General’s Cave｜Dali’s Hidden Gem Only Locals Know 🏞️

#chinatravel 📍Longquan Village, Xiaguan, Dali 💰Entrance Fee: 2 RMB | 🥾Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate While tourists flock to Jizhao Nunnery and Wuwei Temple, few venture to the quiet serenity of General’s Cave — a truly local mountain escape where nature meets culture. Here, you can climb high for panoramic views, sip sweet spring water, and enjoy a peaceful afternoon far from the crowded check-in spots. 🧭 How to Get There • Located in Longquan Village, Xiaguan (Dali’s urban center) • Take Bus 12 directly to the base of the trail 🥾 Suggested Route: General’s Cave → Spring Water Point → Gulong Shrine → Longquan Waterfall → Lingrui Nunnery • The spring water here is refreshingly sweet — highly recommended to drink or bottle some to go • The wild trail to Longquan Waterfall involves scrambling over rocks — use caution or take the safer uphill route via Lingrui Nunnery 🌆 Extend Your Day Trip After the hike, take a walk through old Xiaguan town, where authentic Dali street life still pulses. Grab a bite from any local eatery — every hidden stall is a gem, no need to rely on ratings. 📸 Bonus Stop: Longwei Pass & Zhengyang Square • Connected by Heilong Bridge, this area shows the true essence of Dali before the tourist boom • Preserved architecture, local foot traffic, and cultural blending reveal a living memory of Dali’s past This is the Dali only locals talk about — no filters, no crowds, just a real connection to nature, culture, and community. 🕊️ #travel #trip #china #staycation #thingstodo #myitinerary