After the Rain, Dali Clears in Light

After a rainfall, Dali feels especially transparent and fresh. The Cangshan Mountains appear newly washed, their ridges distinct as clouds slowly drift away; Erhai Lake shimmers with scattered points of light beneath a sky that seems newly unfolded. Damp stone lanes reflect the pale blue above, and flowers glow brighter in the cool air. The breeze carries a touch of chill, yet also clarity. When the rain stops, Dali rests in quiet renewal—an earth cleansed and a mood gently lifted.