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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.
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
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
Cang'er Art Landscape | An In-Depth Cultural and Artistic Tour of Dali
This article offers an in-depth exploration of Dali's culture and art, planning a cultural tour route and recommending historical sites such as the Dali City Museum, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Te