Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of internet celebrities! The secret back garden of Dali locals

This is a treasure park privately owned by Dali locals. There is no hustle and bustle of internet celebrities here, but you can enjoy the stunning view of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in the same frame. The sea of ​​flowers in the camellia garden, the retro hiking trails, the stunning views from the mountaintop observation deck, and the lazy-friendly bus routes are perfectly suited for "lying-flat travel"! After checking in at a bunch of popular online spots by the Erhai Lake in Dali these two days, I was quite disappointed because the results were not as good as I expected. Unexpectedly, before leaving, this niche attraction, Erhai Park, gave me a surprise. 📍Location Navigation Main entrance: Map location "Erhai Park (Tuanshan Park)", specific address: No. 1, Erhe South Road, Xiaguan Town, Dali City. Outdoor enthusiasts who love mountaineering and photography lovers can choose to enter the park through the north gate, which has a total of 278 steps. The Wanghai Tower on the top of the mountain is an unbeatable viewing point overlooking Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. There is also a camellia garden and bonsai garden with a Jiangnan garden style. The elderly, frail people, or those with bad knees can choose the "lazy man's shortcut" below. Family Tour Route: Enter the park from the east gate. Monkey Mountain, Bird Watching Gallery, Zoo and Children's Playground are all good places to take your kids for a walk. Lazy shortcut: Take a taxi to "Chaiwu Coffee", drive in from the camellia garden, there is a parking lot, and you can easily reach the mountaintop observation deck. Labor-saving way: Chaiwu Cafe→Observation Deck→Camellia Garden→Haixin Pavilion (1.5 hours in total) 👉Must-check-in highlights 1. Camellia Garden·Camellia buds in full bloom (February-March only) Hundreds of ancient tea trees and plum blossoms interweave into a pink ocean. It is in full bloom. It is recommended to take photos in the early morning or evening when the light is gentle. Looking east, you can see the sparkling Erhai Lake; looking west, you can see the snow-capped 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain; on a clear day, you can see the "Jesus Light" penetrating the clouds. 2. Chaiwu Coffee This coffee shop hidden in the mountains of Erhai Park directly brought the minimalist aesthetics of Aranya to Dali. The pure white geometric architecture + mirror pool + lonely corridor photography area occupy the C position for viewing. If you want to go in and check in, just order a cup of coffee to unlock the literary blockbuster of "pretending to be in Beidaihe". ⚠️Notes 1. The park is open to the public free of charge and is open all day (the night view of the viewing platform is average) 2. The top of the mountain is windy, so it is recommended to bring a thin jacket + sunscreen 3. Prepare shoe covers in the rainy season (the bluestone road is slippery), and be sure to wear sunglasses on sunny days (Erhai Lake has strong reflections)