DALI is the Place To Be in China 🇨🇳

We head up to the north of Yunnan towards Dali, we planned one night and ended up there fort two weeks. Dali is a city in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, on the shores of Erhai Lake. Its history stretches back to the kingdom of Nanzhao (8th century). The walled old city, from the Ming dynasty, contains traditional homes and towers from the Bai ethnic minority. Beyond the old city rise the Three Pagodas of Chong Sheng Temple, dating to the 9th century.
Chinese subtitles available!
#chineseschool #china #chinatravel #travelvlog

[@kingmanL7309]

Even as early as 1991 when China was still very poor, I met a Japanese uni student girl who told me that Dali was the most beautiful tourist attraction in China 😂

[@HTeo-og1lg]

Imho, I think Lijiang has more scenic natural beautiful village ambience. The canals the lined nearly every small street, in the village gives it a vibe that is only found there. I stayed there for 7 days, and the night scene is like a quiet and relaxed fairyland. Every bar and restaurant there is so laid-back, and peaceful, esp. when it is one storey up from the pedestrian walkway, overlooking the plaza-like square the is at the centre of the radially spread out walkways/tiny streets.

[@yuetonghuang2922]

as a local, the most beautiful place in China are Xingjiang and Xizang

[@DW-op7ly]

Late 80s early 90s was when I first started researching /investing /and on and off living in China... I met this westerner who couldnt stop talking about Dali

[@peanut0brain]

​@@DW-op7lysure. It's got his western food. Hamburgers lol

[@DW-op7ly]

@@peanut0brain maybe… he mostly talked about the landscape….but a burger in China would have been nice back then but then there are tons of western restaurant chains in China these days

[@passby8070]

China is a travellers paradise that safe, clean and beautiful with lots delicious.

[@alexpan8138]

And affordable

[@horaceleung8646]

Before, you were just exploring. Now, you are enjoying.

[@yangqiming]

Daisy and I welcome you to Dali, Yunnan. You have brought us a lot of happiness. If you have the opportunity to come to Dali again, remember to come to Xianzijiao Bar（仙子脚）. Our bar is your home in Dali. I wish you a smooth journey.

[@Mark-hr9rm]

where abouts are you? I live in Dali .Peace and JaYoe

[@ursulafleapig]

14:46 he said三分钟means "three minutes" , not seven minutes. Like your video! You're so brave to try lots of different things. Hope you have a good time here!

[@FoodDigger123]

Erhai Lake is the most famous place in Dali. Didn't you go for a visit? Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang is also a must-see place. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@jonah_lau]

Watching you go from being a bit lost when you first arrived in China to now fully enjoying life here, experiencing the kindness of strangers on the streets, and savoring authentic local food, I can't help but shed tears. The more extreme the Western media's portrayal of China, the stronger the sense of contrast felt by every visitor who has experienced the kindness of the Chinese people firsthand. I am a Chinese student pursuing a master's degree in Italy. When I see how deeply many Europeans misunderstand China, I don't feel sad for China-I feel sad for these Europeans. Accepting everything in the Western media without critical thought-isn't that a form of brainwashing too? The Western world often mocks China's lack of freedom, but the fact is: when I want to learn about the world in China, I just press the VPN button on my phone. However, for Europeans to truly understand China, it’s not that simple. They need to overcome the thick wall of prejudice instilled by their media. This isn't something that can be resolved by just pressing a VPN button.Who is more pitiable?

[@davidwong325]

它们无知更好。

[@Hui-ash]

i study in Germany now, and everytime when people ask me about sterotypes about China, i just need to ask them back "do you really believe all things in your media?", then, interesting, most people are slient immediatly🤔

[@user-tf3zo9hb8j]

出去就做好了战忽局的一员！！！😂别和他们说实话！！

[@Hui-ash]

@@user-tf3zo9hb8j 笑死我了，该忽悠的时候会忽悠的，该怼就要怼😂比如被问吃不吃狗肉的时候还是会诚信地表示狗肉太柴不香胡建人更好吃的

[@user-tf3zo9hb8j]

@@Hui-ash 😂😂😂😂在国外一定要当好战忽局！！！！！

[@giliguluedinburgh]

The Chinese are one of the kindest and hospitable ppl in the World.

[@ivonhiero1676]

But why chinese tourist are the worst one?

[@SuhandiWijaya]

I was happy and wowed with the result also from Shannon's tie dye, that was amazing how it turned out!

[@lynnemc1014]

Ollie is totally amazed by your tye dye shannon xx

[@jimonjr121]

Awww, I was looking forward to seeing Alan's tie dye. The one Shannon made is amazing.

[@user-gu4oq7km8r]

Happy Birthday Shannon. Can't believe you missed Dali on your first trip to Yunnan. glad you found it.

[@charmingst9850]

Your artwork is so nice, worth collecting.

[@alanshannon3884]

Very proud of it😆

[@paulchung8296]

Tea eggs are different than 1000 year eggs which are the ones with blue yolks. Tea eggs are just hard boiled eggs flavored with tea, soy sauce, star anise and other spices. They have normal yellow yolks and are super tasty.

[@HarryFreeHugs_GayInsta]

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[@silviasanchez-uc8zl]

You actually have Chinese subtitles now! POG!

[@user-cd5cy8qj6y]

一直都有，点齿轮按钮可以设置自动翻译

[@Aapig]

@@user-cd5cy8qj6y 不是，它是单加的，虽然可能也是gpt翻译的，不过好过自动翻译

[@tomsunuwar6940]

Anicent beautiful modern great China 🇨🇳 ❤💐

[@chanchan-bv6so]

5:50 Shannon's tie dye product is really very cool. Good job👍🏻. 14:47 "wait three 👌 minutes" "san" = 3 👌. 😊

[@jytang8172]

Lijiang doesn't disappoint you. In my opinion, Lijiang is more attractive.

[@Giles20]

Lijiang is beautiful but all the cool people go to Dali. The vibe in Dali is unmatched.

[@stevenk1468]

When you introduced the 7 quid hotel, all I thought was: 2 ice-cream 9 quid, bloody hell😂

[@lzl4226]

Yunnan's fantastic, but wait until you get to Lijiang and its surrounding areas......

[@alyciela]

I just went to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La in April! This video brings back those wonderful memories... Thank you for uploading! Also, the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike was super amazing and memorable for me, you can check it out if you're up for some hiking!

[@JamesMcIntosh-m7o]

What a good video, really takes me back to my trip to Yunnan in 2018. Dali is such a chill and amazing place, and their coffee beans are just brilliant. Stay safe and have fun, and keep the vids coming for us folks in Scotland!

[@exile9172]

23:00 是红烧肉 一般只在有旋转圆桌的饭店有卖。三种口味 甜 辣 咸全国大部分地区都能吃到。你们还只是接触到中国美食的冰山一角😆

[@YongLi-np3wg]

You guys have finally found the essence of travelling in China as youth! Had to tell you, this kind of life can be endless if you dare to wander around China further.😅

[@ImHanching]

hi alan, shaxi and weishan are certainly worth visiting as well, or even better than Dali.

[@ImHanching]

沙溪古镇，巍山古城 fyi.

[@vinychung5155]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience!

[@Jian-pg8tv]

Dali is one of my favorite place in China.

[@shanl3134]

大理，双廊，非常美，租一辆电动摩托车环游洱海

[@truthful3777]

Back in UK, you cant even buy 2 ice-cream and two chewing gums for 7 quids. You need 9 quids and no cash but cards only.. ..That caused a great stir in yiutube world when one of the cute girl of twins was complaining about inflation.

[@daydaystudydaydayup]

收入不一样

[@cheungchingtong]

lol i love that girl, so cute and smart.

[@hermesliteratus882]

I remember tourism in Dali took a big hit during the COVID years, and it's great to see it bouncing back with its usual dynamism and vibrancy now that everything is returning to normal. The local businesses, cultural sites, and natural beauty of Dali are once again thriving, drawing visitors from all over. Anyway, enjoy your time in Dali, immerse yourselves in its rich culture, and have a wonderful experience there.

[@blueukc]

i spent 3years come and go during the covid in dali and lijiang with less tourist cheap accommodation😂😂😂 i would say yunnan is one. Of the best place on earth.

[@learn2slow]

Thanks for sharing your Trip in Yunnan. Kunming, Dali are beautiful but I for in love with Lijiang. Hope you will have a great time @ Lijiang 🥰

[@mil-h5977]

Beautiful city! Glad to see you are having some relaxing time and more comfortable with your Chinese!

[@10521206]

so much fun you guys are having ! Keep going !

[@Alanlee-n7q]

Oh my god，when I was watching your video, I had not dinner yet, and I was so hungry.

[@JoelBergmark]

Lovely video, keep em comming ❤️

[@DannyChean]

10:50 When Alan said 9 quid a night I had some not-so-pleasant flashbacks from your last trip to Wuhan...Glad it turned out to be much much better :D 11:58 What now?? Even better? Best vlog in china for you guys yet I must say! Lot of fun and we can all feel your energy in this one :D

[@user-rs6eh2so2q]

真会玩，100%推荐的地方，一定要到洱海东边自驾。

[@user-zj2xc7bu4c]

他一个月前从越南入境过云南玩了几天，后来去了老挝菲律宾，觉得中国没玩够，正好有免签政策又回来了，流量还不错

[@hammer8828]

Happy Birthday Shannon

[@lizz7805]

the scarf turned out to be so beautiful, what an unique experience!

[@longlongtrip]

You were in Dali for 2 weeks but only made one video, I just couldn't get enough of it. Too bad didn't see you introduce the scenery along the way around Er Hai Lake, which is synonymous with Dali.

[@yumingsang4525]

Warmly welcome to my hometown! Sincerely wish you a super pleasant journey!

[@Rezz-pw9hg]

very nice trip😍I never imagined china to be like that

[@kapk]

Happy Birthday, Shannon!

[@jimlam227567]

Fantastic a new thing from China ❤

[@zhichengzhao5907]

Wow, 14 days in Dali! I bet you will come back again!

[@michaelgec3344]

Dali is definitely one of my favorite places in China. Lived here 14 years, seen most of China.

[@manuelpon4679]

Like your travel presentation ! Thx

[@user-mw5gy8mm8v]

大理的气候非常好 夏季不会很热 👍🏻

[@georwoogle]

Love you both and your videos. Thank you for sharing. 😀

[@theylaughatmynickname4860]

You guys are having so much fun

[@jtang8768]

this episode is real fun

[@ngedmund3018]

Wow, it is amazing, so beautiful Shannon! Well done!

[@heqiuyisheng911]

Going there in Aug this year😁😁

[@alanshannon3884]

You’ll love it!!!

[@kennyng2289]

Have you been to Lijiang? If not, you should go to Lijiang too. It's near Dali where you are now. There are many shops there and the night life is fantastic. The whole town is lighted up at night. The roads are constructed like a maze.

[@user-vi3yd4dp6f]

谢谢，终于有中文字幕了❤🎉

[@alexchen3907]

Shannon is so pretty and smart too.

[@brokentv_23]

You look splendid. So nice you really have fun and enjoyed your Dali Trip💐

[@user-rs6eh2so2q]

Chinese 3 called “san” ，7 called “qi/chi”

[@emperor270353]

Very interesting and informative video. Glad you are enjoying your China trip. You use the chopsticks better me..👏👏👏

[@frankling2000]

Yunnan is such a unique and diversified place. Beyond Dali and Lijiang, Xishuangbanna, Shangrila and Tengchong are also very very interesting place to visit

[@bettinachan7432]

Wow, 14 days in Dali. I envy you

[@LW78321]

You guys are back in China!! ❤😊

[@user-fn7zl4wu4bb]

Yunnan also got world's best climate, it's heaven for travelers.

[@user-fn7zl4wu4bb]

You should go and see sunrise and sunset in Erhai lake, it's stunning.

[@frf1670]

LiJiang is better than DaLi and it’s also in Yunnan. You guys should also hike Tigers Leap and take a trip to Jade Dragon mountain. Suzhou is very beautiful as well it’s like Chinese Venice

[@alexpan8138]

Keep exploring Yunnan, after Lijiang you will reach Shangri-la, Tibetan vibe area with amazing snow mountains and landscape and unique Tibetan culture. Yunnan is one of the best travel destinations in the world IMO

[@yodatea8073]

Wow…videos can never capture the full essence of what you experience yet I felt unique vibes of this place. I am very convinced to visit Dali! Thank you for showing us your experience ❤❤

[@jiuqiao6017]

❤❤❤❤❤great video

[@yilunbai]

Wow is this a whole month of Yunnan in 1 video? This is not enough!! Would love to see how those 3 weeks in Xishuangbanna has been and more from the 2 weeks in Dali. And have you not go to Erhai and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain??? Those are the must visited place in these areas. Well I guess if you missed them, there's you excuse to come back again another time!!

[@chansunny3852]

The culture of China is very interesting, and different regions have different cultures.

[@Alonebe]

Beautiful ancient buildings !

[@user-rs6eh2so2q]

这个叫食物叫做过桥米线，是中国古代一个云南女性发明的，为了她的老公读书准备的饭菜，所有的配菜放的时候要按照一定的顺序。

[@kingmanL7309]

是的，为了让丈夫吃到保温时间更长的食物，妻子用满是热鸡油的汤装在瓦煲里泡粉条

[@StepExplorer]

was there last summer , so beautiful, the food, scenery, and village

[@yudonghui]

Dali is one of the favorite places in China where foreigners like to live for a longer time.

[@reneezeng5238]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉thanks for share

[@user-qt3uw5mk7x]

enjoying your trip in my hometown 🎉🎉🎉 lol

[@Cakemake-123.]

Before u head to lijiang Have u guys been to the great lakes of kunming especially FUXIAN lake I highly recommend that place the best in my opinion 💎💎💎

[@andrewfyip]

It's not blue color because it's likely indigo and that color is naturally green but turns blue when it comes into contact with oxygen!

[@cogniktive1147]

I have a feeling that you will be revisiting this region and particularly Dali in the not too distant future in life

[@blueukc]

the best crossing bridge noodles are the yinmi silver rice in dali little pricey but worth the money

[@alesto3202]

Dali definitely a heavenly city in China

[@cabbyw]

good to see you two are having a lot fun there. If the nice hotels are that cheap. I think you could stay there for longer !

[@kenyup7936]

Thanks!

[@shawnhe6180]

现在的老外们已经开始深度游了😂

[@alex100yi]

大理不错，现在玩也可以，气候也不差，玩得开心！

[@shuangleng5479]

If you go to Li Jiang,probably you want to apply a Chinese passport to settle there haha! Love Yunnan for lots of reasons

[@cshan5424]

Just love your accent very much

[@osuan9]

nice..

[@borez8463]

nice place

[@junhong888]

Nightlife is crazy everywhere in China Not just Dali It is true that the cost of living in Dali is relatively low

[@jerryfish09]

I think I was one of the people who recommended you guys go to Dali last year😂

[@yangyang7230]

I like dali too!!!!!

[@greentraveler4114]

highly recommend Yangshuo, Fenghuang ancient town, Furong ancient town, and Jiuzhaigou. All are small towns but with a lot amazing natural landscape and traditonal ethnic cultures.

[@mcguidjor6005]

Shannon can use chopsticks to pick a sphere shape egg. It's wonderful 🎉

[@falongwu7033]

I recommend you to go to Shaxi Ancient Town, looking forward to your better videos, have a nice trip!

[@billlee2983]

Lijian is also wonderful. Look forward to your next video.

[@user-rs6eh2so2q]

waiting 3 min

[@user-ly5vj3wc9n]

你们两个是我最喜欢的博主

[@Mark-hr9rm]

Yes Dali is cool, but i am biased..I recently just moved to Dali from the UK..Peace and JaYoe

[@user-zx8ik2zw6u]

生日快乐🎂

[@user-ly5vj3wc9n]

三分钟哈哈