Tengchong and Dali Nine-Day Tour – Erhai Lake West Ecological Corridor

Day 6: Longkan Pier — Caicun — Popular S Bay — Langqiao Bridge — Xizhou Ancient Town — Dali Ancient City When you come to Dali, you must visit Longkan Pier to watch the sunrise. At this time of year, there are redwoods and seagulls, making it the most beautiful season for sunrise. It’s truly stunning! We stayed by the sea at Longkan Pier, and in the morning, opening the curtains lets you see the sunrise right away. The essence of Dali is half hidden along the Erhai Lake West Ecological Corridor! It’s especially perfect for leisurely riding a small electric scooter, feeling the breeze while enjoying views of Erhai Lake—so comfortable! We rented a single-rider electric scooter for 15 yuan/hour. Riding from Longkan Pier to Langqiao Bridge, stopping here and there to take photos, took us over three hours and cost 60 yuan, which was definitely worth it. Cycling route: Longkan Pier - Caicun - Fumeiyi - Xiabopeng - Panxi - Langqiao Bridge (about 20 km). The off-season experience by Erhai Lake is really great—fewer people, beautiful scenery, and just the right sunshine, perfect for cycling. Wherever you stop to take photos, the shots turn out amazing. From Langqiao Bridge to Xizhou Ancient Town (5 km), take a tricycle by the roadside for 8 yuan per person to Xizhou Ancient Town. From Xizhou Ancient Town to Dali Ancient City, about 20 km, take a bus for 10 yuan per person; it leaves when full and takes about half an hour. Exit Zhengyi Gate, turn left, walk a few dozen meters to the first traffic light, cross the street, then walk 50 meters to the Xizhou Ancient Town Tourist Center. Pay attention to the horn signals and signs along the way. Fumeiyi: There is a patch of palm trees with a strong tropical vibe. Passing through the palms toward Erhai Lake, you’ll see a pebble beach and dead trees fallen into the water. Xiabopeng: There is also a beautiful area of redwoods. Langqiao Bridge: Shade trees, small bridges, Erhai Lake, and bridge arches make for very artistic photos. Xizhou Ancient Town is famous for its well-preserved Bai ethnic residential buildings, with over 1,500 Bai houses from the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods. Don’t miss the corner tower and the Xizhou wheat fields! The night in Dali Ancient City is the true essence of romance and beauty! Route: South Gate of Ancient City — Nanzhao Twelve Hours — Du Wenxiu’s Mansion — Wuhua Tower — Honglong Well — Renmin Road — Yeyu Road — Hu Tavern — Erhai Gate (about 3 km total)