大理古城

The ancient city of Dali is located between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The current checkerboard pattern was mainly formed during the reconstruction of the Ming Dynasty, and also inherited the earlier history of Nanzhao and Dali Kingdom. The city gates, preserved courtyards, religious buildings and everyday streets and lanes tell a better story about the ancient city than the liveliest commercial main street. Its value also lies in serving as a base for understanding the historical layers of Bai culture and local politics.

喜洲古镇

Xizhou lies about 20 kilometers north of Dali Old Town. Traditional Bai homes, village streets and surrounding rice fields make it a quieter place to explore local architecture and rural life. The fields change color with the seasons, and sites such as Sifang Street and the Yan Family Courtyard reward a slower visit.

苍山

Cangshan Mountain forms the steep western barrier of the Dali Dam area. Nineteen peaks, valleys and vegetation change vertically to form a complete mountain system. Different ropeways lead to different altitudes and not all are connected. The Yudai Yunyou Road unfolds horizontally along the central contour line. First of all, it is a high-altitude mountain environment. It is not just a cableway for viewing. The weather changes much faster than on the Erhai coast.

崇圣寺三塔

The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are located about 1 km northwest of the ancient city of Dali. They are the only 5A scenic spot in Dali and a symbol of "a famous country with literature". The Three Pagodas were built in the Nanzhao period. The main tower, the Qianxun Pagoda, is about 60 meters high and is one of the tallest existing ancient pagodas. The Three Pagodas still stand after the 1925 earthquake. The words "Eternal Shake the Mountains and Rivers" are engraved under the towers to express the people of Dali's wish for good weather. The "Tianlong Temple" in Jin Yong's "Tianlong Babu" is based on this.

洱海

Erhai Lake is the second largest plateau lake in Yunnan, located in the north of Dali City. It is named because it looks like a human ear and is the location of the "moon" in "Wind, Flowers, Snow and Moon". The lake is about 1972 meters above sea level. The nineteen peaks of Cangshan Mountain are reflected in the lake, forming a classic scene of "Snow on Cangshan Mountain and Moon on Erhai Lake". Dotted around the lake are Longchun Wharf, Fengxi S Bay, Covered Bridge, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Wenbi Village and other internet celebrity spots. There are ecological corridors in Haixi (motor vehicles are not allowed), and the scattered scenic spots in Haidong are more suitable for self-driving.