Erhai Lake

Erhai, although called 'sea', is not a sea; it is the second largest plateau freshwater lake in Yunnan Province Because the inland people of Yunnan like to call lakes 'seas', and its shape resembles an ear, it is named 'Erhai'. It seems that what is never lacking here is the romanticism of wind, flowers, snow, and moon, making it a place one must visit in their lifetime. 🚗 Travel Route/Guide: 1️⃣ Two-day tour around the lake D1 (West Lake Route): Dali Ancient Town - Cai Village Pier - Majiu Village - Xizhou Ancient Town - Shuanglang Ancient Town D2 (East Lake Route): Shuanglang Ancient Town - Nanzhao Style Island - Wase Town Little Putuo - Xiaguan - Dali Ancient Town. The departure route around the lake is generally divided into West Lake and East Lake routes, and it is recommended to start from the ancient town and travel clockwise along the West Lake route. ⭕️ Travel Guide (the journey around the lake is about 130 kilometers) 🚘 Mode of Transportation: Friends with a driving license can choose to rent a car for self-driving; there are car and electric scooter rental shops all over Dali. Friends without a driving license can choose to rent electric scooters or bicycles, with high-capacity batteries supporting a trip around the lake, and the rental fee is about 100 yuan per day; low-capacity batteries can travel about 60 kilometers, not suitable for a trip around the lake, but the rental fee will be cheaper. For those who want to visit all the islands, you can take a cruise from Cai Village Pier, Taoyuan Pier, or Xiaguan Pier. 2️⃣ West Lake Route: Cai Village is the closest village to Erhai from the ancient town, and its lakeside wetlands and pier flower sea are very suitable for photography. Continuing northward, you can see a vast forest by the sea when passing through Majiu Village. The third stop is Xizhou, surrounded by paddy fields and flower seas, where you can stroll through the ancient town and taste delicious food. After resting, continue on to Shuanglang, known as 'the town with the best view of Cangshan and Erhai'. Located on the east side of the lake, Shuanglang has an unbeatable view, with Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in sight. As the sky darkens, you can find a seaside restaurant or inn with a terrace, enjoy the gentle sea breeze, and watch the most beautiful sunset. 3️⃣ East Lake Route The most beautiful scenery of Erhai is during sunrise and sunset, and watching the sunrise in Shuanglang is definitely worth it! After breakfast, you can go to Nanzhao Style Island for a visit, which was the summer resort of the ancient Nanzhao kings, and you need to take a boat to the island. Leaving Shuanglang and heading south to Wase Town, known as 'Penglai Fairy Island', Little Putuo is also accessible by boat and is the last stop of the main attractions around Erhai, finally returning to Dali Ancient Town to return the vehicle and end the two-day tour around Erhai. ✌️ Eating Suggestions: Dali's specialty foods include rice noodles, erkuai, thin bean powder, rushan, and broken crispy baba, etc. 🏫 Accommodation Suggestions: South Gate of Dali Ancient Town, Longkan, Cai Village, convenient for food, accommodation, and transportation. ⭐️ tips: In the afternoon, riding and taking photos are with the sunlight and sunset If you still have energy at night, you can go to Zeromountain or Wenbi Village to see the night view, recently Dali opened the sea season, and the fishing lights in Erhai are like stars

How romantic is Erhai in winter? If you don't come, you don't know at all. The water cedars gradually turn red, and the seagulls come as promised. Any casual photo is the quality of oil painting. Watch the pink dawn on Erhai in the morning, the seagulls crow, and watch the warm sun fall in the evening, as beautiful as a paradise on earth. Although Erhai is called a sea, it is not a sea. It is the second largest plateau freshwater lake in Yunnan Province. Because its lake shape curve is like an ear, it is vividly called 'Erhai'. The area of Erhai is about 252 square kilometers, and the 'coastline' is about 130 kilometers. It takes at least one day to travel around, and it is recommended to divide the tour into east and west lines. The east line is the east sea line occupied by Shuanglang, Wase and other places, and the west line is the west Erhai ecological corridor on the side of Dali Ancient City. When playing in Erhai, it is best on sunny days. The Erhai on sunny days is particularly beautiful. Seagulls from Siberia come here every winter. The winter temperature in Dali is higher than that in Siberia, which is a paradise for seagulls to spend the winter. To see seagulls, you must get up early, because seagulls are smart. They appear at sunrise, eat full before nine in the morning and leave. The harmonious coexistence of man and nature, the perfect collision of romance and gentleness, if one day will die, who does not want to stay here forever.

There is a lifestyle called Dali There is a comfort called Erhai Lake Feel the breath of this pure land coming towards you, its charm is boundless Look up at the stars and the sea in this world, explore the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas. In this bizarre world, life inevitably experiences ups and downs, inevitably disappointments. Go see different sceneries, meet different people, experience different feelings, go through different things, meet a better self, become a better self, and also achieve a better self. May we all have a bright future! 🌟Scenic Area Overview Dali's largest and most well-equipped comprehensive park, it is the first stop for touring the Cangshan Erhai scenic area. Originally named Tuanshan Park, it was once a place where the kings of the Nanzhao Kingdom raised deer, and now it has become an important flower cultivation base in Western Yunnan. In 1976, it was opened as Erhai Park, with lush trees, and it is a popular place for local citizens to exercise and walk in the morning. Tuanshan in the park is not high, and you can reach the top by climbing more than 200 steps, where you can also overlook the urban area and Erhai Lake. 📍Detailed Address: Erhai About 1 kilometer east of Erhai South Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🕙Business Hours: Open all year round, all day There are hotels, mountain climbing, suitable for photography, there are hills, Dali ancient town

💧The New Year is coming, are you ready to explore the magical winter journey? Is it stepping on the snow, feeling the purity and tranquility of the northern snowfield? Or fly south, enjoy the leisure time as warm as spring? 🎉Unveil 7 top travel destinations for you, whether it's vacation, New Year's Eve or honeymoon, there's always one that makes your heart beat! ————🌼Warm as Spring🌼———— 1⃣️Yunnan-Dali Lijiang The Erhai Lake in winter, like a layer of dreamy blue veil, the breeze is gentle and comfortable. Walk with your loved one, feel the tranquility and romance. 📍Recommended spots: Lugu Lake, Erhai Lake, Lijiang Ancient Town, Dali Ancient Town, Shangri-La, Shaxi Ancient Town 🕐Suggested play: 4-7 days 2⃣️Yunnan-Xishuangbanna Want to experience a different Banna? Try a 4-day 180-kilometer leisure ride! Shuttle between the riverbank, the ancient Dai village and the primitive forest, feel the charm of nature. 📍Recommended spots: Total Buddha Temple, Jino Mountain Village, Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Manyuan Village Mushroom House, Dai Garden 🕐Suggested play: 4-5 days 3⃣️Yunnan-Yubeng Hiking Yubeng is about to close, outdoor adventurers hurry up! In the land of mystery, have a deep conversation with nature. 📍Recommended spots: Yubeng Village, Ice Lake Hiking, God Waterfall Hiking, Shangri-La 🕐Suggested play: 4-5 days 4⃣️Hainan-Sanya Cycling Ride a bicycle, feel the coconut wind and sea rhyme of Hainan. Make a wish by the sea and experience the unique island style. 📍Recommended spots: Mangrove Bay, Hero Peninsula, Coastal Road, Daidai Island, Lingshui, Clear Water Bay, Haitang Bay, Sanya 🕐Suggested play: 5 days · ————❄️Snowy Wonderland❄️———— 1⃣️Sichuan-Western Sichuan Snow Mountain Winter in Western Sichuan, the best choice for cost performance! Snow mountain sunset, brilliant ice and snow forest, as if walking into the ice and snow kingdom in the poetry and painting. 📍Recommended spots: Four Girls Mountain, Moxi Park, Mugecuo, Red Sea, Zheduoshan, Xinduqiao, Daocheng Yading 🕐Suggested play: 4-8 days 2⃣️Northeast-Changbai Snow Town Winter in the Northeast, satisfy all your fantasies! Warm log cabin, steaming drift, fluffy rime, every place is full of winter warmth. 📍Recommended spots: Snow Town, Changbai Mountain, Rime Island, Yanji, Erdaobaihe, Ice and Snow World 🕐Suggested play: 5-7 days 3⃣️Northeast-Arctic Mohe China's Arctic Mohe is waiting for you! Pure white snow, dense birch forest, charming sunrise and sunset and brilliant starry sky, as if entering a fairy tale world. 📍Recommended spots: Mohe, Ewenki Reindeer Tribe, Christmas Village, Arctic Village, Ussuri Shoal, Mohe Ballroom, Arctic Post 🕐Suggested play: 5 days

When the sunrise spreads over Cangshan Erhai, flocks of red-billed gulls pass by, everything is as beautiful as a painting~ The winter appointment with red-billed gulls flying from Siberia, the metasequoia also changes from green to yellow to red, like Christmas trees! The white sea flowers quietly ripple in the blue water of Erhai Lake~ This limited romance belongs to the autumn of Dali... Attractions: The most beautiful is of course Metasequoia, the best viewing period is the end of November and early December. Photo location: The metasequoia on the right side of Longkan Wharf is relatively large, so there are especially many people taking pictures! There are people there before dawn. 📝tips: Be careful not to fall into the water! It doesn't matter if the shoes are wet, but if the phone falls... Rent a bicycle and ride along the lake, there is beautiful scenery everywhere!

Shuanglang is so beautiful, just like a fairyland, much more beautiful than Haixi~ The sunshine sprinkles down with flowers, very dreamy~✨ - Shuanglang Ancient Town is really much more enjoyable to visit than Dali Ancient Town! Whether it's the scenery or the comfort level, it's super great Because we were staying near Dali Ancient Town, we played in Haixi for a day and went to Shuanglang the next day. Shuanglang Ancient Town is right by the sea, where you can see the sea at any time. Both Dali Ancient Town and Xizhou Ancient Town are not by the sea, and Dali Ancient Town is heavily commercialized, while Shuanglang allows you to better appreciate the beauty of Erhai Lake! - 🚗Transportation 1️⃣ Didi Shunfengche: Taking a taxi is too expensive at over a hundred, but a ride-share for two people is only 68. 2️⃣ Yunnan Tourist Bus: Buy bus tickets on the 'You Dali' mini-program, 45 RMB per person, and you need to board at the boarding point in Dali Ancient Town. 3️⃣ Electric bike? Not really feasible, listen to advice and don't be stubborn, it's really far - 💐How to play in Shuanglang Ancient Town 1️⃣ Stroll around the ancient town The ancient town is long, it's a street, walking in Shuanglang Ancient Town, from the entrance to the inside, you can stroll for a long time, completely different from the atmosphere of Dali Ancient Town, very leisurely and comfortable, every so often there's an alley that leads to the edge of Erhai Lake~ 2️⃣ Go to the Sun Palace/Moon Palace On a peninsula, you need to go through many alleys, the Sun Palace requires a reservation, and you can only enter at a designated time, the Moon Palace is not open. You can also go to the cliff by the sea, but be careful, there's no fence, be careful not to fall into the water. 3️⃣ Drink coffee On the way to the Sun Palace, in the alley by the seaside, there's a coffee shop, 28 RMB per person, enjoying the sea breeze, drinking coffee, very pleasant, and there are swings, flowers, and other photogenic props, it's quite comfortable to sit there in the afternoon. 4️⃣ Take photos in the flower sea Navigate to Nanzhao Island, don't take a boat to the island, the road is covered with a beautiful sea of flowers. From 3 pm to 5 pm, you can capture the sparkling sea, and if you're not in a hurry, you might as well wait for the sunset, it's really super beautiful.

After experiencing the four seasons in Dali, I still love the autumn in Dali the most🍂 For the upcoming November-December, I would like to call Dali the most romantic travel destination～ I'll share with you my favorite spots in Dali～ 🍁Longkan Wharf Starting from mid-November, the metasequoia in Dali will become the most beautiful of the year. The redwoods and seagulls at Longkan Wharf, which are famous all over the internet, are really too beautiful. It is recommended to arrive half an hour before sunrise, and it gets lively at six in the morning. The row of metasequoia trees stretching into the water on the right side of the wharf is also very photogenic 🍁Cangshan Mountain It's suitable to go in the afternoon just before sunset, where you can overlook Dali city and Erhai Lake, and the city's night view🌃 after sunset is super romantic 🍁Shuanglang Anqi If you like seaside B&Bs, you can choose Shuanglang. There are more seagulls here, and you can enjoy afternoon tea while watching the sea view. At sunset, you can also go to Shuanglang to overlook the entire Shuanglang. Shuanglang Anqi and Tao Tang Zhi Qiu are recommended 🍁Panxi Village Navigate to Dali Erduo Garden Seaview Hotel, and right next to it is the famous 'S Bay. It's very beautiful at sunrise and sunset, and there are also many seagulls here 🍁The Bridge and The Lonely Tree Just one or two hundred meters away from the bridge is the location of the Lonely Tree. If you're worried about the crowds at Longkan Wharf, you can come here to watch the sunrise, where there are very few people. It's located next to the Haidong Ecological Corridor, near the edge of Erhai Lake, suitable for cycling, skateboarding, and you can spend half a day walking and taking photos. The Erhai Lake under the afternoon light is very blue and beautiful 🍁Haiyu Park - Husband and Wife Trees The Husband and Wife Trees and Haiyu Park are next to each other. The area around the Husband and Wife Trees has been newly planned and is much more beautiful now. It's very romantic to rent a bicycle and ride on the small wooden bridge at sunset 🍁Fengyangyi A small village made famous by 'Go to the Place with Wind', leave half a day to stroll around. It is recommended to visit Jiu Yuan, where the courtyard is beautifully arranged, and you can have afternoon tea or experience tie-dyeing, and enjoy the slow pace of life here About food🍲 Chen's Haixiao Fish next to Dali Ancient Town, a restaurant I always visit when I go to Dali, Dali's rare bean powder is a specialty Hanlin Restaurant in Xizhou Ancient Town, mainly Yunnan cuisine, the steamed bass is tender and fresh, and I always order it every time I go～ Find a highly rated Dai-style Boji Banquet in Xiaguan city area, and try the Yunnan specialty hand-grabbed rice The sunrise over Erhai Lake, the sunset at Windmill Mountain Waves rippling, wind blowing the grass low, dusk over Cangshan Autumn in Dali is a place I've been to and still want to go to～

The beauty of Yunnan is truly indescribable, so beautiful that 1TB of storage is not enough!!! Photos 1-3: Dali; Photos 4-6: Lijiang; Photos 7-9: Shangri-La 5 days and 4 nights, 3 cities itinerary Day1: Arrive in Kunming by high-speed train ightarrow Direct train to Dali (Kunming station has both high-speed train and regular train, convenient for transfer) ightarrow Night tour of the ancient city (you can see the beautiful spirit of the people in Dali) Day2: Dali's Erhai Lake ightarrow Ecological corridor for photography (every shot is a masterpiece) ightarrow Xizhou Ancient Town (filming location of 'The Wind Blows in Changlin' starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian) ightarrow Around Erhai Lake Day3: Dali Ancient Town ightarrow Shuhe Ancient Town ightarrow Lijiang Ancient Town ightarrow Friends with children can check out 'Lijiang Eternal Love', a very mature performance with excellent stage, audio, and visual technology ightarrow Stay in Lijiang Day4: Cable car up to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (the snow mountain closest to the equator, has its own charm whether it's sunny or not) ightarrow Glacier cable car ightarrow Blue Moon Valley (the sapphire of the human world) ightarrow Chartered car to Shangri-La Day5: Tiger Leaping Gorge (truly spectacular for those who live in the plains) ightarrow Dukezong Ancient Town (mainly for taking portraits) ightarrow Kunming ightarrow Return home Since my friend graduated from Yunnan Arts University, we didn't go to play in Kunming~ Plus, it wasn't the first wave of tourists, so we went to relatively less crowded attractions. I also recommend the Wuhui Temple in Cangshan that I visited a few years ago, serene and elegant, lush and leisurely. Important tips: Be sure to do a good job with sunscreen! The full gear kind! The first time I went to Dali, I was so busy riding a bike and enjoying the wind on Erhai Lake that I got sunburned and peeled a layer of skin off. As for how to travel, it's up to you. Most of the attractions in Yunnan are very well commercialized. After all, no matter whether you take a plane, a train, or ride a bicycle here, the scenery you see in Yunnan is the same~

The winter in Dali is so romantic Pick a day to get up early and watch a sunrise at Pangxi S Bend Sunrise, Erhai Lake, seagulls It's really romantic No wonder everyone chooses here for wedding photos in Dali - 🏠Pangxi S Bend Navigate to Eryue Hotel Many people wait here for the sunrise to take photos in the morning Flocks of seagulls fly around people The sunrise is very quick You have to hurry up to take photos Then it gets really bright There will be some aunties selling seagull food and balloons Seagulls prefer to eat little bear biscuits - 🛏️Accommodation There are homestays all around Rooms with a view of Erhai Lake are a bit more expensive But it's very convenient to get to the shore Getting up early, no one competes with you for the best spot - At the entrance of the alley, there are roasted bait blocks and thin bean powder for breakfast Coffee shops also open very early - The beauty of Erhai Lake can heal everything Let's meet by Erhai Lake and watch a sunrise together

1. Dali Ancient City → Longnian Wharf → Chuxi Village → Xizhou Ancient Town → Sea Park → Flower Language Ranch → Shuanglang Ancient Town Luwoshan Wase Xiaoputuo → Erhai East Road → Xingsheng Bridge Yicai Village Wharf. 2. Eryuan Ring Line: Dali Ancient City → South to Eryuan Ancient Town → Along Eryuan River all the way south → Rights Town → Dengchuan Town and other places. 3. Cangshan Ring Line: Dali Ancient City → Along Cangshan all the way south → Bai Nationality First Village → Tianlong Temple → Yunfeng Temple and other places.

1️⃣ Erhai Lake Erhai Lake is one of the Four Scenes of Dali, known as 'Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon,' and is a romantic destination that many yearn for. Traveling around Erhai Lake is the best way to experience it, and for the top ten attractions around Erhai Lake, see my previous note. 2️⃣ Cangshan Mountain Nineteen peaks give birth to eighteen streams, converging into the picturesque Erhai Lake. From the summit of Cangshan Mountain, you can overlook the entire Dali, where the grandeur of the southwest is crowned by Cangshan, contrasting sharply with the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake. 3️⃣ Tianlong Babu Film and Television City Built for fans of Jin Yong, the first zone is the Dali Kingdom, the second is the Liao Kingdom, and the third area consists of the Western Xia Royal Palace and the Jurchen tribes. 4️⃣ Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Cultural Tourism Area A must-visit for Jin Yong fans, it symbolizes Dali as the 'Famed Prefecture of Literature.' During the Dali Kingdom period, it was a royal temple and also the prototype for the Tianlong Temple in 'Tianlong Babu.' It has stood for a thousand years without falling. 5️⃣ Dali Ancient Town With a history of 1200 years, it was the political, economic, and cultural center of Yunnan during the Tang and Song dynasties for over 500 years and still preserves a large number of buildings from the Ming, Qing, and the Republic of China periods. 6️⃣ Jianchuan County Shaxi Ancient Town The ancient town is most beautiful at dawn and dusk. Crossing the centuries-old Yujin Bridge, you enter the only surviving ancient marketplace on the Tea Horse Road, where the ancient charm of the Tea Horse Road and the fragrance of time linger. 7️⃣ Binchuan County Chicken Foot Mountain One of the ten famous Buddhist mountains. Chicken Foot Mountain has eight major temples and thirty-four minor ones, among which the Golden Summit Temple stands on the mountain peak, and the Shurangama Pagoda with its stone base and brick body pierces the clouds and sky. 8️⃣ Yangbi Yi Autonomous County Cangshan Stone Gate Pass It is an important part of the Cang'er Scenic Area, which includes the Cangshan National Geopark, a national nature reserve, and a national scenic area. It combines the natural landscape of grandeur, danger, strangeness, beauty, and seclusion with a profound historical and cultural heritage. 9️⃣ Eryuan County Dali Geothermal Kingdom Located on the shores of Cibi Lake, a national scenic area in Eryuan County, it is a leisure and holiday tourism scenic area characterized by hot spring bathing culture, with beautiful scenery and pleasant views. 🔟 Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County Weishan Ancient Town Situated at the foot of the Ailao Mountains in western Yunnan and at the source of the Red River, Weishan is a city with a rich local historical and cultural character. It is a famous historical and cultural city in China and also the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom.

Make sure to plan your trip!!! This article is penned down for reference for those interested. 'Travel Tips' 1: Prepare common medications 2: There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, pay attention to clothing to prevent colds 3: Yunnan is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, where the ultraviolet rays are strong, pay attention to sun protection 4: The climate is dry, keep moisturized '6-Day Yunnan Tour Itinerary' Day 1: Arrive in Kunming → Stay in Kunming Day 2: Kunming → Stone Forest Scenic Area → Chuxiong Wild Mushroom Hot Pot Day 3: Dali Erhai Lake → Convertible Jeep → Travel Photography → Private Yacht → Stay in Dali Day 4: Dali Ancient Town → Lijiang Ancient Town → Stay in Lijiang Day 5: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Glacier Cableway → Blue Moon Valley → Shuanglang Day 6: Kunming → Return home 'Yunnan Cuisine' Crossing-the-bridge Noodles: Not eating a bowl of authentic Crossing-the-bridge Noodles in Yunnan is like making a trip in vain Xuanwei Ham: The meat is tender, oily but not greasy, salty and sweet Fresh Flower Cake: The freshly baked Fresh Flower Cake has a heartwarming floral fragrance, sweet but not cloying Grilled Cheese Fan: A special snack from Dali, Yunnan, the more you chew, the more fragrant it gets Xizhou Baba: It is a wheat flour baked cake with excellent color, aroma, and taste, crispy and delicious Dali Clay Pot Fish: The fish is fragrant, tender, and smooth, the soup is delicious, fresh, and spicy. Eating by the Erhai Lake is truly a great pleasure Yunnan Hand-grabbed Rice: A Dai ethnic snack is a major feature of Yunnan's nationalities, with various ingredients placed under banana leaves, accompanied by dipping sauces, too delicious