【Autumn at Erhai｜In the Sonata of Wind and Lake, Find a Dream of Romance and Beauty】

When the first snow on Cangshan Mountain reflects on the mirror-like lake surface, and the plane tree leaves along Huanhai Road drift into golden poems, autumn at Erhai is gently painting the millennium legend of "Xiaguan Wind, Shangguan Flowers, Cangshan Snow, Erhai Moon" into a romance within reach. 📍 Autumn Erhai Travel Guide ❶ Huanhai West Road "Cycling Poem" 🚴 Must-experience: Start from Caicun Pier, weaving through the scent of rice and the sound of waves 📸 Photo spot: In front of the lonely tree on the covered bridge, waiting for the collision of lake blue and golden yellow 🌾 Hidden surprise: By the rice fields in Xizhou, enjoy a cup of limited-edition "Rice Fragrance Coffee" ❷ Shuanglang "Lakeside Moments" 🏡 Scenic philosophy: Find a waterside café and watch the light and shadow paint on the glazed lake surface 🎨 Artistic moment: On the terrace of the Sun Palace, wait for the nineteen peaks of Cangshan to be bathed in golden glow 🛶 Secret exploration: Take a fisherman's small boat to the water forest on the lake’s central island ❸ Haidong "Sunset Theater" 🌅 Best viewpoint: Wenbi Village cliff, overlooking the rising Erhai moon and the ancient city’s first lights 📷 Photography tip: Use dead trees and dawn redwoods to frame the shimmering gentle waves 🍷 Romantic ritual: Sip local plum wine and toast to the gradually changing pink-purple sky 🍁 Autumn Limited Delicacies ▪️ Xizhou Baba: Freshly baked rose sugar filling, too hot to hold but too good to put down ▪️ Erhai Fresh Fish: Silver fish omelet paired with Bai-style sour and spicy fish, a soul-stirring bite ▪️ Yangbi Walnuts: Under ancient trees, taste this year’s freshly picked plump fruits 🚴 Lakeside Tips · Best time: Early morning and dusk, avoid the strong midday sun · Dress suggestion: Light jacket + sun hat, to handle autumn temperature changes · Eco-friendly advice: Bring your own water bottle, support zero-trace travel 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations ✅ By Erhai: Mingyue Songjian, fall asleep to the sound of waves ✅ In the countryside: Xilinyuan, open the window to golden waves of rice ✅ Inside the ancient city: Jixia Mountain, experience the autumn atmosphere of a Bai courtyard 🌊 When seagulls skim across the mirror-like lake and plane tree leaves fall on your shoulders, Erhai is writing you a gentle poem with the whole of autumn.