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The scenery of Dali is a picture of "wind, flowers, snow and moon". You can go boating on Erhai Lake and feel the vastness of heaven and earth; visit the holy place Jiuzu Mountain, listen to the low chanting of Sanskrit and watch the Buddha's light shining; find the solidified history in the Shibaoshan Grottoes; blend into the romance of the ancient city with a soft heart, feel the elegance of Dali under the sunset, and pursue the modern glitz on the beautiful night.
Ancient City District: The Dali Ancient City was built in the 15th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1382 AD) and has been completely preserved to this day. It has a beautiful environment with mountains and mirrors, is simple and elegant, and is full of business. It has become the main carrier of local history and culture. Some ruins are still preserved in the Dali Ancient City, and modern shops and bars are lined up here, giving it a sense of time and space interweaving.
Near Cangshan Mountain: There are Butterfly Spring, Tianlongba Film and Television City and other attractions in Cangshan Mountain in Dali. The Chongsheng Temple at the foot of Cangshan Mountain was built during the Baohe period of Nanzhao. The three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are majestic and magnificent, and it is one of the scenic spots of Cang'er.
Near Erhai Lake: There are many islands and fishing villages around Erhai Lake, such as Xizhou and Shuanglang. The islands have beautiful environment and beautiful scenery, like pearls scattered in the water. They are the essence of Dali attractions.
Around the ancient city: There are many unknown attractions around the Dali Ancient City. The tourism development in these places is not mature, the environment is less artificially modified, and it is more simple and natural. The Buddhist holy land Jizu Mountain, the Danxia landform Shibao Mountain, etc. are all worth visiting.
"Dali has beautiful scenery in March" refers to the period of March in the lunar calendar (April in the solar calendar) every year. In March, Dali is full of flowers, green everywhere, beautiful scenery, and there are also lively "March Street" activities. In addition, the chance of seeing the "Jade Belt Cloud" on Cangshan Mountain and the "Waiting for Husband Cloud" on Erhai Lake will also increase.
The annual average temperature in Dali is about 15℃, and the four seasons are like spring. The rainy season is mainly concentrated in May to October. It is recommended to bring rain gear when going out. After the rain in summer and autumn (usually in July and August), the temperature drops rapidly. It is recommended to bring a few autumn clothes to prevent cold. The wind in Dali Xiaguan is very strong. It is recommended to bring a fleece jacket and a gauze scarf. The gauze scarf is convenient for photo decoration and can also prevent wind. On sunny days in Dali, the sun and ultraviolet rays are strong, so it is recommended to bring a sun hat and sunglasses.
The overall consumption level in Dali is not high, and prices are relatively cheap. If you plan to spend a long time in Dali, 1,000 yuan/month is usually enough for rent and daily expenses. Of course, if you often go to bars, you will need more. The price of eating in the ancient city is relatively expensive, generally ranging from a few dozen yuan to a hundred yuan for two people. Snack stalls or small restaurants are cheaper, and rice noodles in small restaurants are generally 10-15 yuan/bowl.
It has ever-changing cloudscapes and the Cangshan Snow Scenery, one of the four famous Dali "wind, flowers, snow and moon" scenes.
Facing Erhai Lake in the east and Cangshan Mountain in the west, the Three Millennium Pagodas are the biggest attraction.
