Resting with the breeze of Erhai Lake, capturing poetic moments

In the early morning, opening the wooden window of the blue-tiled house, the morning mist at Longkan Pier is drifting over the surface of Erhai Lake. In the shimmering waves, the outline of Cangshan Mountain gradually becomes clear — this is probably the easiest picturesque moment in Dali. The courtyard with white walls and black tiles is hidden beside the ecological corridor, and around the corner, you can encounter a trellis covered with bougainvillea. Every snapshot you take is a healing scene with a built-in filter. The guesthouse’s public area is surprisingly spacious, with a courtyard paved with bluestone slabs that can accommodate a lively group: in the evening, set up a grill, the charcoal crackling, the aroma of barbecue mingling with the evening breeze from Erhai Lake; if it happens to be a festival, string up some lights and you can have a relaxed party, with a sky full of stars above and friends’ laughter in your ears. Staying here, there’s no need to rush. The front desk staff will check the sunrise time for you in advance and remind you to bring a light jacket to ward off the morning chill; if you want to rent an electric bike to circle the lake, they will carefully mark the locations of lesser-known scenic spots; they even thoughtfully lend photography props to make your travel photo album more unique. Falling asleep to the sound of Erhai Lake’s waves, days in the blue-tiled house carry both the poetic romance of Dali and the cozy warmth of home. Next time you come to Longkan, don’t miss this blue-tiled house that can slow down time.