Erhai Lake 3 Days 2 Nights Leisure Travel Guide: Enjoy the Redwoods, Seagulls, and Cliff Sunset All at Once!
by Olivia3 Davis - Livvy
Sep 29, 2025
Relaxing 3-Day Tour of Dali Erhai 🚗 In-Depth Leisure Guide for Haidong + Haixi! Say Goodbye to Special Forces, Immerse Yourself in the Romance of Cang and Erhai~✨
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🎈Must-Visit Attractions Guide
📍Day 1 Haixi Route
👉Dali Ancient City (Address: Gucheng District, Dali City) → Erhai Ecological Corridor → Longkan Pier (Popular Dawn Redwood Check-in Spot) → Xiaboping (Hidden Gem) → S Bay Erhai (Panxi Village’s Famous S Bend) → Xizhou Ancient Town (Rice Fields + Corner Tower, Great for Photos)
📍Day 2 Haidong Route
👉Ideal Village (Dali Santorini) → Wenbi Village (Rainbow Road) → Little Putuo (Best Spot to See Seagulls in Winter) → Wase Town (Sunset Photography Hotspot) → Shuanglang Ancient Town (Home of Yang Liping’s Sun Palace) → Luwoshan (Abandoned Window Photo Spot)
📍Day 3 Shaxi Route
👉Shaxi Ancient Town (Key Town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road) → Yujin Bridge (Beautiful Morning Mist) → Mint Café (Same as Li Xian’s Favorite) → Shaxi Market (Open Every Friday) → Xingjiao Temple → Pioneer Bookstore (One of the World’s Most Beautiful Bookstores)
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🎈Recommended Transportation
🚗 Self-Driving
Advantages: Flexible itinerary, stop whenever you want | Note: Cars are prohibited on the Haixi Ecological Corridor; bicycles/electric scooters must be rented for travel
🚙 Chartered Car
Recommended because: Local drivers know the hidden spots | 400-600 RMB per day | Helps you avoid all pitfalls👌 Super worry-free!
🚌 Sightseeing Bus
98 RMB/72-hour unlimited pass | Covers 18 stops | Suitable for students and budget travelers💰
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🏨 Accommodation Suggestions
🌟 Shuanglang/Ideal Village Area: First choice for prime sea view rooms! Recommended guesthouses include Mingyue Songjian and Liuyue, where you can watch the sunrise from bed🌅
🌟 Dali Ancient City: Super convenient for dining, entertainment, and nightlife🥂
🌟 Shaxi Ancient Town: Recommended to stay inside the ancient town to experience a slow-paced lifestyle
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