First time in Dali? Just copy this itinerary!

Hey guys! Wondering how to make the most of your first trip to Dali? 😆 Just back from Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, I've compiled this "zero wasted shots, zero tourist traps" treasure route! Ancient town, Erhai Lake, local food - it's all here! Newbies can just follow this guide 👇! 🏞️ Day 1: Cycling around Erhai Lake! Meet scenery straight out of a comic ✅ Panxi Village S-bend Get here by 8am! Sunlight sparkles on Erhai Lake's surface, with the S-curve road, white signs and coconut trees 🥥 making every shot look like a movie poster. Rent an e-bike 🛵 and cruise slowly along the lakeside road, feeling the sea breeze as seagulls skim the water - pure romance! ✅ Xizhou Ancient Town Head straight to Xizhou for lunch! Must-try the "Xizhou baba" at Sifang Street - crispy outside with sweet or savory fillings, so fragrant when fresh from the oven you won't want to leave! 🌯 The corner rice fields and Bai-style houses are super photogenic. Wear light-colored dresses for spontaneous alleyway shots that look straight from an influencer's feed! ✅ Shuanglang Sunset Evening at Shuanglang! Find a lakeside café, order a "rose rubing latte" ☕️, and watch the sunset turn Erhai Lake orange 🌇 as Cangshan Mountain's silhouette fades in the distance - a view you'll remember forever! 🍜 Day 2: Dali Ancient Town food crawl + hidden gems ✅ Dali Ancient Town Morning Market Hit "March Street" at 6am! This is where locals bring the real vibe - freshly baked flower cakes, sweet-sour carved plums, chewy liangxia... eat as you walk for maximum satisfaction! 🥮 Don't forget to buy some freshly pounded chili flakes as perfect souvenirs. ✅ Longkan Dock Go boating at 4pm! Rent a small boat 🛶 for 20 yuan and paddle to the center of Erhai Lake, watching aquatic plants sway in the clear water. If you're lazy, choose pedal boats instead - equally great for photos and breezy relaxation! ✅ Renmin Road Night Market Dive into Renmin Road at night! Hand drum shops fill the air with cheerful rhythms, street stalls sizzle with grilled rubing cheese 🍢, grab some blueberry pao lu da while listening to buskers - Dali nights are intoxicating! 🚗 Day 3: Healing moments at Cangshan's foothills ✅ Caicun Wetland Park Sunrise viewing! Reeds emerge from morning mist, and when the sun rises from Erhai Lake, the whole world turns gold 🌅 Bring a picnic mat for some blissful sitting and staring. ✅ Jizhao Nunnery (name only) Lunch nearby (no details), but the surrounding hydrangea fields and succulent gardens are photo heaven! 🌼 Stroll mountain paths breathing fresh forest air - all worries disappear! ✅ Xingcheng Bridge Evening at "Little Europe"! The white bridge against Erhai's waters makes you feel abroad. Wear vintage dresses for photos that'll dominate your social feed! 📸 📝 Must-know tips for newbies: • Sun protection trio: Sunglasses + hat + sunscreen - Dali's UV rays are brutal! ☀️ • Transport: Rent e-bikes for Erhai (80-100 yuan/day), walk within the ancient town. • Food warning: Avoid "wild mushroom hotpot" at tourist spots - follow locals to small eateries! ✨ Dali's wind, clouds, mountains and lake are truly addictive! Save this guide to experience Dali like a local on your first visit - let's go! 🦆