Yunnan without the guesswork
Most English guides to Yunnan are written from a desk. These are written on location: which trail actually faces the sunrise, when the clouds sit on Cangshan, which village café is worth the ride, and what a day really costs in Dali.
Local knowledgeLiving in Dali, photographing it year-round.
Photographer's eyeLight, timing and exact viewpoints — no vague "go at sunset".
Checkable factsPrices, buses and hours verified, with update dates on every page.
Guides & field notes
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Destination Guide
Dali Travel Guide: Everything a First-Timer Needs to Know
A practical, locally written guide to Dali, Yunnan — how to get there, where to stay around Erhai Lake, what to see on Cangshan, what it costs, and when to come.
Photography
Best Photo Spots in Dali: A Photographer's Map
Nine places I actually shoot in Dali, with the hour to be there, which direction the light comes from, and how to get to each one without a tour.