Brief Summary
The video follows a tour guide's journey with guests through Yunnan, China, showcasing local cuisine, cultural sites, and scenic spots in Kunming, Dali, and Weishan. The tour includes trying regional dishes like braised chicken and cross-bridge rice noodles, visiting mosques and ancient towns, and experiencing the natural beauty of Erhai Lake. The guide also shares insights into the local Muslim communities and their unique cultural blend with the Bai ethnic group.
- Exploring local cuisine and snacks in Kunming, Dali, and Weishan.
- Visiting cultural sites such as mosques, ancient towns, and Erhai Lake.
- Experiencing the blend of Hui Muslim and Bai ethnic cultures in Yunnan.
Day 1: Arrival in Kunming and Local Food
The video starts with the tour guide preparing to take guests to Lijiang and Dali, using a van suitable for ten people. After picking up the guests from Changshui Airport in Kunming, they check into a hotel featuring AI-controlled amenities. The evening involves enjoying local cuisine, including Xinjiang Fried Noodles and barbecue, at a local eatery. The guide recommends trying these dishes when visiting Kunming. The day concludes with a visit to a fruit shop where they find milk strawberries and expensive Malaysian Musang King durian priced at 300 RMB per kilo, which the guide suggests is better enjoyed in Malaysia.
Day 2: Dali - Local Cuisine, Mosque Visit, and Weishan Ancient Town
The second day begins in Dali with a visit to a small local restaurant to taste Yongping Braised Chicken, a famous dish in the area. Before the meal, they are offered complimentary local fruits and snacks, including a small yellow orange that can be eaten with the peel and is considered good for the throat. After the meal, the group visits a mosque in the Hui Muslim area of Dali city, noting the traditional houses of the Hui people. The guide explains the prayer customs inside the small mosque, differentiating them from Malaysian practices. The tour then proceeds to Weishan Ancient Town, a historically rich area over 600 years old, marked by the iconic Gongcheng Tower and a blend of Yi and Hui cultures. The guide points out a local custom of posting the names of recently deceased individuals in the town. The day ends in East Lotus Village, a Muslim village in Dali, where they dine at a barbecue shop, sampling local Erkuai.
Day 3: East Lotus Village, Jumah Prayer, and Erhai Lake
The morning starts in East Lotus Village, a traditional Muslim village with over a thousand Hui residents, where the guide showcases the local houses. The guide notes that many young people have left the village due to limited job opportunities, leaving mostly middle-aged and elderly residents who engage in farming. They visit the East Lotus Mosque and explore the halal food street, which is quiet due to the lack of tourists on a non-holiday day. The group eats noodles at the only open restaurant, which also functions as a small supermarket selling local halal snacks. They then drive to Nan Wu li Qiao village, another Muslim village near Dali ancient town, to attend Jumah prayer. The guide highlights the Bai ethnic architecture adapted by the Hui Muslims in the village. After prayer, they take photos on the halal food street, cautioning about the dangers of posing in the middle of the road for pictures. The day continues with a visit to Erhai Lake, referred to as Er sea, where they explore Sansheng Island. The guide explains the local perspective of calling the lake a sea due to the ancestors' unfamiliarity with the actual sea. They rent a car to transport luggage to the hotel.
Day 4: Halal Street, Dali Ancient Town, and Cross-Bridge Noodles
The day begins with a room tour of the hotel, showcasing its amenities and Bai ethnic house design. The guide revisits the Halal street in Dali and eats hot pot at a local Muslim-run restaurant. They then explore Dali Ancient Town, noting the large crowds despite it not being a holiday. The guide contrasts this with the quieter Weishan County. The day concludes with the group being tired from walking around Dali Ancient Town. The next morning, the group eats Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, a famous Yunnan dish, at a restaurant in a Muslim village that combines traditional houses with Bai ethnic culture. The guide shows the traditional house design and the local flowers called 'duorou'. The process of eating Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles is demonstrated, with various raw ingredients added to the boiling soup.
Santorini in Dali and Departure to Lijiang
The tour visits a "fake Santorini" in Dali, which the guide reveals is just a hotel and not particularly recommended due to being a waste of time. The video concludes with the group heading towards Lijiang.
