Life is not just about living in front of us, but also poetry and distance. In our life, there are countless promises, and traveling with good friends is one of them. Think about taking holidays with each other, walking together all the way, leaving as soon as you say... What a beautiful and warm thing this is. This trip to Yunnan finally allowed me to fulfill a travel agreement with my friend (Lan)...


The scenery and memories along the way emerged, as if everything was vivid in my mind. A sweet smile and an affectionate hug also made our friendship of more than ten years warmer and closer. Every time I recall it, a kind of happiness is like sunshine, filling my heart.


As a senior travel expert, I have discovered several super cost-effective routes in this place in Yunnan, with a lot of content.



You carry me all the way through the mountains and fields

Stepping across Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake

This trip is the itinerary planned for us by Yunnan tour guide Xiaotian:
DAY1 Chongqing to Kunming
DAY2 Kunming to Dali - Caicun - Xizhou - Ancient City
Day3 Small Fresh Shooting - Wetland Park
Day4 Shangri-La - Swim in the prairie - Napa Sea around the lake
Day5 Shangri-La Grassland, to Lijiang
Day6 Lashihai - Tea Horse Road - Shuhe
Day7 Stroll through the ancient city of Lijiang and fly to Chongqing at night
Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La is a more classic and mature road, and it is easy to go all the way without going back.

Day1 departs from Chongqing to Kunming

I didn't expect Chongqing to be so close to Kunming, and it took more than an hour to arrive.

When it landed, it was accompanied by light rain. Fortunately, I was wearing two clothes

The Taste of Grandma in Kunming

Brother Yejun later learned that I was coming to Kunming, so he immediately made an appointment to meet, and treated us to the authentic Yunnan cuisine "Grandma's Taste" in the evening. The cooking of this restaurant is based on the principle of "less oil, less salt, less seasoning". If you travel to Kunming and don't know what to eat, you can choose this restaurant to try...

Dangdang, serve Luo

I love this snowflake fish the most. Yejun said it is the signature dish in the store. It tastes very refreshing, without any thorns...

Day2 Dali, Caicun-Xizhou-Flower Field

I'm in such a good mood, let's take a selfie~

In the ancient city of Dali, the first thing that catches the eye is the "No. 1 Building in the World" in ancient Nanzhao - Wuhua Building. It is rumored that Dali Wuhua Building was a place for official parties and banquets in ancient times. It is as high as five floors and can accommodate tens of thousands of people standing . However, in history, Wuhua Building was burned several times and rebuilt several times, going through thousands of years of vicissitudes. The modern Wuhua Building was rebuilt in 1998. It is a four-story building with a height of more than 20 meters. The lower floor is a pedestal, and the upper three floors are buildings. Wuhua Building is one of the landmark buildings in Dali Ancient City. The exquisite beauty is admirable. Simple and elegant, Wuhua Building is one of the must-see attractions in the ancient city of Dali.

Wuhua Tower overlooks the ancient city of Dali, as if the secular life is far away from thousands of mountains.

Walking in the ancient city, experience a different Dali
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
It is recommended that friends who have more time can also go to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, the famous scenic spots in Dali, the buildings are very magnificent, and the royal temples are very grand. The scenery is beautiful, the environment is elegant, the location is excellent, and the reflection of the three towers is impressive.

Snacks in the ancient city, you can eat and look back at the cold chicken rice noodles, the price is not expensive, and the portion is quite large. There are several branches of their family in the ancient city. If you choose one, it tastes good. The seasoning is very fragrant, sour and sweet...

This is the electric car we rented, domineering? Go GO GO GO...  



Passing by the lavender field on the road, it looks so romantic

The big tree passing by, several couples took wedding photos here, maybe because this tree is so unique, it grows backwards...

Quite artistic ships can be seen everywhere in Dali. Along the way, the most seen along the way are clouds, rice fields, Cangshan Mountain...

Cycle step by step, it is really suitable for the occasion... If you are in a bad mood, or want to relax, you must come to Dali, feel the slow pace, ride an electric car, Huanhai West Road is enough It's a good mood.

The Erhai Lake photographed on the road, when the weather is good, the lake water is blue.
When the weather was bad, the lake was dark. We were walking halfway, and it rained for a while, and the clouds in the sky also turned into dark clouds.

The rice is about to ripen. It is estimated that the little friends who went in October will already be golden at that time...

Here is a small fresh literary fan

Just like this, we played all the way and shot all the way, and finally drove to Xizhou.

The Bai people's houses are beautifully built, authentic Bai people. It is a very quiet and good place that must pass from Dali to Lijiang.

When you arrive in Xizhou, how can you not eat the delicious Xizhou crispy cake? Friends must not miss it. Xizhou Baba is a special snack in Xizhou, a famous historical city. The main raw material is flour. The taste is sweet and salty. Both upper and lower layers of charcoal fire are used when making, the upper layer of charcoal fire is fierce fire, and the lower layer of charcoal fire is simmering fire. Brush lard on the finished dough and bake it in a pan. During the baking process, brush the oil several times, and bake until it is crispy.

Xizhou Baba is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is loved by people and has distinct layers, just like the 19 peaks and 18 streams in Cangshan Mountain.

After eating and drinking enough, we will return to the ancient city of Dali. The lights have illuminated the whole city. Nightlife also starts from this moment...

We don't like going to bars, so let's move on to food...

I really like this grilled sausage, it is baked on the stone, very fragrant...
【Day3 Small Fresh Shooting - Wetland Park】

sun up

bask in the sun and keep going

Shuanglang
Cycling around the lake in Dali Shuanglang is a very pleasant thing. You can see the most beautiful place in Erhai Lake, the sunset is beautiful, and you can also enjoy the beautiful Cangshan Mountain.
I have secretly made up my mind that next time I come to Dali, I must go there once.

This is the panorama of the double corridor taken by others

Therefore, the landscape is already the iconic scenery of Shuanglang, and there are many tourists, so when taking pictures or viewing the scenery, you must go early to avoid long queue time. If you take a taxi, you can go straight to Haiti. Many beautiful photos are taken here. If we take our itinerary, the staff will make reasonable arrangements.

This white door frame is also a photo spot of Erhai Lake

[Day4 Shangri-La Prairie Enjoy a tour around the lake Napa Sea]

Fortunately, I was wearing a red dress, and there were no cows and sheep to push me up. Those who walked all the way were terrified, because cows and sheep are everywhere on the road.
The sky is gray, the wild is vast, the wind blows the grass and the cattle and sheep are low

This is a friend I met on the road

Stop when you see the view and look at the lake

I feel that the red clothes and scarves are very photogenic in taking pictures in Shangri-La, friends can also refer to this color~

keep going, keep riding...

[Day5 Shangri-La Grassland, to Lijiang]

Shangri-La Prairie

For breakfast, let’s start with an energetic Western-style breakfast. When the sun comes out, it will be very warm. We went back to the house and put on a light red dress and continued to play in the grassland, taking pictures of the beautiful scenery in front of us...

The entire hillside spreads out like a tapestry under your feet. The horse behind is grazing leisurely..

It is colorful and beautiful.

run run run run
Let the breeze blow softer...


There are cattle and sheep, wild flowers, meadows, forests, slopes, hills...


The sky is unpredictable from light blue to sapphire blue, each color has its own unique flavor

[Day6 Lashihai - Tea Horse Road - Shuhe]
Lashihai Personal test is a conscience group, and it is very worthwhile to go down. The Naxi people in the caravan are very simple, and they charge a more conscientious price.

This is their horse. I like F4 the most. It is the lead horse. Both Lan and I rode for a ride.

Touring Lashihai, kayaking, the weather is really awesome, white clouds against the blue sky, reflected in the lake

Let's swing the oars and the boat pushes the waves

The door that catches the eye

In the sunny and warm afternoon, find a path with bluestone slabs for a walk

This horse is so handsome.


There is a wall in Shuhe, and there are wishing cards hanging on the wall. After looking at it, there are people asking for health, career, and love... If you are interested, you can also hang one here.

This sausage looks delicious and looks very tasty, but it's a pity that I'm full at noon and I can't eat it...

Do you have any impression of this potato cake? I liked it when I was a child, haha~ it looks very crisp when fried like this.

Straight streets and winding alleys, stone-colored

It's dinner time

Lijiang cured pork ribs can effectively integrate the flavor of meat and bone, so that the taste factor after marinating and drying can be easily distributed into the soup, and the soup is an important part of the hot pot. In this way, no matter what is hot in the pot The dishes and the hot pot are all melted with the rich aroma of the cured pork ribs, so the aroma is overflowing and the taste is pure and strong. It is recommended that friends who come to Lijiang must not miss this delicacy...

[Day7 Stroll through the ancient city of Lijiang and fly to Chongqing at night]

Lijiang:
I'm going back to Chongqing this day, and I will spend all my stay in the ancient city..
The leisure and freedom of Lijiang can make people forget the time and do what they want...

One flower and one tree in the shade, let one meter of sunlight in the afternoon shine into the softest place in my heart.

In every quiet small courtyard, you can sit in the sunny courtyard for a long time in a daze...

There will be pictures of simplicity, elegance and tranquility in front of you at any time.

The long alley paved with bluestones leaves the trance memory in the time

I love this grilled chicken wings so much, we ordered three plates

I haven't eaten spicy food for a long time, let's have a pot of spicy hot pot...
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
After dinner, Lan and I were going to separate. She took the train back to Kunming at night, and I flew to Chongqing by plane at night. With reluctance, we hugged each other and headed home on our way home. Parting is for a better reunion next time...

The plane was not delayed, boarded the plane on time, and flew back to Chongqing. The trip also came to a perfect end. Thanks to tour guide Oda for his careful arrangement.

Conclusion:

As soon as we parted, I started to miss you. This trip is very comfortable, warm, smooth, and enjoyable all the way...
The mood you bring is joyful, and the people you meet are the ones you want to see. I hope that our next trip will be more exciting.
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