Dali Yueshanhai: Close to the Ancient City and Erhai Lake, Super Worry-Free Family Vacation

Dali’s hotel—hidden at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, with a view of Erhai Lake just by looking up, a 5-minute walk to Dali University Night Market, and a 10-minute drive to the Ancient City. The location is really, really, really convenient! Stayed for 3 days and 2 nights, fully explored all the family-friendly activities and scenic surprises, lazy folks can just copy this guide～ 🏡 Choose the right room type, double your vacation vibe Family-themed room: Filled with Balala the Fairies / Extraordinary Little Heroes elements! Kids’ tents, rocking horses, exclusive toiletries—all included. Kids go wild playing as soon as they enter the room and don’t want to leave～ Courtyard room: Ground floor with a small garden, wake up to birdsong in the morning, sit on the rattan chair in April reading "The Four Seasons of the Mountains," the breeze carries the scent of flowers, instantly full of Zen vibes Sea view room: 38㎡+ panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, bathtub facing Erhai Lake! Brew some tea at 3 PM, sit by the window reading, every word soaked in the water and light, look up to see villages and the lake surface, the atmosphere is amazing 🌈 Fun activities right at the hotel ✔️ Perfect for those who want to relax: Book bar (window seats with views of Erhai Lake + villages, drink tea and snacks, no rush to finish reading), SPA treatments (massage your shoulders after a long walk, super healing with mountain views), heated swimming pool (swim even when it rains, with Cangshan clouds and mist outside the floor-to-ceiling windows) ✔️ Family delight: Children’s playground (a lifesaver for freeing your hands!), intangible cultural heritage experiences (Bai ethnic tie-dyeing / Jiama printing, you can take your work home as a souvenir), cycling (bikes available to borrow at the hotel, only 5 minutes to Dali University) 🍜 Eat around the hotel + nearby The hotel breakfast isn’t very abundant, but the Bai ethnic three-course tea and welcome fruit are a big plus. You won’t get tired of the rice noodles even after two days (secret tip: you can go to Dali University Night Market for extra meals, the grilled milk fan, ice jelly, and rice cakes are super tasty!) At Baini Restaurant, must-try are the sour and spicy fish + milk fan sachima. In the evening, go to the café for afternoon tea, watch Cangshan change from green to gold, and enjoy the coffee aroma—it’s so cozy 🚗 Explore nearby in 30 minutes Dali Ancient City: 10-minute walk to stroll along Renmin Road, lanterns light up beautifully at night Erhai Lake cycling: Start from Cang’er Avenue, feel the breeze and see the sparkling lake surface, every snap is wallpaper-worthy Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas: Climb the viewing platform for a panoramic city view, at sunset golden light shines on the pagodas, stunning beyond words The biggest feeling after staying here: Dali’s beauty is never in the check-in spots, but in the “blank moments” — listening to birds in the courtyard at dawn, watching clouds in the book bar in the afternoon, chasing sunsets in the bathtub at dusk, vacation becomes a Zen meditation sitting with nature～