What should you pay attention to when visiting Dali? Suggestions on the best time to visit and the best tourist attractions for self-driving tour in Dali.
1. Dali Weather 2. Dali Best Tourist Season 3. Dali Tourist Attractions 1. Dali Weather Dali has a low-latitude plateau monsoon climate, with no obvious seasonal changes, small annual temperature differences, and an average annual temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. , there is no obvious severe winter or heat, the cold and heat are moderate, and the four seasons are like spring. With an average annual temperature between 12.2°C and 18.9°C, Dali's four seasons are not very distinct, and the rainy season is relatively concentrated between May and October. From here going north, the temperature gradually drops.
However, when it rains at the turn of summer and autumn, the temperature drops quickly. There is a local saying that "a rain makes autumn", so it is best to bring some autumn clothes when traveling to Dali at this time. To prevent catching cold. Compared with Kunming, the overall temperature in Dali is slightly lower. Xiaguan, Dali City, is a famous "windy city". If you have a stopover in Xiaguan during your itinerary, you must consider bringing windproof clothing.
2. The best tourist season in Dali
Spring. As the song goes: Dali has beautiful scenery in March. In spring, it is perfect whether you are going to the ancient city of Dali, climbing Cangshan Mountain or swimming in Erhai Lake. In addition, many festivals and events of the Bai people are concentrated around March every year, such as the famous "March Street". Visiting at this time, you can feel the rich ethnic customs.
3. Dali tourist attractions
1. Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient City is located at the foot of the beautiful Cangshan Mountain. It was the capital of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom. This is a place suitable for living. The locals rise at sunrise and rest at sunset. They plant flowers and bask in the sun during their free time. In addition, the sun is bright and the temperature is suitable, attracting countless tourists. During the day, you must visit the ancient city. During the day, you can visit Fuxing Road. Fuxing Road is a pedestrian street in the ancient city. There are many shops on both sides of the street, selling local specialties such as marble carvings, ethnic costumes, and local specialty foods. Wandering among various shops, you can buy some small things with ethnic characteristics. When you are tired and hungry, you can also eat unique local snacks at the roadside snack bars.
2. Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake is located on the east side of the ancient city of Dali, at the foot of the lush Cangshan Mountain, with blue water. It is world-famous for its unparalleled scenery and unique villages and towns on the lakeside. "The wind in Xiaguan, the flowers in Shangguan, the snow in Cangshan Mountain, and the moon in Erhai Lake." Erhai Lake is one of the four famous scenic spots in Dali. If you come to Dali, you have to go to Erhai Lake. Popular Villages Along the Lake# Shuanglang# The most famous one on the Erhai Lake is Shuanglang on the east coast. Here you can enjoy the unparalleled view of the lake. The sun shines through the clouds and refracts on the lake, forming the "Erhai Divine Light". With Cangshan Mountain as the background, it is the best shot that photography enthusiasts want to capture. Pick up your camera and it’s a great place to take pictures of the landscape.
3. Cangshan Mountain
Cangshan Mountain is located on the west side of Erhai Lake in Dali, with extremely beautiful scenery. The snow-covered scenery on the main peak is majestic and majestic, and is one of the four famous "wind, flowers, snow and moon" scenes in Dali. The clouds and mists in the mountains are unpredictable, with strange and beautiful shapes such as "Wangfu Cloud" and "Jade Belt Cloud". Climbing up Cangshan Mountain, you can also overlook the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake and Dali. Overview of Cangshan Mountain To appreciate the beautiful scenery of Cangshan Mountain, you can take photos from a distance from various villages and towns along the Erhai Lake, or you can walk into the Cangshan Mountain Scenic Area and go up to Cangshan Mountain to experience it up close. There is an 18-kilometer long mountain tour trail built on the mountainside of Cangshan Mountain, called the Yudai Yunyou Road. It starts from Xiaocen Peak in the north and ends at Shengying Peak in the south. It passes 6 peaks along the way, as well as scenic spots such as Qingbi Stream, Qilongnu Pond, Longyan Cave, Fengyan Cave and Zhonghe Temple.
4. Chongsheng Temple
Chongsheng Temple is located 1.5 kilometers north of the ancient city of Dali. It was a royal temple during the Dali Kingdom. It faces Erhai Lake to the east and Yingle Peak of Cangshan Mountain to the west. The scenery is very beautiful. The Three Pagodas were originally part of the Chongsheng Temple. The temple we see today was rebuilt, and the Three Pagodas are relics with a history of thousands of years. They are also the biggest attraction here. When you enter the scenic area and enter the gate on the tour route, you can see the three towers located on the steps of the central axis of the scenic area. The big tower in the middle of the front is called Qianxun Tower. It forms a tripod with the two small towers in the north and south, which is quite majestic. The shape of the Three Pagodas is similar to that of the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an. The best place to take pictures of the Three Pagodas is the "Three Pagodas Reflection Pool" in the Three Pagodas Reflection Park diagonally behind it. Here you can take photos of the Three Pagodas and the reflections in the pool. Many tourists Take photos here as a souvenir.