{"title":"Local life","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"farm2tablewithhonghong","title":"Go to the organic farm to pick fruits | Cook at home with Honghong","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonghong was the earliest guide for the Cang Mountain hiking family, and in her spare time from leading hikes, she also made various forms of cold dishes in Dali. Here is her\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%BA%A2%E7%BA%A2%E7%9A%84%E5%86%B7%E9%A4%90\"\u003eCold dish service\u003c\/a\u003e introduction, and how she started\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/life-in-dali\/jason-an-unusual-cold-buffet\"\u003eThe strange coincidence of making cold dishes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is very interested in organic vegetables from farms; she simply loves them and is passionate about it, which I think is so important. She enjoys the process. She finds cooking at home to be a lot of fun and loves food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe used to lead hikes through the ancient city of Nanzhao, and after returning home with guests, we would cook together. I always prepared the same few dishes, but she always tried making different ones. I asked her, 'The guests are different each time, so why do you keep changing and experimenting?' Honghong replied, 'I love eating, and one person can't make too much. When there are guests, it’s a good chance to try out several dishes.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonghong has always wanted to practice this kind of Farm-to-Table experience, and now is the perfect opportunity. She is a person full of enthusiasm for life, friendly, eager to learn, and you can also talk with her about life in Dali, CrossFit training, swimming (she also\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%BA%A2%E7%BA%A2%E6%95%99%E6%B8%B8%E6%B3%B3\"\u003eTeaches swimming\u003c\/a\u003e), and traveling. I believe both sides will gain something from the exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer home is also part of her livelihood, which can be instantly transformed into \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/honghong-s-home-apartment\"\u003eHonghong's Airbnb Homestay\u003c\/a\u003e, When you go to her house for dinner, it's at the foot of Cang Mountain. You can see a vast expanse of Erhai Lake from the rooftop terrace. Inside the house are various pieces of furniture and items she has collected over time, giving it a strong sense of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you get to know her, you’ll understand what this experience of picking and cooking together will be like. Welcome to Honghong’s world~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/honghong\"\u003eHonghong:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8b3b1ff1-9f8c-442c-b285-96f36a7be8e1.jpg?v=1739276994\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisited a friend’s farm in Dali that they’ve been running for years, picked some seasonal vegetables: blanched freshly picked pea shoots in cabbage and meatball soup, made a braised rice dish with broad beans and ham—simple yet allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine. It suddenly struck me that such a simple wish of going from the land to the table is actually not easy to achieve these days. Coincidentally, I also enjoy making some homely dishes to invite friends over, which inspired the idea of creating this experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the afternoon, pick vegetables grown using natural farming methods without pesticides at a friend’s farm. Between harvesting, enjoy some refreshments while overlooking the nearby fields with Cang Mountain in the distance. On our way back, we'll pass by the local Guanyin Tang vegetable market to buy some fresh ingredients. Then, we’ll prepare dinner together at home. After dinner, if you’d like, we can have tea and chat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fee includes farm refreshments, 1 jin (500g) of farm vegetables per person, additional fresh ingredients purchased at the market, a casual home-cooked dinner, as well as tea, coffee, snacks, and fruit.\u003cbr\u003e16:00-17:30 Farm afternoon tea and harvesting\u003cbr\u003e17:30-18:30 Prepare dinner\u003cbr\u003e18:30-20:00 Dinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeChat consultation: zhanghuili002 Honghong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearest farm 2025.04.08:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_07db1092-b1bc-47f8-869b-73f935b82ede.jpg?v=1744125188\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c1553410-e3fb-4acc-9220-6d4592b7837a.jpg?v=1744125188\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_de9491ed-595d-4365-b357-b1ebb27ddce6.jpg?v=1739276994\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/mmexport1739161816909.jpg?v=1739161897\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5bbd5472-d10a-45a6-923b-b7adf37602c0.jpg?v=1739276994\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_70259d74-7bca-4821-a10f-fd4fb2c1268e.jpg?v=1739276994\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_128afe05-69b0-4549-b52f-8cd4cdb53b11.jpg?v=1739276994\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_eb796709-4c3f-491c-97a9-f18336e181e3.jpg?v=1739276994\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/mmexport1739161799609.jpg?v=1739161897\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfternoon tea at the farm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/mmexport1739161807960.jpg?v=1739161897\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo to Guanyin Tang Market to buy groceries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/IMG-20250210_125847.jpg?v=1739163577\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo home and cook together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_be4feef0-a753-4a24-9853-dbf489d15eb0.jpg?v=1738506693\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0af0f4a8-22c0-4c72-b100-486313964d1f.jpg?v=1738506721\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/mmexport1738512543823.jpg?v=1738512971\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/mmexport1738512984411.jpg?v=1738513009\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/mmexport1738512857483.jpg?v=1738512971\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dali Experience Community","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44744210481308,"sku":null,"price":288.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bf007b75-dadb-4f59-9b72-61bcdc68d72d.jpg?v=1742696688"},{"product_id":"hikingdinner","title":"Hiking in the Qingbixi Tea Garden in the evening | Having dinner at Guide Honghong's home after descending the mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonghong was the earliest guide for the Cang Mountain hiking family, and in her spare time from leading hikes, she also made various forms of cold dishes in Dali. Here is her\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/%E7%BA%A2%E7%BA%A2%E7%9A%84%E5%86%B7%E9%A4%90\"\u003eCold dish service\u003c\/a\u003e introduction, and how she started\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/life-in-dali\/jason-an-unusual-cold-buffet\"\u003eThe strange coincidence of making cold dishes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; text-indent: 2em;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e“This is a relaxing and deeply local life-connected hiking activity. The evening’s light trek on Cang Mountain is more like a leisurely walk. Passing by streams and overlooking the azure expanse of Erhai Lake below. It's an easy route where you can take in the entire view of Erhai from the hillside. Along the way, we pass hidden tea gardens and courtyards nestled in the mountains, which seem like another secluded world. Tea leaves are also an important part of the locals' work and daily life. Descending through forest trails is pleasant and beautiful. After coming down the mountain, we'll go to my place, cook together, eat, and chat.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box !important; overflow-wrap: break-word !important; clear: both; min-height: 1em;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rich_media_title\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ec2525;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor inquiries, please add me directly on WeChat: zhanghuili002 Honghong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-wrap image-wrap\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCang Mountain Light Hiking | Hillsides, Streams, Woods • Hidden Tea Gardens and Courtyards in the Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA relaxing hike to experience the natural beauty of Cang Mountain and its expansive views. This is one of our classic light hiking routes on Cang Mountain. Almost anyone can complete it easily—it feels more like a stroll in the mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRoute difficulty: Easy; suitable for children over four years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eDistance: 3 km in total, 2 hours of hiking, with minimal elevation gain of around 100 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eRoute features: Effortless and not tiring, yet it encompasses Cang Mountain's natural forests, streams along the way, and sweeping views overlooking Erhai Lake and the entire Dali Plain. Additionally, we pass through scenic tea gardens, which are stunning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOver the years, I often take my dog for walks in the mountains. It loves the grass and trees of nature, and every time we enter the mountains, it’s full of joy. This is a path we take in the evenings, especially beautiful during sunset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e1 Time: Depart at 4 PM. The hillside is most beautiful at this time, and in the evening, you can enjoy the most stunning scenery and sunsets. We’ll descend just in time for dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e2 Elevation gain: Approximately 100 meters, but the views are wide open, overlooking Erhai Lake and the entire Dali Plain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e3 This route offers highly representative natural scenery of Cang Mountain, including ancient tea gardens. Perhaps there's no need to visit the conventional tourist spots of Cang Mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e4 Tickets: No entrance fee. There are no additional costs for the entire journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e5 Included: Afternoon tea and dinner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGenerally, we start from the foot of the mountain, walking along a gently sloping path beside a stream, where you can hear the sound of flowing water. Of course, my dogs come along too. In an instant, we transition from the hustle and bustle into nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/41d37aaa9ab541788cfa086c37839d55.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1104\" height=\"894\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/3a9a97d514d545caae81a1ace9729f77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"827\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eQingbi Stream:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe babbling Qingbi Stream flows down from the high altitude of 3,800 meters, remaining cool and crystal clear all year round. Walking up the mountain path for about ten minutes, looking back reveals the distant Erhai Lake. Ahead lies the layered peaks and ridges of Cang Mountain, wild grasses, and trees. Such expansive views are now rare on Cang Mountain. We’ll stop by the stream, sit under the trees, and listen to the trickling water amidst fallen leaves—it feels like a secret little world. Lucky will go to the stream to drink water, sometimes even dashing straight into the stream. The stream is shaded by trees on both sides, and only when standing by the stream can you see it winding upward through tree hollows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/0e421d74d94e497ba1e81fe63a63451e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"961\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/69a63e4a80af4bf9b321eeee2f7525cd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"916\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/d86d0ccac84249729794f99be37974a6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"827\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMountain Tea Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eAfter a few turns, we arrive at a tea garden on the hillside. This tranquil tea garden belongs to the village below and has a quiet traditional courtyard used for tea processing. Except during the tea-picking season, no one is here—it’s peaceful and beautiful, with a spring water pipe running through it, flowing all year round. In the courtyard, there are persimmon trees and hawthorn trees, and outside stands a towering eucalyptus tree. In the spring, outside the house, there are vast patches of raspberries. Crossing the pristine tea garden, this spot on the hillside offers the best views along the route. Scattered among the tea plants are some chestnut trees, and pink cherry blossoms bloom even in winter. From here, you can gaze out over a large stretch of the Dali Plain and Erhai Lake. Sitting under the trees and taking in the expansive scenery is very relaxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/07bf9f7dcabd441283dccc0c21efa5d9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"1102\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/7cdbd5965c104aa6b647cdb0019c2421.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"827\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/be61f372b52c4182b5df23ccd83aba37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"1102\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWhenever I pass by here, I can't help but feel the beauty created by both nature and humanity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWalk through the tea plantation, then descend the mountain from the other side. It feels like returning to the human world after a brief journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/6c253f6bd68f4984a2a2edfc3afa11fb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"827\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThen go to my nearby home for a meal, cook some homely dishes, and chat about everyday life, the past, present, and future. Time passes quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/qiniu.resource.ttyy.pro\/202602\/2743a47432384942b7cb78830b45c21d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOther considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eBring a jacket, a small bottle of water, and wear lightweight sneakers. 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