Dali Cycling (Erhai Lake Loop) Attraction Guide

The Erhai Lake cycling loop is approximately 120 km long and is divided into the east route (lakeside and mountain scenery) and the west route (pastoral scenery). You can choose your cycling route based on your physical strength and time. East Route: Shuanglang → Wase → Xiaoputu → Wenbi Village West Route: Xingsheng Bridge → Longkan → Xizhou Ancient Town → Xizhou Full Cycling Route (Challenging Route): Around Erhai Lake (about 120 km, requires 1-2 days, clockwise cycling is recommended) 🌅 Erhai East Route 1️⃣ Haidong Wenbi Village (Erhai's hidden gem, romantic Erhai) Location: Haidong Town, more convenient from Shuanglang
🌟 Features: A lesser-known village on the east bank of Erhai Lake, with wide open lake views. The small village on the hillside has many "cliffside guesthouses" that are worth staying in. 2️⃣ Wase Town (pastoral lake scenery) Location: Haidong
🌟 Features: Beautiful sunset views. 3️⃣ Xiaoputu (Pearl of Erhai) Location: Near Wase Town
🌟 Features: A small island in the center of the lake with an ancient temple, surrounded by clear water. 4️⃣ Shuanglang Ancient Town (Erhai's most famous town) Location: About 50 km from Dali Ancient City
🌟 Features: Lakeside guesthouses, trendy cafes, and restaurants with lake views. You can spend more time here, or stay overnight. There are many delicious restaurants. 🌿 Erhai West Route (pastoral scenery + ecological wetlands) 5️⃣ Longkan Ancient Ferry (excellent sunrise views) Location: 5 km east of Dali Ancient City
🌟 Features: Excellent sunrise views, many metasequoia trees along the shore. The metasequoia trees turn red in winter and are very beautiful. There are many seagulls in winter. 6️⃣ Xingsheng Bridge (popular bridge) Location: Near Dali city
🌟 Features: The most European-like place in Dali. The bridge is very distinctive, especially in winter when flocks of seagulls gather, making it a super popular photo spot. 7️⃣ Xizhou Ancient Town (Bai ethnic style ancient town) Location: About 20 km from Dali Ancient City
🌟 Features: Ancient and charming Bai ethnic houses, a bustling Sifang Street, and the opportunity to taste Xizhou Baba. The popular wheat fields are also here. You can stay in Xizhou Ancient Town, which is very atmospheric in the evening and early morning when there are fewer people. 8️⃣ Haishe Ecological Park (a hidden gem surrounded by water on three sides) Location: Near Xizhou Ancient Town
🌟 Features: A small peninsula extending into Erhai Lake, with a winding shoreline. It's very quiet and suitable for taking photos. 🚲 Cycling Tips ✅ Cycling Time: * Best season: Spring and autumn are suitable for cycling, avoid the scorching summer sun and strong winter winds. * Cycling suggestions: Cycle in the morning or afternoon, avoiding the strong midday sun.