The Erhu Lake covers an area of 30000 hectares, and the light boat is drifting in the long wind. In January 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping carefully inspected the ecological protection wetlands and listened to the introduction of the protection of Erhai Lake during his inspection in Dali, Yunnan. General Secretary emphasized the importance of protecting Erhai Lake, so that the natural beauty of "Cangshan without ink painting for thousands of years, Erhai Lake without strings and ten thousand guqin" can forever reside in the human world. The traditional culture of continuous string songs, the open and inclusive urban temperament, and the picturesque Cangshan and Erhai Lake... Dali, which people yearn for endlessly, remembers the earnest instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, continues the thousand year cultural heritage, and safeguards the lingering nostalgia. The millennium old city continues its cultural heritage, with family traditions passed down through the walls. Under the vast mountains, by the shores of Erhai Lake. The light of the morning sprinkles on the white walls and green tiles of Dali Old City, reflecting the thousand year old city more simple and moving. As one of the first 24 famous historical and cultural cities in China, Dali Old City, formerly known as Yangjubaa City, is the capital of Nanzhao State and Dali State. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan Province for hundreds of years from Dali in the Tang Dynasty to Yuan Dynasty to Yuan Dynasty. In the fifteenth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1382 AD), the commander of the Dali Guard, Zhou Neng, followed the regulations for building cities in the Central Plains and rebuilt the Dali Prefecture in densely populated areas of the ancient capital of Yangjumei. Yang Shen, a talented scholar of the Ming Dynasty, praised Dali Old City without stint: "Between the city and the sea, the pavilion rises above the clouds. The fragrance is full of fragrance, and the fragrance is striking." Today, the ancient city of Dali still retains the checkerboard pattern of "nine streets and eighteen alleys" in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Every brick and tile, every street and alley, silently tells the history of the ancient city. The streets and alleys paved with bluestone are crisscrossing, connecting thousands of households; The stream flowing down from Cangshan passes through the city and merges into Erhai Lake; The Literature Building, South City Gate Building, Wuhua Building, and North City Gate Building are arranged in sequence along the north-south axis of the ancient city. Outside the south gate of the ancient city, the plaque of "famous literature country" hanging high from the literature building is eye-catching, which means that Dali Old City has a rich collection of ancient books and talents. This is a 'living' ancient city Yang Bin, cultural and artistic consultant of Dali Famous City Cultural Heritage Protection Association, said. Up to now, there are still about 30000 local residents living here in the ancient city, following the traditional way of life. The street scenery of "planting flowers in every household and flowing water on every street" is as beautiful as ever. Within the millennium old city, the cultural heritage continues and the charm is clear and distant; In Bai ethnic villages, traditional dwellings are antique and full of local sentiment. Family tradition and upbringing are the most precious assets of a family, and the best inheritance left to future generations General Secretary Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized the need to pay attention to family, upbringing, and family traditions. The inscriptions on the screen of Dali households vividly illustrate the fine tradition of the Chinese nation's emphasis on family, family education, and adherence to family traditions. The common patterns in Bai ethnic residential architecture are "three squares and one screen wall" and "four in five courtyards", and the ancient architectural style continues to this day. On the plain white limestone screen, the calligraphy on the screen is even more upright and powerful against the backdrop of ink paintings, showcasing Dali people's adherence to good family traditions and unique understanding of traditional culture. The calligraphy on the screen wall of Dali households is very particular Li Yanfeng, a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage project of Bai ethnic residential painting at the state level, said that some quote historical allusions, while others record the glorious deeds of family ancestors. "Dali people would rather build their houses simple than decorate the screen walls elegantly, because it represents the inheritance of family traditions and the roots of culture. Not long ago, a villager from the same village invited Li Yanfeng to inscribe words on the screen of his new house. This villager was once a soldier of the People's Liberation Army guarding the border when he was young and made military achievements. After discussing with him, Li Yanfeng inscribed the four characters "Thanks to Southern Xinjiang" on the screen, encouraging future generations to learn from their predecessors, dedicate themselves to the country, and make achievements. The characters are strong and powerful, and the charm of family tradition is passed down from generation to generation. At the intersection of the ancient Silk Road and the Four Seas Wanderer's Dream Village, "I may have been from Dali in some life, and I always have a kind of affection for Dali in this life." Jin Yong, a martial arts novel master and "honored citizen" of Dali City, had a special love for Dali throughout his life, and many plots in works such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" revolve around Dali. Since ancient times, Dali has left behind the nostalgia of many literati and scholars: Wang Shixing, a geographer from the Ming Dynasty, exclaimed in his writings, "The sea of Yu Xing is everywhere, but only drunkenness remains; The great traveler Xu Xiake stayed in Dali for 8 months, leaving behind the regret of the unfinished prosperity of Cangshan and Erhai Lake... To this day, Dali is still a place that people long for. In Dali, I am a fellow villager, not a foreigner. "Swedish Patrick came here six years ago and has since integrated into local life. 'Like home' and 'sense of belonging' are his true feelings when describing Dali with many 'new Dali people'. In 2023, Dali has received over 95.3 million visitors; In recent years, nearly 100000 "new Dali people" have settled in Dali both domestically and internationally. The beauty of soup lies in its harmony and uniqueness. The sense of familiarity and belonging in Dali is rooted in the cultural exchange and integration that has lasted for thousands of years on this land. Dali, located at the intersection of the Tea Horse Ancient Road and the Southern Silk Road, is known as the "ancient capital at the crossroads of Asian culture". From many "national treasure level" cultural relics in Dali, we can glimpse the prosperity of cultural exchange and integration in the past. At the Shizhongshan Grottoes located in Jianchuan County, Dali Prefecture, the deep eyed and high nosed Persian carvings on the stone walls are lifelike; The famous painting "Zhang Shengwen's Scroll" from the Song Dynasty records the grand occasion of the heads of sixteen neighboring countries visiting Dali to pay homage to Buddhism during the Dali period... "For thousands of years, Dali has absorbed diverse cultures spread along the ancient Silk Road, cultivating an open and inclusive urban atmosphere. Different cultures collide, blend, and coexist here, becoming a vivid example of the inclusive characteristics of Chinese civilization," said Hua Chunyong, deputy research curator of Dali Prefectural Museum. As time goes by, the crisp sound of horse bells on the ancient Tea Horse Road has long disappeared, while cultural integration continues to unfold in Dali to this day. A thousand years drive a street, a street drives a thousand years March Street, with a history of over 1300 years, was once one of the largest trade markets on the Tea Horse Road. Nowadays, March Street still attracts merchants and tourists from more than 30 countries and regions, as well as from all over the country, to come and "rush to the street", with an annual flow of millions of people. Strolling through March Street, you can taste local specialties such as steamed cake and stir fried rice cake, as well as experience Dali's intangible cultural heritage such as tie dyeing, rope weaving, and black pottery tile cats... In 2008, March Street in Dali was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. This has also become an important window for tourists from all over the world to experience Dali's open and inclusive culture. At the foot of Cangshan Mountain, in the ancient village of Luozhong Village, every solar term, villagers hold a "bonfire poetry party" with more than 30 artists living in the village. Under the starry night sky, everyone sat around the campfire, sharing their favorite poems. There are countless stars in the sky, but there is only one Dali in the world Chen Yue, a lyricist and composer living in Zhonghe Village, said that Dali has transformed from a geographical term into a cultural phenomenon, embodying people's yearning for poetic life. Dali also has a broad and inclusive mind, allowing every person who comes from afar to find a sense of belonging on this land. Guarding the beautiful mountains and clear waters of Cang'er from generation to generation, with a strong sense of nostalgia, "The economy needs to develop, but it cannot be at the cost of destroying the ecological environment. Ecological environment protection is a long-term task that requires long-term efforts." In 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized during his inspection in Dali. Erhai Lake is the "mother lake" of Dali people. Born and raised here, the ecological concept of protecting Cangshan and Erhai Lake is deeply engraved in the cultural genes of Dali people. In the old site of Xiyun Academy in Dali Old City, there stands a planted pine tablet. This stone tablet was erected by Dali people to commemorate Song Xiang, an official who purchased pine nuts and led the people to plant trees in Cangshan during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. When will we buy another three thousand stones and plant them all over the nineteen peaks in the clouds? "Song Xiang's poem" Planting Pine Trees "is engraved on the stone tablet, witnessing the generations long protection of Cangshan and Erhai by the people of Dali. Now, General Secretary Xi Jinping's instructions have pointed out the direction for Dali to persistently do a good job in the protection and governance of Cangshan and Erhai Lake, and the force of protection is becoming increasingly powerful. We have always kept in mind the requirements of General Secretary Xi Jinping and made the protection and governance of Erhai Lake a top priority to be implemented effectively Zhang Sheneng, the director of the Ecological Environment Comprehensive Service Center in Dali Town, Dali City, who is nearly sixty years old, has been fighting on the front line of protecting Erhai Lake for more than thirty years. He has taken the lead in returning ponds and lakes, salvaging blue-green algae, and dredging rivers, and is known as the "most beautiful guardian of Erhai Lake". This summer, the seaweed flowers in Erhai Lake bloomed as scheduled. Looking at the continuous blooming seaweed flowers, Zhang Sheneng felt quite pleased: "The blooming flowers indicate that the water quality of Erhai Lake is getting better and better." In February 2022, a science and technology institute was established in Gusheng Village on the bank of Erhai Lake. Zhang Fusuo, an academician of the CAE Member and professor of China Agricultural University, as the chief scientist, led the team to take root in the Erhai Sea and find a good way to control agricultural non-point source pollution in the Erhai Lake basin. The green and intelligent fertilizer product created by Gusheng Village Science and Technology Academy can achieve a 30% increase in grain production, a 50% reduction in emissions, and a 40% reduction in water consumption. This has delighted the villager He Licheng, who is accustomed to "big water and big fertilizer" farming. "It not only protects Erhai Lake, but also maintains the tradition of grain cultivation, killing two birds with one stone". Under the careful care of the world, Erhai Lake is constantly transforming from "one lake governance" to "watershed governance" and "ecological governance": 20 sewage treatment plants have been built in the Erhai Lake Basin, and the preliminary collection and treatment system for domestic sewage in the entire basin has been established; Implement ecological relocation of 1806 households within 15 meters along the lake, vacate land and build a 129 kilometer ecological corridor around the lake; The excellent water quality rate of the 27 main rivers that enter the lake is 100%... Green mountains are evidence, and green water is evidence. Against the backdrop of the blue sky and serene Erhu Lake, the ancient city of Dali is immersed in a beautiful ecological environment and rich historical culture, carrying a strong sense of nostalgia and radiating new brilliance. (New Society)