Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as "Dali") is located in the west-central part of Yunnan Province, with a total area of 29,459 square kilometers and a permanent population of approximately 3.33 million people. Dali has a low-latitude plateau monsoon climate. In most areas, there is neither severe heat in summer nor severe cold in winter, making the climate very pleasant.

Ethnic minorities such as the Bai and Yi people live here, and the architecture, food, clothing, etc. with ethnic minority characteristics are very eye-catching. In ancient times, Dali was an important transfer station on the "Ancient Tea Horse Road". Today, Dali is the logistics center in western Yunnan.

Dali not only has ancient towns and beautiful natural scenery, but also tourist resort towns and the new Dali city with many high-rise buildings. This issue will show you a different Dali.

√ The Dream Land Tourist Resort Town
The tourist resort town of the Dream land (hereinafter referred to as "Ideal State") is a paradise for photographers. It has sunshine, blue sky, blue sea and sunset. It is called "China's Santorini" by netizens. Ideal State is located to the east of Erhai Lake and faces the ancient city of Dali across the Erhai Lake. It consists of boutique hotels, cultural and commercial streets, holiday apartments, etc.

√ Shuanglang Ancient Town
Shuanglang Town is located on the northeast coast of Erhai Lake, close to the rippling blue waves of Erhai Lake. It can overlook the nineteen peaks of Cangshan Mountain and gathers the essence of Cang'er Lake scenery in one place. The different styles of architecture in the town are a major attraction. If you have enough time, you might as well stay here for one night and experience the lifestyle of the ancient town.

√ Little Putuo
Xiao Putuo is a small island located in the lake about 20 meters away from the shore of Erhai Coast. The pavilions on the island were built in the Ming Dynasty and renovated in 1982. The pavilion has two floors. The first floor is dedicated to Tathagata Bodhisattva, and the second floor is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva. Its shape is very similar to a round seal, so it is also called Haiyin.

√ Dali New Town
Dali New Town is very close to the high-speed rail station and has convenient transportation. It faces Erhai Lake and is filled with high-rise buildings, bringing a new scene to Dali, which is famous for its ancient town.

【Time Directory】
00:00:00 Highlights
00:01:53 Ideal state, very ideal
00:14:11 A piano song on the water, leaving my heart
00:25:46 Driving in Dali
00:33:54 Aerial view of Dali New Town
00:35:56 Shuanglang Ancient Town at night
01:22:39 Walking around the two corridors in the morning
01:41:03 Beautiful aerial photography, Erhai Lake, ancient town, and Little Putuo