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Erhai Lake in October

🔵Erhai Lake Walking Guide|270° Glass Boardwalk + Lonely Tree on the Covered Bridge! Full Reveal of Dali’s Best Photo Spots! 🚲Cycling around Erhai Lake is the right way to explore! The stunning blue lake water + snow-capped Cangshan Mountains create a visual feast Every snap is desktop wallpaper-worthy beauty💙 📍Location: Erhai Lake, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture 🛵Transportation Tips: - Rent an electric scooter to circle the lake (50-80 RMB/day) - Choose the ecological corridor cycling route, no motor vehicles allowed for safety - There is a shuttle bus from Xizhou Ancient Town directly to the lakeside (5 RMB/person) 🔥Top 3 Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ Lonely Tree on the Covered Bridge The same filming location as "Go to the Windy Place"! A century-old tree stretching out over Erhai Lake, full of cinematic vibes (navigate to "Covered Bridge" and walk to the end) 📸Tips: The light is softest after 4 PM 2️⃣ Panxi Village S-Curve A popular photo spot! The 270° glass boardwalk suspended above Erhai Lake ✅Hidden photo spot: Shoot from the rooftop of the nearby guesthouse (purchase required to go upstairs) 3️⃣ Shuanglang Ancient Town The pinnacle of Bai ethnic style! Capture Erhai fishing boats through bougainvillea flowers 🍵Recommended experience: Yang Liping’s Sun Palace afternoon tea (reservation required) 🚴‍♀️Perfect Cycling Route: Old Town → Caicun Pier (watch the sunrise) → Panxi S-Curve → Covered Bridge → Xizhou Ancient Town → Shuanglang ⏰Total time about 6-8 hours, recommended to split into two days ⚠️Pitfall Prevention Guide: - Always check the battery level when renting! Rescue calls for dead batteries mid-ride are very expensive - Photo fees for the popular glass ball are 5-10 RMB per shot - Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The high-altitude UV rays can cause sunburn quickly 🌅Secret Tips: Watch red-billed gulls at Xiaoputuo (November to March only) Shoot the "Sky Mirror" reflection at the shallow beach in Wase Town
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