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Dali doesn't know when it was labeled as "romantic". Many people come to Dali for the first time, which is nothing more than visiting the ancient city, visiting small shops, eating nursing fans and taking photos by the Erhai Lake. Unless you come to Dali very much, it is difficult to taste the unique charm of Dali.

This time, I made an appointment with my friend Cui Cui to avoid the lively National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival and the weekend. I just want to play quietly for two days and relax. A long time ago, I was visited by Amway: Cui Mo Tea Room on Cangshan Mountain is said to be the most beautiful tea room in Dali. For me who love tea, I have long wanted to see it.

Kunming-Dali

Transportation: K9682 train? 1 1:55- 17: 14

Dali Railway Station-Ancient City? 5 yuan/People (There are many private cars to pick people up at the gate of the station. Generally, 5 yuan is a carpool, which is very cheap, and the master can send it directly to the inn.

Accommodation: Xie Yun Washe Tourist Hotel

When I arrived at the inn at night, it rained lightly in the ancient city. The appearance of Xie Yun Washe is unremarkable. Only when I walked in, did I find a hole in the sky. There is a waterscape in the atrium, and the waterfront is a waterside pavilion with the characteristics of Bai folk houses. Imagine that when the weather is fine, white clouds are reflected in the water, echoing the waterside pavilion from a distance, and it really deserves the name "Xiao Yun". We chose Xiao Yun Pavilion because it is quiet outside the ancient city, but both the ancient city and Erhai Lake are actually very noisy. Yunxiewashe feels like it has just opened, and we like the brand-new and clean inn.

We live in the east wing of the yard. I like the hydrophilic room, and the vegetation is just right. The room is very big, and the bathroom, toilet and washstand are separated, which is very convenient. The bed in the standard room is tatami with two mattresses on it. We all like this design, because it feels like sleeping in a bed, and we can talk privately after turning off the lights at night, haha. What makes me feel very satisfied with the room is sanitary ware, which is very kind to a brand in my home. Besides, towels are individually packaged, which makes them soft and clean.

The inn also has a clean and comfortable coffee shop, and the front desk service is thoughtful and enthusiastic. After washing in the evening, I finished some work here with my laptop and went to bed early.

Transportation: bikego car+hiking

Eat: Bai's special home cooking+silent Zhao 'an vegetarian food (dinner at your own expense)

Today's trip is to climb Cangshan Mountain. Cangshan Mountain is very big, surrounded by mist all the year round. There is snow on the top of the mountain in winter. It is said that there is a 19 peak 18 stream, but the mountain road is secluded and rugged. Cui Cui and I both like outdoor activities very much. Just come to Dali to exercise your hands and feet. I saw bikego's one-day trip to Cangshan on a treasure, including Cui Mo Tea Room, which I wanted to go to most, so I placed an order directly.

Last night, Meng Xiao, the head of customer service and bikego team, contacted us respectively and made an appointment to meet at the inn at 9: 00 this morning. We slept until we were satisfied and had breakfast in the cafe of the inn. The inn provides nutritious breakfast every day, and changes western and Chinese styles every other day. My favorite is boiled eggs, which are delicious and nutritious.

At nine o'clock sharp, I got a call from the tour leader Meng Xiao, and the car had arrived at the entrance of the inn. Meng Xiao is a local. He looks very energetic, and he is kind and talkative. We will get to know each other soon. Next, our car is a seven-seat commercial vehicle. Later, after walking all day, I realized that several places I went to today were not easy to reach, only it was convenient to drive. Besides, we were accompanied by a couple in their fifties. My aunt and uncle are from Inner Mongolia and my son works in Beijing. It was his son who booked a trip to Cangshan for them online. The five of us had a good time all the way, chatting about the local customs and listening to the leader introduce us to the history and culture of Dali. I really feel like meeting someone who likes cultural tourism as much as myself. You know, this day trip is only 288 yuan, which is too valuable.

First stop: Wuwei Temple

We parked our car in the parking lot at the foot of Ling jiusan and walked to Wuwei Temple for about 20 minutes.

Walking through the archway of Ling Jiu Feng, I feel that I have crossed the Nanzhao Kingdom in the Tang and Song Dynasties. The path is deep, the grass is falling and the drizzle is silent. The air in the mountains is particularly fresh, and every deep breath seems to wash away the dust deep inside, making people forget the troubles of the world.

Wuwei Temple is one of the few fully commercialized temples. Not even a scenic spot. It still has many monks from the Qing Dynasty, and the incense is very strong. When we came, something happened in the temple, and local residents came to worship from time to time. This is the most daily day in a Buddhist temple, with few tourists and no sales and services for tourists in the temple. We went in to worship like ordinary pilgrims. When you pass by the bamboo forest next to you, you can vaguely see the monk who is doing something. There is a clear spring in the back of the temple, which is called the Spring for Saving the Epidemic. The water quality is clear and sweet, much better than a bottle of mineral water of tens of yuan.

Second stop: Zhoucheng

As a Yunnan native, I felt tie-dyeing was very rustic when I was a child, because I watched it too much and got used to it. Nowadays, industrial textiles are flooding, but I miss the warmth of homespun when I was a child. Teahouses, table runners and coasters at home are all natural fabrics dyed with grass. When I came to Zhoucheng, I first learned about the production technology of tie-dyeing of Dali Bai people.

The tour leader took us to a small courtyard of Bai people's houses, which was already very lively and there were many foreign tourists. A Bai elder sister who is good at embroidery is busy with her work and teaches us embroidery. I went into battle with Cui Cui, my uncle and aunt, and everyone carefully finished a tie-dye work. Dry it and use it directly as a handkerchief.

Lunch is at the nearby state hotel, so you don't need to order. The boss looked at our number and matched it for us. The food with Bai flavor has local characteristics, but it's really delicious. The combination of meat and vegetables is just right. This is the richest and most delicious "reunion dinner" I have ever eaten.

Third stop: Cui Mo Tea Room

Cui Mo Tea Room is located in Taoxi Canyon. We parked halfway up the mountain and could only walk from the parking lot to the teahouse. The walking time is about 10 minute.

Although I have imagined it countless times, the first time I saw Cui Mo Tea Room, it still made my eyes shine. It is actually a stone castle like a European pastoral farm, with a tall Camptotheca acuminata tree next to it and a wide observation deck under the shade. Sitting on the terrace, you can see the ancient city and Erhai Lake in a glance, and the scenery is beautiful.

When you come to Cui Mo Teahouse, you must take photos. The observation deck with excellent location is of course the first choice for taking panoramic photos. Secondly, we must taste the good local tea.

The weather in the mountains is changeable. Just arrived at the teahouse, it was drizzling and rustling. Listening to the rain and drinking tea is very pleasant. Organic reddish and green Yunnan produced by the tea garden itself, washed with mountain spring water, has a clean taste and a long aftertaste.

After the rain subsided, we bypassed the teahouse and went hiking in Taoxi Valley. It is no exaggeration to describe the pastoral scenery along the way with birds and flowers. Walking through the Woods and flower beds, stepping on the mossy stone road, listening to the gurgling water, my eyes are full of wild flowers and weeds. We took photos all the way, talked about the historical legends of Dali and admired them all the way. Such a natural and beautiful place, I want to recommend it to my friends to experience, but I don't want to tell too many people. I hope it can keep its natural appearance forever and will not be artificially changed and destroyed.

The fourth stop: silent Zhao' an

The road to silence is steep. If it weren't for an "old driver" like Meng Xiao, the team leader, it would be absolutely difficult to get to the small parking lot at the gate of the temple smoothly. You can walk up without a car, but it takes a lot of time and energy.

Different from the nature of Wuwei Temple, Silent Photo Temple is obviously a place that someone pays special attention to. Inside and out, spotless. Orchids are neatly placed on both sides of the path, and plants such as big hydrangeas are planted in the garden. The word "Jing Temple" is said to have been inscribed by Tang, governor of Yunnan in the Republic of China. When I walked into the garden, I was shocked by the cuteness and flesh everywhere. It's the first time I've seen so much meat. This place is simply a holy place for meat fans to worship. Maybe it's outstanding people, maybe it's the shining Buddha's light, maybe it's the care of you. In short, the flowers and plants in buddhist nun feel much more lush than in other places.

Silent photo temple has a teahouse and vegetarian food. Tea is free and vegetarian food is limited. Fortunately, we made a reservation in advance, and there are not many tourists today. Dinner will be served on time around five o'clock in the afternoon, with 20 yuan for everyone. Just pay when you eat. Seven or eight kinds of vegetables, as well as soup and pickles, are more or less self-help, but waste is eliminated. I haven't eaten such delicious food for a long time. Every vegetable has its original flavor.

Transportation: on foot

Eat: Dali snacks+special Japanese food

Today we are going to visit the ancient city, go to the bed sheet factory in the morning, and go to the rice market and Haishe Park in the afternoon. I booked Japanese izakaya-Erliang cuisine in the evening. This restaurant was also seen on the internet, and commented that the ingredients in their home are very fresh and the chef is from Hong Kong. Cui Cui has no resistance to good food, so we will try it tonight.

Maybe it's off-season, not weekends. When we arrived at the bedsheet factory in the morning, there was no one in the park, but fortunately, several shops were still open. Cui Cui and I visited two bookstores: Zazi Wenchuang Store and Dolphin Ade Bookstore. Both bookstores have many cultural and creative products, such as postcards, independent magazines, pictures and peripheral products. It is worth buying as a souvenir and can be stamped.

The firewood market is only held on Saturday, and it is held on the road. Unfortunately, we missed it. Haishe Park is in the Western Zhou Dynasty, more than 20 kilometers away from the ancient city. It's inconvenient to go on rainy days, so I gave up both places. At noon, I went to the most authentic restaurant near the North Gate and ate a bowl of Dali barbecue bait. In the afternoon, Cui Cui took me to Uncle Geng's house for tea.

Uncle Geng's shop is called "Pufang has tea", in a quiet alley next to Red Longjing, near Starbucks. Most people who play purple pottery know Uncle Geng. He has a large collection of works by Jianshui Zitao craftsmen, and you can see his taste when you come to his shop. Several friends I know who work as teahouses in Chengdu all bought purple pottery from Uncle Geng. While drinking Pu 'er tea, we talked about tea and tea sets and the leisurely life in Dali. Speaking of our visit yesterday, Uncle Geng said that these places are frequented by newcomers to Dali, but few tourists know about them.

The last stop of the trip to Dali was dinner cooked by Erliang. The shop is open from 5 pm to 12. So don't waste your time coming over for lunch, it's definitely not open.

We came around eight o'clock in the evening, and there were not many people in the shop. We chose the bar and sat down, just in time to see chef Erliang concentrate on cooking. When dining in a special restaurant, be sure to ask the chef to recommend the special dishes or the best ingredients of the day. Erliang recommended sashimi (two kinds of fish), sushi platter (eight sushi) and eel rice. We added sake and drank it slowly in a warm hip flask. Wooden tables and chairs+warm lights+blue curtains, although the shop is small and simple, it feels like a midnight food store. It's like coming to an unknown mysterious kitchen. A curtain above the bar is Cangshan Mountain, which is personally displayed by the proprietress. The 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain are outlined with a blue background and white lines and simple lines.

The ingredients of Erliang cuisine are really fresh. The salmon comes from Norway, and the arctic shell is still alive and delicious. It's hard for you to find such great food in mainland cities. If you are coming, you must make an appointment in advance. Erliang reminds you of the latest ingredients on WeChat every day. You can basically eat it at night.

After dinner, we will take our luggage from the inn and call a taxi with taxi software, from the south gate of the ancient city to the railway station, probably around 35 yuan. Go back to Kunming by sleeper. Farewell to a special trip to Dali.

Tips:

1. If you want to travel easily and worry-free, I suggest you find some reliable short-term travel products when you go to the local area, so you can arrange flexibly according to your own itinerary and enjoy high-quality travel services. For example, the bikego card we used this time provides a variety of short-term itinerary options, which can be combined at will and seamlessly connected with our own arrangements, which is very convenient.

2. The difficulty coefficient of hiking Cangshan route is very low, and the hiking distance is properly arranged, which is just the most beautiful and can only be walked. Wear comfortable and warm clothes when you go. You can wear flat shoes or sneakers. It is best to have light hiking shoes. The roads in the mountains are slippery and covered with moss. Pay attention to prevent slipping and falling.

There is enough water in the leader's car, so you don't need to buy it yourself, and there are trekking poles, which can be used if necessary.

There is a lot of rain in Yunnan this year, and the weather in Dali is cloudy and sunny. You can take a convenient umbrella and raincoat with you to avoid getting wet. Dali is also an important producing area of Pu 'er tea. It's not bad to drink a pot of Pu 'er tea and enjoy a quiet rainy day.

This Cangshan hike made me really feel why Dali is called "Miaoxiang Buddha Country". Many temples in Cangshan have a history of hundreds of years, and the Bai people in Dali also have their own religious beliefs.

Although we didn't come to Dali during the festival, we can still see the most simple folk customs here. Seeing things in Wuwei Temple, the paper figures and horses tied by residents are lifelike; In Zhoucheng, we were lucky enough to meet a local wedding, and the couple were going to worship the Lord God.