Living in the scenery, waking up in the center of a painting｜The best sea view homestay by Erhai Lake

Finally found my dream stay in Dali🏡
The Dali Gugu Meimei Sea View Giant Screen Hotel (Erhai Shuanglang Branch) by Erhai Lake is simply a fairyland made for a laid-back vacation🏖️

This hidden treasure homestay in Shuanglang Ancient Town is worth the price just for its private beach and the popular swing‼️ The rustic style room we stayed in was amazing, with natural wood tones paired with beige walls, every shot looks like an Instagram masterpiece; my favorite is the private balcony facing Erhai Lake🌊, where I could lounge on the deck chair during afternoon tea, staring at the shimmering lake and zoning out, all worries gone✨

【What’s it like to stay in an art gallery】
• Room facilities comparable to five-star hotels: Marshall speakers playing lazy jazz, Dyson hairdryer saving long-haired guests, giant screen projector for watching open-air movies by Erhai Lake at night
• Detail lovers will be thrilled: they even provide face masks and steam eye masks, the hand soap has a high-end fragrance that makes you want to smell it again after washing
• Thoughtful welcome ritual: a fruit platter🍉 upon check-in, the housekeeper regularly knocks to deliver afternoon tea, and the silver ear soup as a goodnight sweet soup is so healing

【Photo check-in guide】
1️⃣ Popular swing: best to shoot at dawn or dusk, the morning or evening light with Erhai Lake as the background is stunning
2️⃣ Private beach: wear a light-colored long dress for the best shots, overhead shots from the deck chair can capture both the beach and Erhai Lake
3️⃣ Rooftop terrace: bring the homestay’s afternoon tea as a prop and shoot the “vacation blogger” style with Cangshan Mountain as the backdrop
4️⃣ Room balcony: shoot silhouettes against the sunset backlight, the glass railing reflects dreamy light spots

【Nearby food and sightseeing tips】
• 5-minute walk to the core area of Shuanglang Ancient Town, browse handmade tie-dye shops by day, enjoy Bai ethnic barbecue at night
• 40-minute taxi ride to the popular S Bay, recommended to rent a bike and ride along the ecological corridor
• Secret spot: the lonely tree🌳 in front of the beach offers a photo with an “end of the world” vibe

💡Tips:
1. Be sure to choose a front-line sea view room, the view is much more open than the basic room type
2. Off-season prices are more affordable
3. The homestay offers free travel photography services📷

This is probably what an ideal seaside vacation looks like～
In the charming 24 hours of Gugu Meimei,
watching Cangshan and Erhai while drinking coffee, falling asleep under the stars at night,
Dali’s slow life really is addictive🌊