I regret not coming to Erhai earlier compared to Sanya, I prefer this tranquil little lake

Erhai, although called 'sea', is not a sea; it is the second largest plateau freshwater lake in Yunnan Province Because the inland people of Yunnan like to call lakes 'seas', and its shape resembles an ear, it is named 'Erhai'. It seems that what is never lacking here is the romanticism of wind, flowers, snow, and moon, making it a place one must visit in their lifetime. 🚗 Travel Route/Guide: 1️⃣ Two-day tour around the lake D1 (West Lake Route): Dali Ancient Town - Cai Village Pier - Majiu Village - Xizhou Ancient Town - Shuanglang Ancient Town D2 (East Lake Route): Shuanglang Ancient Town - Nanzhao Style Island - Wase Town Little Putuo - Xiaguan - Dali Ancient Town. The departure route around the lake is generally divided into West Lake and East Lake routes, and it is recommended to start from the ancient town and travel clockwise along the West Lake route. ⭕️ Travel Guide (the journey around the lake is about 130 kilometers) 🚘 Mode of Transportation: Friends with a driving license can choose to rent a car for self-driving; there are car and electric scooter rental shops all over Dali. Friends without a driving license can choose to rent electric scooters or bicycles, with high-capacity batteries supporting a trip around the lake, and the rental fee is about 100 yuan per day; low-capacity batteries can travel about 60 kilometers, not suitable for a trip around the lake, but the rental fee will be cheaper. For those who want to visit all the islands, you can take a cruise from Cai Village Pier, Taoyuan Pier, or Xiaguan Pier. 2️⃣ West Lake Route: Cai Village is the closest village to Erhai from the ancient town, and its lakeside wetlands and pier flower sea are very suitable for photography. Continuing northward, you can see a vast forest by the sea when passing through Majiu Village. The third stop is Xizhou, surrounded by paddy fields and flower seas, where you can stroll through the ancient town and taste delicious food. After resting, continue on to Shuanglang, known as 'the town with the best view of Cangshan and Erhai'. Located on the east side of the lake, Shuanglang has an unbeatable view, with Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in sight. As the sky darkens, you can find a seaside restaurant or inn with a terrace, enjoy the gentle sea breeze, and watch the most beautiful sunset. 3️⃣ East Lake Route The most beautiful scenery of Erhai is during sunrise and sunset, and watching the sunrise in Shuanglang is definitely worth it! After breakfast, you can go to Nanzhao Style Island for a visit, which was the summer resort of the ancient Nanzhao kings, and you need to take a boat to the island. Leaving Shuanglang and heading south to Wase Town, known as 'Penglai Fairy Island', Little Putuo is also accessible by boat and is the last stop of the main attractions around Erhai, finally returning to Dali Ancient Town to return the vehicle and end the two-day tour around Erhai. ✌️ Eating Suggestions: Dali's specialty foods include rice noodles, erkuai, thin bean powder, rushan, and broken crispy baba, etc. 🏫 Accommodation Suggestions: South Gate of Dali Ancient Town, Longkan, Cai Village, convenient for food, accommodation, and transportation. ⭐️ tips: In the afternoon, riding and taking photos are with the sunlight and sunset If you still have energy at night, you can go to Zeromountain or Wenbi Village to see the night view, recently Dali opened the sea season, and the fishing lights in Erhai are like stars