Along the shores of Cangshan and Erhai Lake, between wind, flowers, snow, and moon

The selected ones here are all built for Cangshan Erhai, and experiencing the ancient atmosphere and immersing in the scenery of Erhai Lake in Yunnan is their mission. See which one suits your preferences better, it would be best to include it in your itinerary in advance!

Dali Butterfly Seaview Resort Villa Hotel

A Mediterranean-style seaview villa located halfway up the mountain by Erhai Lake, where every room faces Erhai Lake. Wake up in the morning, open the curtains and you can see Erhai Lake under the sunlight. If you wake up a bit earlier, you can even watch the sunrise. The hotel has a private small balcony and a public viewing terrace, as well as rocking chairs and hammocks. You can take photos, drink tea, or enjoy the scenery on the open-air balcony. Oh, and there is also a popular glass ball for taking photos. The room is overall in a transparent blue and white color scheme, with a fresh and bright style, creating a simple and romantic atmosphere. There is also a large bathtub in the room, with white petals sprinkled in it. Sunlight streams into the room through the vertical floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides. Perhaps this is what Dali should look like in your imagination. Located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, you can quietly listen to Erhai Lake.

Maomao Fruit Inn (Dali Renmin Road Branch)

The inn is located on Renmin Road in Dali Ancient City. You can see Cangshan Mountain when you look up, and you can ride a bike to Erhai Lake. It is worth mentioning the inn's courtyard, which is lush with plants and has flowers blooming in all seasons, just like your own home garden, fresh and natural. The owner has a background in architecture and has put a lot of thought into the design of the inn, using a lot of wood, stone, fabric, and flower elements in the design. The interior is elegantly decorated, bright, warm, and comfortable. Each guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows, providing ample light, and the loft suite offers a unique experience of seclusion amidst the hustle and bustle. Most of the beds at Maomao Fruit are tatami-style, and each floor's corridor is equipped with fabric sofas for resting.

Dali Erhai Gate No.1 Hotel

The hotel is located in Dayuanzi Village, Dali Ancient City, adjacent to the East Gate of the ancient city and the lower section of Renmin Road. The style is elegant, and there is a sky garden. The design of the rooftop is a major feature of the hotel, offering views of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. There is also a super gentle and well-behaved Golden Retriever, as well as nine cats with different personalities. Dali Erhai No.1 Hotel, which has two adjacent courtyards, features a simple and comfortable hall in one courtyard, with various breeds of cats scattered around the rooftop. The garden rooftop here offers views of Cangshan Mountain. The other courtyard has a lazy and comfortable hall and a spacious and beautiful garden, along with the gentle and well-behaved Golden Retriever. The combination of simple European style and American pastoral style complements each other perfectly. If you are tired after a day of wandering, you can enjoy the stunning sunset on the rooftop of the two courtyards in the evening. It is not too noisy here, and watching the lazy and coquettish cats and the Golden Retriever looking at you makes you feel as comfortable and peaceful as if you were at home.

Old Story Inn (Dali Ancient City Branch)

The inn is located in a three-story traditional Bai-style building. The main gate features the traditional Bai 'Three Drops of Water' structure. The inn's courtyard is divided into three floors, with a central area for tea and chatting. The small courtyard has a beautiful environment, perfect for taking photos, and sometimes old movies are screened. There is an attic where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Erhai Lake, and Cangshan Mountain. The duplex rooms have a balcony, dining room, and kitchen downstairs, allowing you to buy and cook your own food. You can relax on the balcony, bask in the sun, and drink tea. Experience the exquisite and tasteful arrangements in every corner. The rooms mainly feature old wood culture, giving a classical and elegant feel. The rooms also display sculptures and paintings, showcasing elegant Chinese artworks. If you are lucky, you might meet the inn's owner, an old overseas Chinese who has traveled the world, and he can give you great travel advice.

Dali Yifang Wasure Travel Hotel

The hotel is located at the intersection of Provincial Road 221 and Yuehua Road in the ancient city, with a very good and quiet surrounding environment. It is relatively close to Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The room design leans towards new Chinese style, and the entire hotel is three stories high. The themes of the guest rooms are extracted from Bai tie-dye, folk patterns, famous historical sites, either from historical depth, museum displays, or life scenes, creating the deepest experience of the destination's history and culture. The 'Feifei Flavor' restaurant here offers Bai ethnic specialty cuisine, including a self-created Bai-style sour and spicy fish hotpot that everyone who has tasted it finds delicious.