Cangshan Mountain 🏔️
by Rafael Osorio
Feb 15, 2025
In the center of Erhai Lake lies a lesser-known island—Jinsuo Island, with picturesque scenery all year round, surrounded by mountains and sea, free from commercial noise, making it perfect for a quiet family vacation. Hidden on the island is a treasure family homestay, come and experience the blend of nature and Bai ethnic culture!
🏠 Homestay: Dali Haidong Jinsuo Island · Jianglu · Miwan
📍 Address: Dali City, Jinsuo Island
💡 Family Highlights:
✔️ The island is accessible only by boat, making the round trip a little adventure that excites the kids!
✔️ Floor-to-ceiling sea view windows on the first floor face Erhai Lake, perfect for watching sunrises and sunsets with your children.
✔️ The homestay is elegant and safe, decorated with Bai ethnic elements full of life.
✔️ The backyard tea room has a moss-covered long table, great for kids to observe nature and have fun.
✔️ Sea view rooms offer wide views, bathtubs by the window let kids enjoy a bath while gazing at Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.
✔️ Thoughtful welcome fruits, free snacks, and milk make the little ones very happy!
👨👩👧 Guest Experience:
✔️ Butler meets you at the dock and helps with luggage, making it super convenient for families with kids!
✔️ Enjoy afternoon tea by the coffee shop’s floor-to-ceiling windows, kids watch the sea view while parents relax~
✔️ The backyard open-air tea room is poetic rain or shine, perfect for family tea time and chatting.
✔️ Rooms have Bluetooth music, kids can listen to songs and watch the sea while bathing, maximizing the vacation vibe!
✔️ Local dishes can be delivered to the homestay, so no need to go out to enjoy delicious food, ideal for families with kids.
✔️ Breakfast is abundant, and afternoon tea includes waffles and coffee, kids are very satisfied.
✔️ The homestay has a clingy British Shorthair cat named “Xiaomi,” kids can pet the cat and read picture books, full of joy!
🚢 Transportation Tips:
▪️ To get to the island, take the ferry, 5-10 minutes per trip, operating from 6:30 to 22:00
▪️ Nearby attractions include Shuanglang and Little Putuo, great for short family trips~
✈️ Dali Airport: 13 km, 20 minutes by car
🚄 Dali Station: 18 km, 30 minutes by car
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