Dali's Cloud Grassland | Yunnan's version of "Altay"

Dali Cloud Grassland | Yunnan's version of "Altay," a fairyland walking guide for only 20 RMB per person✨

Recommended reasons:
A secret spot at the foot of Cangshan Mountain! The healing feeling of wind blowing over grass and seeing cattle and sheep🏔️

Transportation information:
📍 Address: Inside Canghai Resort, Dali City (navigate to "Canghai Cloud Grassland")
🚗 Self-driving: 30 minutes from the Old Town, free parking
🚌 Bus: Take the Three Pagodas line to "Canghai Resort" station, then a 10-minute walk

Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Hot air balloon lawn
A rare hot air balloon experience in Yunnan! The backdrop is the nineteen peaks of Cangshan Mountain, every photo looks like a postcard (there’s also a hazy beauty on cloudy days)
2️⃣ Wetland boardwalk
In autumn and winter, the reeds turn golden, running in a white dress makes for amazing photos

Route plan:
9:00 Depart from Old Town ➡️ 10:00 Arrive at the grassland
10:30 Take photos at the hot air balloon area ➡️ 12:00 Picnic in the wetlands
14:00 Hike to the viewing platform (chance to encounter free-range sheep)
16:00 Lie down on the lawn and wait for the sunset🌄

Tips to avoid pitfalls:
✅ Fewer people and better lighting in the morning; fog is common in the afternoon
✅ Bring a windproof jacket! The altitude is 2500 meters with big temperature differences
✅ Buy tickets on-site by scanning the QR code, no need to book in advance