~The quiet evening light from the lake

Between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, Dali is truly beautiful! Under the blue sky and white clouds, every casual shot looks like a postcard. Please keep this 3-day travel guide~

🏞️Must-visit attractions:
📍Erhai Lake: The section along Huanhai West Road is especially beautiful. Renting an electric bike to ride slowly is recommended (40 RMB/day). Be sure to stop and take photos at the popular S-shaped bend. Navigate to "Panxi Village" to find it.
📍Shuanglang Ancient Town: Right by Erhai Lake, sitting in a lakeside café for an afternoon is super relaxing. Recommended spot: the scenic seats at "Sea Book House."
📍Xizhou Ancient Town: More original than Dali Ancient City. Check in at the corner tower and the yellow wheat fields. Be sure to buy freshly baked Xizhou Baba (8 RMB each).
📍Cangshan Mountain: Take the Ximatan Cableway directly to the summit (280 RMB/person). In March, you can still see the last alpine rhododendrons. Remember to bring a jacket.
📍Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas: A landmark of Dali (75 RMB entrance fee). The reflection of the three pagodas against Cangshan Mountain is stunning. It’s best to visit before 9 AM when it’s less crowded.

🚗3-day itinerary suggestion:
Day 1: Stroll around Dali Ancient City → Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas → Night tour of Renmin Road
Day 2: Rent a car to circle Erhai Lake (recommended West Sea route: Longkan Pier → Panxi Village → Xizhou Ancient Town → Shuanglang)
Day 3: Cangshan Cableway → Vegetarian meal at Jizhao Nunnery → Buy fresh flower cakes before departure

🍽️Food recommendations:
▫️Wase Caixiang Garden: Local Bai cuisine loved by residents, recommended dishes are sour and spicy fish and silverfish omelet
▫️Zai Huishou Cold Chicken Rice Noodles: A long-established shop inside Dali Ancient City, the rice noodles are sour and appetizing
▫️Xizhou Ancient Town Jiaxi Baba: Freshly baked rose jam baba is super fragrant

💡Useful Tips:
✔️Sunscreen + sunglasses + hat are essential; Dali has very strong UV rays
✔️It’s recommended to stay near the South Gate of the Ancient City for easy access to all attractions
✔️Be sure to check the condition of rental vehicles and record a video to avoid scams