Shuanglang, the Fairyland Between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake

🌊Shuanglang Ancient Town | A fairy-like retreat between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, breathtakingly beautiful!

With Cangshan Mountain as its backdrop and Erhai Lake as its mirror, Shuanglang Ancient Town embodies the title "The Most Scenic Town of Cangshan and Erhai" to its core! Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the lake on the other, every window here frames a picturesque postcard view. On Yuji Island, Yang Liping's Sun Palace is a stunning work of art, while the reflections on the glass walkway's "Eye of Erhai" go viral on social media. The white marble Guanyin statue on Nanzhao Folk Island overlooks the azure waters, and the transparent hanging baskets create a dreamy "floating on Erhai" effect.

💥Must-Do Activities:
✔️Instagrammable Swing: The swing by Erhai Lake faces Cangshan Mountain, surrounded by seagulls in winter like a fairy tale. Side poses or backlit silhouettes are picture-perfect!
✔️Nightlife Extravaganza: From July to August, the "Meet Shuanglang Music & Food Festival" lights up summer nights with folk music, bonfires, night market snacks, and intangible cultural heritage crafts—fun from sunset to starlight!
✔️Flower Fields & Jacarandas: In April-May, romantic jacarandas bloom, while March brings golden rapeseed fields and June showcases golden rice paddies, painting a pastoral symphony.

🍴Erhai Lake on the Plate:

• Bai-style Clay Pot Fish: Shuanglang Cultural Courtyard Restaurant serves broth so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows dance, with crispy mint ribs to cut the richness—just ¥35 per person for a feast!

• Adventurous Bites: Try cheese fan ice cream or a bug feast for a daring palate, paired with rose sparkling water—pure Yunnan happiness!

🚗Travel Tips:
✅Free entry to the ancient town. Nanzhao Folk Island tickets cost ¥50 (includes boat ride), and Yuji Island charges ¥10 for its art spaces.
✅Easy transport: A 1.5-hour bus from Dali North Station or rent an e-bike for a lakeside ride, discovering surprises like the "Lonely Tree" along the way.
✅Best seasons: March-May for flowers, November-December for seagulls. Avoid rainy months for crystal-clear Erhai blue!

Come to Shuanglang—live inside an Erhai painting, watch clouds drift by day, and fall asleep to the sound of waves at night. This is Dali’s most healing escape!

Post by @ur0r@ 3v@ns | Jul 29, 2025