A person who has been to Dali three times offers friendly advice

After three visits to Dali, I've summarized some tips, and welcome everyone to comment and add more! The route follows the coast from Santorini of the East to Shuanglang - Xizhou - Dali Ancient Town - Longkan Wharf - Xingsheng Bridge - Dali Airport, basically avoiding the same path twice. 1⃣ Santorini of the East (Ideal Gang) - You can just stroll around for free, have afternoon tea, and check in at the same spot as Yi Mengling. It's the domestic version of Santorini. Hotel recommendation: Songyun Cliff Hotel, with unmatched breakfast, scenery, and service! 2⃣ Shuanglang - Highly recommend Shan Jian Coffee! The view is stunning! The neighboring Muxi Dali Dessert Garden Restaurant is also great, with a beautiful environment where you can enjoy watching seagulls. The Liuyuefu Restaurant in Shuanglang Ancient Town is very beautiful, and you need to book even during the off-season, really no seats! 3⃣ Xizhou - In summer, the rice fields are turned into dirt, but don't worry, keep walking, and you'll find Daoxi Coffee with gorgeous windows, and the coffee is half the price of those popular shops. If the Xizhou rice fields are restored, consider the Fushi Tianjian Restaurant with its floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor, offering a dining experience with an unparalleled view! 4⃣ Longkan Wharf, you can watch the sunrise in winter, but it can be skipped in summer! 5⃣ Dali Ancient Town, it's recommended to stay for 1 to 2 nights to leisurely experience the slow life of the ancient town! The super popular grilled tofu and rice noodle shop in Dali - Authentic Kaiyuan Rice Noodles is worth a try! Summer is the season for mushrooms, so be sure to try the local Dali mushroom soup hotpot - Hua Yu Jun Gold Medal Wild Mushroom Soup Pot, the dumplings and fried rice are also delicious! 6⃣ Xingsheng Bridge, pretend you're in Europe, it's super photogenic, and after taking photos, head to the city to try Sannai Croissant, the boss of Dali bread!