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Yunnan · China
Select a small boat that suits your taste and row leisurely on the clear lake surface or stroll along the unique ecological corridor of Longkan Pier. Find a viewing platform with a wide view and excellent scenery of the magnificent scenery between Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake. Immerse yourself and feel the unique charm generously bestowed by nature on Dali.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Erhai Lake
Welcome to Erhai Lake, an aquatic gem nestled on the Yun-Gui Plateau at an elevation of approximately two thousand meters. Known as the 'Ear-shaped Sea' due to its distinct crescent form, Erhai is the second-largest highland lake…
Listen in the app2Caicun Pier — The Gateway of Reflections
Our journey along the lake begins at Caicun Pier, often described as a giant mirror carefully polished by nature. Located just a short distance from Dali Ancient Town, this is one of the most accessible points for visitors to…
Listen in the app3Lanchun to Pansi — The Scenic Cycling Path
Continuing north, we enter the most celebrated segment of the Erhai ecological corridor: the eleven-kilometer path between the villages of Lanchun and Pansi. This route is restricted to bicycles, electric scooters, and…
Listen in the app4Pansi S-Bend — The Photogenic Curve
As we reach Pansi Village, we encounter one of the most famous landmarks on the lakeshore: the S-bend road. This graceful curve in the path has become an internet sensation, drawing photographers from all over China who seek to…
Listen in the app5Xizhou Ancient Village — Architecture and Agriculture
Leaving the immediate lakeshore and heading slightly inland, we arrive at Xizhou, a village with over a thousand years of history and some of the best-preserved Bai architecture in China. Xizhou was once a wealthy commercial hub…
Listen in the app6Zhoucheng Village — The Land of Tie-Dye
Further north lies Zhoucheng, the largest Bai village in the region and the undisputed center of the traditional tie-dye craft. Known as the 'Land of National Tie-dye,' Zhoucheng is home to dozens of family workshops where this…
Listen in the app7Erhai Park — The Panoramic Finale
We conclude our Erhai exploration at Erhai Park, located at the southern tip of the lake. While much of the lakeshore is flat and ecological, this park is built on a hill, providing an elevated vantage point that is considered…
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Our journey around Erhai Lake has taken us through a landscape of profound beauty and cultural depth. We have seen how the 'Jade Sea' serves as a mirror not only for the mountains but for the history and traditions of the Bai…
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What is Erhai Lake?
Erhai Lake is a place in Yunnan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yunnan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.8765, 100.2128 |
| Last updated |