After visiting Dali's Erhai Lake once, all I can think about is: When can I go back again?! 😫

Dali's Erhai Lake: An addictive paradise of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon"! 🌊✨ "The wind of Xiaguan, the flowers of Shangguan, the snow of Cangshan Mountain, the moon of Erhai Lake" — Dali's romance is perfectly captured in these four poetic lines. 😍 If you've been to Erhai Lake once, you'll be deeply enchanted by its gentleness and freedom, itching to book another trip immediately! 🌅 Must-visit spots: N ways to experience Erhai Lake 10 Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor (Free) - Cycling🚴‍♀️ or walking🚶‍♀️ from Longkan Wharf to Caicun Wharf, you'll encounter stunning S-curves perfect for Instagram-worthy shots! 📸 In winter, you can also spot red-billed gulls—super heartwarming~ - Best times: 7 AM for sunrise or 6 PM for sunset, when the light is magical! 20 Shuanglang Ancient Town (Free) - A "bohemian town" by Erhai Lake, home to Yang Liping's Sun Palace! 🌞 Seaside cafes, Bai ethnic tie-dye workshops, and fishing village vibes make it ideal for a whole day of relaxation. - Must-try foods: Sour-spicy fish🐟, rushan cheese🧀, Xizhou baba🥞 (make sure it's freshly baked!) 30 Xizhou Ancient Town (Free) - More authentic than Dali Ancient Town! Rice fields🌾, round buildings, and Lanxu Tie-Dye Workshop feel like stepping into a Miyazaki anime. - Must-do: Ride a horse-drawn carriage through town and enjoy Xizhou crispy baba with rose jam! 40 Little Putuo Island (Free) - A tiny island in the middle of Erhai Lake, swarming with seagulls in winter🕊️. A 5-minute boat ride takes you to this ethereal spot! 50 Dali Ancient Town (Free) - Renmin Road and Foreigner Street come alive at night with bars🍸, handicraft shops, and street food (grall cakes, stuffed tofu)—everything you could want! 🍜 Foodie heaven: Dali culinary guide - Breakfast: - Cold chicken rice noodles (sweet, sour, and spicy!) - Pea flour porridge with fried dough sticks (a local favorite) - Lunch/Dinner: - Sour-spicy fish (Erhai fish + papaya sour soup, a perfect match!) - Raw pig skin (Bai ethnic specialty—dare to try?) - Snacks: - Grilled rushan cheese (rich and milky, best with rose jam) - Yangbi rolled rice noodles (cold and spicy, great for appetites) 💡 Travel tips - Transport: - Rent an e-bike🛵 (¥50/day) or charter a car (¥300/day) to explore Erhai Lake. - Take the lakeside bus (¥15/person) from the ancient town to Shuanglang. - Accommodation: - For sea views, stay in Shuanglang or Caicun; for budget options, choose Dali Ancient Town. - Seasonal highlights: - Cherry blossoms🌸 in March-April, seagulls🕊️ in November-December—beautiful year-round! "In Dali, time is meant to be wasted." If you've fallen for its slow-paced life, start planning your next trip now! ✈️❤️ #DaliTravel #ErhaiGuide #SpontaneousTrip