"Er hai lake" Er Hai by luciano

Er Hai Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 20 photos

Erhai is a lake near the town of Dali, in Yunnan province.
All around the lake there are smaller towns with traditional markets which are, like Dali itself, very popular among backpackers.
Across the lake from Dali there is an important temple, Luonyan.

Intro Written Apr 17, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Village near Erhai lake, Yunnan - Er Hai

Cycling around Favorites (2)

I highly recommend hiring a bicycle in Dali and taking the road around the lake. It is possible to visit minority... more travel advice

The lake itself Favorites (2)

On a clear day, it is worth to cross the lake on a row boat and watch the local fishing boats at work, traditional... more travel advice

Luoyuan temple Things to Do (1)

Impressive Buddhist temple that has been reconstructed after being damaged during the Cultural Revolution. See... more travel advice

Crossing on boat Transportation (1)

Local people who live around the lake will approach you and offer to cross you to the other side on a row boat. It can... more travel advice

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Comments (2)

DreamingJosipa Aug 20, 2004 at 7:00 PM Report Abuse

I like Yunnan too, have you been to Shangri-la of Yunnan?
XenoHumph Jul 28, 2004 at 9:48 AM Report Abuse

I wish I had had time to bicycle around or go on the boat, it looks like this was a lot of fun!