Dali is synonymous with Yunnan's "wind, flowers, snow, and moon." It backs onto the Cangshan Mountains and faces Erhai Lake, making it an excellent escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Here, you can cycle around Erhai Lake, watching the rippling blue waves and the drifting white clouds create a charming scene; or you can stroll through the ancient city of Dali, weaving through bluestone alleys and rustic Bai ethnic homes, experiencing the leisurely and slow life of the ancient Nanzhao kingdom.
Don't forget to check in at Xizhou Ancient Town for the pastoral scenery and watch the sunset at the seaside guesthouse in Shuanglang. For food, the crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside Xizhou Baba and unique grilled milk fans are sure to satisfy your taste buds. If you visit the third lunar month, you can catch the lively "March Street" ethnic festival. Dali's charm goes beyond its mountains and rivers but also in its lazy and leisurely local atmosphere that makes you want to leave once you arrive.
