No matter how many times I go to Dali, I never get tired of it

Whether it's daylight or nightfall, I sincerely recommend staying more time to chill, feel the humanity and relaxation between the lakes and mountains ✨ And every corner is very video, mobile Memory to reserve more!

🌸Dali Must-See Attractions Inventory🌸
1️⃣ Erhai Lake
📍Address: On the banks of Erhai Lake, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Once you arrive at Erhai Lake, you will feel very quiet. The water is shining, and the cool breeze by the lake is super comfortable. It is recommended to rent a bicycle or electric car for a lap along the lake. There are some paths and cafes or bed and breakfasts where you can rest and take pictures! If you have plenty of time, it is recommended to wait until evening, the lakeside view is super romantic as the sky changes, especially when night falls.

2️⃣ Double Gallery Ancient Town
📍Address: Northeast coast of Erhai Lake, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
The old houses in the ancient town with double corridors plus the alleys facing the lake give it a very old town feel. The cafes and taverns in the ancient town are perfect for sitting lazily in the evening and watching the lake. Many shops can drink directly looking at Erhai Lake, spend the afternoon or night there to find a favorite small shop to daze, really do not want to leave. There are many types of restaurants, including Bai ethnic flavor, simple meals, desserts, so you don't have to worry about starving.

3️⃣ Dali Ancient Town
📍Address: Chongsheng Road (Main Street), Dali Ancient Town, Dali City
Traditional Bai architecture, stone roads plus various small shops - handicrafts, cultural and creative, cafes, souvenirs are available, there are many tourists but the atmosphere is not crowded. The lanterns are very tasty at night. It is recommended to stroll around again at night. The atmosphere is great. If you go in the afternoon, you can find some street snacks for a meal.

4️⃣ Erhai S Bend
📍Location suggestion: the east coast of Erhai Lake Huanhu Road, near the most famous near the double corridor
There is an iconic S-bend on the road around the lake, which is used as a photo spot for many travelers. The golden grassland in autumn and winter, with the color of Erhai Lake and distant mountains, is very suitable for shooting portraits. It is recommended to pass when the light is at its most beautiful in the afternoon, do not have to follow the group, slowly find a beautiful angle yourself.

📝Real impressions & tips:
The night view of Dali is actually no less than that of the day, especially by the lake, the atmosphere is completely different when night falls. It is recommended to stay at the Double Gallery Lakeside at night, choose a bar with windows by the lake, listen to old songs and drink local beer, very healing. S-bend is not only beautiful during the day, but also quieter at night when there are fewer cars. If you are interested, you can slowly walk along the road to enjoy the night.

🏞️Transportation Guide:
Dali Ancient Town can be reached by bus or taxi from Dali Station; there is a direct bus in the double corridor, or a chartered bus around Erhai Lake will be more free. Renting a bicycle along the Erhai Lake is the most recommended way to play. It is very convenient to stop while walking.

🍴Food Recommendations:
There are many Bai specialty snacks in Dali Ancient Town, such as milk fans, bait pieces, and shabu-shabu pickled vegetables. You can try them. The lakeside pavilion in the ancient town of Shuanglang recommends Yunnan steam pot chicken and Erhai fish, which are simple but taste very local. There are also some cafe cakes along the lake, hand-brewed are good.

🔖Practical tips for destinations:
1. UV rays are quite strong along the way to Erhai Lake, remember to apply sunscreen and wear a hat
2. Double gallery, ring lake line more bed and breakfast, it is recommended to book in advance, along the lake view most popular
3. Check-in S-bend It is recommended to avoid the big noon hour, the light is best after three or four in the afternoon
4. There are many souvenir shops in the ancient town where you can buy Bai embroidery and local trinkets

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Post by AneteZ | Sep 4, 2025

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