Traveling alone in Dali, staying around the ancient town, it’s not too noisy. But once I enter the old town, I still have a question: why is it so bustling? Always hearing 'Beautiful lady, want to take a photo?' or 'Try some coffee, flower cake'... It doesn’t quite match my imagination of Dali.
I happened to see your team’s post on Xiaohongshu—yay! This is exactly the Dali I imagined.
I’ve always enjoyed journaling myself, but I’ve never tried a plant-themed journal before. When I thought about strolling around in Dali Nature, I chose this activity.
The guide girl is super kind—she kept saying how cute the plants are, how fragrant the mushrooms are, and that these wild vegetables are edible (she’s actually very adorable herself). She introduced me to various plants along the way, collected them into a basket, took me to taste wild berries, and was very careful to remind me to watch out for slippery spots or thorns on certain plants. Today the sun isn’t strong, there’s a breeze in the mountains, and walking and observing in nature feels very relaxing.
They also prepared a very cute journal for attaching plants, along with tea, snacks, and sweet fruits. It was a very worthwhile experience, and I will definitely come back with friends to enjoy this activity again and try other similar experiences.