Dare to uncover the mysterious legends by Erhai Lake?

🏞️ Recommended attractions: Wind, flowers, snow, and moon are indispensable 🌾 1. **Erhai Lake** – A trip to Dali isn't complete without a tour around Erhai Lake! Rent a small electric bike (CNY 50–80/day), and pretend you're the main character in the movie "Breakup Buddies." Remember to wear sunglasses, as the wind is strong and can easily create funny facial expressions. 2. **Dali Ancient City** – Artistic during the day, a disco at night. On Renmin Road's bar street, some sing "Going to Dali," while others sing "Love is a Trade." It all depends on your luck. 3. **Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple** – A landmark of Dali, perfect for taking photos and posting on social media. But don't expect to take postcard-perfect photos, after all, you're not a professional photographer. 4. **Xizhou Ancient Town** – More original than Dali Ancient City. Xizhou Baba (both sweet and savory) is a must-try. Remember to wipe your mouth after eating, or you'll be reminded by passersby. 5. **Cangshan Mountain** – You can take a cable car or hike, but don't wear flip-flops, or your feet will complain when you descend. 🍜 Foodie Guide: Happy to avoid stepping on landmines 🥣 1. **Roasted Milk Fan** – A Dali specialty with a rich milky aroma, but first-timers may find it tastes like "roasted cheese with rose jam." It's recommended to buy one skewer to try first. 2. **Cold Chicken Rice Noodles** – Sour and spicy, it whets the appetite. Any old shop in the ancient city won't disappoint. Don't ask which one is the best, or the locals will start fighting. 3. **Er Kuai** – A Yunnan-style crepe that can be filled with eggs, fried dough sticks, and chili sauce. Have one for breakfast to keep you full until noon. 4. **Wild Mushroom Hot Pot** – A must-eat during the rainy season (June–October)! But don't pick mushrooms yourself, or you might see "little people dancing." 5. **Renmin Road Snack Stalls** – Appear at night, selling roasted tofu, fried potatoes, grilled fish, etc. Eat while walking, but be careful not to bump into other tourists looking for food. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations: Sleep soundly even when you're broke 🍲 1. **Hostel Enthusiasts** – Such as "Dali Ancient City International Youth Hostel," CNY 30–50/bed. Suitable for social butterflies, but you may be forced to listen to the adventures of the person in the next bed on the Sichuan-Tibet Route 318 at night. 2. **Homestay Fanatics** – There are many affordable homestays around the ancient city, CNY 100–200/night, with small courtyards, perfect for taking photos and pretending to be a reclusive poet. 3. **Erhai Lake Inn** – Ocean view rooms are expensive? No problem, choose one that's a 5-min walk from Erhai Lake. The price is halved, and the scenery is still beautiful. No one will be able to tell the difference in your social media posts. 🚗 Transportation Tips: Save money and worry 🏝️ - **Airport/High-Speed Rail Station → Ancient City**: Airport bus CNY 25, taxi approx. CNY 80; High-speed rail station bus No. 8 goes directly to the ancient city. Don't be fooled by illegal taxi drivers. - **Within the Ancient City**: Walking + electric bike is the most convenient. Taking a taxi can easily lead to traffic jams that make you doubt your life choices. - **To the surrounding area**: Carpool or take a minibus, such as to Shuanglang for approx. CNY 40/person. Remember to bargain, don't be shy, the people of Yunnan are used to it. 💡 Final Advice 🌻 - **Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!** The UV rays in Dali can turn you from "Mr. Pale Face" to "Plateau Red" in a day. - **Bargaining is an art** When buying shawls, tie-dye, and silver jewelry, start by halving the price, then slowly increase it. If the boss sighs, you've won. - **Don't rush** Dali is suitable for a slow pace of life. Wake up naturally, have a coffee, and daydream. That's the right way to experience it.