What are the tourist attractions in Dali, Yunnan?

In the Erhai Lake, there is an isolated reef floating on the sea about 10 kilometers north of Jinsuo Island. There is a pavilion on it, which is Xiao Putuo. This reef looks like a square seal, and it is said that it was the Zhenhai seal left by Guanyin. Around the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty, nearby fishermen donated money to build a two-story pavilion on the island, which enshrined the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, so people called it Guanyin Pavilion.

Why was it called Xiaoputuo later? It is the abbreviation of Putuoluojiashan in Putuo Sanskrit, which means Huaxiaobai Mountain or Xiaohuashu Mountain. Guanyin is said to practice in India. Therefore, most of the legendary holy places of Guanyin are called Mount Putuo, such as Mount Putuo in Zhejiang, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. So it was finally renamed Xiao Putuo. Looking at Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake from Xiao Putuo is like being on a silver plate held by a white-headed old man, and your mind is particularly open-minded.

Ticket: 5 yuan Transportation: It is very convenient to get to Erhai from the ancient city. You can also take bus No. 2 to Caicun Pier (pier), which is the cruise ship terminal of Erhai Lake. You can also take a taxi or horse-drawn carriage (negotiate the price with the owner in advance). From Xiaguan to Erhai Pier, you can take bus No. 6 or take a taxi.

Recommended route Cang'er scenery one-day tour route design Little Putuo Butterfly Spring Xizhou Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Dali Ancient City route guide In the morning, you can rent a boat at the Erhai Park Pier to visit Erhai Lake, where you can enjoy the authentic Bai San tea art performance. Along the way, you can visit Erhai Park, Erhai Island, Nanzhao Customs Island, and overlook Jinsuo Island and Xiao Putuo. Arrive at Butterfly Spring at noon. Visitors can dine at Butterfly Spring Hotel and go to Butterfly Spring to watch.

At around 1:30 in the afternoon, you can visit various courtyards in Xizhou, then go to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, and finally reach the ancient city of Dali. Stay in Dali Ancient City in the evening, where tourists stay in local houses and appreciate the folk customs of the Bai people. Butterfly Spring is located at the foot of Yunong Peak in Cangshan Mountain, 40 kilometers away from Xiaguan and 25 kilometers north of the ancient city of Dali. In the hearts of the Bai people, Butterfly Spring is a fountain symbolizing love and loyalty. Every year, young men and women of the Bai ethnic group from all over the world come here to test the depth of the water by throwing rocks and singing to find their relatives. The Butterfly Festival is held every year on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month. At that time, thousands of butterflies flew from all directions and flew all over the sky in spring. It's a spectacle.

Tickets: 60 yuan Transportation: Take a minibus from outside the west gate of Dali Ancient City or along Boai Road, and it will take about 40 minutes. Ticket price is 4 yuan. You can also take the shuttle bus to Erhai, which takes about 50 minutes. Xizhou is located 18 kilometers north of the ancient city of Dali, bordering Erhai Lake to the east and Cangshan Mountain to the west. Xizhou is an important town where the Bai people live together. It has the best-preserved Bai residential buildings. From the layout point of view, it is a typical Bai courtyard layout with three squares, one wall, four in one and five patios. The colorful decorative arts such as carved beams and painted beams, stacked arches and cornices, door tower facades, and gables fully reflect the architectural talent and artistic creativity of the Bai people. Famous ones include Yang Pinxiang's residence, Yan's courtyard, Hou's courtyard, etc.

It not only maintains the characteristics of traditional Bai residences, but also integrates Chinese and Western architectural techniques. Tickets: Xizhouju 50 yuan (pass) Transportation: Take a minibus bound for Xizhou from Gucheng or Xiaguan and stop along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway. The fare is 5 to 8 yuan, and it takes one hour from Xiaguan to Xizhou. The Three Pagodas of Chong Temple are located at the foot of Leying Peak in Cangshan Mountain, 1.5 kilometers north of Dali, with Cangshan Mountain in the back, facing Erhai Lake, and 14 kilometers away from Xiaguan. The three towers, consisting of one large tower and two small towers, are in a state of balance.

From a distance, they look majestic. They are one of Cang'er's attractions. The base of the three pagodas of Chongsi Temple is square, surrounded by stone pillars. Stone lions are carved on the four corners of the pillars. In the middle of the east wall facing the wall is a stone with the four characters "Yongzhen Mountains and Rivers" written on it, which is quite charming. The main tower of the third tower is called Qianxun Tower, which is square

The three towers of Chongsi Temple are among the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Tickets: 121 yuan Transportation: Visitors can take the shuttle bus to the third tower of Chongsheng Temple in Xiaguan. The fare is 3 yuan. If you go to the scenic spot from Dali Ancient City, you can choose to walk for only half an hour. You can also take a pony carriage to the Three Pagodas, which costs 4 yuan; or take a private car, which costs 1 yuan. Dali Ancient City, also known as Yeyu City, Forbidden City, and Zhonghe Town, was built in the 15th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1382 AD).

It is located 13 kilometers north of Xiaguan, backed by Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake. According to documentary records, its wall is 2 feet high and 5 feet thick; there is a gate in the north and south, a tower on the top, and turrets at the four corners of the city. The outer wall of the city wall is made of bricks, with rectangular boards on top and a ring ditch below. . The city is like a chessboard, with five streets from south to north and eight lanes from east to west. There is a moat outside the ancient city, and the streets in the city are arranged from north to south and east to west, which is a typical chessboard layout. The buildings in the ancient city all have blue tile roofs and are very simple. In addition, Dali people love flowers, and every household has a garden. The precious Dali camellias, azaleas and jasmines are in full bloom. Cangshan Snow Spring enters the city and crosses the street, heading east to Erhai Lake. Tickets: Tours within the ancient city are free.

Transportation: Take bus No. 2 from Xiaguan, then transfer to bus No. 4. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the ancient city. Tourists mainly explore Dali Ancient City on foot. If you go to Dali by train, you can take bus No. 8 directly at Dali Railway Station, and the final stop is Dali Ancient Town.