Erhai Lake Park

洱海公园

The largest comprehensive park in Dali with the most complete facilities is the first stop for visiting Cangshan and Erhai Scenic Area.
Formerly known as Tuanshan Park, it was once the place where the King of Nanzhao raised deer. Now it has become an important flower cultivation base in western Yunnan.
In 1976, it was designated as Erhai Lake Park. With lush trees, it is a popular place for local citizens to do morning exercises and walks.
Tuanshan Mountain in the park is not high. You can reach the top by climbing more than 200 steps, and you can overlook the city and Erhai Lake.

Attractions Location: No. 1, Erhe South Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 08722325080

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Erhai Lake Park tours

1-day itinerary: In-depth tour of Erhai Lake Park

  • Morning: Take a taxi from Dali Ancient Town to the south gate of Erhai Park (15 minutes), visit the Bai Nationality Cultural Square
  • Afternoon: Walk to the coastal boardwalk (5 minutes) → Take a cruise around Xiao Putuo (1.5 hours)

It concentrates the core landscape of Erhai Lake and is suitable for tourists with limited time.

Accommodation: Seaview Inn, Erhainan Road

Food: Hot and sour bowfish, milk fan soup

Souvenirs: Dried whitebait from Erhai Lake, Bai ethnic group tie-dye bookmarks


2-day itinerary: Erhai Lake Twin Pearls

  • D1: Same 1-day itinerary
  • D2: Charter a car to Shuanglang Ancient Town (40 minutes) → Nanzhao Customs Island → Sun Palace Art Space

The combination of modern park and ancient fishing town allows you to experience the beauty of Erhai Lake in different dimensions.

Accommodation: Shuanglang Linshui B&B

Food: Rose sauce yogurt, fish casserole

Souvenirs: Erhai conch ornaments, handmade flower cakes


3-day itinerary: Cang'er Golden Triangle

  • D1-2: Same 2-day itinerary
  • D3: Erhai Lake Park → Xizhou Ancient Town (30 minutes by taxi) → Yan Family Courtyard → Haishe Park cycling

Form a closed loop around the lake and deeply experience the Bai culture.

Accommodation: Xizhou Tianyuan Inn

Food: Xizhou Baba, Cold Chicken Rice Noodles

Souvenirs: Zhoucheng tie-dye, broken pastry cake


4-day itinerary: Dali panoramic tour

  • D1-3: Same 3-day itinerary
  • D4: Cangshan Gantong Cableway → Yudai Road Hiking → Jizhao Temple Vegetarian Restaurant

It contains all the landscapes and humanities, and is suitable for family outings.

Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town Boutique Hotel

Food: Jizhaoan vegetarian food, Yongping braised chicken

Souvenirs: Cangshan snow tea, pine cone crafts


5-day itinerary: Dali + Shaxi combined tour

  • D1-4: Same 4-day itinerary
  • D5: Share a car to Shaxi Ancient Town (2.5 hours) → Yujin Bridge → Pioneer Bookstore

Extend the culture of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road and experience the aesthetics of slow life.

Accommodation: Shaxi Rammed Earth Courtyard

Food: Matsutake chicken hotpot, Mabang cuisine

Souvenirs: black pottery tea set, handmade leather bell


6-day itinerary: Northwest Yunnan loop

  • D1-5: Same 5-day itinerary
  • D6: Dali→Lijiang (1.5 hours by train)→Night tour of Shuhe Ancient Town

From lakes to snow-capped mountains, experience the diverse ethnic cultures.

Accommodation: Lijiang Naxi Courtyard

Food: Cured pork ribs hot pot, chicken bean jelly

Souvenirs: Dongba paper lanterns, snowflake silverware


7-day itinerary: Panoramic Yunnan experience

  • D1-6: Same as 6-day itinerary
  • D7: Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Park → Blue Moon Valley → Return

Complete coverage of the three major World Heritage sites in Yunnan.

Accommodation: Lijiang Snow Mountain View Hotel

Food: Yak beef hotpot, butter tea

Souvenirs: dried wild mushrooms, Tibetan sachets


User Reviews

By bucket |

After visiting Kunming (self-guided tour) and Banna (with tour group), we transferred to Dali (self-guided tour). In the off-season, renting a house is cheap as long as it is not near the sea (I stayed in a double bed room in Ming'erxuan Boutique Hotel 500 meters away from the sea (the owner was enthusiastic and the room was quiet and tidy). Considering the way of playing, I chose to ride an electric bike clockwise (there is a rental car company about 700 meters walk from the hotel, and the car condition is good). The trip lasted for one and a half days (stayed in Shuanglang at night). I like to enjoy the scenery and take pictures freely and unrestrainedly. I felt that I had not wanted to finish the whole trip. I will come again if I have the chance. Shooting tool: Honor 7 (I like the real color of this old phone).

By *young |

Emm... How should I put it? It's just an ordinary park. After walking up the steps to the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire Erhai Lake. It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk through the whole park. The air is really fresh, and the sky and the sea are so blue.

You can store your luggage with the auntie at the parking lot at the entrance for ¥10 per time.

By happy |

Erhai Park covers an area of ​​about 864 mu, with a water area of ​​1,065 mu. The mountains and hills are covered with lush trees, and pavilions, terraces, towers and pavilions echo each other. It is a large comprehensive park. There is also a small zoo and a monkey mountain full of little monkeys.

By No Violation Travel |

Erhai Park is very big. I think Tuanshan Park is also a part of Erhai Park. Almost every day after dinner, I would walk along Erhe South Road to the Haixin Pavilion in Erhai Park, enjoying the scenery and exercising along the way. It was very beautiful. Erhai Park is very big. It is a free and open park. It takes half a day to visit it.

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By Purple Ice Dream |

Erhai Park is a park at the southern end of Erhai Lake in Dali City. It is the first stop for visiting Cangshan Erhai Scenic Area. The park covers an area of ​​about 864 mu, with a water area of ​​1,065 mu. The mountains and hills are covered with lush trees, and pavilions, terraces, buildings and pavilions echo each other. It has become the largest and most complete large-scale comprehensive park in Dali City.

Erhai Lake is a fault-sinking lake with crystal clear water and high transparency. It has been called "the flawless jade among the mountains" since ancient times.

By Guo Lai Goes |

It is said that Erhai Lake is named after its ear-like shape. Although it is called a sea, it is actually a lake. It is said that because Yunnan is located deep inland, the Bai people called it Erhai Lake to express their yearning for the sea. Generally, tourists circle around Erhai Lake at night. The Erhai Lake Tourism Scenic Highway is 115 kilometers long. You can rent a bicycle, motorcycle or car to visit.

By Ugly and stupid looking at the world |

Erhai Lake is indeed picturesque, a place where you can relax and daydream without having to think about anything.

By hyacinth! |

You can overlook Erhai Lake from Erhai Park, but if you have already been to Cangshan Mountain, there is no need to go to Erhai Park.

By Sun Goddess ☀ |

It’s a place you won’t want to leave when you first see it. The azure blue Erhai Lake and the blue sky with big white clouds are a perfect match!

By Big Bad Wolf |

This section of the scenery is very beautiful Erhai Park

By Li Tanhua |

The scenery is really good, it is worth it compared to Lugu Lake, but the wind is strong, Xiaguan wind, Xiaguan wind

By Karen Sun |

After parking, we climbed a hillside, 278 steps, and there was a camellia garden on the top. The scenery inside was pretty good. I went there before the Spring Festival, so there were not many people and it was very comfortable.

By Cool Guy |

The scenery is charming and exciting. I will definitely go there with my family if I have the chance.

By simpler the bett |

In contrast to the name of Erhai Park, its scenery is much inferior to the Erhai Lake seen at Xizhou and Caicun Wharf. The surrounding high-rise buildings are out of tune with the sea view. Fortunately, the sun came out and the sea breeze blew.

By Uncle Mao |

Erhai Park is known as the Xiaguan Wind in the Wind, Flowers, Snow and Moon. If you arrive at the railway station in the early morning, you may want to go to Erhai Park to watch the sunrise. The sunrise at this time is particularly gorgeous.

By Everything is up to fate |

A very beautiful free park on the mountain. It is very unique. There are small views in every place. You can overlook Erhai Lake from the mountain in the park. It is worth a visit.

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

Erhai Park is quite big, with birds flying around, it feels like a vacation.

By Li travels all over the world |

Erhai Park, located at the southern end of Erhai Lake, is the first stop for visiting Cangshan Erhai Scenic Area. Erhai Park is a park at the southern end of Erhai Lake in Dali City, Yunnan Province. It is the first stop for visiting Cangshan Erhai Scenic Area. The park covers an area of ​​about 864 mu and a water area of ​​1,065 mu. The mountains and hills are lush with trees, and pavilions, terraces, buildings and pavilions echo each other. It has become the largest and most well-equipped large-scale comprehensive park on the market in Dali. The water temperature of Erhai Lake is around 7°C even in the coldest winter and summer, which is particularly suitable for winter swimming. Today, Erhai Park has become an important flower cultivation base in western Yunnan.

By Full of money |

Near Shuanglang, riding along the lake, the scenery is still good

By Sitting Alone in Bixi |

Another great place by the Erhai Lake, with blue sky, clear water, white bridge, small boat and warm sun - what a wonderful free afternoon!

By Meow~ |

The Pearl of the Plateau Overlooking Erhai Lake



Erhai Lake, shaped like a human ear, is long from north to south and narrow from east to west, like a crescent moon, lying quietly beside Cangshan Mountain and Dali Basin.



Strolling leisurely from the ancient city, strolling along the edge of Erhai Lake, basking in the sun, and sipping a cup of fragrant tea is the most pleasant time at Erhai Lake.



Cycle along Erhai Lake and around the lake, and feel the wind, clouds and blue of Erhai Lake. Everything about Erhai Lake is even more intoxicating.

By brother |

Tuanshan Park is super beautiful. There is also a Suzhou garden-style courtyard on it, which is exquisitely designed. I originally wanted to climb up to see the panoramic view of Erhai Lake, but there are many plants on the mountain, which is not very ideal.

By Insomnia C |

I like this spot very much. You can overlook the Erhai Lake. Even if it is not a panoramic view, it is still beautiful. After seeing this scenery, I really want to ride an electric bike to go around the real Erhai Lake. You can see the Tianya Haijiao Stone below the park, but the water in this lake is not clear and there is a slight fishy smell...

By Weirdo |

I like every scenic spot in Dali - Erhai Lake.

By Wu Xin |

The so-called Erhai Park is actually the coastline of Erhai Lake! There is also a so-called lake pavilion! It is actually very small! I don’t think it is a tourist attraction! However, there are some lush and green seaweeds growing on the edge of Erhai Lake! It sets off the unique blue sky and white clouds of Dali! I took some beautiful photos!

By _Charlie1043 |

Seeing the scene inside, we all sighed. The corridor is built on Erhai Lake. Outside the railing is Erhai Lake, and inside is connected to red benches. They walked to the front before me to take pictures. I rolled up my umbrella behind me. Because the wind was too strong, I put the umbrella in my bag and took out my coat. The process of taking and putting on the coat was difficult. The wind there almost blew people up (but it was quite cool). Walking out of the roofed corridor, the open-air road made the vision more open, and you can see the green water and green mountains in the distance. On the diagonal left of the entrance, there is a small pavilion for people to enjoy the sea view, rest, and take pictures. Continue walking along, and on the left side of the entrance, we saw a group of half-naked uncles wearing only shorts. They seemed to be swimming enthusiasts.

By Exceed 360 million |

The park consists of Haixin Pavilion, swimming pool, Wanghailou corridor, zoo, botanical garden, flower garden, fishing platform, amusement park, etc. To the north of the Guanhai corridor are 300 bluestone steps, which cascade down like a waterfall and lead directly to Erhai Beach in the middle of the park. The most important thing is that it is free.

By 絟灆 |

The Erhai Lake is very beautiful, the West Road around the lake makes people want to get married, and all the photos are taken in wedding dresses

By Sharon |

If the weather is good, it is so comfortable to drive around Erhai Lake. There are also many places to take photos.

By ivan |

The sky is really blue, and the clouds are layered. I will visit Erhai Lake again in the future.

By Wang Meili took Lu Shadan and Chou Chou out to play |

The view from the top of the park is OK, but our photography skills are not good enough. There are many places suitable for taking photos, and people usually park at the corners, where the view is wider.

By Uncle Lu has no books |

Erhai Lake is very big and can be seen from many places in Dali. The water is particularly blue when the weather is good. Generally, it is bluer at noon than in the early morning and evening. There is no entrance fee for visiting Erhai Lake. As for the way to visit, you can take a short walk, go to Erhai Park to look down from the top of a small hill, see Erhai Lake from Cangshan Mountain, go to the pier to take a boat on the lake, or rent a motorcycle to go around. You can stay here for as long as you want. If you are here for a visit, spend an hour taking photos, or if you like this place, you can stare at Erhai Lake for days and still not get enough. In short, it is a must-see attraction in Dali.

By Li Xiaowei |

You can see Haixin Pavilion here and take photos of seagulls.

By China-TravelNote users |

The environment around Erhai Lake is being improved. To protect the water quality of Erhai Lake from being polluted, the route around Erhai Lake is not easy to travel.

By Martian User |

The plateau lakes have clear water, are green and environmentally friendly, and have beautiful scenery.

By Meadow 🌸 |

It's on the airport road, the scenery is super beautiful, I like it...

By A corner of the Forbidden City |

The park is quiet, not crowded, and the environment is okay, but the transportation is inconvenient, so we chartered a car to go there.

By godstar123 |

The sea breeze is very strong and the sun is very hot (my face was tanned after this trip, and the sea breeze around Erhai Lake and the strong sun accounted for 80% of the main reasons). It takes about 2 hours to go from the east side of Erhai Park along Erhai Road to the west side of Erhai Park.

By Moon |

After dinner, I went for a walk around Erhai Park. It was really beautiful, especially when the sun was setting. The sky was so blue and beautiful, and Erhai Lake was so quiet and beautiful.

By Forget more |

Erhai Lake has endless emotions, which will make people come here with eternal longing, and will also make you leave with endless nostalgia. It seems that the water of Erhai Lake has a unique charm, which either refuses to let you leave or makes you miss it all the time.

By ∴Pepsi√Cola |

A free park by the Erhai Lake~~~ I think the environment inside is super comfortable!!! And the tea garden and plum garden are in full bloom!!! Really beautiful

By Cindy |

Erhai Park is located at the northernmost end of Erhai Lake. Therefore, the Erhai Lake waters seen here are the widest. The weeping willows on the shore are reflected in the water, and flocks of seagulls are playing on the sea. If you have time, I suggest you take a relaxing afternoon and sit by the Erhai Lake like I did to relax yourself.

By longfeng |

To be honest, I don't know if it's because I'm visiting in the wrong way. I feel that there are no unknown small parks that are beautiful. The following are pictures I took with my mobile phone. They are completely the camera function of vivox9i without any modification.

By STONE |

A place where you can spend your old age, what a wonderful place! A paradise on earth

By sunshinedanny |

We chartered a car to travel around Erhai Lake. We drove for a whole day. What impressed me most was the size of Erhai Lake, the beauty of the scenery, and the strong ultraviolet rays. After coming back, my friend's skin was sunburned. The chartered car cost 300 yuan a day. Just for the ride, the driver will take you to the scenic spot to take pictures, and then continue to ride the car. I suggest you walk around by yourself, so that you have more time and can have a better time.

By JoJo Jiang |

A free attraction with beautiful environment and fresh air!

By Mr.P |

It is especially suitable for couples to go together. You can rent an electric car around the ancient city and ride to the edge of Erhai Lake. It is not far away. You can take pictures, enjoy the breeze, and watch the seagulls. It is very beautiful.

By Wang Zhubao |

Along the sea-circling highway, the whole Erhai Park is covered. It takes about one day to play. You can drive by yourself or rent a car, but don't rent an electric car, it's more than 100 kilometers. There are many special Bai villages on the seaside, where you can eat snacks and see culture. A major feature of Erhai Lake is the wetland, and you can see various seabirds on the wetland at many scenic spots.

By Qingxi Sanren |

It is quite beautiful when the flowers bloom. It is a good place to view Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.

By Crayon Shin-chan Loves Traveling |

Different from the first day's Erhai West Road, because there are many villages, the narrow path is often blocked, and you have to follow the Baidu map to go around in circles. In fact, if you want to drive around Erhai Lake, just follow the route of Huanhai West Road-Huanhai East Road. Huanhai East Road has a wider view, facing Cangshan Mountain, as if protecting this peaceful and ancient city. Some people like the colorful Jiuzhaigou, and some people like the beaches in Sanya. The beauty of Erhai Lake is that it allows you to see all kinds of unpredictable blue, azure blue, ink blue, lake blue, sky blue, cobalt blue, bright blue, powder blue, and light blue. Every angle has its unique flavor. Coupled with the dead wood in the water, floating water hyacinths, turmeric reeds, brick-red stones, white ducks playing in the water, and gorgeous costumes, each color is like an embellishment to Erhai Lake, which is not dominant but appropriate to set off the beauty of Erhai Lake.

I like this feeling. The sea breeze smells like sweet marshmallows, and the sun is heating the cold wind like a hot pack. It is very peaceful and comfortable.

By The Lost Ark |

The most beautiful scenery of Dali is in Cang'er, and the most beautiful scenery of Cang'er is in Shuanglang! The scenery is as beautiful as a picture!!!

By Playful little boye |

Erhai Park is open to the public free of charge, but the parking lot outside is charged. Enter the park and walk along the road to the top of the mountain to overlook the vast surface of Erhai Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sky and water connecting and the water and sky blending into one. Go around the back of the mountain and there is a wide and long stone staircase. Go down the staircase and cross the road to reach the edge of Erhai Lake.

By A light boat |

Erhai Park is quite large, surrounded by Erhai Lake, with great views. It's a relaxing place to take a walk in the morning.

By Boss, give me more vegetables |

Sitting by the sea, feeling the sea breeze and looking at the scenery, I forgot the troubles of life. I went to Dali twice, and each time I could stay at the beach for an afternoon. It was very comfortable.

By Little Camel (Silly Camel) |

There are many scenic spots around Erhai Lake. Erhai Park is also a scenic spot where you can overlook Erhai Lake from the mountain. It is a free park.

By Little Fly |

I traveled to Dali in 2015. The thing that impressed me most was riding a motorcycle around Erhai Lake, passing through various ancient villages along the way. It was very beautiful. I passed by Erhai Park while riding. From the overall riding route, Erhai Park is not very distinctive, but the tranquility of the water and the surrounding reed scenery are also very beautiful. However, compared with the beautiful scenery of farmlands connected to villages in the distance under large clouds, it is slightly inferior.

By Mo Xiaoqi |

The original golden color is really beautiful. Cycling around Erhai Lake is really nice.

By Just too late |

When I arrived here, I actually didn't want to leave. It was so comfortable. I was thinking how nice it would be for me to live here in the future. When booking a room, I must book a room with a sea view of Erhai Lake. It is a truly different experience. The boiling water temperature in Dali can still reach more than 80 degrees. It is a good location and comfortable.

By Micro |

It seems to be a large area, but we only played for a while on the edge of Erhai Lake below. The view was wide and the breeze was blowing. It was very comfortable, but there were not many special features. It was a bit like a beautiful street park. So there was no need to go there specially.

By His Royal Highness Wang Jiuye |

The most famous places in Dali, Yunnan are Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Erhai Park is a free park. The scenery is beautiful. The park has a strong atmosphere of life, and many citizens come here to climb and walk. There is also a small hill in the park. Walking to the top of the hill, you can see the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake and the city scenery.

By Xiao Meng |

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Dali is probably Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The scenery around Erhai Lake is very beautiful. When the wind blows, birds fly close to the water surface, and little wild ducks run in the water. Sitting on the rocks on the shore, under the shade of trees, with long hair flying, they empty themselves. When we went there (August/September), it was the off-season and there were few people, which was good. It was very hot, so don't wear dark colors, especially black, which is hot and stupid. I was wearing a pair of black shoes at the time, and I felt like I was on fire standing in the sun. My feet hurt and the ultraviolet rays were very strong. Speaking of Dali, what I want to say most is that self-driving is the best way. The scenery along the road is very beautiful. It is great to ride a bicycle along Erhai Lake after the sun sets later. Here comes the point, whether it is off-season or not, you need to book a sea view room several months in advance. There is basically no room with a good location when you book it when you arrive. These hotels by the Erhai Lake are very beautiful and unique. Yunnan is also a paradise for flowers and plants. All kinds of flowers and plants can be seen everywhere by the Erhai Lake, bright and beautiful, with clumps of succulents and bunches of beautiful flowers, a vitality, and a quiet life!

By Vic7e |

The park is on Erhai Highway, and parking is free.

By Jesse |

The scenery is great, and sometimes it really feels as vast as the sea.

There are also flowers and plants by the Erhai Lake, which is very beautiful.

Except for the government management and the closure of the beach homestay, everything else is great.

(You can read my latest travel notes)

By The End of the World |

I came to Erhai Lake for the first time during the Spring Festival in 2013. It was really beautiful and the climate was good.

By Monkey loves to eat sauce |

The Erhai Lake was still very beautiful before it was repaired. Now the pollution has been rectified.

By Big Hairy Spider |

To be honest, the thing I was most satisfied with when I arrived in Yunnan was Erhai Lake.

By Tai Chi Rabbit |

It is rare to see a park for free, and now there are fewer and fewer free beautiful views. It won't give you much novelty here, especially after wandering around Yunnan for a while. However, the quietness here is very pleasant, and there are many restaurants outside the park.

By qinn1019 |

It's very vast, the water is beautiful, and there are some dead trees around, which makes you feel that there are stories and a sense of history. It's great

By Blue Ocean |

Located in the downtown area of ​​Xiaguan, on the shore of Erhai Lake. If you stay in a hotel in the downtown area, you can reach the park on foot. It is also very close to Dali Railway Station. The park has nice scenery, and the sculpture of a beautiful woman stands quietly on the shore square. There is a pavilion built on the water, and there is a cruise ship dock nearby. Opposite is a small hill. Climbing up the hillside, you can overlook the scenery of Erhai Lake and downtown Dali from a high vantage point.

By Mushroom stewed chicken, |

It was a cloudy day when we went there, so we didn't get to see the blue sky and white clouds, but it was still worth the trip.

By Casual Years |

Erhai Park is in Xiaguan, and there is no entrance fee. It is crowded and noisy. There are several nice gardens further up, especially the camellia garden. When we walked up and looked at Erhai Lake, we were really amazed. The Erhai Lake with the red flowers in the background looked like a painting.

By Xingxia-Happy Star Travel |

The scenery is great. Some viewing points require entrance fees, which is completely unnecessary. The scenery is picturesque everywhere.

By The world is beautiful because of you |

The scenery is very beautiful, with blue sky, white clouds, clear water and many birds.

By HanBao Xiaopang |

Erhai Lake is the most worthwhile classic of this trip

By Duck Feet with Taro |

It's worth going again. Riding a tram around the sea is the best.


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