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Dali Cangshan Mountain Lazy Person's Guide Super Detailed About Dali Cangshan Mountain, also known as Diancang Mountain, it is named for its lush greenery and the white spots on its summit. The scenery is famous for snow, clouds, springs, and stones Cableway 1. The Ximatan scenic area is connected as one. Taking the cableway, you can fully appreciate the mysterious and tempting scenery of the azalea and fir forests at the top of Cangshan Mountain. It is the only cableway that can reach the summit of Cangshan Mountain, with a round-trip ticket price 310/person 2. Gantong cableway: The altitude is between 2260 and 2550 meters. From the upper station of the cableway, you can hike to the Zhenlong Chess Game, Qingbi Stream's three pools, and the Cangshan Grand Canyon, with a round-trip ticket price 100/person 3. Zhonghe cableway: The lower station of the cableway is located to the west of the March Street Horse Racing Ground in Dali Ancient Town, and the upper station is Zhonghe Temple. It can be said to be 'the way to see a temple,' with the most special hanging basket-style open-top small cable car, round-trip ticket 100/person (⚠️ The ticket prices of each cableway change with the flow of visitors) Around Cangshan Mountain 1. Jizhaoan is named for 'sensing and then communicating, silent reflection and illumination' and is called the most beautiful nunnery. Only flowers are welcomed, not incense, perfectly integrating Zen and aesthetics 2. Gantong Temple, also known as Dangshan Temple, where the running Xu Xiake, the chaotic world's Zen master, and the bumpy Lin Zexu once shared a cup of Gantong tea 3. Tianlong Babu Film and Television City (ticket price from 38/person) This is the Dali Kingdom from Jin Yong's novels, taking you into the world of martial arts and fulfilling a martial arts dream 4. Dali University, one of the most romantic universities in China, backed by Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake, nestled by the mountain and water 5. Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas (ticket price from 73/person) Dali's only 5A-level scenic spot, known as the first temple of Han Buddhism Transportation From the high-speed rail station to Dali: 1. Bus line 5/person: On the left side of the high-speed rail station, 'Dali Tourism Distribution Center,' buy tickets with a mini-program 2. Public bus 3/person: Opposite the high-speed rail station Transfer to C10 route loop line at the Three Pagodas line to get off at Tianlong Babu Film and Television City 3. Ride-hailing : Set the location to Dali Cangshan World Geopark Food Jizhaoan vegetarian meal 20/person buffet: Lunch starts at 11:30 am No vegetarian meals are provided in the evening Tips 1. Pay attention to the weather when taking the cable car to Cangshan Mountain. The cableway does not operate on windy days, and there is fog on the mountain on rainy days . Follow the Dali Tourism Service public account. Cangshan will notify whether the cableway is open around 8:40-9:00 am every day 2. Be aware of wind protection and sunburn prevention 3. The altitude of Cangshan Mountain is high , pay attention to your physical condition, and prevent altitude sickness Precautions 1. Documents: ID card, student card 2. Personal care: Oxygen bottle, sunscreen, hydrating spray 3. Clothing: Long pants, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes 4. Others: Charging cable, power bank, a small amount of cash, mask, umbrella, motion sickness medicine to prevent altitude sickness Warm Tips ① There are no special attractions on Cangshan Mountain, and what you experience on foot is the pure nature. The fresh air, the greenery everywhere , walking and stopping to read the popular science about vegetation and rocks on the roadside, relaxed and comfortable. For friends who have a certain exercise habit and ample time, this route is recommended. ② It is suggested that breakfast can be chosen at March Street or Beimen Farmers Market. These two places are together, and there are many special breakfast options, close to Zhonghe cableway, accessible by Didi or on foot. ③ If you happen to be there on the 2nd, 9th, 16th, or 23rd of the lunar month, you can also participate in the March Street market. Beimen Farmers Market recommends Jiuniang xidoufen (be sure to add fried dough sticks). ④ In terms of time , I set off from Zhonghe cableway at 9 am and arrived at Jizhaoan around 4:30 pm (pay attention to the cableway operating hours) for your reference.