Erhai Lake in October

🔵Erhai Lake Walking Guide｜270° Glass Boardwalk + Lonely Tree on the Covered Bridge! Full Reveal of Dali’s Best Photo Spots!

🚲Cycling around Erhai Lake is the right way to explore!
The stunning blue lake water + snow-capped Cangshan Mountains create a visual feast
Every snap is desktop wallpaper-worthy beauty💙

📍Location: Erhai Lake, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
🛵Transportation Tips:
- Rent an electric scooter to circle the lake (50-80 RMB/day)
- Choose the ecological corridor cycling route, no motor vehicles allowed for safety
- There is a shuttle bus from Xizhou Ancient Town directly to the lakeside (5 RMB/person)

🔥Top 3 Must-Visit Spots:
1️⃣ Lonely Tree on the Covered Bridge
The same filming location as "Go to the Windy Place"! A century-old tree stretching out over Erhai Lake, full of cinematic vibes (navigate to "Covered Bridge" and walk to the end)
📸Tips: The light is softest after 4 PM

2️⃣ Panxi Village S-Curve
A popular photo spot! The 270° glass boardwalk suspended above Erhai Lake
✅Hidden photo spot: Shoot from the rooftop of the nearby guesthouse (purchase required to go upstairs)

3️⃣ Shuanglang Ancient Town
The pinnacle of Bai ethnic style! Capture Erhai fishing boats through bougainvillea flowers
🍵Recommended experience: Yang Liping’s Sun Palace afternoon tea (reservation required)

🚴‍♀️Perfect Cycling Route:
Old Town → Caicun Pier (watch the sunrise) → Panxi S-Curve → Covered Bridge → Xizhou Ancient Town → Shuanglang
⏰Total time about 6-8 hours, recommended to split into two days

⚠️Pitfall Prevention Guide:
- Always check the battery level when renting! Rescue calls for dead batteries mid-ride are very expensive
- Photo fees for the popular glass ball are 5-10 RMB per shot
- Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The high-altitude UV rays can cause sunburn quickly

🌅Secret Tips:
Watch red-billed gulls at Xiaoputuo (November to March only)
Shoot the "Sky Mirror" reflection at the shallow beach in Wase Town