What are the must-visit attractions in Dali? What are the recommended attractions in Dali?

There are really many scenic spots worth visiting in Dali, but the editor would like to recommend the following scenic spots to everyone. In fact, there are many scenic spots in Dali, but these scenic spots shown off are the most classic ones. , so the editor still recommends these attractions.

Erhai Lake

If you want to circumnavigate the Erhai Lake, start from the ancient city in a clockwise direction, go to Xizhou, Shuanglang, Dose, Xiaoputuo, and then return to Xiaguan.

If you have sufficient funds, you can choose to charter a car, and you can stop and take photos at any time. Or carpool with others, which is cheaper than chartering a car.

Advantages: Save time and energy. Disadvantages: high cost

Or rent a bicycle or electric bike in the ancient city and choose to ride either the west line or the east line. The west line is from the ancient city to Butterfly Spring. The main scenic spots passed by on the way are Taoyuan Pier, Butterfly Spring, Zhoucheng and Xizhou. Most of the road section is far away from the seaside, and the seaside and villages intersect with each other. The road condition of this section is not as good as the eastern route. The east line from Xiaguan to Shuanglang has basically unrivaled views of the sea. It is close to the seaside, the road surface is smooth, and the riding is very comfortable. The road is very easy to ride and is basically not difficult, but there are many large cars passing by.

The ride takes about half a day. Advantages: high physical exertion and low cost

Another option is to take a shuttle bus from the ancient city to Shuanglang and ride from Shuanglang to Xiaoputuo, which is 14 kilometers and can be returned in half a day. The physical exertion is not that great. Advantages: Moderate cost, average physical exertion.

Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient City is one of the first batch of 24 historical and cultural cities in China. It has experienced the changes of six local government dynasties in the Tang, Five Dynasties and Two Song Dynasties. It has always been the frontier of the motherland. Political, economic and cultural center. The unique cultural landscape and rich ethnic customs, as well as the leisurely pace of life in the ancient city, where you can watch the flowers blooming and falling in front of the courtyard, attract people to come to Dali one after another to experience the slow life that only belongs to Dali.

Recommended tour methods

1. Recall history and immerse yourself in humanities: There are many cultural relics and monuments in the ancient city of Dali, and every wall and tile is full of historical vicissitudes. If you are interested in history and culture, the Confucian Temple, Wu Temple, Wuhua Tower, Jiang Gong Temple, Du Wenxiu's Mansion, Nancheng Gate, Catholic Church, etc. can all allow you to travel through time in minutes.

2. Release the literary and artistic heart: Renmin Road, full of stories, accommodates everyone who walks in. Here, you can definitely find a place where you can release your throbbing literary heart and plunge into the song that tugs at your heart.

3. Get close to slow life: The pace of life in Dali is extremely slow. Few shops in the ancient city are open until three o'clock in the morning. There are even fewer pedestrians on the streets earlier, so shop early. It can even be open until noon. When you come to the ancient city of Dali, you should stay at least one night and spend a whole day getting close to the slow life from morning to night.

4. A must-do in the ancient city - bask in the sun in a daze. Especially in the autumn and winter when the weather is fine, the sky is clear, the sun is just right and the temperature is just right for basking in the sun and lazing around in a daze. Spending a day like this can't be happier.

5. Quickly browse the ancient city: There are self-service tour buses similar to buses in the ancient city of Dali that you can take. The route passes through the main streets of the ancient city (Lvyu Road, Boai Road, Luyu Road, from east to west to south). , along the route passes the Dali East Gate Archway, Dali Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (Chiang Gong Temple, Dali West Gate, Red Dragon Well, and Wenwen Building. In addition, there is another sightseeing tour bus in the ancient city, which is very suitable for the whole family to take when traveling. , not only can you listen to the Jinhua tour guide's explanation of the scenic spots you drive through, but you can also save a lot of energy in visiting the ancient city.

The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple

The culture of the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. The tourist area integrates Cang'er scenery, cultural relics and Buddhist activities. The scenic area is divided into two main parts: Chongsheng Temple Group and Three Pagodas. Chongsheng Temple was built by the 10th king of Nanzhao Kingdom, Quan Fengyou. After the completion of Chongsheng Temple, it became the center of Buddhist activities during the Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms. The Three Pagodas were also called the "Dali Three Pagodas". They were built from 834 to 840 AD. The main tower is called Qianxun Pagoda, which is 69.13 meters high. The large and small wild goose pagodas in Xi'an are both typical buildings of the Tang Dynasty. The three pagodas form a tripod, with unified layout and harmonious shape. The three pagodas are witnesses of Dali's history and culture. It takes more than half a day to visit the temple buildings and more than 10,000 Buddha statues.

Tips:

1. The three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are backed by Cangshan Mountain. The scenery is magnificent, and you can take stunning photos in different seasons, at different times, and under different lights. If you want to take photos of the Three Pagodas, the Reflection Pool of the Three Pagodas Reflection Park is the best place to take photos of the Three Pagodas, especially the Three Pagodas. On a sunny day, the blue sky and white clouds and the three pagodas are projected on the green water, which is very beautiful.

2. If you are a believer, you can burn incense and make sincere wishes under the leadership of the monks in the temple. >

3. The spectacular Buddhist temple buildings and various Buddhist statues and sculptures allow you to fully appreciate the charm of Buddhist culture.

4. It is best to go to the Wanghai Tower at the rear of the scenic spot and climb up to get a distant view. , the scenery of Dali Ancient City and Erhai Lake is unobstructed. The scenery is beautiful and it is also a good place for photography.

5. For ticket purchase, it is recommended to go to the Dali Ancient City Visitor Center to purchase the "Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple + Scenic Area Direct Train" package. Not only can you take the bus directly to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, but you will also get an on-board explanation. You can learn about the history and culture of the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple before visiting.

Cangshan Mountain

"Cangshan Snow" is one of the four scenic spots in Dali. If Erhai Lake is the soul of Dali, then Cangshan Mountain is the soul of Dali. The Erhai Lake is beautiful and tender, and the Cangshan Mountain is majestic and majestic. The combination of hardness and softness together form the tolerant and mellow character of Dali. Cangshan Mountain has nineteen peaks and eighteen streams. Each peak has a scene, and each stream has a view. When you come to Dali, your trip to Dali is incomplete without climbing Cangshan Mountain once. Climbing Cangshan Mountain is not only possible on foot, but also by cableway. Moreover, the air in the mountains is fresh and suitable for lung cleansing.

Tips:

Because the temperature in the mountains is distributed vertically, the temperature at the top of Cangshan Mountain will be relatively cold. Be sure to bring enough warm clothes to keep out the cold before traveling.

Recommended tour methods

1. Cableway

There are four cableways in Cangshan Mountain in Dali. You can choose a cableway to go up Cangshan Mountain according to your travel preferences

< p>① Ximatan Cableway: The longest cableway. Below the entrance of the cableway is the Tianlong Babu Film and Television City, the middle point is the Qilongnu Pond, and the end point is Ximatan. From April to May, azaleas bloom in Ximatan, and the scenery is very beautiful; in winter and spring, it snows on the top of Cangshan Mountain. If the wind speed is slow and the weather is sunny, you can play in the snow in Ximatan.

②Gantong Cableway: The end point of Gantong Cableway is Qingbi River, and you can view the Cangshan Grand Canyon on the way.

③ Zhonghe Cableway: Zhonghe Cableway is an old-fashioned hanging basket. The terminal station is Zhonghe Temple. There is Zhonghe Creek next to it and it goes directly to Yunyou Yudai Road.

④Shangguanhua Cableway: The Shangguanhua Cableway has a shorter route and its terminal station is Tianlong Cave. You can see all kinds of strange stones in Tianlong Cave, and there is also a stone statue of the fairy sister from Hu Jun's version of "The Eight Parts of the Dragon".

For the first three cableways, it is recommended to follow "Dali Tourism Service" on WeChat to purchase tickets. There is a scenic through train that goes directly to the entrance of the cableway for pick-up and drop-off, making it more convenient to play.

2. Hiking

Hiking on Cangshan Mountain - Encountering Huadian Dam:

There are so many unknown beautiful scenery on Cangshan Mountain, Huadian Dam is one of them one. Between the tops of Yunnong Peak and Canglang Peak, there are blue skies and white clouds, flocks of wild horses, old stone houses, and tens of thousands of azaleas. This is a virgin land, little known, but stunningly beautiful. There are two dams in Huadian Dam. The big Huadian is mainly a meadow with cattle and sheep, and the farm is also here. The small Huadian has a large concentration of rhododendrons. You can also eat the most original delicacies such as roasted whole lamb and native chicken at local farmers. You can stay here overnight, and food and accommodation are not very expensive.

Recommended route (two days:

Xizhou Wenge Village - Pass - Dahuadian Dam - Medicinal Materials Factory (Accommodation - Xiaohuadian Dam - Zhoucheng< /p>

Day 1: Start from Xizhou Wenge Village in the morning, hike along the mountain road to the pass, pass through the beautiful alpine meadows all the way to Dahuadian Dam, and have lunch on the way to Huadianba medicinal materials. Factory, enjoy the beautiful scenery, take photos, and stay at the medicinal material factory at night.

The next day: After breakfast, walk for about an hour and a half to Xiaohuadian Dam, where you can see the alpine rhododendrons all over the mountains. The tour lasts until noon. Cross the alpine meadow and go down the mountain along the stream to Zhoucheng.

Tips:

Best climbing season: Huadianba can be visited all year round, and its most beautiful season is from May to June. The azaleas are in bloom and the scenery is beautiful and spectacular. At the same time, the rainy season is coming in Dali, so please bring rain gear with you when traveling.