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洱海
Erhai Lake is a vast, sacred lake in Dali, China, offering stunning mountain scenery, Bai culture, and free access to its shores—best explored by bike or on foot away from the tourist hubs.
Skip the Erhai Lake Park and head to Xizhou waterfront for a quiet, authentic shore experience. Take local bus No. 2 to Caicun village instead of the overpriced Erhai cruise. Go early morning (7-9 AM) for glassy water and no crowds.
Open 24 hours (lake shore); Erhai Lake Park: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Free (lake shore); Erhai Lake Park: CNY 10 (about $1.50)
Half-day to full day (3-6 hours)