Recommended tourist routes in Dali, Yunnan: Dali Ancient City-Erhai-Cangshan-Xizhou Ancient Town

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It is one of the most famous scenic spots in Dali and is considered as one of the most beautiful ancient cities in China. You can stroll along the ancient streets and enjoy the ancient buildings and strong historical and cultural atmosphere here. Don't forget to visit the morning market in the shopping street early in the morning. Old people wearing local national costumes and carrying laundry baskets are selling the freshest food and handmade products. During the day, there are all kinds of delicious food here, such as crossing the bridge rice noodles, roasted milk vermicelli, Bai three tea and flower cakes. Don't forget to taste these most distinctive foods.

2.Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake is the largest plateau lake around Dali and the most famous scenic spot in Dali, so you must take time to see the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake. There are several suggestions when visiting Erhai Lake:

Cruise: You can choose to cruise on Erhai Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes, mountains and surrounding villages. Some ships also provide catering service, and you can taste local food on board.

Cycling around the lake: You can rent a bicycle, ride around Erhai Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air. There are also some scenic spots and villages along the way for stopping and visiting.

3. Cangshan

In the snowy night, Cangshan Haier and Cangshan are one of the scenic spots not to be missed. When playing Cangshan, we should pay attention to the possible discomfort of lack of oxygen. Remember to bring a can of oxygen, mountaineering equipment and sunscreen products.

Hiking: You can choose to climb Cangshan Mountain on foot and enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air in the mountain. Cangshan has many hiking routes to choose from. You can choose the right route according to your physical strength and time.

Visit temples: There are some ancient temples on Cangshan Mountain, such as Longkan Temple and Jiuhua Temple. You can visit these temples and feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture.

4. Xizhou Ancient Town

Xizhou Ancient Town is an ancient town with a long history in Dali, located on the east bank of Erhai Lake. The following are some suggestions for tourism activities in Xizhou ancient town:

Strolling through ancient streets: Xizhou ancient town has well-preserved ancient streets, where you can stroll, appreciate ancient buildings and traditional houses and feel the historical atmosphere of the ancient town.

Visit ancient temples: There are some ancient temples in Xizhou ancient town, such as Xizhou Temple and Confucian Temple. You can visit these temples and learn about the local religious culture and historical background.