{"title":"1 year old","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"洱源乡村旅行-坐船-温泉和穆斯林村庄散步","title":"Eryuan Countryside Travel | Rushan Making Workshop, Boat Ride, Countryside Walk and Hot Springs by the Fields","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEryuan Countryside Travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is a great way to leave the busy Dali Ancient City and experience the tranquil countryside, fields, lakes and Dali's unique history. In Dengchuan, famous for its dairy products, you can not only see the daily production of local milk fans and fresh milk, but also Relax in the local hot springs. Everything here is natural and rural, with no other tourists around. This is a deep immersive trip suitable for everyone. Bring your family, leave the tourist spots behind, and enjoy a leisurely trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e A complete video of one day in this itinerary: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/656d05b0f9644e7eb4671379a15302ae.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the video tag. \n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG704.jpg?v=1733711536\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \"I am Aruna, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eI am from Inner Mongolia and have lived in Dali for ten years. I have a baking studio in Xiaocen Village near the ancient city, where I do some teaching. I like to go camping in nature. I once drove a van for a long camping trip for half a year, so I usually take camping in Shangri-La and other places near Dali.\u003c\/span\u003e My partners in the deep travel group and I - usually He Chen, Xiaoqi, Xiaochun, Honghong and others - we like Eryuan very much. The fields there change with the seasons, the colors change, the migratory birds fly to the lake, and the reeds turn green and yellow. The friendly sister of the Rushan workshop, the Adu family who drive the boat, and the cattle and sheep we occasionally meet in the village - everything has become more and more familiar with the passage of time. I hope to share these simple and beautiful scenes of daily life with you. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePossible discomfort\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransportation\u003c\/strong\u003e : Most of our travel vehicles are ordinary vans. We are relatively frugal and often carry outdoor equipment on natural mountain roads and country roads, so vans are probably the best choice. Many children like the bumpy feeling and call it a \"rocking car.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTombs in the mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sometimes guests may feel uncomfortable walking past tombs. In rural Yunnan, many tombs are located on hillsides near villages or even along roads. The relationship with tombs here is different than in urban areas - people pass by tombs while working in the fields, picking mushrooms, gathering herbs or chopping wood. People may even have picnics near tombs. The sunshine, peaceful atmosphere and local customs make this place unique. If you are sensitive to cemeteries, please consider carefully before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n Some video clips along the Eryuan countryside trip: Autumn harvest season: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/a49da61e922c4400a4f4eff10d4dc7e1.mp4\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n In November, migratory birds returned to the lake and more birds of prey were circling. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/d9934c247d2d45a3ac73ff7f70e576c2.mp4\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n Boat ride on lake \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/add568cbb58b478aa6fcad8a6fe100ce.mp4\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \nSheep flock in Muslim village \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/436bc956680040d68b4915d469ab07fe.mp4\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e The tour will experience:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDengchuan Rushan Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e : Visit the daily production process of milk powder, taste fresh milk, or enjoy milk popsicles. If you are lucky, you may see the sister making fresh Rushan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eThrough Villages and Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e : Follow the path through nearby villages and fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Centennial Village\u003c\/strong\u003e : Wander through the ancient Muslim village, where the sounds of evening broadcasts echo in the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eBoating on the lake\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sail along the winding waterways and admire the white-walled and black-tiled villages and the mountains in the distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eRelaxing Hot Springs\u003c\/strong\u003e : Enjoy a hot spring bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eLocal cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e : Taste the local Eryuan farm-style or halal dishes (about RMB 35-50 per person).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Trip Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis tour takes you to a lakeside village 55 kilometers from Dali, far from the typical tourist destination. Pass through natural fields where locals work, visit a peninsula in the middle of the lake, and take a boat through reed marshes and deep into the lake. The area is full of waterfowl, and in the distance you can see the Cangshan Mountains and the Bai village with its white walls and black tiles. This is a picturesque rural landscape that you may have never seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG724.jpg?v=1733715211\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG722.jpg?v=1733715211\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG706.jpg?v=1733715211\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e On the way, we will stop in Dengchuan, which is an important production area of ​​fresh milk in Dali. There are many milk fan workshops in the town, where you can watch the production process of milk fan, taste fresh milk, and try milk ice cream at a very affordable price of 2-3 yuan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/2ddba0da38be4cb5bf34d83678efbf67.mp4\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the video tag. \n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG725.jpg?v=1733715212\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG707.jpg?v=1733715210\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e After the boat ride, we passed a century-old village, where towering banyan trees told of the long history of the village, which could probably be traced back to the Mongolian period 800 years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG726.jpg?v=1733715544\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG719.jpg?v=1733715211\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe will walk along a flower-filled road at the foot of the mountain, which is rarely visited. From this high point, you can overlook the village and the lake. The road is lined with eucalyptus and walnut trees, and there is a lake nearby, green as emerald, surrounded by farmland. We can stop here for afternoon tea, order black tea and fruit, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. Lotus flowers are blooming in the lake, and in the evening, people in the village usually go boating to fish. This lake was once full of Egyptian papyrus, and perhaps has a unique connection with ancient Egyptian culture. Sitting by the lake, you can quietly watch the smoke rising from the village on the opposite bank. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG730.jpg?v=1733733667\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG709.jpg?v=1733715211\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG734.jpg?v=1733733668\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Our last stop was our favorite \u003cspan\u003eShimoyamaguchi\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOnsen\u003c\/strong\u003e . We often go to this hot spring located on the edge of a field. You can buy local snacks such as shachima and sweet milk at the nearby shop, which are perfect for eating while soaking in the hot spring. You can relax in the small hot spring pool or swim in the big hot spring pool. The only thing you need to bring is a swimsuit (which can also be purchased on site, although it may not be very fashionable). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG712.jpg?v=1733715211\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfter soaking in the hot springs, we will have dinner at a local restaurant in town (about 30-40 RMB\/person, AA). We will return to Dali Ancient Town around 8:00-9:00 pm. If you really like the hot spring hotel, you can choose to stay overnight and take a bus back to the ancient town the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDistance to Dali Ancient Town\u003c\/strong\u003e : 55 km\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy, suitable for infants and the elderly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDeparture time\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1:00pm (confirmed at time of booking, departs later in the summer to avoid the heat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eReturn time\u003c\/strong\u003e : 9:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eThings to bring\u003c\/strong\u003e : swimsuit (need to be purchased separately, may not be very fashionable), towel (provided by the hot spring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eChildren's fee\u003c\/strong\u003e : Same as adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Dali Experience Community","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44679984251036,"sku":"","price":398.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/e7158660-0c94-4f8f-8aa3-6640423d1fa4.jpg?v=1742373563"},{"product_id":"star-gazing-boat-trip-on-the-most-beautiful-lake-in-dali","title":"Stargazing with A-Tu | Boat ride on the lake under the starry sky at night","description":"\u003ch3\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eA Tu's Star Invitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/WechatIMG858.jpg?v=1733995157\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \"My name is A Tu, and I'm from Inner Mongolia. I like stargazing and I like to drive to places where I can see the stars. In Dali, my favorite place is West Lake, and I will take a boat to the center of the lake. Once a month, I hope to take you to the Genyen Snow Mountain in Tibet to watch the stars on the plateau.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e A-Tu's invitation was filled with her love for the stars and his passion to share this experience with anyone willing to join her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e A producer came here because of his reputation, and they shot a documentary about Atu's stargazing in the summer: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csource type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/547f4a6b36ab4faab4c6f700472ec924.mp4\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Blog written by guest Wawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Header-Title\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dalitrip.com\/blogs\/life-in-dali\/hu-wawa-stargazing-at-xihu-lake-another-highlight-with-lots-of-uncertainty\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--bold\"\u003eStargazing at West Lake: Another highlight moment full of uncertainty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake Stargazing Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ejourney:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003e5:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e : Depart from Dali (time may vary depending on season).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e6:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e : Enjoy dinner by the lake (over a brazier in the winter) while watching the changing night sky (we brought food from a nearby halal restaurant that we love. Their beef dish is amazing! Cost: about 50 RMB per person).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e7:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e : Enjoy hot tea, fruit and snacks while waiting for the first star, planet or satellite to appear. As the sky darkens, we head to the deeper part of the lake to see the stars more clearly and use binoculars to explore the fainter and more distant stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e8:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e : We find a suitable location to take photos of people and stars together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e9:00 p.m\u003c\/strong\u003e .: Set up a telescope by the lake to observe stars that are invisible to the naked eye (the stars you see depend on the season).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e9:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e : Return to a local farmhouse for a short rest before heading back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e10:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e : Return to Dali Ancient Town.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003ePlease bring a warm, windproof jacket as the nights on the lake can be chilly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Key topics we will share include:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The romantic story of Cowherd and Weaver Girl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Ancient Chinese astrology and its connection to the emperor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The three dimensions, four symbols and twenty-eight constellations in Chinese astrological legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The seasonal movement of the constellations of the western zodiac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Look for fairy-like celestial figures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_573ebf0a-8f35-43af-b8cc-c1b4da3ea81d.jpg?v=1735531068\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/IMG-20241212_173737.jpg?v=1735742084\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe stargazing experience on the lake begins:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e The first time I met A Tu, she asked me, \"How does it feel to watch the stars by the lake at night?\" At that time, she had just left an astronomical institution and was preparing to work independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Without hesitation, I responded, “That’s awesome!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e My response was more than politeness; it came from an image that immediately popped into my mind: sitting in a boat at night, heading out on open water, surrounded by swaying reeds. The only sound was the gentle thump of the water. Overhead, the sky was filled with bright stars. Nearby, villages twinkled in the distance, while the majestic silhouette of Cangshan Mountain outlined the horizon. The scene felt magical—almost unreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe best things in life often feel \"unreal.\" Whether it's a favorite book, a dreamlike relationship, an enchanting movie, or a passion you deeply love, these moments take you out of the ordinary and into another world. They allow you to escape the daily monotony and give you a breath of fresh air before returning to reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e This vision led us to quickly plan our first attempt at this experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReal stargazing tour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e We chose an unusual time - 1am, late at night. A-Tu wanted us to see the moon rise over the mountains, the stars shining after the moon sets, and the Milky Way rising at dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNight on the Lake:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Adu set off from the dock near the village in a small boat and took us into the lake under the cover of night. Xiaochun, the tailor, and Shuangshuang, who joined temporarily, were all fascinated by the constellations, the moon, the Big Dipper, and the Milky Way. They used the telescope on the boat to observe the moon and stars up close and asked many questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Tu patiently explained, telling stories about the stars, the moon, and the Milky Way from the perspectives of modern astronomy and traditional Chinese astrology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Silence of the Lake:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The boat drifted into the center of the lake and we stopped beside the reeds. Occasionally, a bird would coo softly to break the silence, and sometimes a bird would startle and flutter its wings across the water. He Chen lay on the bow of the boat and looked up at the starry sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Even though I’m not particularly interested in astronomy, I was mesmerized by the experience—gliding over the silent lake at night, surrounded by darkness and immersed in soulful conversation. Without stargazing, I would probably never have a reason to go out to the lake at this time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Due to the season and weather conditions, we were unable to see the Milky Way that night. But that’s not unexpected – things aren’t always perfect, and that’s part of the charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e On the way back we took a different route, crossing the lake back to the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite having to get up in the middle of the night, everyone enjoyed the trip. Maybe that’s the magic of stargazing: it takes us out of the ordinary and makes us realize the vastness of the universe and our connection to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e I hope you will enjoy this stargazing tour too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dali Experience Community","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44647159824540,"sku":"","price":398.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/IMG-20250315_003949.jpg?v=1741970471"},{"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. 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