The place I want to visit every winter, besides Dali, is still...

Besides Dali, it’s still Dali! This is the vacation spot I’m willing to visit ten thousand times—romantic and poetic Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, the lively yet tranquil Dali Ancient Town, the European-style Xing Sheng Bridge, and the winter-exclusive pink romance—the tea mountains blooming with winter cherry blossoms🌸, full of the breath of spring. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations Dali Ancient Town is convenient for visiting various attractions, with plenty of dining and entertainment options inside the ancient town. It’s great for night strolls and food adventures. I highly recommend the Shanshuijian No. 5 Courtyard 🏚️ where I stayed, located inside the ancient town, backed by Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake. Wake up to birdsong every day, fall asleep with the evening glow, and during leisure time, enjoy the 900+ square meter courtyard watching sunlight move across the water’s surface. Brew a pot of Dianhong tea 🍵 in the tropical rainforest tea room and savor the quiet moments filled with the fragrance of tea mixed with grass 🍃. All past fatigue and restlessness quietly heal in this peacefulness. A special note: Dali’s winter can be a bit chilly, but the hotel rooms have underfloor heating, warm and comfortable. Three-day Winter Exclusive Itinerary D1⃣️: Ancient Town → Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley ① Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley, 2,000 acres of tea mountains planted with cherry blossoms. It’s 170 KM from the ancient town, about 2.5–3 hours by car. Shared ride costs about 80–100 RMB per person. Best 🌸 season: Right now! Early to mid-December First visit No. 1 Ming Ying Garden, the essence of the scenic area. From Lan Cui Terrace, overlook the panoramic view of thousands of acres of cherry and tea blending green and pink, as beautiful as a fairyland; then go to No. 2 Dream Garden for close-up cherry blossom photos. If time allows, consider No. 3 Garden. Tickets 🎫: Free ② Night tour of the ancient town: South Gate Tower → Wuhua Tower → Marshal’s Mansion red walls → Foreigner Street → People’s Road pubs 🍹 D2⃣️: Erhai East Line Coffee Shop Tour ③ Xing Sheng Bridge, perfect for European-style photos ④ Yunxiang Mountain 🖼️, overlook the Dali Basin and distant Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, with wide and healing views; also try the mountain coaster, about 1.5 hours of fun ⑤ Wenbi Village Rainbow 🌈 Road, White Sea Chapel. The mountaintop platform overlooks Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, known as “Dali’s City of Love and Music” ⑥ Check in at Wenbi Village’s picturesque coffee ☕ shops: Fuguangli, Chujian Yunding, Shanhe Wandu, Yujian (choose 1–2), and enjoy a slow moment. Wait for nightfall 🌄, watch the fishing lights twinkle, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Erhai’s night P4 Why do I recommend coffee ☕ shops in Wenbi Village over Haixi? Because there are many cliffs and hills here, offering better scenic views compared to Haixi’s flat terrain, plus fewer people! If you have more time, you can also add Lixiangbang, Dali’s version of Santorini, with white exotic-style buildings, perfect for photos 📸. D3⃣️: Bike 🚴‍♀️ Tour of Erhai West Line ⑦ Haixi Ecological Corridor. Longkan Pier, Caicun, Majiuyi, S Bay, and other spots along the way, with flocks of red-billed gulls flying, colorful forests 🍁 as bright as red clouds in the water, relax your body and mind, and enjoy the winter-exclusive beauty. Come to Dali, it surprises me every time! ➕ Li Exploring, discover more great places!