Dali 2-Day Tour Review: Scaling Cangshan and Cruising Erhai

Dali 2-Day Tour Review: Scaling Cangshan and Cruising Erhai

Dali 2-Day Tour Review: Scaling Cangshan and Cruising Erhai

Dali 2-Day Tour Review: Scaling Cangshan and Cruising Erhai

Alright, so you’re pondering a Dali tour that hits Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake? I mean, very cool idea! Getting away for a quick couple of days in Yunnan is that kind of adventure that you picture, too it’s like flipping through photos in a glossy travel magazine.

Why Choose This Particular Dali Tour?

Cangshan Mountain

You see, Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake? Very essential stops in Dali! What sets this 2-day excursion apart from a hundred other options is just a blend of must-see attractions with a pretty tight schedule, I think. I mean, instead of dilly-dallying about, the tour kind of packs a serious punch in, say, forty-eight hours. Rather a great plan for seeing so much in one burst. This Dali trip really focuses on two very central aspects of the whole Dali experience – the stunning mountain vistas and the peaceful water vibes. You get a slice of each, almost like the perfect dessert pairing, I think!

So, first up, is Cangshan. Climbing, right? You see those views overlooking Dali. I’d say they are totally unreal. Afterwards, just glide across Erhai Lake, letting those refreshing breezes chase away your travel stress, almost!

Day 1: Conquering Cangshan Mountain

cable car cangshan mountain

Anyway, day one kind of started very early. Early enough that I almost mistook my alarm for a rooster! Very, very first, get ready to head to Cangshan Mountain, too it’s the western shield overlooking Dali, right? As a matter of fact, most tours take you there using that extremely convenient cable car system. Taking a fun ride high up! So, that cable car ride? Arguably it’s already part of the adventure!

Anyway, as you gradually ascend, the Dali plains begin, rather just stretch beneath you. Is that quite the sight! You’ll view old, tiled roofs start seeming more like scattered Lego bricks from way up high, right? I suppose it helps give a bit of perspective.

Still, at the top, it’s not always about racing to the very peak, it’s almost a gradual traverse. This route often takes tourists past essential points, I think, similar to viewing Qingbi Stream trickling over the stones. You’ll see those stunning spots like the Gantong Temple. Basically it’s serene. The walk could be a bit strenuous just depending on your physical shape, almost? You may just take everything at your own rhythm and tempo and soak up all the natural freshness!

Day 2: Drifting on Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake

Next day starts by going over to Erhai Lake. I mean, an awesome shift from mountainous scenes to cool water views! We found a boat waiting. Many different types can handle bunches of people. Is that what I like.

So, we cruised out onto Erhai Lake! Rather very calming, I would have to say! Very soon enough, the shores fade into lines. Anyway, this blends land and skies so that one barely, can maybe, separate one. With the Bai local villages speckled on the edge you kind of get this whole traditional air brushing over modern life, I think. Taking photos from this angle? Amazing!

Too it’s almost time to explore those well-visited little isles within Erhai. Nanzhao Style Island is really like that kind of one-stop store, packed all with photo locations and local shops. If that isn’t for everyone, is that you can maybe always take the time simply. We just like feel like the breeze near, almost, too! What is perfect too it’s how trips often throw breaks, where visitors get in those real, very local Bai people. How cool is that?

Accommodation: Where to Stay in Dali?

Dali hotel room

Anyway, I got in different places, almost ranging every, which direction. Dali old town have a bunch quaint inns/very old places that shout very local vibes, just? If fancy stuff might just grab a hotel located near Erhai lake! So, is that maybe you are granted beautiful scenic look-out and luxury near, so that water near. I like so. So!

Well anyway be ready so is booking should be ahead just if are showing within trip seasons almost to. Well? anyway, is doing could mean getting rooms match budget perfectly just? It does feel really cool.

Food: Munching Around Dali

Dali food

Yunnan food just is totally special. I mean from the street food. Even, all kind luxury dinner spots have so very great local taste that could just change up usual views is that about dishes even! Street eatable snack and is can not passed up even is barbecued tofu so is Ru Shan just?, very similar mozzarella and which deep pan is amazing sweetness then I can just share I want, almost now almost.

Is something I tried with eat spot with famous flowers that dish name. Like edible florals through Yunnan province it almost just is crazy dish. Have you are one wanting see Dali by cuisine? Very almost you might can try find very famous shops near the Old Dali almost?

Making the most of it : A Few Recommendations

Dali old town

Well I would just recommend that I mean. Do not overdo then expect cram too very short hours cause then just could can tiring actually that fast. Get very great relaxed tempo through enjoy both see sites, eh. I think that, is also good one take small one translation app, eh, cause only locals often have limited skill communicating.

You might be just careful get ready towards altitude almost, just I mean so drink often, but pace it, also carry medicines with trip just so prevent becoming woozy too and, finally, confirm, just, but guide should hold small cards, eh, which, so then shows names then hotels.