Don't rush, the beauty of Erhai Lake should be savored slowly.

🌊 Complete Guide to Dali's Erhai Lake | Photos, Food, Accommodation - Everything You Need❗ 🌊Erhai Lake is the soul of Dali, with a circumference of about 130km, divided into the west side (Ecological Corridor) and east side (Lake Road) routes, offering completely different experiences❗This guide covers transportation, photo spots, food, and accommodation to help you plan effortlessly~ 📅 Classic Itinerary Reference 1-day tour: Longkan Pier sunrise → Cycle S-Bay → Xizhou Ancient Town → Shuanglang sunset. 2-day tour: Day1 West side: Longkan Pier - Cycle S-Bay - Xizhou. Day2 East side: Wenbi Village - Shuanglang - Wase - Xingsheng Bridge. 🚆 Transportation Guide 1. How to get to Dali❓ •✈️ By air: Dali Airport → 13km to downtown, airport bus to Ancient Town/Shuanglang (25 yuan/person). •🚄 By high-speed train: Dali Station → Ancient Town, Bus No.8/Three Pagodas Line (3 yuan) or taxi (about 50 yuan). 2. How to get around Erhai Lake❓ 🚴 Cycling (best for west side): Ecological Corridor (Longkan Pier-S-Bay-Xizhou) only allows bicycles or shared e-bikes (15 yuan/hour). 🛵 Electric scooters (suitable for east side): Rental 50-80 yuan/day, choose ones with 200km range❗ 🚗 Charter/self-driving: Ideal for east side (Wenbi Village-Shuanglang-Wase), about 300-400 yuan/day. 🚌 Lake bus: Hourly service on both east and west routes, about 30 yuan one-way. 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations West side (for sunrise/cycling): Cai Village/Longkan Pier: Guesthouses near the corridor (like "Dali Wanqiao Villa" - 5-minute walk to the lake). East side (for sunset/luxury): Shuanglang: Beachfront rooms ("Mingyue Songjian" if budget allows). Ancient Town (convenient/value for money): Near South Gate, convenient for dining (but noisy nightlife). 📸 Must-visit Photo Spots 🌅 West side (cycling + rural scenery) ✅ Longkan Pier: Stunning sunrise❗Water redwoods and boardwalks make great photos (arrive before 7am). ✅ Fenxi S-Bay: Crowded but classic, ride north to "Corridor Bridge" for fewer people. ✅ Xizhou Ancient Town: Rice fields (green in summer/yellow in autumn), corner buildings, tie-dye experience. 🌊 East side (driving + coastal views) ✅ Shuanglang Ancient Town: Lakeside cafes (recommended "Shanjian Coffee"), Yang Liping's Sun Palace. ✅ Wenbi Village: Rainbow road + cliff views, wedding photography paradise. ✅ Wase Town: Lesser-known pier, healing twilight views. 🌟 Other amazing photo spots ✅ Yunxiang Mountain: Dali's "La La Land," extremely thrilling go-kart track❗ ✅ Xingsheng Bridge: European style, perfect for vintage-style photos~ 🔥 Must-try Meals Bai cuisine: Fish hotpot, braised chicken (recommended "Zui Liuli Private Kitchen"). Dai-style rice: "Jing Dai Yuan" 2-3 person set meal is enough and good value! 🍡 Snacks & Desserts Grilled milk fan (best with rose jam), Xizhou baba (both sweet and savory), cold chicken rice noodles. "Xindi Coffee" (Cai Village pier for sunrise), "Forten" (Shuanglang lake view). ⚠️ Important Notes Sun protection‼️ Dali has extremely strong UV rays, hat + sunglasses + sunscreen essential. Cycling: Ecological Corridor only allows bicycles/shared e-bikes, rentals must be returned to original location. Avoid scams: Roadside "low-price lake tours" may have hidden costs, book through official platforms. ⚠️ Note: • West side (Longkan-S-Bay) prohibits motor vehicles, don't rent cars/electric scooters for the corridor❗ • Dali traffic is chaotic, ride carefully, beginners should avoid renting electric scooters.