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Xizhou and Erhai Villages: A Respectful Photography Day
A practical 大理 route for photographers and cultural travellers, with realistic pacing, transport logic and common mistakes to avoid.
Dali Without a Scooter: Ancient Town and Erhai by Shuttle
A practical 大理 route for travellers who prefer public or arranged transport, with realistic pacing, transport logic and common mistakes to avoid.
A Relaxing Trip to Dali with Parents | Blogger's Personal Review of a 5-Day, 4-Night Slow Travel Itinerary for Seniors, No Hiking, Includes a 20-Item Packing List and a Choice Between Hot Springs and
How to travel to Dali with your parents without them getting tired? This blogger's personal 5-day, 4-night slow travel guide for seniors focuses on hotels with elevators, accessible facilities, luncht
A 4.6km loop in Dali | A curated list of artsy city walks that avoid the main streets (Spring/Solo)
This blogger's personally tested and curated citywalk route in Dali Old Town avoids crowds, connecting old buildings along Yincang Road, the North Gate Market, independent bookstores, vinyl record sho
Dali Night Tour Route | A route I walked for three nights before daring to write about, showcasing the twilight and dawn at Erhai Lake (not a popular online route).
The blogger personally tested the Dali night tour route: starting at 18:00 from the lights on the west bank of Erhai Lake, connecting the Luyu Road Night Market and the Bai ethnic teahouse on Pingdeng
A 7-Day Slow Travel Itinerary for Cangshan and Erhai | A Relaxed Travel Plan for Families and Retirees
This 7-day, 6-night in-depth slow travel guide to Dali is divided into Day 1 to Day 7, with only 2-3 key locations planned for each day. It provides two alternative routes for Day 3-4: the ancient tow
Experience half a day as a Bai ethnic minority: A live guide to the Dali Torch Festival, Jiama (a type of traditional Chinese garment), and tie-dyeing.
A cultural and artistic journey in Dali is more than just visiting Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. This article focuses on four intangible cultural heritage experiences related to the Bai ethnic gro
A Hidden Gem in Dali's Arts and Culture Scene: Escape the Crowds and Explore 8 Unique Corners Only Local Literary Youth Know.
This is a map of Dali's lesser-known cultural corners, connecting eight local art and culture spots including the Bed Sheet Factory Art District, Dolphin Ade Bookstore, Zazi Bookstore, Dali Photograph
Dali Family Accommodation in Four Areas | From Designed B&Bs to Bai Ethnic Courtyards, Choosing the Right Area Saves You Half the Worry
Choosing distinctive accommodations in Dali by area makes things easier: stay in stylish guesthouses along the Haixi Ecological Corridor, enjoy lake and mountain views in the northern section of Shuan
Dali Accommodation Budget Map | Breaking Down Four Tier Ranges from Backpacker Beds to Seaview Resorts
How to choose accommodation in Dali? This article breaks down the four budget levels—economic, comfortable, quality, and high-end experience—and four major areas: South Gate of the Ancient City, Longk
Eat your way through Dali in one day | 8 everyday street foods enjoyed by locals from early morning to late at night
From the Weishan braised pork rice noodles and rice vermicelli at breakfast stalls in the early morning, to the cold chicken rice noodles and seaweed and taro soup at a local eatery for lunch, to the
Enjoy a leisurely trip to Dali | 3 days 2 nights family-friendly itinerary, savor the slow pace of life at Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.
XOOTOUR presents a meticulously planned 3-day, 2-night family trip to Dali. This relaxed itinerary covers key attractions such as Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, and Xizhou Ancient Town, and offers a choic