Dali Favorites

Fondest memory: This one was at the top end of the "Three Pagodas" complex.
I think they were intending to make it a big tourist attraction, because this huge temple was being constructed at the end of a wide and long pathway behind the pagodas, on a natural elevation with a great view.
I could hear the sound of hammers and electric saws from inside the temple. It was an intriguing sensation: temples always seem to be so old, they look like they've been there for ever. It is difficult to imagine that all of them were built from scratch once.
I managed to get inside (I used the back door), where everything looked and smelled pristine.

Fondest memory: In Dali at the guesthouse we were staying was a great happening. First I didn't quite understand what is was all about, but that didn't take long. After a short while everyone in the guesthouse was talking about it; the guesthouse was to open the first western toilet in Dali! It was a wonderful party with good food and drinks, quite an experience!
I sadly didn't take a photo of this beautiful toilet.

Favorite thing: I've have never seen an ATM that exchanges currency into RMB from inserting US$ or HK$. I found this at the Asia Star Hotel.

Favorite thing: Some of the old temples have been converted into schools. At least there are schools everywhere even in the smallest villages.

Favorite thing: Dali has a still complete city wall. Within the wall the small city looks like 100 years ago with narrow streets, open stores and people in their local dresses.