"Eating Across Yunnan: A Culinary Adventure Guide from Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles to Wild Mushroom Hotpot"

🌸Dear friends, Dali is truly a super romantic place, full of wind, flowers, snow, and moon, relaxed and pleasant. Today, I’m sharing a Dali travel guide to help you easily explore this beautiful city!​ 🔔『Preparation』 • Documents: ID card, student ID (for discounts), etc. • Clothing: Yunnan has a big temperature difference between day and night, bring warm jackets and light clothes. Prepare a thick down jacket for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. • Skincare: The climate is dry, bring high SPF sunscreen and hydrating masks; don’t skip sun protection and moisturizing! 🏩『Accommodation Suggestions』 Stay in Guandu District in Kunming for convenient transportation; in Dali, stay by Erhai Lake for easy sunrise viewing; in Lijiang, choose a guesthouse inside the Old Town to experience Naxi culture. 🏞Must-Visit Attractions​ 1⃣ Erhai Lake: A must-visit in Dali! Rent an electric bike to ride along the Erhai ecological corridor and enjoy stunning lake views. The sunrise at Longkan Pier is beautiful, perfect for photos between 7-9 AM with a great atmosphere; Panxi Village’s S curve is great for posing, every shot looks like a masterpiece; and Shuanglang Ancient Town is perfect for watching the sunset, simply breathtaking.​ 2⃣ Dali Ancient Town: This thousand-year-old town is full of art and local life. Stroll the streets during the day to appreciate Bai architecture’s unique charm; at night, the People’s Road night market is lively with bars and handmade stalls, nightlife starts after 10 PM. Don’t forget to try Yang’s Rushan, grilled to golden crispness, super delicious.​ 3⃣ Xizhou Ancient Town: A well-preserved Bai village with spring rapeseed flowers and golden autumn rice fields, full of pastoral healing vibes. The corner tower and Xilinyuan’s yellow walls are very photogenic, fewer people at 8 AM for better shots. You can also visit Yan Family Courtyard for 25 RMB to see the Bai’s “Three Courtyards and One Screen Wall” architecture.​ 4⃣ Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas: Dali’s landmark and the prototype of the Tianlong Temple in Jin Yong’s novels. The reflection of the Three Pagodas in the park is stunning; shoot the pagodas against the light in the morning and the reflection with the light in the afternoon for a poetic effect. The electric shuttle in the scenic area is optional; you can walk around in about an hour.​ **Must-Try Snacks** - Erkuai (rice cake), Rushan (grilled or fried), Xizhou Baba (sweet and savory varieties), claypot fish. - **Recommended Restaurants**: Yiheng Restaurant in the Ancient Town (Bai cuisine), Sifang Snacks on People’s Road. 💡Tips to Avoid Pitfalls​ Dali has very strong UV rays, be sure to bring SPF50+ sunscreen and a hat for sun protection.​ Don’t rent cheap electric bikes around Erhai Lake; they may run out of power halfway. Choose models with 200 km range.​ The popular glass ball photo spots charge fees, but there are many similar free spots by Erhai Lake, don’t waste money.​ Friends, quickly save this guide and start a romantic journey of wind, flowers, snow, and moon in Dali💕​