A must-visit destination in life. Unlock a paradise-like lifestyle in Dali

Essential guide to Dali, the city of wind: A slow-living handbook of romantic scenery** **1. Classic Must-Sees: Poetry and Distant Horizons Between Cangshan and Erhai** - **Erhai Ecological Corridor** 🌟 **Highlights**: 46km stunning lakeside views, recommended cycling routes: - **Caicun Pier→Panxi S Bend** (Instagrammable spot, breathtaking sunrise) - **Haishi Park** (Couple Trees + withered wood shoals) 🚴 **Tips**: Bicycle rental 15 RMB/day, e-bikes save energy - **Dali Ancient Town** 🌙 **Nightlife essence**: - Listen to folk music at Renmin Road bars (recommend "Big Ice's Little House") - Nangmen Night Market's grilled rushan cheese + spicy chicken feet ⚠️ **Avoid pitfalls**: Visit Beimen Market before 10am for local vibes - **Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas** 📸 **Photo tips**: - Free reflection shots at "Three Pagodas Reflection Park" outside the scenic area - Aerial shots at dawn with mist resemble heavenly palaces **2. Hidden Gems: Local Secrets of Scenic Charm** - **Shaxi Ancient Town** (2h drive from Dali) 🌟 **Timeless beauty**: Living fossil of the Tea Horse Road, buy handmade cheese at Friday market ☕ **Must-do**: Sip coffee by Yujin Bridge watching herds return - **Zhemo Mountain** 🌌 **"Dali's La La Land"**: - Capture panoramic views of Cangshan + Erhai at dusk with city lights - SUV required for self-driving, navigate to "Lingyun Zhijing" - **Zhoucheng Tie-Dye** 🎨 **Intangible cultural experience**: - Create your own scarf at "Puzhen Tie-Dye Museum" - Photograph giant dyed cloth hung by Bai grandmothers **3. Seasonal Highlights: Nature's Calendar** - **Mar-Apr**: Rapeseed fields + wheat wave cafes in Xizhou - **Jun-Aug**: Picking water chestnuts at Eryuan West Lake, stream trekking at Wuwei Temple - **Nov**: Winter cherry blossoms at Wuliang Mountain (China's earliest spring) - **Dec-Feb**: Snowscapes at Cangshan's Xima Pond, hearth warming in ancient town **4. Dali on the Tip of Your Tongue** - **Breakfast trio**: 🥛 Beimen Market's pea pudding with fried dough sticks 🍜 Nangmen "Laocang Vinegar Rice Noodles" red rice noodles + beauty vinegar 🥮 Xizhou "Deshenghe" layered flatbread - **Bai cuisine guide**: 🥢 Raw pig skin (for the brave) 🍲 Yongping braised chicken (more local than steam pot chicken) 🌶️ Rushan cheese glutinous rice balls (dessert lovers' must-try) - **Coffee lover's map**: ☕ Shuanglang "Forten" cliffside Erhai seats 📖 Ancient town "Tang Coffee" rooftop with Cangshan views **5. Accommodation Wisdom** - **East Erhai**: Luxury hotels (recommend "Moonlight Pine") - **Ancient Town South Gate**: Budget-friendly with nightlife access - **Xizhou Ancient Town**: Farmstay B&Bs ("Ji Yi Si" century-old mansion) **6. Pro Tips** - 📍 Secret sunrise spot: Xiaguan "Erhai Park" for city-meets-lake shots - 🚗 Coastal drive caution: East Erhai has cliffside curves - 🛵 E-bike warning: Choose 200km+ battery for Erhai loop - 🎭 March Street Market: Lunar calendar 2nd/9th/16th/23rd **Flexible content**: - Family trips add "Hongdou Shan Farm" pet interactions - Hipsters must visit "Bed Sheet Factory Art District" weekend market