2024 National Day Yunnan Dali Lijiang Dream Tour

1. Dali and Lijiang have infinite charm. During the National Day holiday, Dali and Lijiang became popular tourist destinations with many unique charms

From the perspective of natural scenery, Erhai Lake in Dali is like a brilliant pearl, with clear water and breathtaking surrounding scenery. During the National Day holiday, tourists can ride or stroll along the ecological corridor around Erhai Lake, feel the gentle breeze brushing their faces, and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery under the blue sky and white clouds. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang is even more magnificent, with white snow and misty clouds on the mountain, like a fairyland on earth. The Glacier Park Cableway can take tourists to high places, overlook the magnificent scenery of the snow capped mountains, take photos as souvenirs, and record these unforgettable moments

In terms of cultural customs, Dali Old City is full of strong historical charm. The ancient buildings, narrow streets, and traditional handicraft shops make people feel as if they have traveled back in time. Here, tourists can taste specialty foods such as Xizhou Baba and experience the unique charm of Dali. The Old Town of Lijiang attracts many tourists with its unique Naxi culture. The architectural style within the ancient city is unique and full of ethnic characteristics. Strolling through the ancient city, feeling the tranquility and antiquity, one's soul is relaxed

In addition, during the National Day holiday, Dali and Lijiang also launched a variety of tourism activities. In Dali, tourists can visit the Yang Liping Grand Theater and enjoy exciting performances. In Lijiang, some unique folk activities allow tourists to better understand the local culture. At the same time, with the development of tourism, the tourism facilities in Dali and Lijiang are becoming increasingly perfect. Mid to high end resort hotels provide comfortable accommodation environments for tourists, allowing them to fully rest and relax during their travels

In short, Dali and Lijiang, with their unique natural scenery, rich cultural customs, and complete tourism facilities, have attracted numerous tourists during the National Day holiday and are well deserved to become popular tourist destinations

2. Transportation Strategy, worry free travel

(1) Dali Transportation Guide

Dali, as a popular tourist city, has convenient transportation. There are several roads around Dali Old City that can be passed. Except buses, vehicles are forbidden to pass through the whole section of Wenwen Road from 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 a.m., and one-way traffic is allowed from south to north from 22:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next day; One tower route for one-way traffic from east to west; Yu'er Road is a one-way traffic route from west to east; From 8:00 to 20:00, motor vehicles are prohibited from passing through the southern section of Boai Road (from Boai Gate to Yu'er Intersection), and from 20:00 to 8:00 the next day, one-way traffic is allowed from south to north. The northern section of Boai Road (from Yu'er Intersection to Shuangshi Intersection) is one-way traffic from south to north; Motor vehicles are prohibited from passing through Fuxing Road; The southern section of Hongwu Road (from Yuer Road to Yita Road) is one-way traffic from north to south; The lower section of Renmin Road (from Yeyu intersection to Hongwu intersection) is one-way traffic from west to east

For small cars going to the South Gate Scenic Area of Dali Old City, if they drive from Kunming, Baoshan and Xiaguan, they can drive along Dali Highway, and turn left from Dali Highway/Longkan intersection to Shuanghe Road; If driving from Lijiang, Eryuan, or Xizhou, you can follow Dali Highway to the intersection of Dali Highway/Longkan and turn right onto Shuanghe Road to enter. You can also follow Dafeng Road (National Highway 214) to Cihang Avenue, Shuangshi Road, turn left onto Dali Road, turn right onto Dali Highway/Longkan and turn right onto Shuanghe Road to enter

(II) Lijiang Transportation Guide

Lijiang's transportation is also relatively convenient. There are various modes of transportation from Lijiang to surrounding cities. Between Lijiang and Shangri La, tickets can be purchased from Lijiang Bus Terminal at Lijiang Red Sun Square, or from Yuquan Hotel, Lijiang Hotel, and other places to go to Shangri La. Depending on the type of vehicle, the ticket price ranges from 40-60 yuan, and the journey takes more than 4 hours

Between Lijiang and Kunming, you can choose a plane, and the price during the off-season is generally around 300 yuan; Alternatively, you can choose the train with a hard seat of 41 yuan and a sleeper berth of 130 yuan. The K9606 sleeper car, which departs at 10 pm, takes 10 hours to travel and arrives in Lijiang at 8 am the next morning; You can also choose a bus, which takes about 9 hours and costs around 160 yuan

III. Feast of Food, Journey on the Tongue

(1) Recommended Dali Cuisine

Dali's cuisine is rich and diverse, leaving an endless aftertaste

• Authentic Baoshan Copper Scoop Beef (Digging Color Shop): Copper Scoop Beef has a great taste and is full of portions. Beef is boiled in a pot and sold starting from one pound. It can be mixed with two and a half pounds of cooked beef, both of which are very fresh. I ordered half a portion of beef and half a portion of tendons. The tendons have a lot of cowhide, which makes it a bit greasy after eating. There are tomatoes, garlic leaves, pumpkins, and potatoes in the bottom of the pot. The small ingredients are really delicious, especially the fried chili peppers, which have a burnt texture and are not dry. They can be paired with Sichuan peppercorn oil and scallions to make a great impression. The taste of the bait block is similar to that of rice cake, and it is more elastic than rice cake. The texture of shiitake mushrooms is not as soft as mushrooms when bitten, but rather a bit like yam with a slightly acceptable bitterness. The environment is a bit average, the ground is slippery. per capita 💰 55 is a highly cost-effective food choice
• Shuanglang Bai Ethnic Private Cuisine and Bai Ethnic Barbecue: Specializing in Yunnan cuisine with high cost-effectiveness. Recommend rose yogurt and mint pork ribs. Rose yogurt has a rich and mellow taste, perfectly combining the aroma of roses with the acidity of yogurt; Peppermint pork ribs combine the freshness of mint with the meaty aroma of pork ribs, which greatly increases one's appetite
• Ban Yuan Lou Gu Yuan Restaurant (Xizhou Branch): Per capita 💰 60 Can eat enough, recommend Bai minority small roast meat, pickled fried meat, mushroom Steamed chicken in casserole. Bai ethnic small grilled meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma; Pickled vegetables stir fried with meat have a strong flavor and are very appetizing; Mushroom Steamed chicken in casserole is a perfect combination of the delicious chicken and the flavor of the fungus, which is rich in nutrition
• Chuanfu Fired Turkey (Diase Branch): Fired turkey&ribs taste very tender, and Potsticker steamed buns are crispy, sweet and delicious. The chicken and ribs are stewed with firewood and have a strong taste. The Potsticker steamed bun is one of the highlights of this dish. The crispy and sweet taste makes people have endless aftertaste
• Big ship team barbecue: The meat is not roasted well, the overall taste is good, and we recommend the soft and sticky spicy roasted chicken feet. The roasted chicken claws are soft and tender, and the spicy taste is irresistible
• Lao Yan Po Su Ba: The crispy Xizhou Ba has a good taste, but eating too much sweet filling can easily make it greasy. Xizhou Baba has two flavors, sweet and salty, which can be chosen according to your preferences
• Liu Ji Milk Fan: The roasted milk fan is slightly charred, with a strong and chewy milk flavor, but it is sweet and easily greasy, and the taste is quite novel. Milk fan is one of the specialty foods in Dali, you can try this unique flavor

(II) Recommended Lijiang cuisine

Lijiang's cuisine is also mouth watering

• Colorful Cloud Pavilion and Craftsmanship Dian Cuisine: The only restaurant in Lijiang that is all private rooms, said to be high-end without any problems. The environment in the private room is very good, and guests' privacy is also well protected. The large private room can overlook the entire Lijiang ancient town, and the Lijiang Eye can be directly accessed from the same parking spot. Exquisite dish arrangement, suitable for business banquets and family gatherings. The Matsutake Lion Head Beef Recipe is really solid, with each meatball covered in sauce, allowing you to taste the aroma of Matsutake. Colorful wheat kernels should be eaten crispy while they are hot, and the fried wheat kernels on top of the pot are very chewy. Matsutake Steamed chicken in casserole is also a must to eat in Lijiang. First, drink the soup, which is original and fresh until the eyebrows drop
• Mu Wang Yan Yu · Yunnan Mushroom Hot Pot (Huama Restaurant): Known for its unique Yunnan mushroom hot pot. The variety of fungi here is rich, including delicious black cow liver fungus, cordyceps flowers, chicken fir fungus, etc., which make people linger and forget to leave. The wild mushroom platter uses 4 different types of wild mushrooms, and the portions are abundant and fresh. After cooking, the bottom of the soup also became fresh and sweet. There is also a circle of baking trays next to the wooden king mushroom fragrant stone pot in the store, where you can enjoy barbecue. Roast some tender yak beef, the meat is firm, tender, and super juicy. You can also boil various vegetables in the pot, they are all delicious
• Naxi Pure Mixed Pot Vegetables: The pig trotter pot is filled with collagen, and the taste is soft and glutinous, which is good. There are also fried potato chips, the purple red potato chips are very thin and crispy after frying, and adding chili noodles is a unique dish
• Lihe Hotel: Per capita 💰 A small Yunnan cuisine restaurant that can satisfy your hunger at 40, with little to no hesitation. We recommend a combination of Guajian and Naxi grilled meat and fragrant pork chops
• Grandma's Love for Braised Pork Ribs: A time-honored brand that has appeared on CCTV, Lijiang Braised Pork Ribs Hot Pot features braised pork ribs as the main character. After careful cooking, it releases a rich soup base, and various side dishes dance gracefully in the hot pot. The combination of meat and vegetables is salty, fresh, delicious, and rich, making people forget to come back. Eating slowly is very fragrant

IV. Travel strategy, wonderful and non-stop

(I) Travel recommendation

• Six day tour of Lijiang in Dali on National Day:. In the evening, you can taste Dali's specialty cuisine, such as crispy rice cakes, bait strips, etc
• the fourth day: Go to Yulong Snow Mountain, take the cableway up the mountain, and enjoy the magnificent snow mountain scenery. After descending the mountain, you can go to Blue Moon Valley, where the lake water is blue and the scenery is charming
• Day 5: Free activities in the ancient city of the Old Town of Lijiang. You can visit Mufu to learn about the history and culture of Lijiang. You can also go to Shuhe Ancient Town to experience its tranquility and antiquity

• National Day Dali Lijiang Seven day Tour:
• First day: Arrive in Dali and check into the hotel. Visit Dali Old City in the evening, taste delicious food and feel the night view of the ancient city
• The third day: visit Dali Old City, the Literature Building, Wuhua Building and other ancient buildings. You can purchase some unique handicrafts as souvenirs. In the afternoon, go to Xizhou Ancient Town to admire the traditional architecture of the Bai ethnic group and taste specialty foods such as Xizhou Baba
• the fourth day: Go to Lijiang and check in the hotel after arrival. In the evening, go to the bar street of the Old Town of Lijiang to feel the lively atmosphere

(II) Scenic spots recommendation

• Dali Old City: it has a long history and is full of strong cultural atmosphere. The architectural style within the ancient city is unique, with iconic buildings such as the Literature Building and the Five Hua Building. There are various specialty shops and snack stalls on both sides of the street, where you can purchase local handicrafts and taste delicious food
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: A famous snow mountain in Yunnan, with a high altitude and spectacular scenery. You can take the cableway up the mountain and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the snow capped mountains. There are also scenic spots such as Blue Moon Valley and Yunshanping on the mountain, with blue lake water and dense forests, which are very beautiful
• Shuhe Ancient Town: more peaceful and simple than the Old Town of Lijiang, it is a good place to relax. There are many ancient buildings and specialty shops in the ancient town, where local handicrafts can be purchased. You can also visit the Tea Horse Ancient Road Museum to learn about the history and culture of the Tea Horse Ancient Road

V. Accommodation options, comfort and peace of mind. Here, amidst the hustle and bustle, there are plenty of green plants, the boss is very nice, and the prices are cheap. Although the facilities are relatively old, there are many people who live there for a long time. The bed is usually around forty, and during the off-season it may be twenty or thirty. The entire hostel is surrounded by lush greenery, with a courtyard garden in the center that houses a lot of succulents. Every day, the youth hostel plays soothing songs, and the warm yellow lights easily make people calm down

Taoxi Youth Hostel: The one with the most young people and the liveliest atmosphere. The stepped sunken lobby has a library like feel. Tatami, cushions, and large french window facing the woods can be opened in all directions. There are many young people and entertainment activities in the youth hostel, and the forest environment is good. The design of the youth hostel is also very fashionable and avant-garde. There will be folk music nights every week, and Werewolf Kill is almost a daily event. During the day, there will also be various activities such as chartering a car to circumnavigate the sea, visiting Mount Mo, and hanging birds. Each bed comes with its own blackout curtains, independent lighting and sockets, allowing for a private space of its own<223. There is also a large lawn at the entrance, and cherry blossoms will bloom in spring. Although located outside the ancient city, it is very close to Cangshan and can occupy the highest view. The scenery of Erhai Lake can also be seen from the third floor terrace. The first floor is the entertainment space, with a cinema, billiards, and mobile games. People often make plans to cook and have meals together

Characteristic Inn:

• Dali Manor Hotel: 605 Fuxing Road, Dali Old City (opposite to the Second Municipal Hospital, near the north gate of Dali Old City), starting from 350 yuan. With Bai ethnic characteristics, the small courtyard has unique caves and is fresh and elegant
• Dali Jinyu Yuan China Australia International Youth Hostel: Group 10, Ximen Village, Ancient City, Dali City (500 meters south of March Street, diagonally opposite Honglongjing Gate), 25 yuan per bed, 128 yuan per room
• Dali Old City Chunchunli Inn • Yayuan: No. 545, the lower section of Renmin Road (near Erhai Gate), Dali Old City, from 158 yuan
• Unknown Inn in Dali Old City: 70 Yincang Road, Dali Old City, North Gate of Yu'er Garden, 500 meters from the end of No. 8 bus, starting from 200 yuan
• Yanzili Boutique Inn
• Dali Qianbaidu Boutique Hotel
• Dali Jiangnanju Boutique Hotel: No. 74, Lvyu Road, South Gate of Dali Old City, Dali Old City (intersection of Lvyu Road and Yuhe Road), close to Yuhe Road. 246 cases
• Xiaobeiyuan: No. 26, Yita Road, Dali Old City, from 245 yuan
• Dali Five Colorful Cloud Inn
• Dali Yuexi Inn: No. 14, the upper section of Renmin Road, Dali Old City
• Yanqing Mountain Residence in Dali Old City: Yinxian Road, Shuidui Village, outside the west gate of Dali Ancient City, starting from 580 yuan
• Air Garden Inn<
• Dali Xiyue Inn: Located at No. 216, South Section of Yeyu Road, Ancient City, Dali City, starting from 218 yuan. We offer specialty cocktails, coffee drinks, and tea services, as well as free parking services<
• Dali Xiangshan Resort Hotel: On the upper section of Yita Road at the foot of Cangshan Mountain (turn left at the intersection with National Highway 214), starting from 580 yuan. Standing against the mountains and overlooking the sea, the beautiful scenery of Cang'er Lake can be seen in full view. The public area includes staggered sunny courtyards, waterfront yoga areas, public living rooms, glass flower rooms, panoramic mountain and sea terraces, etc
• Dali Yishan Boutique Hotel