Experience a different pace of life in Dali, a place of natural beauty and cultural charm.

🌅 Morning: Embrace the Laid-Back Beauty of Erhai Lake​ Lie on a daybed in a lakeside guesthouse, listening to the waves gently lapping against the shores of the Bai fishing villages, and watch the morning light turn the lake surface into shimmering gold. There's no need to rush here; the mornings belong to the aroma of slow-brewed coffee and the sight of seagulls gliding across the water. For a breathtaking sunrise, Longkan Wharf is a hidden gem—crimson clouds reflected in the metasequoia trees, seagulls circling overhead like poetry in motion, a scene straight out of a Miyazaki film. ​🌞 Mid-morning: A Song of Freedom on a Cycling Tour Around the Lake​ Rent an electric scooter or bicycle and ride along the western shore of the lake. Start from the European-style romance of Xingsheng Bridge, pass through rice paddies and Bai villages, and feel the "taste of freedom" in the wind. When you reach the S-bend in Panxi Village, Erhai Lake's most elegant curve unfolds before you. With the water and sky merging seamlessly, every photo you take is a "limited edition blue" masterpiece worthy of sharing on social media. ​🏞 Afternoon: Intertwined Time in Ancient Towns and Hidden Paradises​ ​Shuanglang Ancient Town: Art and history coexist here. Order a pour-over coffee in a lakeside cafe, gaze at Yang Liping's "Sun Palace" suspended above the lake, and let the artistic atmosphere flow with the shimmering waves of Erhai. ​Xizhou Ancient Town: In the season of swaying wheat fields, take a ride on the rice paddy train, bite into a soft Xizhou baba, and watch the blue and white tie-dye fabrics dance in the wind at the Bai batik workshops. ​Xiaoputu: Take a boat to this tiny island, where the incense of Guanyin Pavilion mingles with its reflection in the lake. Legend has it that Guanyin's "sea seal," used to subdue a sea monster, protects the tranquility of Erhai. ​🌇 Evening: A Duet of Sunset and Poetry​ The abandoned window frames of Luwoshan Mountain are a secret spot for photographers. Through the stone frames, the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake look like a natural oil painting. Or head to Ideal Bond​ (Dali's Santorini), where the blue and white buildings glow in the twilight like a fairytale. Order a drink, go up to the terrace, and watch the sunset drape Erhai in golden gauze. ​🌌 Night: Fireworks and Folk Songs in the Ancient City​ Return to Dali Ancient City, where the stone streets reflect the warm glow of lanterns. The tie-dye fabrics of Renmin Road, the jazz and folk music of Foreigner Street, and the milky aroma of grilled rushan cheese in the night market all blend together. Find a tavern and toast to the slow life of Dali with a "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon" beer.