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⭐**Dali, Lijiang, and Kunming Travel Guide ✅**Itinerary: 7–10 Days** ✅**1. Kunming (1–2 Days)** ‼️- **Recommended Attractions**: 🕊️ - **Dianchi Lake**: The largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, where you can see black-headed gulls in winter. 🥳 - **Shilin (Stone Forest)**: A world natural heritage site with stunning karst landforms. ✅ - **Cuihu Park (Green Lake Park)**: A leisure destination in the city, with pleasant scenery in all seasons. -🤩😋 **Food**: Guo Qiao Mi Xian (Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles), Steam Pot Chicken, and Shao Er Kuai (Grilled Rice Cake). *✅*2. Dali (2–3 Days)** ✅- **Recommended Attractions**: 🚲 - **Erhai Lake**: Cycle or drive around the lake, and visit Caicun, Shuanglang, and Xizhou Ancient Town. ‼️ - **Dali Ancient City**: Experience the Bai ethnic culture, and enjoy the bars or night market in the evening. ✅- **Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas**: A landmark of Dali, and an ancient Buddhist building. ⛰️ - **Cangshan Mountain**: Take a cable car to the top for a panoramic view of Erhai Lake. 😋- **Food**: Rushan (milk fan), Spicy and Sour Fish, and Dali Casserole Fish. ✅**3. Lijiang (3–4 Days)** ✅- **Recommended Attractions**: ❤️ - **Lijiang Ancient City**: A world cultural heritage site, stroll along Sifang Street and experience the Naxi culture. 🏔️ - **Jade Dragon Snow Mountain**: Take a cable car to the Glacier Park, and enjoy the stunning Blue Moon Valley. ⭐ - **Shuhe Ancient Town**: Quieter than Lijiang Ancient City, it is perfect for relaxing and drinking tea. 🌸 - **Lugu Lake** (Optional 2-Day Tour): A settlement of the Mosuo people, experience the customs of the "Kingdom of Women." 🤩- **Food**: Lapa Rib Hot Pot, Chicken Bean Jelly, and Naxi Grilled Fish. 🚗**Transportation**: 🚅- Kunming → Dali: 2 hours by high-speed train. 🚅- Dali → Lijiang: 1.5 hours by high-speed train or 2.5 hours by bus. -🚅 Lijiang → Lugu Lake: 4–5 hours by chartered car or bus. ⚠️**Tips**: 👒- Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to use sunscreen. ‼️- Dali and Lijiang are at high altitudes, so avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness. ‼️- Book your accommodations in advance during peak seasons (summer and winter vacations, National Day). ✅This guide covers the essential attractions of the three destinations and is suitable for first-time travelers. Adjust the time flexibly for a more in-depth experience!
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