Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake is located on the east side of the Dali ancient town, at the foot of the lush Cangshan Mountain. The water is blue, and it is famous for its invincible landscape and the unique villages and towns on the lakeshore. “winds of Xiaguan, flowers of Shangguan, snows of Cangshan Mountain, moon of Erhai Lake”, are the four wonders of the Dali ancient town. When you come to Dali, you must take your trip to Erhai Lake.

The most famous scenic spots on the Erhai Lake seaside is the double corridor on the east coast. Here you can enjoy the invincible lake view. The sun shines through the clouds and refracts on the lake water. It forms the “God light of the Erhai Lake”, with the backdrop of the rolling Cangshan as a background, it is the best shot you want to catch if you are an amateur Photographer. Picking up the camera, coming here to shoot landscapes, it is one of the fantastic things in your life.

Cai Village is the nearest seaside village to the Dali ancient city, and it is on the west bank of the Erhai Lake. Here is the location of the film ” flowers in bloom “, the endless fields in the movie, the looming Cangshan and the blue sky in the distance can be found in the village. The distribution center of the Erhai Lake Motor Cruise is also in the village, where you can take a boat trip to enjoy the charm of the Erhai Lake.

Most tourists who visit the Erhai Lake will choose to ride around the lake. The total length is about 120 kilometers. Bicycles and electric cars are available. If you plan to surround the whole lake, it is recommended to choose an electric car, which is easy and fast. The blue sky is with you along the way, the Erhai Lake is with you, and the scenery along the way is captivating. When you encounter such a beautiful scene, how can you take less pictures? Just pick up the camera, and take pictures of the beautiful Erhai Lake and take a selfie.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake has a water area of ​​51 square kilometers and a water surface of 2,688 meters. It is known as the “Pearl of the Plateau”. The waters of Lugu Lake are clear and transparent. Under the sun, it is showing the obsessive colors of dark blue and dark green, as if you are on the famous Caribbean coast of South America.

Lugu Lake is definitely one of the ideal choices for couples or families to travel. It is not so hard to travel there compared to Tibet, and the road is better, and the scenery is beautiful. First of all, the environment is really very good, the mountains are lush, the lake is crystal clear, and it is interesting that if you live in the Rig Bian Inn, you can often hear the sound of the fish jumping out of the water during the day. Occasionally you can see it for yourself; this place is suitable for vacations. For the fun of playing there, it is not as colorful and interesting as Lijiang, but it has its own unique charm. The sunset in Lugu Lake is very beautiful. When you take photos at will, it is like a picture. The water is very clear, and when you are in the lake, you will feel the water is like the special effect in the movie. In the evening, the location of the goddess bay is especially suitable for watching the sunset. It is a bit cold at night, but there are full of the stars in the sky, and the sound of the lake beating the shore is melodious. It is also easy to see the meteor in Lugu Lake.

The scenery of the Lugu Lake is particularly beautiful. Some people think that Lugu Lake is the most beautiful place among all the scenic spots in Yunnan. It is comfortable and enjoyable. The lake water is so clear that you can see the bottom of the lake, and the people are simple there. But it is not necessary to take a boat. The island has beautiful scenery. You can rent a bicycle or walk around the lake to feel the amazing charm of the nature.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is not far from the ancient city. When the weather is good, you can see its majesty far away. From the ancient city all the way to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the scenery along the way has already made you intoxicated. The variety of vegetation along the way keeps changing, giving you a sense of grandeur. Tickets are somewhat complicated for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You must purchase tickets of 130 yuan when you enter the scenic gate. There are 5 scenic spots. Ganhaizi is the only way to go up the mountain cableway. You can stop and appreciate the scenery while driving. Glacier Park is required to purchase the ticket for a large ropeway to get up, together with the insurance fee, it will be 200 yuan in total. Yunshanping is mid-elevation scenic spot that needs to buy a 55-yuan cable car ticket. Maoniuping is a low-altitude scenic spot that requires additional cable car tickets. So, if you only choose to take the big cable car, then you can only play Glacier Park, Blue Moon Valley, Gan Haizi in these 5 places. Most people also choose only one cable car to ride. The 50-yuan battery car in the scenic spot is not necessary for the ride. Walking is the scenery all the way in the scenic spot.

 Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is the 5A-class scenic spot in Lijiang, and it is also the iconic attraction of Lijiang. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area is about 50 minutes’ drive from Lijiang Ancient Town. It is a place worthy your visit. The grandeur of the mountain makes people feel small and the ropeway can help you reach the mountain that is more than ten kilometers in ten minutes. It really makes you feel the experience of the plateau snow mountain. It is a very good landscape.

When the weather is good, it is really spectacular, just like a fairyland. Blue Moon Valley is a beautiful scenery, you can hardly imagine that you have just met a spring blossoming place from the spectacular snow mountain. In general, to travel to Yunnan, you must go to the highest peak of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you must feel the magnificent snow mountain!

Shuhe Ancient Town

Shuhe Ancient Town is located in the northwest of Lijiang Ancient Town. It is surrounded by mountains and waters, and is quieter and simpler than Dayan Ancient Town. The mountain in the back of the ancient town is the rest of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The mountains are green and luxuriant, and the trees are green too. The Dashi Bridge and Dajue Palace in the town are well preserved, and the murals depict the characters in Buddhism. The ancient town is full of clear streams.

In the ancient town, there is a Longquan Temple built in the Qing Dynasty, which is dedicated to the cobbler ancestor Sun Bin, so this is the distribution center of Lijiang leather goods. From the big archway with the words “Shuhe Ancient Town”, you can walk from the stone pavement to the Square Street in the center of the ancient town.

The Shuhe ancient town is not large in size. There are many restaurants and bars in the town. You don’t have to worry about catering problems when you visit the ancient town. If you are tired, you can find a small shop and eat local specialties. The ancient town is not restricted by many conditions such as “World Cultural Heritage”, and many of the inn’s architectural styles are unique. If you are struggling with the hustle and bustle of Dayan Ancient Town, you may wish to stay here for a few days and feel the leisure time of Shuhe Ancient Town. Near the old Sifang Street, it is a relatively concentrated place for accommodation. It is different from the hustle and bustle at the entrance to the ancient town. It is relatively quiet.

It will take 3-4 hours to complete your trip in Shuhe Ancient Town. If you have energy and strength, you can go out of the ancient town from the back of the Sansheng Palace. You can reach the Baisha ancient town in a short distance. This is also a quaint and quiet town. Don’t forget to appreciate the same old and famous murals in Baisha Ancient Town, which doesn’t take long time and it won’t affect you to return to the Shuhe ancient town.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Hong Kong Disneyland is quite worth visiting. The environment is very good and very clean, and the role doll is very vivid, and the staffs there are friendly. In addition, the theme park buildings are like a row of shops near the castle, which are worth taking pictures. The game facilities are also suitable for people of different ages, so you can go there with your family and your friends, which are pretty good. And many places are suitable for taking photos. You can’t use the selfie stick in the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, but you can find other tourists to help you take pictures. There are more theaters or outdoor performances on weekends than on weekdays. If it rains, there is no night light and shadow parade and fireworks display. As for eating, you can buy a package online, exchange on the spot before entering the Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland is not big. If you travel there by avoiding the holidays, you can basically play all the projects in one day. Some funny projects can be played several times. Picking a sunny day to take pictures in Disneyland is even better. At 10 o’clock in the morning, you should line up at the gate, and take the map and performance schedule table on the right-hand side of the entrance. After entering the gate, take a trip on the Disneyland Railroad and start picking the favorite projects one by one. Since the distance between each project is close, there is no need to run a lot of roads and it is funnier to play there. Although the Disneyland is small, there are a lot of entertainment projects, you can play it all day without regret!

When I don’t go to the Hong Kong Disneyland, I always thought that Disney was just a playground and it’s nothing special. You won’t think Disney is just a playground after you visit there. The theme of each venue is clear, and the theme and the play are perfectly combined, and the level of each performance is very high, and you will feel very shocking. If you bring children there, you can also give them a lot of knowledge. The lantern parade in the evening is also really super invincible and beautiful. In short, Hong Kong Disney is really worth a visit!

Nanxun Watertown

Nanxun, the low-key luxury Jiangnan ancient town, does not have a strong commercial atmosphere, and it is quiet and bleak. When you are walking in the ancient town slowly, it is just like walking in the painting. Whether it is sunny or rainy, day or night, you can easily lock the beautiful scenery with the lens, only to sigh that how time flies. Nanxun Watertown is located in Huzhou, Zhejiang, and when you go there for the first time, you will be surprised by its rich content. It faintly guards the homeland and exudes a unique cultural taste that belongs to Nanxun without any decoration.

There are several options for arriving Nanxun Ancient Town by starting from Shanghai: 1. self-driving, which is the best and it is more convenient and easier, as the Shanghai-Ningbo Expressway is very good, you can directly reach the scenic spot. There is about 130 kilometers from Shanghai to Nanxun, and the driving time is less than 2 hours, which is the best driving mileage. 2, taking train from Shanghai Hongqiao high-speed rail to Huzhou, which will take about 2 hours, and the fare is 110 yuan. After you arrive in Huzhou, then take car to Nanxun scenic spot. Although taking train is not economical, it can be guaranteed in time. 3, taking bus, which is affordable, and there are a lot of buses from Shanghai to Nanxun bus station, and the fare is 50 yuan, which will take about 2 hours, and it is a relatively economical way of travel to Nanxun ancient town.

Nanxun has too many places to explore, and you need to be quiet, and appreciate the charm there patiently. Nanxun Ancient Town, unlike other ancient towns which are full of people, is not crowded here. Instead, what you can see is the old town residents sitting on the riverside steps to enjoy a leisurely day. This is the best way to play in the ancient town. The night view of the ancient town is also very beautiful. The towns with the colorful lights are awesome. You must take a boat trip to experience the beauty there.

Tiger Hill

Tiger Hill Tower is the world’s second leaning tower, and the first leaning tower in China. And the symbol of ancient Suzhou – “Yunyan Temple Tower”, commonly is known as “Tiger Hill Tower.” It was built in the sixth generation of Zhou Xiande after the Five Dynasties. It was completed in Song Jianlong’s second year and has a history of more than a thousand years. The tower is seven-story and has eight sides, with a tower height of 47.7 meters. The tower is inclined to the north-north direction of the northeast. Its tower top is 2.34 meters away from the center, and the maximum inclination angle is 3 degrees and 59 minutes. The Tiger Hill Tower is also known as the “Chinese pizza oblique tower”. Although you make your trip there in the hottest time, the Tiger Hill are breezy and the scenery is pleasant. It is worth a visit. It is a pity that you don’t visit Tiger Hill in Suzhou!

Although Suzhou Tiger Hill Scenic Area is a little far from the city center, there are many buses directly there. Suzhou Good Travel Line Bus also has a station at the entrance of the Tiger Hill Scenic Area. Tiger Hill’s Sword Pool is in the scenic area. It is said that it is the location of the cemetery of Yuewang. It is the core attraction of the scenic spot. It is necessary to purchase tickets to enter the garden. It is also convenient to book the ticket online in advance. It is worth taking a walk in the garden. The scenic spot is very large and it takes two to three hours to finish your visit there!

After you leave the Humble Administrator’s Garden, take the No.1 south line bus to the end of the Tiger Hill, and arrive at the south gate of Tiger Hill. Tickets of the Tiger Hill are 60 yuan. Tiger Hill is rich in culture, poetry and inscriptions can be seen everywhere, the design of the villas is whimsy, and the Bamboo Tea Garden adds a lot of color for the garden. The pagoda on the top of the mountain is the only remaining thousand-year-old leaning tower in China. It is recommended to visit the Tiger Hill for half a day.

Meijiawu Tea Plantation

Meijiawu is Meijiawu Tea Culture Village. It is located in the western hinterland of Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area and in the south of Meiling Tunnel. It is more than ten miles deep along the sides of Meiling Road. Meijiawu is an ancient village with the history of more than 600 years. The ancient village is very beautiful.

Meijiawu is a good place to drink tea in Hangzhou. It is a little away from the West Lake and you may seem to be in the scenic spot. Meijiawu is a place where you can manage tea by a lot of tea villages, at the same time, it is a great place for leisure. There are some tea rooms built on the edge of the tea garden, so you can feel the life in the painting when you drink tea. If you are a young person, riding here is also a good experience.

If you go to Meijiawu in the winter, you can go straight up from Meijiawu, take the bus to Meijiawu Station, and go to the mountain from a memorial. Remember to watch the signposts of the martyrdom.

Meijiawu is the birthplace of Hangzhou West Lake Longjing. When the weather is good in the weekend of April, there are many people. Many people will come here for drinking tea. This is a pure land of the city. It has a long history of tea culture. The Yunqi Bamboo Trail here is definitely a good place to breathe oxygen. Sitting in the famous residence, soaking a cup of West Lake Longjing tea, you will find out that this is life.

When you arrive in Hangzhou, you must go to Meijiawu if you want to buy tea. The lush green terraces are filled with green tea leaves, with fresh fragrance. The old farmers say that the Longjing tea that makes fragrance from their hands is their specialty. People come here to see them handmade craftship, and then bring the tea back home.

Xitang Ancient Town

When you make a tour to Xitang Ancient Town, you can take a stroll through Xitang, shuttle between the shops under the bridge and the promenade, and enjoy the handicrafts made by folk artists on the spot. There are bamboo carvings, stone carvings, bone carvings, fabrics, straws, and embroidery, which are full of colors.

Xitang Ancient Town is equally popular during the day and night, and you will love the quietness of the day and love the bustle and hustle of the night. There are many shops along the river, which are selling creative gadgets. There are also many specialty snack shops, selling stinky tofu, ice cream, herbal tea, milk tea. And you can enjoy eating while walking in the interspersed alleys. There are many secret spots to be visited. When the night is coming, the bar street is noisy, the music is shocking, and if you like to have a drink, you must come and feel it.

The ancient town is full of quaint Inn and ancient houses of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Many people will choose to stay for one night and you can discuss with the boss to pick you up. Many of these accommodations need to bring you own toiletries, and the price increases are obvious on holidays and you must book in advance. In addition, there are many common modern hotels outside the scenic area.

When you come to Xitang Ancient Town, you should take a ride on the boat to experience the ancient town from the water. Especially at night, sitting on the boat and tasting the night view of Xitang, it is a pleasing thing. There is a cruise ship terminal in front of the main entrance of the scenic spot and in front of the Songzilaifeng Bridge.

There are nearly 100 stone bridges on the river channel in Xitang. Among them, Yongning Bridge is the best view point of Xitang, where you can see the beautiful scenery of the river crossing. In the morning, you can come here to take the photo of the quiet and simple water town style.

Tongli Ancient Town

There is no Zhouzhuang’s embarrassment, no Wuzhen’s atmosphere, but has a little more quietness and more delicacy. When you are facing the misty autumn rain in the south of the Yangtze River, slowing down your own pace, slowly going to visit the Tongli Ancient Town, there is a different taste!

The traffic is very convenient. There is a direct bus in the North Square of the railway station. The more flexible traffic is the Metro Line 4, which is connected to the 925 or 725 bus. The basic changes in the construction of the scenic spot are not big. Some of the logos are not the same as the past, and the performances stages are gone. The road near the bus station are particularly good, and the shops are much better than before. Tickets for Tongli Ancient Town is 80 Yuan, the attractions have not changed, the Tuisi Garden is worth seeing. And you can wait till 17:00 or 18:00 P.M. in the evening, when it is relatively quiet. And the boat near the bridge is also worth sitting, as it will be a very interesting experience.

There are still several old houses in the old streets of Tongli Ancient Town, some of which have been converted into inn and homestay. It is very pure, the scenery in the sunset is more beautiful, the riverside has a good taste, and the night view is beautiful, and there are some attractions, including Ming and Qing Street, Tailai Bridge, Third Bridge, Tuisi Garden, Pearl Tower and other attractions, but after 17:30 in the summer, the tickets are free. A lot of tourists more like the ancient town in the evening when compare to the scenery during the day. As the business taste is not so strong at night, the bar is very lively, the singing voice is very moving, and there are more wonderful performances in the evening, you feel very NICE.

To sum up, if you want to have a tour to the water town, Tongli ancient water town is your ideal choice, you will enjoy yourself there.