Dali Travel Information

Arrival in Dali:

• Lijiang is a cheap and relatively convenient option to Dali (127km). You can directly reach Dali Ancient Town in less than 2 hours by carpooling (cost 80-90 people), which is the choice of many people who live in Dali. In contrast, if you land in Kunming, you need to transfer from the airport bus to the high-speed rail, the high-speed rail to Dali, and Dali Station to the ancient town, which takes more than four hours and costs at least more than 200 per person (145 for high-speed rail, 25 for airport bus, and 40 for Dali Station to the ancient town). When you land at Dali Airport, there are few flights, the cost is high, and it will be difficult to return during the windy season (December-April, not at present). It also takes 1 hour from the airport to the ancient town.
• Kunming is also a good option: Kunming is a transportation hub with a large number of affordable flights and trains. From Kunming Airport, there is a direct bus to Kunming Railway Station (20 yuan) before leaving the terminal, which usually takes less than 1 hour. Then take the high-speed rail from Kunming Railway Station to Dali (about 145 yuan). Then take the hotel's shuttle bus, or an online taxi (please try not to take an illegal taxi, as you will face annoying sales pitches, and it is easy to get high prices or disputes).
• Dali Airport (30km from the ancient city): Dali has Fengyi Airport, which has the advantage of direct access, but the disadvantages are that there are few flights and the price is high. The journey usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, and the time-consuming part is that it will pass through the city of Dali. In addition, in the windy season (December-April), there are very few cases where landing is difficult, and it is possible to return to Kunming.
• Carpooling : To get from Lijiang or Kunming to Dali, make an appointment for a carpooling platform in advance (preferred choice). If the platform is really unavailable, you can contact Liu Sanqi at 18987085657 (WeChat phone number), or 15125176744 (another sister). I sometimes contact them when I leave and return to Dali. They each have their own group and can arrange a car for you at the nearest time. Currently, the price from Lijiang Airport to Dali is 80-100 per person. It fluctuates within the normal range due to oil prices and other reasons, and is generally reliable. Because this type of carpooling involves different drivers, there will be service differences. There will be common problems with carpooling, which will not be very thoughtful (I have also encountered situations where the pick-up is not on time, and the service attitude is good or bad). Expectations for this type of service should not be too high, as long as there is no accident. In addition, there are drivers waiting for guests to carpool at the arrival point of Lijiang Airport (usually carpooling drivers who send the airport and return to Dali). If the price is similar, it can also be an option.

Local Transportation:

Chartered car (better car type): Recommended driver: 13170759527 (same number on WeChat), it is a fleet. I came across their car when a customer used it, and I had a good impression. Many customers have used it, and I have never received any negative feedback. But please note that there will be differences between drivers, especially in peak season. If there is bad service, please give him feedback in time. I can't guarantee a perfect chartered car, but I recommend it to everyone for reference, at least don't encounter outrageous situations, or if there are problems, they can be solved.

Another chartered car company, Mr. Fan: 13987202000, is the one we also use when we need it, and it is generally reliable.

Renting a car: Please try to use a formal platform and avoid roadside car dealerships. Roadside car dealerships that sell trendy cars for check-in and photo taking (such as Beetles, which are usually the main business of informal car dealerships) often have malicious car damage and extortion disputes, and many cars have problems (such as being nearly scrapped and refurbished).

Intercity transportation: WeChat mini program | Dianyue Travel

This is a reliable intercity bus service, such as traveling between Kunming, Lijiang, Baoshan, Tengchong, Yunlong (Nuodeng), and it is affordable and has many buses. It is very suitable for traveling to some remote areas. For Shaxi transportation, please refer to the "Shaxi section" below.

Bike Rental:

Shengche Travel (Yuer Road, Ancient City, WeChat: S15331687170)

Recommended by guest ejing. The model, price and store information of the bike can be found on Dianping.com. They provide suitable child seats and baby bikes, and good service. They have professional bicycle rentals (mountain and road), and provide breakdown assistance. They have a Xizhou store, and can return the bike to another place. The following is the cycling guide around Erhai Lake provided by their official account: Shengkai Bicycle | Cycling Guide around Erhai Lake

Randy, the manager of Xizhou store, has a sense of life and humanity in his diary, and you can see some admirable aspects of their work: Blooming Diary

Now we have jointly opened a cycling route to visit Dali Cangshan Mountain, villages and Erhai Lake

214 Cycling Station: A professional cycling bicycle shop in Caicun. One of our guests, Heiyuan, borrowed a Lightning and crashed, damaging some parts. He thought he would have to pay hundreds of yuan (actual replacement value), but Mr. Wu said he would fix it himself and let him deal with the scratches first. He only charged a few dozen yuan, which touched him. WeChat: xiaoheizi54999. He has an inn upstairs and also organizes some cycling activities.

Shared electric vehicles "Didi Qingju" WeChat applet :

You can use electric motorcycles in the ancient city and nearby areas (to the three towers in the north and to the Gantong Villa in the south). Open "Didi Qingju" to see if there are any nearby. This is the best way to travel around the surrounding area. It is free and does not allow traffic jams, especially during the summer peak season. It is also a relatively large number of shared electric motorcycles that have only been put into use recently. There were no shared electric motorcycles before. However, if you want to leave the ancient city (such as Xizhou and Huanhai), you can't use them.

Daily travel taxi: Take a taxi online, try not to take illegal taxis, it is very convenient and fast, faster than in big cities and cheaper. It is better to take a taxi directly using the map based on the location sent by the merchant (such as us), because many locations in rural areas do not have a fixed house number or name, and there are many car models to choose from.

Electric scooters. Electric scooters are the most convenient and free way to get around Dali, especially during the summer and winter vacations and during the peak holiday seasons, as they are not affected by traffic jams. There are shared electric scooters called "Didi Qingju" in the ancient city and nearby areas. If you want to go to places far from the ancient city, such as Xizhou, you can rent a scooter. The most reliable one is "Hello Electric Scooter", which has many pick-up points. The key is that it is insured and guaranteed. If there is a problem, there will be no dispute. You can open the mini program to check the nearest pick-up point. If you go around the sea, there is no problem, as there are battery replacement stations along the way.

For other private rentals, just look for them nearby, they are almost the same. If you want to recommend: Try: Bicycle Shop: The intersection of Hongsheng Road and Xuefu Road, Dali University. The boss is very nice and taciturn. The convenience store next to Pu Shi Baking Sticker also has rentals. They should be more reliable.

Another one is on Sanyue Street: "There is a car rental company". My friend has used it and thinks it is good. Ordinary pedal cars (60km range) are about 40/day, and monthly rental is available (over 400 in the off-season, and the price varies with the market in the peak season). WeChat: j166176686, contact number: 18987074030. It is located near Sanyue Street.

Traffic suggestions during peak season:

According to experience, it is difficult to get a taxi during the peak season (winter vacation, Spring Festival). Rent a car or electric bike (shared motorcycles or private shops, suggestions are given above). If you live in a residential area near Dali University (such as Shanshuijian Phase 1, 2, and 3), near Dali Shanshuijian , you can not only walk to eat, coffee, and brunch, but it is also relatively easy to get a taxi, and there is basically no traffic jam. It is also convenient to start from here for our activities. The southern area of ​​Dali's small courtyard is not very congested, and it is okay to get a taxi, but there are very few catering facilities within walking distance. Most of the ancient city is prone to traffic jams. If you stay in a homestay in a remote village, you must arrange a vehicle in advance. Rent a car, electric bike, or charter a car.

Our meeting point for activities:

Most of the hiking and handicraft activities are within 5 km of the ancient city, so it is convenient to stay near the ancient city, including the Erhai Lake in the ancient city area. Shuanglang and Haidong are not recommended to participate, as the meeting point is too far (50km), except for " Huoshan Sunset " and " Eryuan Countryside Tour ", " West Lake Paddle Board " and " Boat Stargazing ". Attached photos ( small scene drawing):

Some activities go up to 50km, such as "Eryuan Countryside Tour", "West Lake Paddleboard", "Fengyu Market" and "Huoshan Sunset". They will gather at "Pu Shi Baking" near Dali University, pass Xizhou (sometimes guests live there), and you can get on the bus directly along National Highway 214.

February 20 to April 20 Climate & clothing recommendations:

It is still the windy season (November to March of the following year), and sometimes the wind is so strong that people can't stand steadily, and some fragile sheds are overturned, and motorcycles are blown sideways. There are no strong winds since April, and the weather is sunny.

The temperature is 8-26 degrees (except for some extreme weather conditions), cool in the morning and evening. The weather is mostly sunny. A large number of migratory birds from Siberia are gradually leaving, and you can also watch migratory birds . It is the best season to watch the stars by boat . The temperature gradually warms up and the starry sky is bright again. Pear blossoms bloom in March, and azaleas also begin to bloom in March. You can go to the west slope to see the horse cherry azaleas.

Dressing Tips:

In terms of clothing, it is hot on sunny days, so short-sleeved T-shirts are fine, but you also need to bring a jacket, as it will be cold if you can't get out of the sun. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring a thin down jacket or fleece jacket before going out. Remember to bring a jacket when going out during the day to prevent catching a cold when returning home late.

Altitude: Dali is 2,000 meters above sea level, which is still some distance from the altitude where altitude sickness may occur (2,400 meters). Most people may only experience altitude sickness above 3,000 meters. So the altitude of Dali is basically not a problem. Some people may feel uncomfortable, but they are exceptions.

Fire prevention period: On March 1, we will enter the fire prevention and smoking cessation period, and most mountain roads will be closed.

If you are hiking, bring sports shoes/hiking shoes, which can be used for daily use and hiking. Dali has hot springs, so bring a swimsuit. Eryuan rural travel includes hot springs

Restaurant:

Local dishes:

Catalpa Garden : Located in Yueyatang Lane, Yuer Road, the ancient city, there are many locals, and friends who live in Dali often go there. There is local wine with high alcohol content. One of my friends particularly likes their "sour papaya fish". Dali expert "Ya Ba Hu Zi" recommends: thousand pieces of meat, steamed stinky tofu, fried whitebait with eggs, stir-fried beef, stir-fried shredded cucumber, and bean tip soup.

Awang Private Kitchen : Deep in Fu'an Lane, not easy to find. It is also recommended by "Yiba Huzi" (Xiaohongshu: Yiba Huzi, with more food recommendations in Dali, Kunming, and Pu'er), and he named it one of the three kings of local dishes. He recommends: boiled meat, barbecue, braised chicken, and hot and sour fish. Huzi's side comment: "I often meet the owners of local famous restaurants eating there"

Guanyintang Food Street: Raw leather, local dishes. The most lively place, very down-to-earth. For example: Laoguan Pea Flour is at the entrance of the alley where I used to live. The shop has a row of low tables and small stools, and most people sit under the overhanging eaves and under the wall of the temple across the street. It is crowded but not chaotic, and everyone eats their own food in a lively manner. All the restaurants that can be found on this street are good. All the other restaurants are good too, not necessarily this one. They are all affordable, delicious and have local characteristics. There are several local specialties to try: stinky tofu fried with chrysanthemum, fried spareribs, sour papaya fish, old milk potatoes, pickled vegetables fried with shredded pork, seaweed and taro soup. After dinner, walk a few dozen meters north from Zhangjia Garden. There is a small shop selling yogurt and purple rice dew . Try Pao Ruda (a Burmese dessert, 10 yuan). It is a place I often go to sit in Guanyintang. Ruifengyuan , not far away, is a slightly better restaurant where locals treat guests.

There are some new shops in Guanyintang now, which are well integrated with the original local restaurants. They are concentrated in the row of shops in front of the temple: " Bean and Bean's House ", a high-quality vegetarian shop, breakfast fried dough sticks, soy milk, and lunch sets are also delicious. Sitting on the roadside is comfortable. Next door is the "Nosui" bakery, which also has coffee. Next door is the Daigo Coffee House , which has a small courtyard with a good view and environment. Several shops together form a comfortable new atmosphere.

Halal clear soup beef hotpot: Dali has a large number of Islamic villages, so halal beef dishes are very praised and worth a try.

Zhangjiayuan Tongpiao Beef - Near the Muslim Food Street, it is a courtyard restaurant. Beef, beef tongue, steak, all good, you can order half a portion if there are few people. If it is full, the nearby ones are good, such as Niu Niu , they can also cook soup and grill at the edge of the pot, and the vegetables are weighed on the shelf, which makes you very flexible when choosing, and the model is more advanced. I am not saying that these are the best, but I have been there with my friends and I think they are good. Most of the halal beef restaurants in Dali are of good quality. Clear soup is more of a test of the ingredients, try to choose clear soup, it is very

Maoduoli Dai-style pilaf : If you haven't tried it, it's worth a try. The set meal is for two, four or more people. The store will prepare it well and it's rich and diverse. You can add grilled fish or grilled chicken for an additional 40 yuan. The average price per person is generally less than 50 yuan. Convenient parking.

Grilled fish: This life is destined grilled fish restaurant - Guangwu Road Yuer Road intersection. Freshly killed and grilled, with plenty of vegetables. Very fragrant, and even more delicious with a portion of fish soaked in water. You can ask for less salt (Dali people prefer slightly salty taste). I like this grilled fish very much, and some friends say there are better grilled fish, but they all think it is not as good as this one. So every time I occasionally invite friends to dinner, they don’t have to guess which restaurant it is. They invite me to dinner and take care of me and choose this grilled fish (they don’t love it as much as I do). It is quite popular now. Make a reservation by phone 1 hour in advance, 15912633200, and it’s just right to go there, otherwise you will have to wait too long on site. Park the car in the open parking lot of Lanling Pavilion opposite

Yuguagua Frog and Fish Intestine: This is a restaurant we often go to recently. It is at the entrance of an alley near Santa Pagoda. Sichuan and Chongqing flavors are delicious and affordable. A small pot for two or three people costs more than 120 yuan. Convenient parking.

Yuzhilian Mutongyu : Right next to Yuguagua, a very unique local fish shop, the clear soup is spicy and fragrant. It is served with cucumber, lettuce and tomatoes, and the color is beautiful and refreshing. We go there more and more, and usually order pike or sturgeon (gristle) which tastes better. It is on Santa Road, and parking is convenient and not crowded.

Sting's Japanese salmon : Xiulou (highly recommended)

(Moving to a new address, temporarily closed. The new address is at the foot of Wuwei Temple, under preparation)

It sounds strange to recommend Japanese food in Dali, but I like the Japanese food of Sting, the place and the taste. Order meals by person, fixed dishes. There are salmon sashimi, fried fish fillet, sushi, vegetable salad, miso soup set. Friends who go to Japan to eat Japanese food say: the standard is extremely high, the method is special, and the quantity is surprisingly sufficient, which makes me sigh that Dali is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It is true that although the level is high (I received 20 years of professional training in sushi/Japanese food in Japan when I was young), but the people are simple and easy to get along with. (Dianping has information about the store, it is better to make an appointment in advance) Just say a few people, and the food will be prepared according to the number of people. It is reliable and there is no need to doubt. He also grows coffee in Wuliang Mountain and goes there every year during the coffee season. Now it is in the old wealthy family Xiulou on Pingdeng Road, which is a traditional and beautiful courtyard. For reservations, find WeChat Nisdeg-Tavag, phone 15147969989 (Mongolian, my friend who played football with me for many years) Xiulou Salmon Restaurant , Sukiyaki Hot Pot is launched in winter. You can also order takeout, the packaging is very thoughtful.

Shiyi Korean Food House : (temporarily closed)

This Korean restaurant is located in a village about 15km away from the ancient city. It has an open courtyard with a large pond in front of the door, facing Cangshan Mountain, ancient trees and hundreds of sauce jars under the trees. The scenery is unique. The barbecue side dishes taste good, 68/person. Reservations are required. There is a WeChat applet: Shiyi Korean Food House Reservation. It can be regarded as a small trip to the countryside. There is no limit on the number of people, one or two people are fine. There are outdoor seats. In December, the winter cherry blossom season, the cherry blossoms in the yard should be beautiful.

Cangshanlu Restaurant:

Nanwuli Bridge, near Qingzhen Street. The owner, Dahai, has been my friend for 20 years. He has traveled a lot (in the true sense), and knows how to farm, water and electricity, masonry, welding, photography, bird watching, mushroom picking, and paddle boarding. He is the only person I have ever met who has all these abilities. So his dishes also integrate all kinds of things, such as fresh seafood, spicy hand-shredded chicken, and braised pork trotters. Each one is an extraction from his past life. There is no routine, no conventions, and he is unique. You will like it. And it is cost-effective. Now the entire restaurant is designed by himself, and most of it is done by himself, including tables and chairs, water and electricity, and landscaping.

Sharing a meal (even if you are alone, you can have a rich meal):

When traveling alone, it is often difficult to order food. If you order too much, you won’t be able to finish it, which is also a waste of money. Eating only rice noodles and rice bowls is too monotonous.

Meal time (community meal sharing)

This private kitchen canteen in Dali Community has dinner every day (dinner starts at 6 o'clock) for group meals, 38 per person, Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine. Chef Pan Deng (WeChat: pd0302) used to be a chef in a famous local private kitchen restaurant. The customers are all from the local community. They are connected in the group in advance, with five or six people at a table and serving chopsticks. If you are not a social phobic, it is especially good. Add him to the group. Make an appointment on the Kuai Tuan Tuan WeChat applet, search: meal time. Publish one day in advance. In addition to meals, there are also desserts, rice wine, mulled wine, fruit wine and other special drinks (purchased separately)

Brunch:

Stone Baking

You can sit comfortably on the sidewalk near Dali University, sometimes just sit there for a while and have a cup of coffee. American coffee is 12 yuan, which is quite fragrant. The bread is baked very well (European bread, large amount of water, natural yeast). A ciabatta sandwich (stewed beef) and a cup of coffee are a good meal. Their chicken liver pate sandwich is also good. Pizza and desserts are good. There are also homemade specialty ice cream, wine, and cocktails, all of which are good. I am not a special expert in Western food, but I think the quality of the people and the food is very good. The location is near Dali University on Hongsheng Road, and it is often the starting point for our activities.

Fly to the Moon

The two stores on Guangwu Road in the ancient city and Cangshan Avenue are the most popular simple Western-style brunch stores in Dali. The characteristic is that the Western food is modified in Chinese style, and the cost performance is very high. It is also very popular among the local permanent population. It opens early at 8:30. The American breakfast includes coffee and juice for 32. The iron plate French braised eggs are hot and have vegetables, meat and eggs. The pizza is also delicious. It is just crowded. I will go there in the off-season and when friends come. It is especially good for those who bring children, and there are many choices. Please note that in the peak season, you may have to queue for more than 30 minutes, and parking is not convenient. Recently, a new store opened next to Sannei Croissant on Cangshan Avenue, where parking is convenient.

Happy Bird

At the entrance of Erhai Lake. Huan Huan, who used to run the Moon for many years, opened a new shop. Good quality, good environment, affordable price, many locations, it is the best choice for permanent residents to have brunch. American coffee (can be refilled before noon) and fresh juice are included in the price of less than 40 yuan, which is a great breakfast. The owner Huan Huan is also our hiking leader (often taking time out of his busy schedule to save the day). Bruch in Dali may be the most cost-effective place in the country. Huan²

Bings

An exquisite brunch and dessert shop with gelato ice cream. Bingbing, the owner of Bings, is a Le Cordon Bleu pastry chef. In the past, she ran a brunch shop and an ice cream shop with a good reputation. Now the newest shop on Xinmin Road is integrated into one. Many customers have been there and have given it high praise. BING'S

Mushroom Hotpot

There are two wild mushroom hotpot restaurants with good reputations. The mushrooms are usually eaten in chicken soup pot. The season for fresh wild mushrooms is between June and October.

In recent years, wild mushroom restaurants have become numerous, and their quality varies. I have picked out a few that have been open for many years. Although it is impossible to be comprehensive, it can reduce the choice confusion of some travelers.

If you want to eat the farmer's own rustic mushroom meal, you can try the following during the rainy season (June-October): Going up the mountain to pick mushrooms, farmer's mushroom meal

Huayujun Wild Mushroom Hotpot : No. 345 Renmin Road, is a mushroom restaurant that has been open for many years. My friend said that the boss is from Guangdong and the soup is good. Many people who live in Dali also recommend this restaurant.

Qinghong Private Kitchen : Wenxian Road. This private kitchen restaurant has a very good reputation for its wild mushrooms and food. It should be a good choice for more refined Bai ethnic cuisine. It is by appointment only. Phone: 15368999288

BBQ supper:

Gold Rose near the Literature Building is loved by local friends. The raw beef is the most special. It is very comfortable to sit down and eat on the street. The barbecue is professional, clean and well organized. The ice edamame is delicious. There are many choices of beer and drinks.

Xiaoxuan's Nameless Yakiniku (Japanese): Late-night snack, a stall at Erhai Gate. Xiaoxuan used to be a partner of our Shanlu Restaurant. He has studied Chinese, Western and Japanese cuisine, and his Yakiniku stall is also a favorite place for many local friends. There is a Cantonese-style pho restaurant next to him, which is also very popular. Reservation WeChat: vim8181318

Late Night Canteen : Located at the intersection of Huguo Road and Guangwu Road, it is open until 4am. It is a great place to go if you want to have a quiet meal and chat late at night. Whether it is the main course of braised pork rice, beef brisket noodles, or light meals such as French toast, rice dumplings with fermented rice wine, steamed egg custard, or drinks such as Thai milk tea and coffee, they are all available. This is the shop we opened before we opened the "Cangshan Hiking Home". Currently, our friend Hanhan is in charge of the business. Many of the current tour leaders were former store managers there (Xiaochun, the tailor and Hechen, and Honghong), and they have many good memories in common. If you live in the southern area of ​​the small courtyard, you can go to Dali Late Night Canteen (Xiaoyuanzi South District Store)

Qiqi Restaurant : No. 165 Renmin Road, Qiqi Restaurant is also open until very late, and its fried rice and ginger duck rice are well-known. Qiqi is also a very nice girl. About Qiqi's story: Qiqi Restaurant ,

Chinchin Bistro : Near Dali University, in a quiet alley beside Xuefu Road. Fusion dishes: squid pasta, Tom Yum Goong soup, Sichuan/Korean side dishes. The proprietress Joy is from Sichuan and generally prefers fusion flavors. The environment in the store is cozy, there are many varieties of wines, and the prices are affordable. Our customers Charcy and Alu like her special wines that are hard to find elsewhere, so they often go there. The customers are basically regular and repeat customers in Dali, and I always meet acquaintances every time I go there. Joy studied wine when she studied in France. Suitable for one person or with a few friends. There is a performance of the community jazz band every Friday, and the proprietress Joy is one of the band members.

Daji Xitang Restaurant:

When Daji was not yet known to the locals, one of our architects, Cynde, saw it by chance and recommended it after staying there. The attached "Xitang Restaurant" is also a very good dining option. The rice fields in front of the door, the rural temples in the distance and Cangshan Mountain form a very beautiful picture. Now Daji is often the place where friends from Dali will make an appointment to eat. In a short period of time, two friends invited me to eat there, which shows that the real popularity can withstand the scrutiny of locals who are often more picky than tourists. The exquisite rural environment, the exquisite dishes and the friendly service are probably the important factors.

Private chef (reservation required) :

Hunter & Rou 598/person

Hunter used to be a chef in a five-star hotel. He and his wife Rou live in Dali and opened this private kitchen. In Dali, where the cost of living is not high, several local friends have eaten here and thought it was worth it. I have been there myself and I like it very much. I think it is better in terms of the overall experience: a beautiful traditional country yard, clean and tidy with a sense of life. Hunter is busy in the kitchen in the yard, which is bright and well organized. There are dogs and cats in the yard, and microgreens are grown. If you are interested, you can chat with the couple. Make an appointment on WeChat: hunterrou

Trout Restaurant 268/person

Reservation WeChat: the_trout_dali

It has always been quite famous in Dali. I had the opportunity to experience it for the first time in January 2025 because Sun Yu invited me to have dinner there. My impression is: the environment is good, it is almost at the end of the village, I have my own vegetable garden, raising some chickens, ducks and sheep, and the view of the village and Erhai Lake from a high place to the north is good. The service staff is friendly and thoughtful, and it is a very young and energetic team. The dishes are creative and produced seriously, which can be seen from the care and richness of the dipping sauce used in a small dish. It is pet-friendly, and the chef monkey played with the fried hair after cooking. I am not a person who often comes to such restaurants, nor am I an expert in fine food, but I thought at the time that I should introduce it to my friends and guests. Such a restaurant is worth recommending.

Two Acres Restaurant

Reservation WeChat: leungdondon

Compared to the orthodox new fine-dining restaurant of Trout and the meticulous courtyard of Hunter&Rou, this is a place with a more rural feel. Erliang is a person who is very serious about cooking and has high requirements for serving food. He can manage a tin house with his own meticulousness. I hope that through this introduction, you can understand a little bit about the restaurant opened by this old friend.

vegetarian diet

I don’t have a thorough understanding of vegetarianism, but many of my friends and guests are vegetarian lovers, and they gave me some recommendations:

Yirantang : Located in the ancient city of Jiulongju, it offers a home-cooked vegetarian buffet for NT$5 per person. It is run by a non-profit Buddhist group. The food tastes good.

Sule : On Santa Road, clean and fresh, very modern, many friends like it. Dali Sule Restaurant . There are several vegetarian restaurants nearby, all look good, and there are also coffee shops.

Vegetarian Ark: Vegetarian Restaurant and Event Space Vegetarian Ark Future Space

Zhaishu : The new store has opened on Cangshan Avenue. Rich in variety and affordable. The broad bean stewed rice is very special. The new store is cleaner, more spacious, and has more choices. The old store was more lifelike.

Jizhao Temple (usually quite crowded, long queues during peak season, please be prepared) and Polo Temple both offer vegetarian food around 11:30. 20 yuan per person, no reservation required.

Zhonghe Temple : The vegetarian food is good, and the volunteers are warm and enthusiastic. You can take the Zhonghe cable car or hike up (2 hours). You need to make an appointment (mobile phone: 18725419447), or try your luck.