Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain are the most obvious natural landmarks in Dali!

Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain are very famous. Even if people who have never been to Dali ask them what they have the deepest impression of Dali, most people will say Cangshan Erhai Lake.

There are six plateau lakes in Yunnan, most of which are located in central Yunnan, and Erhai Lake is the only lake located in western Yunnan.

Erhai Lake has both the vastness of the sea and the tranquility of the lake, which is very unique.

The cultures of the Erhai Lake and Dali Lake grew together, giving birth to the civilizations of Nanzhao and Dali States on the banks of the Erhai Lake. The cultures of ethnic minorities and the Confucian and feudal cultures of the Central Plains merged with each other here, forming a "Dali culture" exclusive to Dali.

This time, we took a cruise ship and swam the Erhai Lake in the opposite direction from north to south to feel the charm of the Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain from another line!

There are multiple cruise sightseeing routes to Erhai Lake, which are divided into long-term and short-term. The long-term route has the most scenic spots. Although the long-term route is the same, the boat points are different.

There are two long-term boating points for cruise ships in the Erhai Lake, Dali Port and Taoyuan Wharf, which are located at the southern and northern ends of the Erhai Lake. The two docks are both boating points and disembarkation points for cruise ships.

In the afternoon, board a boat from Taoyuan Wharf near Butterfly Spring and take a cruise ship to swim to the Erhai Lake from north to south.

In the afternoon, the sun moves from Haidong to Cangshan. At this time, I am sitting on a cruise ship and watching Cangshan. The direction of light falling on Cangshan Mountain is diametrically opposite to that in the morning. The sun shines on the Erhai Lake from the same side of Cangshan Mountain. At this time, Cangshan Mountain is beginning to appear in silhouette, and its outline is particularly clear.

The cruise ship left the shore and headed for Nanzhao Style Island. The first attraction on the tour was also the only island completely offshore in the Erhai Lake-Nanzhao Style Island.

It is said that Nanzhao Style Island is a summer island for the Nanzhao royal family. From a distance, it looks like a light boat floating on the water, revealing a corner of the white building. All other buildings are hidden under the vegetation.

As the cruise ship gradually approaches Nanzhao Style Island, the bustling Shuanglang Town gradually comes into view. Rows of houses with Bai characteristics gradually extend from the low-lying water edge to high places, arranged neatly and in an orderly manner.

At this time, the warm golden sunset decorated the double corridors very dreamy and gave people a warm smell of fireworks!

The cruise ship docked at the Nanzhao Fengqing Island Pier and disembarked on the island for sightseeing.

Standing in different positions on Nanzhao Style Island and looking around, you will find that as the light and shadow change, the scenery of Cang 'er at this time is completely different from that in the morning.

As the sun gradually shifts westward, the flickering light makes the scenery in front of you more three-dimensional.

Take a circle around the island on Nanzhao Style Island and check in on the island's iconic attractions-comprehensive beach, Nanzhao Palace, Shayi Mother Carvings, and Main Square. Then come to the dock where the cruise ship docked again to board the boat and continue the cruise ship on the Erhai Lake!

As the cruise ship gradually sails deep into the Erhai Lake, the most unique features of Cangshan are about to emerge, and the most lively performance on the cruise ship-tea tea is also being staged.

After watching the performance, tourists enjoyed blowing the wind on the cruise board and corridors, and looked around to take what they thought was the best scenery photos or selfies.

The cruise ship drove all the way and looked in the direction of Cangshan Mountain, showing such a painting. The open space between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake was densely covered with buildings, and people playing at the water's edge could be vaguely seen.

If you encounter snow on Cangshan Mountain in Dali, you can still see the unique scenery in winter-snow-covered Cangshan Peak.

If you encounter this scenery, it will be the most memorable journey, because you have already seen Cangshan Snow, one of the four most representative scenery of Dali,"Wind, Snow and Moon".

The cruise ship sails along a specific route, passes through the Ancient City, and heads towards the center of Dali City. The increasing number of high-rise buildings and modern buildings makes people feel that Dali has changed its style at this time.

The cruise ship drove in the Erhai Lake for more than two hours and gradually approached Dali Port, and the cruise ship tour ended.

In Dali, in addition to taking a cruise ship to the Erhai Lake, there is also a very popular route to visit the Erhai Lake, which is the "Huanhai Road".

The Huanhai Road winds around the Erhai Lake. The length of the road is as long as the circumference of the Erhai Lake is.

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Huanhai Road is a classic route that everyone who comes to Dali cannot miss. It connects the scenery of Erhai Lake, the distant scenery of Cangshan Mountain, and the customs of fishing villages.

The natural scenery around the sea road is unique. You can blow the wind along the Erhai Lake, listen to the surging waves beating against the rocks, play a melodious melody, and watch migratory birds fly low and hover in the water.

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Enjoy the tranquility of Erhai Lake up close on the road around the sea, view the deep outline of Cangshan Mountain from a distance, and see how the city's high-rise buildings rise from the mountains and rivers.

Huanhai Road is a classic route around the Erhai Lake, so there are many Internet celebrity check-in spots on this road, such as Luoquan Peninsula, Xiaoputuo, Shuanglang, Nanzhao Style Island, etc.

Although these attractions are all located on the edge of the Erhai Lake, with the sea and sky scenery being the biggest feature, each attraction is both similar and different, and it is worth visiting.

Luoquan Peninsula is a peninsula along the Erhai Lake. The island is full of ancient buildings, such as Tianjing Pavilion, Luoquan Tower, etc., which are must-see attractions on the road around the sea.

Haiyin Village used to be a fishing village, but now it has developed into a very distinctive tourist attraction. Xiaoputuo, the smallest island in the Erhai Lake, is here.

The entire town building is a Bai-style building. On the edge of the Erhai Lake, there are small wooden boats used to catch fish, and Xiao Putuo is in the water not far from the shore.

The distance between Shuanglang and Nanzhao Style Island is very close, and Shuanglang is also the essence of Erhai Lake scenery. It is a lively small fishing village and a peaceful Nanzhao Style Island. Everyone who embarks on the road around the sea stops here.

The alleys near the sea are crowded with people. The integration of Bai architecture and the characteristics of modern architecture have sprung up here. The unique innovative door makes this alley a landmark of double corridors.

Various Internet celebrity hanging balls, tables and chairs suitable for taking photos have been built in the alleys, while the busy port is in operation, receiving the welcoming crowd. Not far away, the lush Nanzhao Style Island stands quietly and low-key.

Whether you are taking a cruise to the Erhai Lake or circling the Erhai Lake around the Huanhai Road, different routes have different sightseeing experiences and different viewing perspectives. You can experience the customs of the Erhai Lake, which must not be missed!

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