{"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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