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A must-check-in seaside hotel for your vacation in Dali~

Dali Yuewan·VILLA Hillside Seaview Hotel is located in Wenbi Village, known as the "Santorini of Dali." Its unique geographical location allows every room in the hotel to enjoy an unbeatable mountain and sea view of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. As a pioneer and creator of beautiful travel photography accommodations, the hotel was originally designed with photo shoots as the core. The entire hotel is a carefully crafted shared space for stunning photos, featuring an infinity pool merging sea and sky, private hot spring soaking pools, a Moroccan-style popular courtyard, and more, ensuring every visitor leaves with beautiful and romantic memories. 🏨【Accommodation Address】: The hotel is located at No. 18 Wenbi Village, Huanghai Road, Haidong Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is situated in the Haidong area of Erhai Lake, built against the mountain, facing Cangshan Mountain and Dali Ancient Town across Erhai Lake. It is in Wenbi Village, known as the "Santorini of Dali," surrounded by Greek-style architecture with a unique overall architectural style, perfect for photography. 🌆【Decoration Style】: The hotel uses minimalist white architecture to outline the "Santorini between Cangshan and Erhai," leveraging the hillside sea view to frame a 270° panoramic view of Erhai Lake and snowy Cangshan from every terrace, soaking pool, and floor-to-ceiling window, achieving a seamless blend of architecture and nature. The interior centers on standalone Villas, creating private courtyard spaces with green plants and low walls. Local elements such as Bai ethnic tie-dye and wooden carvings adorn the modern light luxury interiors, complemented by an infinity pool and scenic restaurant. It offers a poetic living experience of "opening the window to see the sea, sleeping with the mountain as a pillow," while maintaining a fashionable vacation atmosphere, presenting guests with a hidden luxury mountain and sea aesthetic experience. 🛏【Room Types/Layout】: ① Seaview Villa Suite • Area: Approximately 80-120㎡, including a private courtyard and soaking pool; • Layout: One bedroom, one living room, one bathroom + extra-large scenic terrace; bedroom faces Erhai Lake directly, living room with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows; • Highlights: Private courtyard features a starry sky soaking pool where you can overlook Erhai Lake and Cangshan while soaking; terrace equipped with lounge chairs and tea table, perfect for all-day viewing and relaxation. ② Cliffside Infinity Seaview Room • Area: Approximately 60㎡, open-plan design; • Layout: Bedroom and bathroom separated by glass partitions; terrace connected to the interior by a full sliding door; • Highlights: Terrace extends to the cliff edge with an infinity bathtub, offering a 270° panoramic view of Erhai Lake; sunrise and sunset moments feel like being in the clouds. ③ Family Seaview Duplex Villa • Area: Approximately 150㎡, two floors; • Layout: First floor includes living room, tea room, and children's activity area; second floor has two bedrooms (master bedroom with sea view + secondary bedroom with mountain view); • Highlights: Double-height living room with full floor-to-ceiling windows, tea room opens to outdoor garden; suitable for families or groups, balancing scenic views and parent-child interaction needs. ④ Honeymoon Themed Suite • Area: Approximately 70㎡, customized romantic atmosphere; • Layout: Circular scenic bathtub facing Erhai Lake; bedroom equipped with heart-shaped bedding and petal decorations; • Highlights: Terrace arranged with a romantic candlelight dinner area, private butler service provided, designed for couples to enjoy an immersive vacation experience. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: 1. External Transportation 1. Airplane: Dali Fengyi Airport is the closest airport to the hotel, about 23.5 km away, approximately 28 minutes by car. After landing, you can choose the following ways to get to the hotel: • Taxi: Queue at the airport taxi stand to take a taxi to the hotel, costing about 70 - 90 RMB, convenient and direct to the hotel entrance. • Hotel Shuttle Reservation: Contact the hotel in advance to inquire about paid airport shuttle services for a one-stop thoughtful service without worrying about transfers. 2. Train/High-speed Rail: The hotel is about 26 km from Dali Railway Station, about 40 minutes by car. After exiting the station, you can get to the hotel by: • Taxi: Take a taxi directly outside the railway station to the hotel, costing about 80 - 100 RMB. • Bus then Taxi: Take the Haidong special line bus from the railway station to a stop near Wenbi Village, then taxi to the hotel. This saves some transportation costs and is suitable for budget travelers. 2. Internal Transportation 1. Self-driving: If you choose to drive to the hotel, navigate directly to "Dali Yuewan VILLA Hillside Seaview Hotel," located at No. 18 Wenbi Village, Huanghai Road, Haidong Town, Dali City. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dali along the way. The hotel provides free parking for convenience. 2. Car Rental: Many car rental companies are available in Dali city center, airport, and railway station areas. Renting a car offers flexibility to start your Erhai Lake tour anytime, enjoying surrounding scenery with freedom to stop as you wish. Rental fees vary by car model, with economy cars costing about 100 - 300 RMB per day. 3. Public Transportation: Xiaguan Bus Station has Haidong line buses heading to Haidong Town. You can get off at the "Wenbi Village Entrance" stop and then contact the hotel concierge. Some hotels offer free Tesla shuttle services, bringing you a unique surprise. 🏨【Check-in Procedure】: Enter the hotel lobby and present valid identification (ID card, passport, etc.) at the 24-hour front desk for registration. The front desk staff will quickly check you in, inform you of your room number, and introduce hotel facilities and services such as breakfast time and location, free shuttle details, etc. Check-in time is after 14:00. If you arrive early, you can store your luggage, rest in the lobby, or explore nearby photo spots while waiting for your room to be ready. ⛺【Activities】: • Romantic Seaview Experience: The hotel is located halfway up the hill, facing Erhai Lake. You can enjoy the 270° panoramic Erhai Lake view from the large scenic terrace or your private soaking pool, watching the golden sunrise on the lake and the sunset painting the sky orange-red, feeling nature’s romantic gift. • Cultural Activities: Participate in the Bai ethnic Jiama printing activity, where under professional guidance, you can hand-print the ancient and mysterious Jiama patterns, learn about Bai traditional culture, and take your creation home as a unique souvenir. • Photo Opportunities: The hotel is a paradise for photography, with many carefully designed photo spots. The infinity outdoor pool creates a dreamy sky mirror effect; the infinity pool merging sea and sky offers perfect reflections; the Moroccan-style popular courtyard adds exotic charm. Wear the hotel’s special costumes to capture stunning moments in these spots, impressing your social circle. • Leisure Sports: Book sea yoga at 7 AM on the glass plank road, stretching your body facing Cangshan and Erhai Lake, deeply connecting body and nature to start a vibrant day. • Audio-Visual Entertainment: Watch movies in the private cinema at night, paired with local specialty Fenghuaxueyue beer, immersing yourself in a pleasant audio-visual experience to end a wonderful day. 🍩【Restaurant Features】: The restaurant uses "mountains and sea as the backdrop, flavors as the brush," bringing the blue waves of Erhai Lake and the cloud shadows of Cangshan into the dining space. The 270° panoramic sea view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows complements the Bai ethnic tie-dye and wooden carving decorations inside. The chef selects local Yunnan ingredients to create localized creative cuisine—featuring Bai ethnic three-course tea with edible flowers, freshly steamed Erhai fish, and Western-style dishes incorporating wild mushrooms; floating breakfasts, snow mountain-shaped afternoon tea, yak meat hotpot, and other specialty dishes combine beauty and flavor. Guests can enjoy candlelight dinners on the terrace or taste rose homemade wine under the starry sky, letting their taste buds dance with the mountains and sea, immersing in the natural and cultural beauty of Dali. 🏬【Nearby Attractions】: The area is rich in attractions. Right downstairs is Wenbi Village Rainbow Road. Not far away is Ideal State, known as the "Santorini of Dali," where you can admire unique architectural scenery. You can also visit Luoqian Peninsula and Tianjing Pavilion Scenic Area to watch the Erhai Lake sunset and experience the grandeur of lake and mountain scenery. Jinshuo Island Bai ancient village offers intangible cultural heritage experiences. It is also close to Xiaoputuo, where you can watch seagulls in winter. Additionally, the Erhai Lake ring road connects many beautiful spots, allowing you to enjoy Dali’s charming scenery on a self-driving trip. 💴【Average Cost】: The hotel’s per-person price varies depending on room type, package, and check-in time. You can contact a custom travel planner directly to help you book~ 🧡【Tips】: Hotel rooms are in high demand during peak travel seasons. It is recommended to plan your trip and book rooms in advance to ensure you get your desired room type. If you want to visit Dali but worry about making the wrong choice, you can reach out to a custom travel planner to save effort and worry~
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Posted: Jun 14, 2025
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