Go to Erhai Lake to enjoy different scenery

Dali’s Erhai Lake (note “Er Hai” and not “Ear Sea”) is one of the most famous attractions in Yunnan. Here is a detailed tour guide covering transportation, attractions, food and precautions to help you plan your trip with ease: --- ### **1. Transportation Guide** 1. **How ​​to get to Erhai** - **Airplane**: Arrive at Dali Fengyi Airport and take a taxi or airport bus (about 40 minutes) to Erhai. - **High-speed rail**: Take the high-speed rail from Kunming/Lijiang to Dali Station and take a taxi or bus (such as Line 8) to Erhai (about 30 minutes). - **Driving**: About 130 kilometers around Erhai, good road conditions, suitable for renting a car (electric cars about 50-80 yuan/day, cars 200-400 yuan/day). 2. **Transportation around Erhai Lake** - **Electric Vehicles/Bicycles**: Suitable for short distances (such as Cai Village-Hi Chau), pay attention to sun protection. - **Charter/Carpool**: About 300-500 dollars/day, easy to check in all the attractions. - **Course**: Take a boat from Dali Port Pier (such as Erhai Grand Cruise 140 yuan/person), via Little Putuo, Nanzhao Scenic Island. --- ### **2, must-see attractions recommendation** **1. Erhai West Line (Idyllic Scenery)** - **Dragon Niche Pier**: Best spot to see the sunrise, super healing redwood trees and reflections in the water. - **S-Bend of Shixi Village**: Celebrity check-in spot, recommended early morning or evening to avoid crowds. - **Xizhou Ancient Town**: Bai ethnic style + idyllic wheat waves, try Xizhou dumplings (salty and sweet). - **Sea Tongue Park**: Niche Secret Land (temporarily closed, please note the opening notice). **2.East Line of Erhai (Mountains and Seas)** - **Double Gallery Ancient Town**: Seaside Cafe, Yang Liping Sun Palace (reservations required). - **Digging Color Town**: Abandoned fishing boats, cliff photo spots, super beautiful sunsets. - **Little Putuo**: There are seagulls in winter, you can feed and take pictures. - **Writing Village**: Rainbow Highway, overlooking the panoramic view of Erhai Lake. ** 3. Other Highlights** - **Dali Ancient City**: Take a night tour of People's Road and experience the bar culture. - **Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple**: Landmark building, suitable for distant photography. --- ### **3. Food Recommendations** - **Caucasian cuisine**: sour and spicy fish, milk fan (fried or grilled), raw skin (try with caution), cool chicken rice noodles. - **Snacks**: Bait chunks, ripple roll powder, pea powder. - **Restaurant Recommendations**: Double Gallery "Four Seasons Yunye" (Mushroom Hot Pot), Xizhou "Mo Shang Garden Restaurant". --- ### **4.Accommodation Suggestions** - **Haixi**: Caicun/Majiuyi, convenient to watch the sunrise, high value for money (200-500 dollars/night). - **Haidong**: Double gallery/dig color, high-end sea view room (800 dollars+), recommended "Six Reading" "Bright Moon Pine Room". - **Dali Ancient City**: Rich nightlife for backpackers. --- ### **5.Precautions** 1. **Sunscreen**: High altitude UV rays, use SPF50 + sunscreen + hat + sunglasses. 2. **Weather**: Rainy season (June-August) to bring rain gear, winter morning and evening temperature difference is large. 3. **Environmental protection**: Do not litter, protect the ecology of Erhai. 4. **Avoid pits**: Be careful when pulling customers on the roadside for photography or shopping, and say a good price in advance. --- ### **Six, Classic Itinerary Reference** - **Day Trip**: Dali Ancient City → S-Bend of Fengxi → Xizhou → Double Corridor → Little Putuo → Return. - **Two Day Trip**: - **Day 1**: West line cycling (Long Niang Pier - Hi Chau), live in Cai Village. - **Day 2**: Charter East Line (Double Gallery-Digging Color-Writing Brush Village), return. --- The beauty of Erhai lies in the slow-paced experience, and it is recommended to reserve 2-3 days for an in-depth tour.