The notebook of Dali et lac Erhai
Recess with landscapes full of head.
Old Bai town, high-altitude lake and Cangshan Mountains are one of the most complete destinations in Yunnan.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Lake · Mountain · Heritage
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Dali et lac Erhai
Old Bai town, high-altitude lake and Cangshan Mountains are one of the most complete destinations in Yunnan.
The discovery of Dali and Lake Erhai is centred around Old Town of Dali, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng and Mount Cangshan. The stay thus alternates between urban life, shores and lakes, mountain reliefs and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old town of Dali
- Trois pagodes de Chongsheng
- Cangshan Mountains
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Vieille ville de Dali
Streets in checker, doors, houses and shops occupy the old capital at the foot of the Cangshans. Collections and remains take time to exceed a simple photographic stop; to reserve a sufficient beach helps to understand their regional historical context.
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Trois pagodes de Chongsheng
Three brick towers dominate a vast monastic complex facing Lake Erhai. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; time, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
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Monts Cangshan
A long granitic chain covered by torrents dominates the western bank of Erhai. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, suitable clothing and time limits remain useful, even during the most favorable season.
Practical tips
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