Erhai Lake

The second-largest freshwater lake, Erhai Lake, is located in a suburb of Dali City and resembles a small human ear with two exits. When the jade moon reflects on the serene lake at every mid-autumn festival, it becomes one of Dali's four main views. The lake is a stunning natural feature and the mother lake of the Bai nationality, not just rich in aquatic resources and high-quality waters.

The greatest way to appreciate the flawless crystal gem resting in mountain groups, experience the amazing peace in the lyrical artwork, and take a boat is to do a circuit along the 30km shoreline. With hills on three sides, including Chicken Foot Mountain to the east and Little Putuo Mountain to the south, Shuanglang Town, the location of Nanzhao Culture Island, is one of the most picturesque places in this region.

The Erhai Park, which includes a pavilion, swimming pool, botanic garden, zoo, and amusement park, is located on the southeast coast and makes a great vantage point for Cang Mountain and Erhai Lake. The water temperature of the summer resort is moderate enough to be used for swimming in the winter. The Dali Ancient City is located in the west and offers a clockwise tour of its streets, academies, temples, and ruins, as well as the Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas, an important Tang Dynasty pagoda in China.

Surface area: 250 km2

Location: No.1 Erhe South Rd, Xiaguan, Dali City, Yunnan Province.