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 through the ancient streets and enjoy the ancient buildings and strong historical and cultural atmosphere here. Don't forget to visit the morning market in a shopping lane early in the morning. Old people wearing local ethnic costumes and carrying laundry baskets are selling the freshest food and handmade products. There are all kinds of delicious food during the day, such as crossing the bridge rice noodles, baking milk fans, white 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 for 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 where you can stay and visit.

3. Cangshan

On a snowy night, Cangshan Haier and Cangshan are absolutely not to be missed. When playing Cangshan, you should pay attention to the possible discomfort of lack of oxygen. Remember to bring a can of oxygen, mountaineering equipment and sun protection 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 the ancient streets: There are well-preserved ancient streets in the ancient town of Western Zhou Dynasty, where you can stroll, enjoy the 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.