[2025 Dali Attraction] Travel Guide for Yang Li Ping Art Space (Updated Jan)

Mid-Autumn National Day trip👣 Don't miss the Sun Palace🌞 when you go to Shuanglang, Dali By the Cangshan Erhai Lake🌊 Ancient trees and huge rocks🗿 Bas-reliefs, stone carvings, paintings Jade, flowers, green plants... The beauty is overwhelming in the flickering light and shadow 🍃The pristine beauty of Erhai Lake The way of life of Teacher Yang Liping The artistic beauty of Bai ethnic residential architecture Absolutely~ The photos taken📸 are also very satisfying Daze under the tree by the sea🤳 Have an afternoon tea🍵, feel happy✨ Such architectural wonders, friends who love art and photography are worth checking in! ‼️tips： 🆓Reservation for visit, only in the morning Need to make an appointment in advance for tickets Tickets are released at 12 and 24 o'clock A.M. 9-12 o'clock, half an hour visit -

Sun Palace is located by Erhai Lake, blending in with the surrounding mountains and waters, exuding a unique charm. Its architectural style is ingenious, with wooden structures paired with large glass walls, creating a blend of ancient and modern. Sunlight streams through the glass, casting dappled shadows inside, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere. From outside the palace, under the azure sky, the silhouette of Sun Palace reflects on the surface of Erhai Lake, creating a dreamlike beauty. The terrace in front of the palace is the perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of Erhai Lake. Leaning on the railing, you can gaze into the distance, where the vast lake meets the sky, and the distant Cangshan Mountains appear and disappear in the mist, like an ink painting. Inside the palace, the exquisite decorations and elegant layout reveal the designer's ingenuity in every detail. Here, you can enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee, letting your thoughts drift with the lake breeze, or immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere, savoring the peace of time. Sun Palace is like a beautiful woman standing alone, quietly telling the story of Erhai Lake.

🏡Yang Liping Sun Palace is located at the top of Yuji Island in Shuanglang, Dali. It was built in 2000 with the design concept of "harmonious coexistence with nature." It combines the architectural features of Bai ethnic residences with Yang Liping's artistic taste, creating a unique artistic space. 🌊The Sun Palace faces Erhai Lake and backs onto rocks. It has four floors and seven rooms, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an unobstructed view of Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain. 🍃In the center of the courtyard stands a century-old banyan tree, with branches extending to every corner of the interior space. 🪸Many ethnic decorations adorn the staggered stairs, steps, and platforms... 🪨The natural stone materials, orange tables and chairs, green leaves, and blue Erhai Lake (on sunny days) achieve a harmonious coexistence here. ☕Here, a lounge chair, a cup of coffee, and a dessert make for a wonderful afternoon. 🆓Free Reservation: ⏰️Every day at 12:00 noon and 24:00 midnight, the releases free visit slots for the next day, with 60 slots each time, totaling 120 slots per day. ⏰️Free opening hours are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with each time slot lasting 30 minutes (a guide will lead the tour and provide free explanations. The explanation lasts 20 minutes, and the remaining 10 minutes are for free photo-taking and touring). There are 6 time slots throughout the day, with 20 people per time slot. 💰Afternoon Tea Consumption: ☕Another way to enter is to experience afternoon tea, with unlimited entry and exit. You can lie by Erhai Lake and relax, which is very comfortable. It costs 128 yuan per person and includes coffee or tea, desserts, and a small plum, as well as a souvenir (scarf🎗). 📝Attention Tips: ①The stone steps inside are steep and slippery, so be sure to wear non-slip shoes. ②It's best to go on a sunny day; on cloudy days, Erhai Lake looks gray and affects the view.

🌟"The beauty of Dali lies in Cang'er, and the beauty of Cang'er lies in Shuanglang" 🌟What to play? 1⃣️ Yuji Island: One of the three islands around the sea, it is a must-visit spot in Shuanglang Town. Yang Liping's Sun Palace is right next to Yuji Island, just a little ahead. It's great for taking photos (reservation needed, or afternoon tea). 2⃣️ Nanzhao Customs Island: Customs Island and Yuji Island are the two famous islands in Shuanglang. You need to take a boat to get there. Just go to the pier and buy a ticket (the ticket includes a round-trip boat ticket, 50 per person). 3⃣️ Kuixing Pavilion: The structure is a three-story wooden building built in the third year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty and renovated during the Republic of China. It is located on the right side of a street in the ancient town of Shuanglang. 4⃣️ Shuanglang has more homestays, cafes, and restaurants. The decorations are beautiful and each has its own style. The beautiful places in Shuanglang are not in the alleys but in the shops, so it is recommended to spend a day choosing a seaside cafe or homestay to relax. Lie on the sofa to watch the sunrise and sunset, and feed the Siberian seagulls on the balcony. 🌯Food: Grilled milk fan, grilled rice cake, Yangbi rolled powder, pea jelly rice noodles, grilled rice noodles, flower cake. I really like the rose sauce of the grilled milk fan and a Yangbi rolled powder shop in the ancient town. Remember to check out several shops when buying flower cakes, as the prices vary. 🚗How to get there? 1⃣️ Erhai is long-shaped, with Dali Ancient City in the southwest and Shuanglang in the northeast. It is recommended to spend two days playing, with one day of accommodation in Shuanglang to enjoy the slow time. 2⃣️ There is a one-way bus around the sea from Dali Ancient City to Shuanglang, which is more cost-effective than taking a taxi. 3⃣️ You can also rent a car to go. ⚠️Hi, I am Miaojang who loves traveling~ Take you to dreams and faraway places! Shuanglang

Shuanglang Ancient Town Hello everyone! Today, I am fortunate to introduce to you a mysterious and beautiful place, which is Shuanglang Ancient Town located in Dali City, Yunnan Province, China.🏞️ This ancient town has a history of thousands of years, a beautiful crystallization of nature and human civilization, and a witness to history and the marks of time. The history of Shuanglang Ancient Town can be traced back to the distant Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. It was once a gathering place for ethnic minorities in the southwest and an important transportation hub to Southeast Asia in ancient times.🏹 Ancient merchants, caravans, and armies frequently shuttled here, leaving rich historical marks and stories on this land. Every stone and tile seems to whisper ancient stories, making people feel as if they have traveled back to that era. Walking into Shuanglang Ancient Town, you will be attracted by the ancient buildings here. The unique architectural styles of Bai ethnic residences, temples, and archways are full of historical charm. Among them, Yujian Temple and Sun Palace on Yujian Island are the iconic buildings of the ancient town, attracting countless tourists to visit.🌆 It is said that the famous actress Maggie Cheung loves the glass terrace here, and every time she comes, she stops to admire the scenery and immerse herself in it. In addition to these ancient buildings, there are many places worth exploring in Shuanglang. Nanzhao Customs Island is a place full of nature and culture, with beautiful beaches, rich Nanzhao cultural relics, and many memorable attractions.🏯 The ancient Kuixing Pavilion has witnessed the prosperity and changes of Shuanglang Ancient Town. Standing on the pavilion, overlooking the entire ancient town, it seems to travel through time and return to that prosperous era, making people linger. Of course, as an ancient town with a long history, the food in Shuanglang is also not to be missed.🍲 From fresh seafood to authentic Bai ethnic specialty dishes, every bite is a tribute to history. Especially the famous "clay pot fish," made with fresh local sea fish, various spices, and vegetables, the broth is incredibly delicious, leaving a lasting impression. Friends, if you are interested in history or looking for a place to purify your soul, then Shuanglang Ancient Town is definitely your best choice. Here, you can talk to history, get close to nature, and feel the unique tranquility and beauty.✨ So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, bring your family and friends, and come to Shuanglang Ancient Town to find those treasures forgotten by time!🎒 Let's embark on this historical journey together and feel the charm and beauty of Shuanglang Ancient Town. Shuanglang

Shuanglang is so beautiful, just like a fairyland, much more beautiful than Haixi~ The sunshine sprinkles down with flowers, very dreamy~✨ - Shuanglang Ancient Town is really much more enjoyable to visit than Dali Ancient Town! Whether it's the scenery or the comfort level, it's super great Because we were staying near Dali Ancient Town, we played in Haixi for a day and went to Shuanglang the next day. Shuanglang Ancient Town is right by the sea, where you can see the sea at any time. Both Dali Ancient Town and Xizhou Ancient Town are not by the sea, and Dali Ancient Town is heavily commercialized, while Shuanglang allows you to better appreciate the beauty of Erhai Lake! - 🚗Transportation 1️⃣ Didi Shunfengche: Taking a taxi is too expensive at over a hundred, but a ride-share for two people is only 68. 2️⃣ Yunnan Tourist Bus: Buy bus tickets on the 'You Dali' mini-program, 45 RMB per person, and you need to board at the boarding point in Dali Ancient Town. 3️⃣ Electric bike? Not really feasible, listen to advice and don't be stubborn, it's really far - 💐How to play in Shuanglang Ancient Town 1️⃣ Stroll around the ancient town The ancient town is long, it's a street, walking in Shuanglang Ancient Town, from the entrance to the inside, you can stroll for a long time, completely different from the atmosphere of Dali Ancient Town, very leisurely and comfortable, every so often there's an alley that leads to the edge of Erhai Lake~ 2️⃣ Go to the Sun Palace/Moon Palace On a peninsula, you need to go through many alleys, the Sun Palace requires a reservation, and you can only enter at a designated time, the Moon Palace is not open. You can also go to the cliff by the sea, but be careful, there's no fence, be careful not to fall into the water. 3️⃣ Drink coffee On the way to the Sun Palace, in the alley by the seaside, there's a coffee shop, 28 RMB per person, enjoying the sea breeze, drinking coffee, very pleasant, and there are swings, flowers, and other photogenic props, it's quite comfortable to sit there in the afternoon. 4️⃣ Take photos in the flower sea Navigate to Nanzhao Island, don't take a boat to the island, the road is covered with a beautiful sea of flowers. From 3 pm to 5 pm, you can capture the sparkling sea, and if you're not in a hurry, you might as well wait for the sunset, it's really super beautiful.

I had been to Dali before, but since I couldn't get a free ticket to the Sun Palace, I just took photos outside and left with regret. This time, I finally got a ticket to the Sun Palace and arrived as scheduled at 9 am. Even though I had watched the video of Lu Yu interviewing Yang Liping and followed the camera for a tour, it was still not as shocking as being there in person. The Sun Palace is beautiful everywhere! Its beauty is natural: cliffs, ancient trees, so naturally integrated with the courtyard; its beauty is rough: the furniture is made of old ship wood, and the paths are paved with bluestone; its beauty is artistic: handmade table flags, paintings by Bai ethnic old artists; its beauty is delicate, every jar and vase with water has fresh wildflowers floating in it... Designer Zhao Qing understands Teacher Yang, the natural fusion of modern and rustic, art and luxury, presenting a kind of beauty that is pleasing to the eye and breathtaking.

I came to the Sun Palace for its reputation, especially for Yang Liping's fame. I heard that this place is particularly beautiful. It's really as good as its reputation, the overall design is so beautiful, there are many objects in each small room, but you don't feel crowded. Each room and each floor is different, the famous designer's design is different. You can make a free reservation for a free visit in the morning one day in advance, and you will be given a scarf as a small gift. After 12 o'clock is the consumption time, each person is 128 yuan, I think it is worth it, you can't see the sunset for free.

Yang Liping's Sun Palace Art Space is a residence built by Yang Liping in 2000, named the Sun Palace. The construction of the Sun Palace took 5 years. During the construction process, the designer integrated the architectural features of the Bai ethnic group's residences with Yang Liping's personal aesthetics, creating a building that integrates architectural art, space art, and life art. In 2017, Yang Liping, in order to support the Dali Prefecture government's protection of Erhai Lake, transformed the Sun Palace into an art space for the public to visit for public welfare. The Sun Palace is built on the mountain, with varying heights. The gate is built in a position halfway up the mountain according to the veins of the mountain stones. During the actual construction process, the building materials were cut to preserve the integrity of the rocks.

How can you not visit the Sun Palace Art Space when you come to Dali👏 This is the private residence of Teacher Yang Liping✌ 👉A building that combines ecology, environmental protection, and art, It feels like being in nature, very comfortable😄 - ‼️Friends who love to take pictures will definitely fall in love with it‼️ It's next to Erhai Lake, facing the sea, and there are many old famous trees. The living room, bedroom, dining room, etc., all have a strong artistic atmosphere. A casual shot will give a sense of deja vu👍👍 - ⭕️Warm reminder⭕️ Free appointments can only visit for half an hour, it is strongly recommended that everyone enjoy the afternoon while visiting the Sun Palace unlimitedly‼️The afternoon tea not only looks good, but also tastes pretty good‼️ - In Dali Shuanglang, spend half a day, feel the life aesthetics and artistic taste of Teacher Yang, it's so worth it🙋🙋

From the exterior to the interior, you can feel Ms. Yang Liping's aesthetics everywhere, all the ornaments and accessories, the design style is very unique and beautiful! Drinking afternoon tea, blowing the wind of Erhai Lake, the light and shadow are charming, enjoy this beauty!