Let Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain become a natural picture frame, just stay at the lakeside guesthouse—Taotang Hill

This hotel is definitely the hidden aesthetic pinnacle of Shuanglang——
Mangshu·Taotang Hill Seaview Hotel (Dali Erhai Branch)
is tucked away in Dajianpang Village, Shuanglang Town,
with white walls and blue tiles in a Chinese courtyard style paired with the blue of Erhai Lake,
every casual shot is a high-end masterpiece full of serene and quiet vibes✨

🏡 A must-visit for design and aesthetics lovers
• The entrance features a wooden coffee shop with a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows; order a cup of Yunnan small-grain coffee, and Cangshan and Erhai become your natural picture frame
• The courtyard’s flowing water landscaping is very Zen; it’s recommended to wear a plain cotton-linen dress, the evening light and shadows are super dreamy
• Rooms come standard with 180° floor-to-ceiling windows + a scenic bathtub, you can soak while watching the moon rise over Erhai—remember to bring lush bath bombs for a ritualistic bath

📸 5 secret photo spots
1️⃣ In front of the room’s floor-to-ceiling window + bathtub 🛀
- Best shot in the morning with front light
2️⃣ Tea room
- Have the butler prepare tea sets at sunset; shots of your back or side profile are stunning
3️⃣ Room’s round mirror installation
- When taking selfies in the mirror, remember to turn on the Marshall speaker as a mood prop
4️⃣ Corner of the courtyard’s pebble path
- Wearing Hanfu or new Chinese style, walking dynamic shots feel amazing
5️⃣ Rooftop moon lamp area at night
- Use your phone’s portrait mode + flash to easily get magazine-style shots

✨ Heavenly butler service
• Welcome fruit + afternoon tea set upon check-in
• Ginger tea thoughtfully prepared on rainy days
• Peach gum sweet soup delivered before bedtime, both beautiful and delicious

🌊 Nearby activity guide
• 7-minute walk to Shuanglang Ancient Town (go before 9 AM when fewer people to take photos on Yuji Island)
• Book the hotel’s partnered travel photography service and get 3 film photos 🎞️
• Rent a car and cycle along Huanhai East Road 🚗
• Recommended to have afternoon tea at Hushan Yunyin, 1.2 km away at dusk, the same spot as actor Yang Yang

⚠️ Practical tips
• The most photogenic Shatang room type must be booked 1 month in advance
• UV rays in Dali are very strong, remember to reapply sunscreen spray
• The butler will give a souvenir gift 🎁 upon checkout

If you want to avoid crowds and get great photos in Dali,
choosing this place is definitely a decision you won’t regret‼️
Take beautiful photos by day, watch the sunset at dusk, and fall asleep to the sound of waves at night,
this is the true vacation⛱️