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21 🏠➡️🚄➡️✈️11:00-14:30 🚖Taxi (also airport shuttle bus) to the guesthouse 🏨Qi'an sunshine luxury residence Quadruple Room (Cheap and clean but no desk) 🥣Grandma's Smoked Ribs Hotpot (Naxi jelly noodles, aged ham slices) Evening at Lijiang Ancient Town 22 Shuhe Ancient Town photo shoot 23 Morning visit to Spruce Plateau and Blue Moon Valley 🚄Lijiang to Shangri-La 🏨Lisiman Yunyu Oxygen-enriched Guesthouse 🥣Yak meat hotpot Stroll around Turtle Mountain Park 24 Shangri-La Tibetan costume photoshoot, Songzanlin Monastery, Napahai Evening overlook of the ancient town's Lantern Festival night view 25 Shangri-La to Dali 🏨Xiyunqi 🥣Bai ethnic restaurant Visit Xizhou Ancient Town 26 Taxi to the Wind and Rain Bridge 🏨Dali Shuanglang Jingyun Qingfeng Seaview Inn 🥣Stone-grilled barbecue 27 Shuanglang Ancient Town Depart at 6 am for the airport

I wish time could slow down So that I can stay longer in the beautiful scenery Living by the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake Feeling the coolness of the place where the wind blows About the sharing of shooting locations📍 ✔️Longkan Wharf ✔️Xingsheng Bridge🌉 ✔️Shuanglang Ancient Town Coffee Shop ✔️Gallery Bridge, Lonely Tree, Bridge Hole ✔️Xizhou Ancient Town Wheat Field ✔️Wenbi Village (better shots with a camera) ✔️Zhermo Mountain (need to charter a car to go up) ✔️Xiajiyi Village (Door of Erhai Lake) You can get great shots at these locations without stepping on a landmine There's different beauty every month The rate of good shots in Dali really makes my memory insufficient Quickly collect it🌟Take pictures bravely

Some strategies: Play time: Mangshi·Dehong The best time to play is recommended to go around 3 pm, first go to visit the Golden Pagoda, the Silver Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda are next to each other, the Golden Pagoda did not go in, just look outside, walk up the slope next to the highest point to overlook Mangshi. 🎫Ticket: 40 yuan 🕙Business hours: 08:00—22:00 🗓Itinerary: Reference itinerary: Dali—Tengchong—Mangshi D1: Dali-Shuanglang-Xizhou-Dali Ancient City D2: Dali-Tengchong-Heshun Ancient City D3: Volcano Park—Ginkgo Village—Gudong Oil Paper Umbrella—Jietou D4: Gaoligong Mountain D5: Simola—Dam Giant Spring—Lotus Hot Spring D6: Rehai Park—Banaxi Rare Garden-Golden Pagoda—Dai Ancient Town D7: Return 🚉Traffic strategy: Fly directly to Mangshi (land directly at Mangshi Airport, save time and effort, you can also transfer in Kunming) Take the subway to Baoshan Station, take a network car or self-drive 2h to Mangshi itinerary!!! 📝Note tips: The Silver Pagoda is worth a visit, whether it is overlooking the Golden Pagoda opposite or the entire Mangshi city area, it is recommended to go before dusk, the color of the Golden Pagoda will be more gentle. There are exotic styles all over the streets of Mangshi, Chen's favorite streets are Bodhi Street, Huan Road & Tuanjie Avenue intersection and Kuo Shi Road & Tuanjie Avenue intersection. There are many shared electric cars in the alleys of Mangshi, which can conveniently reach the surrounding attractions. The evening is the most popular time for the Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda. It is recommended to set off in advance for self-driving, otherwise the parking lot on the top of the mountain will be limited.

The breeze blows, the wheat field gently sways, and the blue sky and white clouds behind make Xizhou as charming as an oil painting. The wheat field Xu Hongdou runs past in the morning, the big banyan tree where Xu Hongdou sheds tears, the TV series 'To the Place with Wind' has many scenes shot in Xizhou~ Here, there is also the largest and best-preserved Bai ethnic residential complex, with the typical 'three rooms and a screen wall' and 'four sides and five courtyards' layout. The residential buildings feature carved beams and painted rafters, overlapping brackets, and upturned eaves. The gate towers, screen walls, and gable walls are adorned with colorful and diverse paintings. The ancient town is lined with shops, and the aroma of various Yunnan snacks is tempting. Xizhou baba, flower cakes, roasted milk fan, wrapped bean curd... This spring, take a trip to Xizhou ancient town~ 📷Photo spots ✔️Big Banyan Tree: Navigate to , and you can see the big banyan tree where Xu Hongdou sheds tears in the drama, but the tree is relatively bare in March. ✔️Xizhou Red Wall: Navigate to , and you will see the red wall outside the ancient town~ ✔️Xizhou Wheat Field: You cannot enter the wheat field, but you can find an angle at the crossroads to take pictures~ There are balloons for sale on the roadside, and you can negotiate with the granny to rent some~ ✔️Xizhou Corner Building: Originally the old house of Yang Ruxuan, a villager from the north village of Xizhou, it is now a landmark of Xizhou ancient town. 🍽️Food ✔️Tea Circle: Xizhou's logo milk tea, recommended to take a photo with the corner building! ✔️Shen Kiln Pottery Society: Pu'er ice cream is worth a try~ ✔️Jiaxi Bean Wrapped Bean Curd: The skin is fried crispy, recommended spicy flavor~ ✔️Ama Ying Pea Powder: A bit spicy, but really delicious, highly recommended~ ✔️Deshenghe: Bought salty baba, feels like salty pancakes, later talked with locals, they recommend the sweet ones more. ✔️Shihua Ji Flower Cake: Not very sweet, only available in Xizhou and Shuanglang. 🚗Transportation ✔️Chartered car: I booked a round-Erhai Lake chartered car trip, so the itinerary in Xizhou was quite rushed, about 380 yuan/day ✔️Cycling: You can rent an electric bike from Dali ancient town, but you can't stop as you please around Erhai Lake, so we didn't rent. ✔️Taxi: It's very convenient to take a taxi from Dali ancient town, it's recommended to leave more time for Xizhou ancient town, it's very suitable for a leisurely stroll~

"Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon" Dali🥰 is a place many people long for in their hearts, 💞If you go to Dali for the first time, you must take a tour of Erhai Lake💦 Spend the whole day⌚ witnessing the different beauty of Erhai Lake Sisters who want to go👭, hurry up🐴 and remember 👣Tour order: ‼️It is recommended to go in a clockwise direction, so that the car is driving by Erhai Lake, with a better view! See the sunrise in the west of the lake, and the sunset in the east of the lake, the reference route is as follows👇 Ancient city➡️Longkan Wharf➡️Cai Village➡️S bend➡️Corridor Bridge➡️Xizhou➡️ Corridor➡️Luwo Mountain➡️Xiaoputuo➡️Santorini➡️Xingsheng Bridge➡️🔙Ancient city ✅Itinerary arrangement: 🔸Get up early and navigate to 【Longkan Wharf】 to watch the sunrise, in winter there are flocks of seagulls, and the redwoods are all dyed, super out of the picture; 🔸Cai Village: If you live nearby, you can also watch the sunrise at the wharf in Cai Village; 🔸Panxi Village S bend: The coffee shop at the bend is super suitable for taking pictures, but there are more people; 🔸Corridor Bridge: Navigate📍 to the Corridor Bridge, a small popular place, the couple tree, the lonely tree, the door hole of the corridor bridge are all very out of the picture, sitting on the bridge blowing the sea breeze and looking at Erhai Lake, and the lonely tree in the autumn color is alone beautiful🌲 💞All the above attractions are in the West Lake Ecological Corridor, where cars and electric cars can't get in🙅‍♂️, if you have enough time, ❇️it is recommended to reserve half a day for cycling in the corridor🚴🏻（🉑You can scan shared bicycles, you can return the car in the parking point, which is more convenient） 🔸Xizhou Ancient Town: ⏰4-6 months: see the green wheat waves; 7-10 months: see the golden rice fields; 🛎️Recommended attractions: Corner Tower, Haishen Park (you need to make an appointment in advance to enter), Xilinyuan Red Wall, "Hetianli" - the filming location of "Go to the Windy Place"; 🔸Zhou City: Friends who like tie-dyeing must not miss it, you can take your work home after it is finished, full of accomplishment! 🔸Shuanglang Ancient Town: There are many seaside cafes, restaurants, and homestays, suitable for watching the sunset of Erhai Lake🌅 here, and feeding seagulls. 🛎️Recommended attractions: Sun Palace, Moon Palace, Yuji Island, etc. 🔸Luwo Mountain: Navigate to Luwo Mountain, to get to the seaside window you need to walk down from the roadside dirt road, the downhill is a bit steep, it is recommended to wear flat shoes; 🔸Xiaoputuo: The "isolated island" in Erhai Lake, many seagulls gather here in winter, and you can also take a boat to the isolated island; 🔸Wenbi Village: The road to the sea, there is also a vacant lot by the sea where you can park and rest and camp⛺️absolutely🤗, navigate to "Sky City Fruit Tree", drive to the highest point to see Erhai Lake, every year 8-9 months is the fishing festival, after 6 o'clock you can see the fishing lights twinkling, super beautiful! 🔸Santorini: Navigate to Dali Ideal State; 🔸Xingsheng Bridge: Full of European architectural style, navigate📍 to Eryuan Forest Park; 🚦About travel transportation: 🚘Self-driving & chartered car: Chartered car generally does not need to worry about parking, navigation and other issues, if you rent a car, each attraction has🅿️, parking fee is about 5～10 yuan; 🛵Electric car: It takes a long time⌚ and is more tiring, the wind is strong in winter, the ultraviolet rays are strong in summer, it is not recommended; 🚌Around the lake bus: 98 yuan/person, 🉑 can be used for three days, the bus stop is fixed, you need to pay attention to the bus time❗️ 🍛Food Dali's special delicacies include🍜 rice noodles, bait pieces, thin bean powder, milk fan, broken crispy cake, etc., souvenirs🎁 can bring flower cakes～ 🏡Accommodation 🤗It is recommended to stay at the South Gate of Dali Ancient City, Longkan, Cai Village, where it is convenient for eating, living and traveling ⚠️Travel tips: 🔺The temperature difference between morning and evening is very big, you need to bring down jacket 🔺Compare goods with three, bargain, ask clearly 🔺Cycling and taking pictures in the afternoon are all in the light and there is sunset 🔺Sunrise and sunset: The sun rises from the east of the sea, and the sunset is from the west of the sea 🔺The Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor is🙅‍♀️ not allowed to enter bicycles/electric cars/cars, you can only rent inside 🔺If you still have energy at night, you can go to Zer Mountain or Wenbi Village to see the night view, Dali is currently opening the sea season, the fishing lights in Erhai Lake are like stars 🔺Accommodation: At least one week in advance to see the homestay during the peak season, 👉recommend staying in the ancient city and by the Erhai Lake 🔺Essential items: The important thing is sun protection‼️Sunscreen and hats must be soldered on.

Hello, I am Serena who loves to eat and doesn't get fat. The last time I came was during Kikujiro's summer🍃 This time I went to a place with wind☁️ I'm very happy that more and more people like it here💖 A fairy-tale ancient town~ Unlike regular self-driving, we set off from Xiaguan on the Erhai Pearl⛴️Super lucky to be the maiden voyage! Although it's a bit cloudy🌥️, I encountered two rainbows🌈. There is also a group of seagulls welcoming at the dock, and my mood is instantly healed~ The rice fields in Xilin Garden have not yet turned yellow. Tie-dyeing Jia Ma is the cleverness of the Bai people. From Pesuo Coffee to Zhou Coffee is the gift of the land. Fall in love with life in Dali. Check-in locations👇 - Rice field at the entrance of Xilin Garden - Xizhou cruise terminal - Pesuo Coffee Shop - Zhou Coffee

A day tour guide to Xizhou that 99% of tourists don't know about to avoid the crowd㊙️ During the peak season of summer, how to enjoy Xizhou?! Here is a proven effective guide for you. It's written in detail, you will definitely gain something if you read it patiently! ⭕️Key points First, how to get to Xizhou❓ Whether you drive or take a taxi, you will be stuck at the entrance of Xizhou ancient town for at least half an hour when there are many people. If you drive to find a parking space, it will take even longer! In the morning of a day tour in Xizhou, we suggest you choose to cycle in the ecological corridor. As we all know, most tourists will choose to stay near the ancient city, which means that the flow of people cycling from the vicinity of the ancient city to Xizhou is the most. The cycling distance from Longkan Wharf to Panxi S Bay is about 12 kilometers, which is a relatively easy cycling distance for most people. If you go further, you will lose a group of people who are physically exhausted. Therefore, the flow of people from S Bay to Xizhou is relatively less than the above section. Don't drive to Xizhou, drive on Dali Road and turn right into the village about 4.5 kilometers before you get to Xizhou, for example, I recommend entering from Gusheng Village, because the wheat fields here are larger than Xizhou and not crowded with people, which is more suitable for taking pictures! Park the car somewhere in Gusheng Village, no parking fee is required, walk to the seaside, cycle along the seaside to Xizhou, and take an electric tricycle directly to the corner building. This is the best way to avoid traffic and crowds❗️❗️❗️ Second, how to play in Xizhou❓ After cycling and touring the Erhai Lake ecological area in the morning, find a restaurant for lunch after arriving at noon. It is recommended to have a cross-bridge rice noodle at Juxi Le. After eating, you can go to the 'Craftsman Collection. Dali Folk Art Center' next door to play for an afternoon. There are various intangible cultural heritage handcraft experiences, adults can drink coffee, and it's completely effortless to walk the baby. The entire Folk Art Center is very large, and the old street of Xizhou is also very photogenic, so don't squeeze into the main street when there are many people in the afternoon. When it's dinner time, it's recommended to go to 'Peng Yile Ancient Method Yak Meat Hot Pot' for dinner, and the yak rib of this restaurant is always added every time! After eating, there are fewer people in Xizhou, and you can stroll around the main street at this time. Then walk to the entrance of the ancient town and take a taxi back. Perfect❣️

The city of Dali gives me the feeling of one word: 'slow'! You can enjoy life leisurely here, relax, and stroll through this city known for its 'wind-flower-snow-moon' beauty. The spring 🌱 in Dali is healing and romantic! ✈️Transportation: Dali has both an airport and a high-speed train 🚄, so you can choose your mode of travel according to your needs. 🍲Cuisine: How can you not try the wild mushroom hotpot 🥘 when in Dali? Start with a bowl of mushroom soup, it's so delicious that I ended up having three bowls. The smoked rib hotpot is also a specialty! The smoked ribs paired with the vegetables in the pot 🥗 are not too dry or salty, the meat is juicy, and the vegetables have a light sweet taste that's fresh and delicious. You can also try Erkuai, Yunnan rice noodles 🍜, Shui Xian Yang Hua (a type of vegetable), stone-grilled dishes, and Rushan cheese... Sightseeing: If you can only go to one place in Dali, it must be Erhai Lake, where the journey is filled with beautiful scenery! It's quite nice to sunbathe 🌞, drink coffee ☕️, and browse the market in the ancient city of Dali. There's a market where you can buy lots of cheap, fresh fruit 🍉. Pausing in S Bay of Piaoxi Village by Erhai Lake, you can listen to the crisp calls of seagulls and feel them gliding over the clear waters. There's also a vast field of wheat 🌾, where every snapshot is picturesque. Xizhou Ancient Town is a tranquil and delicate millennium-old town, which is not very big and can be thoroughly explored in about three hours.

Shijiazhuang - Kunming - Dali I made a lot of travel plans before finalizing the itinerary. I was very lucky to have almost no disappointments - sharing and recording my travel itinerary 🚥Transportation: We flew ✈️ to Kunming and went directly 🚘 to Dali on the same day (actually, the original plan was to take the high-speed train, but we missed it. The high-speed train would have been faster and cheaper) 🏠Accommodation: We stayed near the Dali ancient town. Inside the town, transportation is not convenient, so staying nearby is very nice. The prices are very good, 100+ per day can get you a very, very nice homestay. Since we arrived at night, we booked for three days and it still wasn't enough! The location is convenient for going anywhere~ 🗾Itinerary: On the first day, we chose to be in Haixi. Starting from Longkan Pier, we cycled along the coast 🚴🏻‍♀️. The two of us rode shared electric bikes. We did some research on this because you can't enter the ecological corridor with rented electric bikes. But the ecological corridor is worth visiting! So riding an electric bike is a better option 💰15/h. There are many parking spots. We passed all the scenic spots along the way, and the whole road is super beautiful! I kept exclaiming how beautiful it was, all the way to Xizhou. We took a tricycle to Xizhou Ancient Town. During the entire cycling trip, we stopped anytime to take photos and check in, which was particularly comfortable. ⚠️But everyone must, must pay attention to sun protection! If the sun is strong, you really can get sunburned! After strolling enough in Xizhou, you can take a bus directly back to the ancient town. In the evening, eat something near the ancient town and sleep beautifully~ On the second day, we chose to rent a Wuling Hongguang mini to go around the eastern part of the sea. The whole process was also along the coast. Renting a small electric car is what we think is the most cost-effective and comfortable way to travel. We could stop anytime to check in and then continue on our way~ 150km of battery life is completely enough. We went all the way to Shuanglang~ Then in the evening, we returned along the coast. The navigation was also very convenient. We drove while enjoying the seaside sunset ✌🏻The two-day itinerary basically ended like this. We could go to all the places we wanted to visit. On the third morning, we took the high-speed train/bus to Lijiang. We chose to 🚘 (because my boyfriend 💩 caused us to miss the high-speed train). I advise everyone to just go for it! You won't regret it once you go, and the cost of living is really not high ⚠️Remember! You must pay attention to sun protection! Definitely!

| 'Go to the Place with Wind' Xu Hongdou's tearful Banyan Tree, a healing landscape~. Attracted to Xizhou not by the wind-swept wheat fields, nor the corner towers; not by the cafes in the wheat fields, nor by the Xizhou Baba, but by this Banyan Tree where the fairy sister in 'Go to the Place with Wind' shed tears. Location: Mainly to talk about the location of the Banyan Tree, because it's not inside the ancient town, nor in the wheat fields. If you want to go, just navigate to Hetianli Homestay, such a big tree is very conspicuous. Admission: FREE Wheat Fields: The best time to visit Xizhou Ancient Town should be in March and April when the wheat fields are lush green, and the climate is also very suitable. When I went, they were mostly yellow, but the golden wheat fields are equally beautiful. Because it was a bit late when I went, and mainly for the Banyan Tree, plus the several large wheat fields outside the ancient town were all crowded with people, I didn't stay too long, nor did I look for the little Corner Tower: The most popular attraction in Xizhou Ancient Town, if you want to have space for posing, you must go early, otherwise it's hard to get a chance, you can only take a check-in photo. Xizhou Baba: Xizhou's unique specialty snack, found all over the ancient town. The most famous and popular ones are called Suxiangyuan and Shang Xizhou Broken Crisp Baba, located in the center of the ancient town, at Sifang Street Square, the queue king of the ancient town. If you are really interested, you can try it. Personally, I don't recommend it, it's not tasty at all, far inferior compared to our scallion pancakes and fresh meat pancakes. Banyan Tree: Simply strolled around the ancient town and couldn't wait to rush to the same Banyan Tree as Liu Yifei. It's still about 20 minutes walk from the ancient town. Because it was almost 18:00, there were fewer people, but still many people came to check in one after another. The Banyan Tree is photogenic from all four directions, especially the thick trunk, like an old man full of wrinkles, telling the story of the years. Leaning against the Banyan Tree like Liu Yifei, feeling the same romance as Xizhou, what a wonderful thing! In addition to the above-mentioned must-visit spots in Xizhou Ancient Town, friends with ample time can also visit the Yan Family Courtyard Museum, with an admission fee of 18; or experience Xizhou tie-dyeing; of course, there's also finding a window seat for a cup.

1️⃣ Dali Xizhou • Wheat Waves Roll, Stunning Summer 🌾 The green wheat fields, with the breeze blowing, 🌾🌾roll like waves, and the rustling sound lets you feel the summer wind. The charming green wheat waves, set against the blue sky and white clouds, are like stepping into Hayao Miyazaki's manga world. 😍 May is the best time to visit, and the wheat fields are fuller and greener after the Grain Full festival. Just a casual snap is shocking enough for your social circle! 📸 2️⃣ Shangri-La • Sunlit Golden Mountain, Lucky All Year Round 🏔️ Meili Snow Mountain is one of the sacred mountains in the Tibetan area, and seeing its sunlit golden mountain will bring luck for the entire year. In early summer May, it's the time with the highest chance to witness the sunlit golden mountain. Snow mountain + grassland + cattle and sheep + sunlit golden mountain, every frame is mesmerizing! Under the azure sky, the towering snow mountain stands, and at sunrise, the golden light envelops the earth. There's also a natural landscape that rivals Western Sichuan, which you absolutely must not miss! Bring your loved one to receive full blessings! 💫 3️⃣ Lijiang Ancient Town • Roses Bloom, City of Romance 🌹 In early summer May, Lijiang enters the rose season. Clusters of pink rose trees bloom in the alleys of the ancient town, on the eaves. Under the sunlight, the petals emit a bright and gentle color. This sea of roses instantly takes over the entire city. Although splendid, it is fleeting, so make sure to take the time to participate in this grand floral event! 🌸 This summer, Yunnan has prepared super healing summer-limited scenery for you! Whether it's the spectacle of wheat waves, the sunlit golden mountain, or the blooming roses, they will all make you feel refreshed and delighted. Don't miss out! 🌞

Immerse yourself in poetry and distant places Listen to the wind blowing through the wheat fields of Xizhou Poetry is hidden in the fireworks The golden rice fields under the lens are as brilliant as oil paintings The sky is so blue without any filters About taking photos📷 I arrived at 10 am when there were not many people taking photos 1️⃣You can take a wide-angle shot from the side of the corner building 2️⃣Xizhou's small train, many people check in on the railway 3️⃣The mobile coffee truck next to the wheat field Order a cup of coffee and sit on the side of the road to daydream 4️⃣The commercial streets of the ancient town Take photos with the tie-dye background in the small alleys 5️⃣Dong Jinhan's courtyard has the two characters 'Xizhou' A few meters to the right, 'Happy Continent' is more suitable for full-body shots Save this guide quickly🌟 I wish you a happy time and a lot of beautiful photos