I think the people who want to stay must have seen some different scenery like me.
When most people come to Dali, they will think that the only destinations in Dali are Cangshan, Erhai and the ancient city. After a quick visit, they left a sentence "It seems that there is nothing interesting" and left. Yes, the tourist destination of Dali is really mainly composed of these three regions, but the beauty of Dali can be appreciated not only by browsing. Next, I will introduce the most unusual ways of playing these places from three familiar areas: Ancient City, Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.
1. Go to the vegetable market in the morning.
The nightlife in Dali is really fascinating, but if you have ever seen Dali in the morning, you will completely change your impression of it. The vegetable market is located in an alley next to the middle section of Renmin Road in the ancient city. In the morning, it is crowded with large and small pavements. There are many fruits on the sidewalk that I have never seen as a northerner, fresh vegetables with dewdrops, and even an old woman selling bunches of flowers. A handful is only ten yuan.
2. Have a cup of afternoon tea in the alley.
When I first arrived in Dali, I often wandered aimlessly in the ancient city, so I found many small shops hidden in alleys but with unique charm. If you are tired of tourists and souvenir shops all over the street, you might as well leave the main road, walk through the alleys as you like, have a cup of coffee quietly in a small shop full of flowers, and feel the cat lazily basking in the sun in front of the window. There may be unexpected surprises.
Come to visit the Four Seasons Market on Saturday afternoon.
Without the introduction of the local people, you will never find the gathering place of this young artist. Every Friday to Sunday afternoon, the four seasons market will have large and small pavements. Some people sell homemade food, some people sell handicrafts brought back from abroad, and some people sell their own vinyl records ... It can be said that the Four Seasons Market is the place where Dali culture can be felt best. Everyone here wears what they want to wear and does what they want, regardless of other people's eyes and no one will judge anything. This is the atmosphere of Dali-freedom. You can also experience tie-dyeing skills, listen to music performances, walk with foreigners, and enjoy a long table banquet with Yunnan characteristics ... If you like, you can even apply for a small booth for yourself one week in advance.
Address: Four Seasons Market near Nanmennan Reservoir in Dali Ancient City
4. Go to Chai for a grand party.
Every Saturday afternoon at the end of each month, there is a grand rally on the farm lawn near Xiajiyi Village in Dali. The founder of the farm is a young man who likes traveling and loves environmental protection. After marrying a Dali girl, he took root in this beautiful place. He started a life market with some farmers. At first, he only sold some fruits and vegetables he grew. Gradually, some craftsmen, farmers, gourmets, musicians or small business owners from the ancient city of Dali came here to set up stalls with their own things. In this small farm near the mountains and rivers, you can sit on the lawn and chat with friends, bask in the sun, listen to music, and even have your first kayaking experience.
Address: Longfeng Village, Xiajiyi, Dali (follow Chai WeChat official account for the latest news)
5. Watch the quiet sunset on the weir.
The sky in Dali is really beautiful. Every evening, I will run to the rooftop of the inn while washing clothes, standing there quietly watching the flow of clouds, feeling the breeze and watching the sun sink down the hill bit by bit. Sometimes, after supper, I go out to walk my dog. A casual glance reveals that the lights of street shops are flickering in the sunset glow. By weir, I mean the weir of the South Reservoir next to the south gate of the ancient city, just opposite the Four Seasons Market. The ancient city is surrounded by mountains, but the reservoir is a good place to watch the sunset. Every evening, there are often young couples walking hand in hand here, and even people take mules to eat grass. This is a good place if you want to stay away from the noise of tourists.
6. I stayed in Fly to the Moon for a whole afternoon.
"Fly to the Moon" is a western restaurant located in Guangwu Road, the ancient city, and the first choice for afternoon tea in Dali. There is a large terrace on the second floor of the restaurant, which can see Cangshan Mountain. If time is not tight, you might as well order a cup of coffee, a simple meal, sit on the terrace and bask in the sun, watch the sunset behind Cangshan Mountain bit by bit and experience a slow-paced life. But pay attention to the business hours and weather before coming, and you can't go to the second floor on rainy days!
7. After curfew, take part in a bar carnival.
The nightlife in the ancient city is really rich, but because there are many residential areas around the bar, in order to avoid affecting residents' rest, Gu Chenghui is under curfew after eleven o'clock, and bars are not allowed to sing with stereos. However, in some bars, such as Baba Bar, local resident musicians improvise jam, which sets off the climax of the night after curfew and allows you to experience different local styles. When you come out of the bar in the middle of the night, you can savor the night view of Renmin Road. There are iron plate grilled squid stalls, little girls selling homemade handmade earrings with small lights, and young artists sitting on the roadside playing guitar and singing.
1, on the fifteenth day of the first grade, go to Silent Photo Temple for a bowl of free vegetarian food.
The Silent Temple, located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain in Dali, is known as the most beautiful nun in China. The temple is shaded by pines and cypresses, and the environment is quiet. As soon as you step into the temple, you can see countless succulents. Silent Photo Temple not only has an elegant environment, but also a great vegetarian restaurant. Every afternoon and evening, vegetarian food will be provided here for believers and tourists to taste. Originally, it was provided free of charge. Later, more and more tourists came here, so it was changed to the usual fee, and each 20 yuan was free on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Personally, I think the food is really delicious, but be careful not to be greedy. Leftovers will be punished by kneeling in front of the Buddha.
2. go to dali University watched cherry blossoms falling.
Speaking of Dali, people know Cangshan Lake and Erhai Lake, but few people know that Dali is a place where cherry blossoms can bloom twice a year. Cherry blossoms in Dali bloom on time every year1February, and the flowering period can last until April of the following year. Cherry blossoms bloom in winter at the beginning of1February, while cherry blossoms bloom most brightly in spring around March 8. Want to see groups of cherry trees, Dali University at the foot of Cangshan Mountain is the best scenic spot. After enjoying the cherry blossoms, you can also go to the cherry blossom canteen to have a bowl of signature milk dumplings and ready-made hands.
1, take a trip around the sea by riding a small electric donkey.
When you come to Dali, you don't need to do anything else, but the sea must be completed. There are all kinds of tools at sea. You can choose to rent a car, drive a car, ride an electric donkey, ride a bike, etc ... My most recommended way is to rent a small electric donkey. Whether you are alone or with your partner, there is no pressure, and you don't need a driver's license to ride an electric car. As long as you can ride a bike, you can ride it easily. Erhai Lake is long and narrow, divided into Haidong and Haixi. The roads along Haixi are separated from Erhai Lake by a certain distance. At this time, it is very important to have an electric car that can cross country roads. You can enjoy the scenery wherever you want to stop.
2. Go to Longdong Gudu to watch a sunrise.
Dali is a good place to watch the sunrise. Because of the special geographical location, the sun doesn't rise until after seven o'clock every day, so don't get up too early. In addition, the ancient city is very close to Erhai Lake, and it can be reached in 20 minutes by bike, which is really convenient for people like us who want to watch the sunrise but are too lazy to get up early. Longdong Gudu is the best viewing spot to watch the sunrise in Dali in my heart. You don't have to worry that tourists will compete with you for the best viewing spot here. Only early fishermen stood in the shallows and fished with nets. You can sit on the ground and wait quietly for the first ray of sunshine in the morning to dye the water golden.
3. Eat a "Big Mac" in Xizhou.
If you want to surround Erhai Lake, Xizhou Ancient Town must be a stop you have to visit. Xizhou Baba, also known as Su Po, is a special snack of Xizhou Bai people, which is divided into sweet and salty. Sweet Baba is made of brown sugar, and salty Baba is chopped green onion and the like. There are stalls selling Xizhou Baba everywhere in Xizhou ancient town. I ate a few and found them all delicious. I even found a "deluxe version" of Xizhou Baba in one, with four layers of meat, an egg and 20 yuan. With curiosity, I bought a giant Xizhou Baba, which really tastes like a hamburger ... With Xizhou Baba, don't forget to have a Yunnan special cold chicken rice noodle ~
4. Take a nap by Erhai Lake.
When Huanhai left Xizhou Ancient Town that day, the sun was at its peak at 2 pm. In order to avoid the sun, we strolled along the path into a small forest. Lying in the sun on the haystack in the shade of the tree, I fell asleep unconsciously with my clothes on my pillow and slept for more than 20 minutes before waking up. Sit up and I look around. The sky is so blue and the leaves in the distance are so green. For a moment, I think all adjectives can't describe this beauty. The beauty of the journey lies in meeting unexpectedly.
Many people travel by squeezing out a few days, changing cities, and searching a lot of strategies on the Internet to fill in. To tell you the truth, I used to think that travel was like this. But after a few days, I found that I was more tired when I got home than before the trip, and I didn't get any relaxation.
At the beginning of this year, I suddenly had an idea that I wanted to be a volunteer in go to dali for one month. During this period, I went to some places in my spare time, but I spent more time sitting at the entrance of the inn watching cats and dogs fight, going to the vegetable market to buy some fresh vegetables to cook, and wandering around Renmin Road at night. I tried to slow myself down and live like a local, and then I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had a sense of belonging to this city, which is probably what people call "living elsewhere."
I am grapefruit. I hope my article can bring some happiness to your trip.