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 Crisscrossed
by a network of gurgling streams, Dali is renowned for the
distinctive and elegant architectural style of the Bai people,
who are still the largest population group on this former
capital of the Nanchao Kingdom. Dali is the largest trading
center and a major transportation hub in western Yunnan Province,
and is well known for its batik handicrafts and high quality
marble.
 Dali
Museum - Contains archeological exhibits relating to the
history of the Dai and Bai people.
The
Three Pagodas - Among the oldest architectural structures
in SW China, the tallest was built in the 9th century and
is some 70 meters in height - while the others are about 42
meters each. The nearby temple reflects typical traditional
Yunnanese architecture.
Cangshan
Mountain - Soaring 4,120 metres into the sky, with numerous
streams cascade down its richly forested slopes, this snowy
peak, also known as Diancang, creates a spectacular backdrop
to the city, and is home to many rare plants and animals.
The
Butterfly Spring - Swarms of brightly-coloured butterflies
are attracted to this four-metre deep pool - located at the
base of Yunlong Peak on Cangshan Mountain - when the ancient
tree that shades it blossoms in the fourth lunar month.
Lake
Erhai - The lake, 40 km long and 10 km wide, is best known
for it trained fishing cormorants. Rings fixed around the
birds necks prevent them from swallowing their catch.
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