Exploring the charm of Dali is often not limited to the familiar attractions. The real treasures are often hidden in the obscure towns around it.
Driving from Dali, it only takes 1.5 hours to reach a hidden place that is both peaceful and beautiful – Eryuan, Yunnan.
Far away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd, this place seems to be isolated from the world and is a pure world.
The lake is as clear as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, which makes people feel relaxed and happy; the countryside is quiet and peaceful, with smoke curling up from cooking stoves, exuding a strong local flavor; the grassland is vast and rippling with green waves, making it a natural pasture.
Eryuan County is the shining pearl of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, lying quietly in the north of Dali Prefecture.
The origin of its name is that it is located at the source of Erhai Lake, carrying endless clear water and life.
From this beautiful land to the east, it is 471 kilometers away from Kunming, the provincial capital; to the south, it is 73 kilometers away from Xiaguan Town, the state capital.
In this fertile land, rivers and lakes intersect, like a beautiful natural painting.
The three rivers (Heihu River, Luoshi River, and Yong’an River) are winding like giant dragons, the three rivers (Miju River, Mici River, and Fengyu River) are surrounded by jade belts, and the five lakes (Cabi Lake, Haixihai, West Lake, and East Lake) , Green Jade Pond) is like a mosaic of pearls.
Eryuan County, as an important part of Dali Scenic Area, is rich in tourism resources and is enough to attract the world’s attention.
Cibi Lake, as the core of the Erhai Lake source, is also famous for its elegant nickname “Ning Lake”.
The origin of its name is because there is a rare cypress flower growing in the lake. This flower belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family and is unique.
Every year in July and August of the lunar calendar, it is the time when the cypress flower blooms. However, its blooming is extremely short-lived. It only blooms briefly for about half an hour during the rising sun and afternoon time, as if it is in dialogue with the sun and the moon. Therefore, it is also affectionately called “Ziwu Lotus” by the world.
On a sunny day, if you take a boat deep into the center of the lake, you can see strings of crystal clear water droplets emerging from the bottom up in the deep green and transparent water.
These water drops shine under the sunlight, like a jade tree covered with pearls, so beautiful that it makes people enchanted. This scene is really a masterpiece of nature, which is amazing.
Dali West Lake Provincial Scenic Area is like a bright pearl embedded in the foothills of Fozhong Mountain in the west of Yousuo, Eryuan County. It attracts the attention of countless tourists with its tranquility and depth of Pingba Freshwater Lake on the plateau.
The scenic spot is composed of three areas: West Lake, Jiangwei, Luoping Mountain and the Luosijiang River Tour Line, showing beautiful natural pictures.
West Lake is a vast lake with a surface area of 3.3 square kilometers. As a plateau rift lake, it has unique geographical features.
The lake water is clear, with an average water depth of 1.8 meters, and the deepest point can reach 3.3 meters, making it one of the indispensable and important water sources of Erhai Lake.
In this lake, six villages (Zhangjiadeng, Qingshuitang, Dongdeng, Zhongdeng, Nandeng and Haitang) complement each other with an island. There is a lake in the village and a village in the lake, forming a natural village lake scene.
Surrounded by mountain reflections, clear water and green reeds, every scenery is like a beautiful picture, which is intoxicating.
Eryuan West Lake is more than 60 kilometers away from Dali. It is right on the journey from Dali to Lijiang, providing travelers with an excellent place to rest.
Here, there are alternating tings and harbors, with twists and turns, a mirror in the depths, and a painting in the middle.
In the dim light, it feels like you are in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, and the feeling of leisurely contentment, tranquility and far-reachingness arises spontaneously.
What’s more worth mentioning is that it is surrounded by green mountains and has pleasant scenery. Even the famous West Lake here is slightly inferior.
Known as the “Hometown of Hot Springs”, there is a hot spring named Putuo hidden in Xiashankou, Eryuan County, which the locals affectionately call Putuo Fairy Spring.
According to legend, in the distant years, Guanyin Bodhisattva once stopped here and left the jade purification bottle in his hand, so the spring water carried the Bodhisattva’s compassion and wisdom.
The water color of Putuo Spring is as clear as jasper all year round, crystal clear, as if it is a gift from nature.
The spring water is gushing in all directions day by day, with an endless supply, like an endless treasure, inexhaustible.
Standing by the Putuo Spring, you can see the spring water gushing out from the bottom of the cave, steaming like boiling water, which is breathtaking.
At that time, the famous traveler Xu Xiake also passed through this place and left a deep impression on Putuo Spring.
He wrote in his travel notes: “The natives say that there is a hot water cave in Putuo Kong… water gushes out from the bottom of the cave like boiling water.”
Those words seem to have traveled through time and space, allowing us to feel Xu Xiake’s shock and surprise back then.
Putuo Fairy Spring is not only a natural landscape, but also carries profound cultural heritage and folklore.
It has witnessed the vicissitudes of Eryuan County and nourished generations of local people.
Today, Putuo Fairy Spring is still as clear as ever, attracting countless tourists to visit and feel the magic and warmth from nature.
Geothermal Hot Spring is located on the banks of the picturesque Cubi Lake in Dali Prefecture. It is an excellent place for bathing and leisure.
Because of the hot springs gushing out like bead curtains in the nine surrounding caves, it is named Geothermal Country. It also enjoys the reputation of being the largest open-air hot spring in Asia.
The hot spring water here has a temperature between 70 and 90 degrees Celsius, just like a natural soup. It contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and many other trace elements that are beneficial to the human body. It can be called a natural therapy resort.
Immersing in the hot springs can not only wash away the fatigue of the body and mind, but also feel the warmth and care coming from the depths of the earth.
The core of the garden is a large pool with a diameter of nearly 30 meters and a depth of 4 meters.
The water vapor in the pool is steaming like clouds and mist. Under the glow of the rays, it becomes even more spectacular and mysterious.
The name of this pool is “Big Rolling Pot”. It is said that the water temperature can be as high as 88 degrees. When you are in it, you feel as if you are being tightly embraced by a warm embrace, which makes you feel relaxed and happy, and you will never want to leave.
Here, after bathing, you can also enjoy the surrounding mountain and pastoral scenery.
The green mountains and green waters, the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers all make people feel the gift and beauty of nature.
In the magical land of Eryuan, everyone can find their own tranquility and relaxation.
Strolling along the shores of Cibi Lake, the sparkling water is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and the misty white clouds.
The breeze blows gently, bringing bursts of fresh water vapor, making people feel relaxed and happy, as if they are in a fairyland on earth.
In Eryuan, you can slow down, feel the wonders of nature, listen to the sound of wind and grass, and taste the tranquility and tranquility of rural life.
This is an excellent place where people can forget the worries of the world and return to the embrace of nature.
Hiking on mountain trails, passing through lush forests, breathing fresh air, and feeling the gifts of nature.
The mountain road is winding, sometimes steep and steep, sometimes gentle and open. Every step is full of unknowns and surprises.
Here, you can have close contact with nature, release inner stress and constraints, and truly relax and heal your body and mind.
Eryuan, this charming land, welcomes every visitor with the most comfortable experience.
Here, you can temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the world and let your soul find true healing and peace in tranquility and beauty.