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[Dali Erhai Lake Travel Guide] – Enjoy the scenery for free, but happiness requires spending money! ### **🌊 Must-See Attractions in Erhai Lake** (with a "Don't Fall into These Traps" Manual) 1. **Shuanglang Ancient Town** - **Recommended because**: With Cangshan Mountain on your left and Erhai Lake on your right, you'll be taking photos non-stop. There's Yang Liping's Sun Palace (tickets are a bit expensive, but the coffee can offset the ticket price) and the popular glass ball photo spot (CNY 10/person; try to bargain: "Boss, I can jump higher than the ball, can I get a discount?"). - **Humorous warning**: Don't shout "Ah--" at Erhai Lake, or the seagulls might respond to your poetry with bird poop. 2. **Panxi Village S-Bend** - **How to enjoy**: Rent a bicycle (CNY 20/day) and pretend you're the main character in an idol drama (note: the actual cycling may be exhausting). The sunrise is stunning, but if you have trouble waking up early, just use Photoshop. 3. **Xizhou Ancient Town** - **Must-do**: Eat a Xizhou Baba (sweet vs. savory debate), check out the yellow-walled rice paddies (in autumn, it turns into a scene from the movie *Little Forest*), and try tie-dyeing (not recommended for those with clumsy hands; you might end up with an "abstract" scarf). 4. **Xiao Putuo Island** - **Truth**: It's a mini island, and in winter, there are more seagulls than tourists. It's suitable for taking photos from a distance; you can save on the boat ticket (unless you want to battle the seagulls for bread). 5. **Longkan Wharf** - **Hidden skill**: At sunrise, the water surface glitters with gold. Post on social media: "The sun over Erhai Lake is more dazzling than my ex." (Not recommended for singles) ### **🍜 Foodie Special – The Culinary World of Erhai Lake** 1. **"Survival" Recommendations**: - **Roasted Milk Fan**: Milk is made into slices, roasted, and then rolled with sugar sauce. The taste is like chewing on first love – some people love it to death, while others find it too sour (it's recommended to buy one stick to try first). - **Spicy and Sour Fish**: Erhai crucian carp + sour papaya. When it gets too spicy, silently repeat: "This is the passion of Yunnan." - **Cold Chicken Rice Noodles**: Refreshing, sour, and spicy. Eating it in the summer saves on air conditioning. 2. **Avoid These**: - If the "wild mushroom hot pot" at the scenic spot is ridiculously priced, just sing: "Red umbrella, white stick, after eating, we'll all lie in a box..." (It's recommended to eat it in Dali Ancient City; it's cheaper and safer). ### **🛏️ Money-Saving Accommodation Tips** 1. **Haxi Homestays**: In the Caicun and Majiuyi areas, you can stay in a "sea view room" for CNY 200 during the off-season (note: you might be seeing the sea through a crack in the balcony). 2. **Hostel Tricks**: Near the South Gate of Dali Ancient City, it's CNY 50/bed, and you can find hiking buddies (with a free symphony of snoring from your fellow travelers). ### **📌 Final Words of Advice** - **Sun protection**: The UV rays at Erhai Lake can turn you into a "plateau red" in half a day. Use sunscreen liberally. - **Bargaining**: Everything can be bargained for except for human life, from braiding colorful braids to horseback riding. Remember the formula: "Cut it in half, turn around and walk away, and the boss will call you back." **Final Soul-Searching Question**: Did you come to Erhai Lake to daydream? To take photos? Or just to fatten up the seagulls? (Anyway, you'll know once you get here – Cangshan Mountain is a timeless painting without ink, Erhai Lake is an ancient zither without strings, and you... are just a happy backdrop.) ✨ **Bring this guide and set off!** (Remember to hold on tight to your wallet; don't skimp on happiness!)