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12.3! The value of Dali Erhai Lake is still rising!

Life advice: when you come to Erhai Lake, you must watch the sunrise, especially in Dali in December, full of autumn colors. The sunrise, seagulls, and dawn redwoods together are truly stunning! 📍Recommended sunrise viewing spot: Dali Longkan Pier 🚗Transportation: Few guides clearly explain the exact route and location. Remember, do not navigate directly to the pier, or you will go very far! Take a taxi and navigate to "Sunshine Convenience Store," then get off and navigate to "Fenghua Xueyue Square," a 4-minute walk to the destination. You can also self-drive and navigate here; parking lots are available nearby. 【Recommended spots for photos with dawn redwoods + seagulls】 At sunrise: ☆ Right-side rock spot: you can capture a dawn redwood in the frame. ☆ The water walkway in front of the square: a long walkway over the water with great views. ☆ Right and left spots: a row of dawn redwoods in the water, great for portraits. ☆ Redwood walkway: 200 meters to the right, a long walkway with a backdrop of dawn redwoods, fewer people. ☆ Besides the dawn redwoods at Longkan Pier, the Fumeiyi dawn redwood forest, the lonely dead tree at Xiabo Shed, the three dawn redwoods at Xiabo Shed S Bay, and the Erhai Lake beach are also places where seagulls are easier to photograph, producing beautiful shots. 【Other tips】 1. Arrive 20 minutes before sunrise to capture the orange sea. 2. It’s recommended to bring biscuits (the Bear Biscuit brand is recommended) to attract seagulls easily. 3. Besides Longkan Pier, the lonely tree at Fumeiyi and Erhai Lake beach are also great places to capture seagulls in the frame beautifully. 4. Wear light-colored clothes and bring fresh flowers to enhance the atmosphere.
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