Sha Village | The Birthplace of Cormorant Fishing Culture
Sha Village is the largest fishing village on the edge of Erhai Lake and the birthplace of Dali's cormorant fishing culture. Once popularized by the film 'Five Golden Flowers,' the village has since returned to tranquility, leaving behind the fishing boats on Erhai Lake and the timeless cormorant fishing culture. Located in a bay of Erhai Lake, the water here is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky. Occasionally, a fishing boat sets out, breaking the silence and creating ripples on the water's surface.
Haishe Park | The Spirit of Erhai
According to local historical records: 'Qingsha Island, the island is 3 li long, narrowing as it extends into Erhai Lake, resembling a tongue, hence the name Haishe (Sea Tongue).' This sandbar extends into Erhai Lake like a tongue, and only here can you see Erhai Lake from a 270° perspective. Standing on the shore, lingering for a long time, gazing at the transparent blue sky, the clean white clouds, the distant continuous mountains, and the same scenery reflected in Erhai Lake, standing freely in front of you. The meaning of travel might be this wonderful moment of silent realization.
Zhoucheng | The Hometown of Bai Tie-Dye
This place is always filled with a dynamic blend of elegance and ingenuity, a kind of rustic and solid charm that tugs at the heartstrings. Everywhere you look, you can see pieces of blue and white tie-dye cloth, stone-paved roads outside every house, and flowing water outside every door. This is Zhoucheng in Dali, known as the 'Hometown of Bai Tie-Dye.' The Bai people in Zhoucheng mainly practice Buddhism, and within Zhoucheng, there are Buddhist temples such as Yinxing Temple and Longquan Temple. Like other Bai villages, Zhoucheng also has local deity worship. There are two local temples in Zhoucheng. The Lingdi Temple enshrines the local deity Du Chaoxuan, a hero who slayed a python by Butterfly Spring; the Jingdi Temple enshrines Zhao Mulanggong, the ancestor who founded Zhoucheng. They are legendary heroes and ancestors, the protectors of the local village.
