[2025 Dali Stay] Travel Guide for Dali Haitian Yihaijing Inn (Updated Jan)

A lifestyle called Dali A comfort called Erhai Lake Go to a windy place away from the hustle and bustle of the city Beside this ancient body of water Feel the pure land in your heart Erhai Lake was formed at the end of the Ice Age, mainly due to subsidence and erosion, and is a highland tectonic fault lake. It is a typical inland graben lake basin with steep banks. There are few attractions in Haidong, but the scenery is beautiful. The scenic spots are far apart, so it is suitable for self-driving or chartering a car. ▶️ Haixi Tour Route: Dali Ancient City - Cang'er Avenue - Longkan Wharf - Caicun Wharf - Panxi Village S Bay - Langqiao - Xizhou Ancient Town - Haixie Park From the end of October to the end of March every year, this route is very beautiful, with seagulls, redwoods, reeds, ginkgo trees, etc. Xizhou Ancient Town is suitable for a slow stroll of 2-4 hours, with Yan's Courtyard, Corner Tower, Wind Blowing Wheat Waves/Rice Waves, unique cafes, small trains, and local snacks like Xizhou Baba. ▶️ Haidong Tour Route: Shuanglang Ancient Town - Luwo Mountain - Xiaoputuo - Ideal Gang - Wenbi Village - Yunxiang Mountain - Xingsheng Bridge Shuanglang Ancient Town is very commercialized and not worth visiting, but staying in a waterfront homestay, watching the sunset, and watching seagulls is still very pleasant. Most of the spots in Haidong are very photogenic, but for those who don't want to take photos, there's no need to look for specific spots. Driving around and stopping is a more relaxing way to travel. Yunxiang Mountain is a great place for road trips, and most kids will love it. You can take a detour, and in the evening, you can watch the sunset and enjoy a panoramic view of Xiaguan City and Erhai Lake, which is very photogenic. ▶️ Tips for Renting a Car for a Day Tour Around Erhai Lake 1️⃣ If you want to have a good impression of Dali, it is not recommended to randomly find a store or a driver in Dali Ancient City or near a homestay or hotel for a one-day tour around the lake. You are likely to end up exhausted and may even be taken to buy things, which will be a poor experience. 2️⃣ When renting an electric bike or car, take a video of the car when picking it up, as some owners rely on vehicle scratches to extort money.