Best Places to Travel in Dali
As one of the most famous tourist destinations in Yunnan Province, Dali is rich in historical and natural relics. It has brilliant history, unique national culture and magnificent landscapes. It has become a popular tourist destination at home and abroad. It has won the title of "China's Excellent Tourism City", "China's Most Captivating City" and "China Cultural Tourism County", "One of China's Top Ten Tourist Cities", "Charming City" International Cultural Tourism and Leisure". In this article, we are going to introduce the best must-see places to travel around Dali as well.
Dali Ancient City is located between the Changshan and Hengduan Mountains, on the shore of Erhai Lake. It is not only a very famous historical city, but also a national cultural symbol. To this day it is considered one of the most important and visited tourist attractions in Dali. It is a place that allows us to delve into the past and customs of Dali, a perfect area to take a walk while we try traditional food and observe native products. Foreign tourists can visit an exotic area where there are many Western restaurants and bars. There you will enjoy pleasant time.
The Bai Houses of Xizhou Ancient Town have a long history of more than a thousand years, which can date back to the Ming Dynasty. It is a good opportunity for tourists to appreciate specific architectures and experience Bai ethnic culture when they take a trip to Xizhou. Regardless of the traditional Bai houses and the beautiful scenery along Erhai Lake, the food will be another reason for you to visit. Don't forget to taste Xizhou bread there, it is a crispy snack made from flour. They can also experience three kinds of tea, which is the Bai people's most impressive way to welcome guests.
Shaxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali Autonomous Prefecture. It was an important trading center on the Yunnan-Tibet Tea Horse Route. The townspeople sold a variety of homemade items to passing caravans and opened their homes and offered them food. Already in 2001, Shaxi Ancient City was included in the protection list of 101 endangered places of the World Monuments Fund. Like Lijiang Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town, Shaxi Ancient Town also has its central street. Shaxi's central street is a square with two-century-old Chinese scholar trees in its center. This street is a fully functioning ancient bazaar, with a collection of temples, an ancient stage, shops, a caravanserai, a wide street paved with red sandstone slabs, old alleys and old town gates.
Shuanglang Ancient Village is located on the eastern shore of Erhai Lake, 36 kilometers north of Dali City. It is surrounded by green mountains and facing Erhai. For more than a thousand years, the Bai minority has made a living by fishing in the lake. However, in the last 10 years their lives have changed. The small, quiet village is now popular with visitors looking to relax and enjoy a slower pace.
