After the trip to Jizu Mountain in Dali, what to do for the next 2 days?
When you come down from Jizu Mountain, your heart may still be full of the solemnity and tranquility of the sacred Buddhist land. So where to go for the next 2 days? You can refer to this itinerary list formed after multiple visits...
Jizu Mountain Travel Tips: Arrive at the foot of Jizu Mountain in the afternoon, stay at Binchuan Jizu Mountain Pilgrimage Residence (moderate price, large rooms, quiet, can dine).
Day 1 (Hot Spring Tour)
Go up Jizu Mountain (relatively fewer people in the morning, it is recommended to take the sightseeing bus and cable car up the mountain), choose to hike down the mountain, you can take pictures of monkeys.
After coming down from Jizu Mountain, have lunch nearby, drive to the hot spring town at the foot of the mountain · Eryuan, check-in (local hotels are all hot spring hotels, if the travel budget is sufficient, you can choose Dali Geothermal Country, other recommended hotels are Xianshankou Qianhe Hot Spring Villa, which is relatively clean, with a large balcony hot spring pool, the public hot spring pool water is changed every morning, try to stay away from the public hot spring pool area as the water change in the morning may affect rest).
After a short rest, you can take a boat ride on Dali West Lake before dinner, which takes about an hour and the scenery is very photogenic (pictures 4, 5). Dinner can be settled at the small restaurants at the hotel entrance, the prices are about the same. Be sure to buy local ice milk when soaking in the hot spring!!!
Day 2A (Exploring the Hometown of Yang Liping, Seeking the Source of Art)
Reminder ⏰ Follow the WeChat subscription account of the Sun Palace Art Space in advance and make an online reservation for a visit.
After getting up and having breakfast in the morning, you can choose to continue soaking in the hot spring♨️, check out after 11 o'clock. Before leaving, you can buy milk dates, milk cakes, cheese, and milk fan crisps at Du's Milk.
About an hour's drive to Shuanglang, if time permits, you can choose to stay, take travel photos, and ride a motorcycle around the lake. If time is tight, you can return after having a meal and strolling around the ancient town.
Dining recommendation: Shuanglang Corner Time · Yunnan Cuisine · Garden Restaurant (ate many times, the location is a bit off, recommended dishes are papaya fish, cold rice noodles, taro seaweed, steam pot chicken). For gift purchases, it is recommended to buy Dali Shuanglang Snow Mountain Plum Wine (compared to other stores, the packaging is exquisite, the sweetness is low, and it tastes good when chilled with ice, can be delivered to your home by SF Express).
Day 2B (Literary Photo Route)
Depart from the foot of the mountain to Xizhou (lunch is recommended to be local snacks, Xizhou Baba, cold rice noodles around the Sifang Street, pea flour are all good, you can also try Silver Rice).
After lunch, you can stroll around the ancient city and take photos, the wheat fields in Xizhou are very photogenic. If you want to buy gifts on the way back, it is recommended to buy Huawamao Fresh Flower Cakes (good taste, not greasy).
After finishing in Xizhou, go to Erhai Panxi Internet Celebrity S Bay Store, it is recommended to stay in a nearby hotel, if the budget is limited, it is recommended to stay at Xunchun Homestay (S Bay Seaside Store) (clean, quiet).