If we divide the beautiful scenery into ancient time and give it a classical charm, what kind of surprise will it appear?

Art requires creativity, and photography is no exception. A photographer uses photos to break your understanding of a city or a scenery.

After several months, photographer Cheng Chang used his different perspective to record the scenery of different places in Dali at twelve hours. Whether it was the 2013 version of "Dali Twelve Hours" or the 2017 version of "Dali Twelve Hours", everyone was stunned by the calm beauty of Dali.

photo source| Cheng Chang

photo source| Cheng Chang

photo source| Cheng Chang

photo source| Cheng Chang

The Dali under his lens has different beauty. The beauty lies in its tranquility like poetry and painting, and the beauty lies in its melodious music. The essence of the light clouds and breeze in ancient landscape paintings shuttles through his photos. It is ethereal, quiet and hazy. This is the first impression that photos give me, and it always makes you completely fall for it accidentally.

photo source| Cheng Chang

photo source| Cheng Chang

In the whole of Dali, it seems that he only likes the Erhai Lake, because the two sets of photos, a total of 24, more than half of which are the scenery of the Erhai Lake.

Whether it is Xiao Putuo in the 2017 edition or Erhai Yue in the 2013 edition, the Erhai Lake under his lens is ever-changing. The Erhai Moon is beautiful and dreamy, and Xiao Putuo is quiet and ethereal.

photo source| Cheng Chang

photo source| Cheng Chang

photo source| Cheng Chang

However, what shocked me the most was the 2017 version of the Erhai Lake at noon and the dragon niche at Hai. The Erhai Lake at noon was vast and lively, and the dragon niche at Hai was mysterious and hazy, as if it were sleeping. The Erhai Lake in the two periods was calm and moving. In one sentence, the most accurate description is "moving like a rabbit and still like a virgin."

photo source| Cheng Chang

photo source| Cheng Chang

The photographer seems to have a special liking for the Erhai Lake. As a treasure site, the Erhai Lake is indeed worth going crazy about it.

The Erhai Lake is a veritable treasure place. There are scenery everywhere. The fishing villages, docks, and small islands on the sea have all become the symbols of the Erhai Lake.

There are many islands of different sizes in the Erhai Lake. The most famous one should be Xiao Putuo. However, in addition to Xiao Putuo, there are also two islands, Nanzhao Style Island and Luoquan Peninsula. They have beautiful natural scenery and a long cultural history. They are also regarded as a representative of small islands in the Erhai Lake.

Photo source of Nanzhao Style Island| Zhao Kangcai

Photo source of Luoquan Peninsula| Shi huaiji

Transportation: Cruise ship

Boating locations: Dali Port Pier, Shuanglang, Taoyuan Pier

The water and soil in Dali nurture mountains and rivers, the myriad customs of border towns, and the endless growth of Bai culture.

Nanzhao is not only a representative of Dali's most glorious history, but also a representative of Dali's customs and culture. There are countless legends and cultural representatives about Nanzhao, but the most impressive one is the small island named after "Nanzhao".

photo source| Fairy Qiong Qiong

Nanzhao Style Island is surrounded by the sea on all sides. From a distance, it seems to be no different from a small island on the coast. However, it is this small island that shows the unique style of an inland island that is rare in the world and Dali's century-old civilization and natural scenery.

When sailing on the Sea of Err on a cruise ship, I witnessed the uniqueness of the green and jade of Err along the way. Cangshan Mountain is towering. Thanks to its warm and humid climate, Cangshan Mountain is covered in green clothes.

photo source| Fairy Qiong Qiong

The Erhai Lake is vast and misty. Under the sunshine, the Erhai Lake is pure, clean and sparkling. Everything is ethereal and pure, making people feel relaxed and happy. It has a purifying effect on the soul.

From the Nanzhao Style Island Pier to the island, you can see the scenery on the island is beautiful, the sea and sky are in the same color, the paths extend in all directions, and the deep ancient caves are intertwined.

The banyan trees on the island are still green and shaded, and you can have a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery of Canger, overlooking Cangshan, and looking up at the small island surrounded by Taihu Lake rocks.

Under the dancing banyan trees, the moist sea breeze waves gently in my ears, and the delicate flowers exude a faint fragrance of flowers. Sit quietly and feel the charm of this Nanzhao Island.

photo source| Fairy Qiong Qiong

In front of the Shayimu carvings, feel the Dali people's understanding of life, look for legends of human origin with Bai characteristics, and appreciate the sculpture aesthetics of simplicity and modernity that collide with each other.

photo source| Fairy Qiong Qiong

Stand in front of the Achuoye Guanyin statue, sincerely express your wish, and go to the embossed wall to see the deep origin of Achuoye Guanyin and this land.

photo source| Fairy Qiong Qiong

Place yourself in front of the statue of the Bai people, observe every powerful and extraordinary sculpture, understand their life stories, and see what contributions they have made to protect the tranquility of Dali. Why are they regarded as heroes by the Dali people and worshipped for generations?

Standing in the double corridor and overlooking this small island, you can see the shadows of trees dancing on the island, as if a green dome appeared under the sky. Nanzhao Palace and Guanyin statues were looming. At this time, the Nanzhao Style Island seemed to be inlaid in the Erhai Lake. The shining pearl on the lake is so bright that you can't take your eyes off.

photo source| network

Transportation: Cruise ship

Boat location: Dali Port Wharf

If Nanzhao Style Island looks straight at the scenery of Cang 'er, then this Luoquan Peninsula, which is located on the east bank of Erhai Lake and is built on the mountains and exists alongside the water, overlooks the scenery of Cang' er.

The most beautiful sight on the Luoquan Peninsula is like this: "The sun slopes to the West Mountain, the fishing songs are singing at night, the blue lake waves are beating against the fishing boats docked on the shore, and the vast and majestic Cangshan Mountain in the distance is like a majestic giant in the crisscross of time. Looking at your eyes."

The Luoquan Peninsula carries the century-old cultural relics and monuments of the Erhai Lake. It is a cultural scenic spot full of history and vicissitudes. It has witnessed the century-old changes of the Erhai Lake and the prosperity and decline of small fishing villages along the Erhai Lake.

Arrive at the dock by boat, board the Luoquan Peninsula, listen to the century-old ups and downs and legends of the Erhai Lake, and see the magnificent natural scenery of Canger.

Climbing to the Luoquan Peninsula, you can hear a few bird chirps occasionally. Walking on the tree-lined path where the sun is blocked by trees, all kinds of ancient buildings can be seen. The image of the "Penglai Wonderland" described in the book suddenly appears in my mind.

The crisscross banyan trees and bamboo forests on the island ensure the tranquility and coolness of the island. Through the banyan trees and climb up the bluestone path to find the ancient buildings scattered on the island like gems.

Standing in front of Yuan Grand View Garden, the flat and wide terrain makes you can't help but connect with the Erhai Lake. The characteristics of the Erhai Lake's atmosphere also infiltrate this land.

Standing in front of the four-story octagonal pagoda-Luoquan Pagoda, looking at this pagoda built in 791 AD, I feel majestic and majestic, making people afraid. Looking up, the plaque of the "Tianjing Pavilion" hanging high on the top floor appears in line of sight, the whole tower is like a wise man, overlooking the living creatures under the tower without anger.

Standing in front of Guanyin Pavilion and looking at the incomplete cultural relics, it is as if I had seen with my own eyes the chaos of war and horses a hundred years ago. At this time, I can only feel heartbroken for the damage of the cultural relics.

As the sightseeing elevator reaches the highest point of Luoquan Tower, you can have a panoramic view of the Erhai Lake, which is as blue as the sky. The Erhai Lake is sparkling and the distant mountains are covered with a layer of mist, like a traditional Chinese painting with thick ink and heavy colors.

Overlooking the Erhai Lake, the Erhai Lake shows an implicit and elegant beauty, as well as a majestic aura that embraces hundreds of rivers.

There are many islands in the Erhai Lake, but they have different scenery, different geographical locations, similar but also different cultures and histories. Just like Nanzhao Style Island and Luoquan Peninsula, the two small islands have their own merits. One island is graceful and the other is domineering., all worth a visit.

[Editor] Reading Yunnan Yijing

[Remarks] Please indicate the source for reprinting this article. The picture is prohibited for commercial use without permission. The picture of "Dali Twelve Hours" comes from photographer Cheng Chang.