Scenic spot introduction:
Cangshan Erhai Lake The national nature reserve is located in Dali City, Yunnan Province, covering an area of 79,700 hectares. It is the richest area in the world in terms of alpine flora. It is a comprehensive reserve that integrates natural landscapes, geological features, biological resources, and cultural history. It is rare in China and internationally renowned.Cangshan Erhai Lake The main objects of protection in the reserve are the plateau lakes and aquatic plants and animals, the natural landscape of the transition zone between northern and southern plants and animals, and glacial relics. Erhai Lake It is the second largest freshwater lake in Yunnan. Cangshan Erhai Lake The nature reserve has seven distinct vertical plant zones, preserving various vegetation types from the southern subtropical zone to the alpine ice desert zone, and has rich cultural and historical relics and tourism resources.
Attractions distribution:
Cangshan Erhai Lake The main attractions in the scenic area are Cangshan , Erhai Lake , Jade Belt Cloud , Butterfly Spring , Eighteen Streams of Cangshan Mountain , Wangfuyun , Qingbi Creek , Nineteen Peaks of Cangshan Mountain , Neolithic Cultural Sites , Ruins of Taihe City, the former capital of Nanzhao , The ruins of Yangzhumie City of Dali Kingdom , down to the wind, Shangguanhua , Cangshan Snow , Erhai Moon wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spot, national nature reserveScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, sightseeing, monuments, forests, nature reservesScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel guide: The 100 most beautiful scenic spots in China!
- Tiedan: 1995. Seeking Dreams in the South of Colorful Clouds
- Travel Guide: Dali Three-Day Travel Guide 2017
Tour route:
Cangshan Recommended one-day tour route: Guanyintang → Take Cangshan Ropeway or Gantong Ropeway Tour Jade Belt Cloud Tour route → Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Film and Television City (new attraction) → Monument of the Conquest of Yunnan by Emperor Shizu of Yuan Dynasty → Dali Ancient Town → Three Courses of Tea or Dongjing Ancient Music Performance.
Best time to visit:
Suitable for all seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
Water chestnuts, milk fan, Xiaguan Tuo tea, Dali beer, Xiaguan feather painting, Gantong tea, roasted tea, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China > Yunnan Province > Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture > Dali City
How to get there:
You can take bus No. 2 or other buses in Dali City to reach the scenic spot directly.
Scenic area map:
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Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake Ticket Prices:
Cangshan Ticket price: 30 yuan/person;
Erhai Lake Park 5 yuan/person;
Erhai Lake Cruise 142 yuan/person (including Nanzhao Fengqing Island tickets, Erhai Lake Resource protection fee and Bai ethnic group's three-course tea song and dance performance).
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
