Title: Erhai Lake in Dali | Expedia.co.uk [Erhai Lake Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Erhai-Lake-Hotels.0-l553248635810196068-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Dali](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dali.d6094792.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dali](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dali.d6094792.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Erhai Lake Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Erhai-Lake.d553248635810196068.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dali Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dali.d6094792.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Erhai Lake ![Erhai Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810196068/8b9a68b4-a0a9-4083-8f8b-0d37e8bd2d8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Erhai Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810196068/560cf064-479c-435e-b6c1-ac3b4f42322d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Erhai Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810196068/3580e753-7aba-4afc-8199-502d48f4dbbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Erhai Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810196068/8be356c2-2859-4d86-99ad-2f474e0cef3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Erhai Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810196068/ba20d200-9321-4e82-9152-8d40b30cac82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Erhai Lake Activities [Dali travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dali.dx6094792) --- --- #### Visit the “ear-shaped” lake on the edge of Dali to find waterfront parklands, tiny islands and fishermen who practice traditional fishing methods. Dali is perched on the southern shores of Er Hai, an alpine lake with a backdrop of cloud-crowned mountains. Go hiking along the shores or boating on the water and find out about the lake’s history as an important resource for the Bai people. The name Er Hai translates to “ear-shaped sea” and its ancient beauty has been celebrated with pretty pagodas and temples. Look out across Er Hai from Dali Town on the lake’s southern edge. From here, you can see the lake stretching up to 25 miles (40 kilometres) to the north. At its widest point, Er Hai is 5 miles (8 kilometres) across. The Cangshan Mountain tumbles down into the lake on its western shores. If the weather is sunny, you can experience the phenomenon known as “Silver Cangshan and Jade Er Hai,” where the snow-capped peaks of Cangshan and the glistening waters of the lake appear to radiate a special glow. Relax at an outdoor terrace on Dali’s lakeshore and take in the views of lakeside houses backed by rolling mountains. Check out Er’hai Lake Park, a pretty parkland adorned with flowerbeds and exotic trees. Walk along the captivating lakeside trails and enjoy the views. In the springtime, the park comes alive with colour as camellias, azaleas and primrose begin to bloom. Join a boat tour and go on a sightseeing journey around the lake’s islands, temples and villages. See the superb Chinese Buddhist temple on Xiaoputuo Dao, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally devoted to Bodhisattva Kwan-yin. You might see Golden Shuttle Island (Jinsuo Dao) and cosy fishing villages. Note the way that local fishermen are accompanied by flocks of cormorants. The traditional Bai fishing method involves training cormorants with rings around their necks to collect the fish. Er Hai is easy to access from Dali’s town centre. The lakeshore park is a 10-minute drive from Dali’s main railway station. Visit the lake any time of the year for free. Sightseeing boats depart from the marina at Er’hai Lake Park. ### Popular places to visit ![China, Yunnan Province, Dali, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6095878/d538a506-e68c-4857-9806-dbbe071cfa9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Three Pagodas Three Pagodas is just one of the places to see in Dali Town, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Three-Pagodas-Dali.d6095878.Attraction) ![Cangshan Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532744599/35485ea6-4c3d-40aa-b0b6-a2811eb316a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cangshan Mountain Ride a scenic ropeway, visit a temple complex and hike the network of trails that traverse this collection of misty mountain peaks overlooking the city of Dali. 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