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Stay in the dream of Erhai Lake, wake up to a sea of stars!

🌈Attraction Features: Crystal clear water 💦 surrounded by Cangshan Mountains ⛰️ with Bai ethnic villages, wetland parks, and popular photo spots along the shore‼️ 🛤️Location: Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, east of Dali Ancient Town. 🚗Transportation: 1: Getting there ✈️Fly to Dali Fengyi Airport, then take a taxi or airport shuttle (about 1 hour to Erhai Lake) 🚄High-speed train from Kunming to Dali takes about 2 hours, then a 30-minute taxi ride from Dali Station to Erhai Lake. 2: Getting around Erhai Lake Rent electric scooters (50-80 yuan) or bicycles (20-30 yuan) for short distances. Charter car/self-driving: About 300-500 yuan/day, flexible for touring the entire lake (recommended to go clockwise around the lake). 3: Boat tours: Take a boat from Dali Port or Taoyuan Dock (140 yuan/person), with stops at Nanzhao Island. Must-Visit Attractions 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I: West Side of Erhai Lake 🎈Dali Ancient Town: Explore Renmin Road and Foreigner Street, experience Bai architecture and nightlife. 🎈Cai Village Dock: The closest Erhai Lake access point from the ancient town, perfect for watching sunrise. 🎈Fanxi Village S-curve: Popular photo spot, especially beautiful at dawn or dusk. 🎈Xizhou Ancient Town: Experience tie-dyeing, taste Xizhou Baba (local bread), golden rice fields in autumn. 🎈Haishe Park (temporarily closed): Check for reopening updates, natural wetland landscape. II: East Side of Erhai Lake 🎈Shuanglang Ancient Town: Best viewpoint of Erhai Lake, recommended to stay in lakeside guesthouses, visit Yang Liping's Sun Palace. 🎈Wase Town: Less crowded fishing village with lakeside trees and abandoned boats perfect for photos. 🎈Small Putuo: Seagulls in winter, mini island that can be viewed from a distance in other seasons. 🎈Wenbi Village: Popular wedding photography location, rainbow road overlooking Erhai Lake. 🎈Lixiangbang (Santorini Dali): Greek-style architecture complex, great for photos (free entry, some hotel areas require purchase). Tips 🌺 1. Sun protection: Dali sunlight ☀️ is intense, be sure to use sunscreen, sun hats, and sunglasses 🕶 2. Warmth: Large temperature differences between morning and evening, remember to bring jackets or sweaters. 3. Avoid scams: Be cautious when buying expensive silver or jade items, check electric scooter battery levels before renting.
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Posted: Apr 25, 2025
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