Erhai Lake Cruise-Big Boat

Schedule and Scenic Areas of the Big Boat

Dali Port (大理港下关码头):

  • 1st Class: Departure at 9:30 → Nanzhao Island (南诏风情岛) (40 minutes) → Shuanglang Dock (双廊码头) (12:10) (includes three-course tea song and dance performance).
  • 2nd Class: Departure at 10:40, round trip Dali Port ←→ Dali Port (游洱海 for 50 minutes, no island stop) (includes three-course tea song and dance).
  • 3rd Class: Departure at 14:30, Dali Port (下关码头) → Luojian Peninsula Scenic Area (罗荃半岛景区) → Dali Port (下关码头) (16:30), duration 2 hours (includes three-course tea song and dance performance).

Attraction Name: Dali Erhai Large Luxury Cruise (大理洱海大型豪华游船)
Attraction Level: –
User Rating: 4.6 (19 reviews)
Impression of the Attraction: Experience the beauty of Erhai Lake (洱海) while cruising on a large luxury boat.
Contact Information: 400-900-1558
Address: Dali City (大理市), Dali Port (下关城区)
Peach Source Dock (桃源码头) in Xizhou (喜洲)
Opening Hours:

  • Dali Port: 09:40
  • Peach Source Dock: 12:00, 13:00-14:30
    Official Website: –
    Tourist Tips:
    Enjoy the stunning scenery of Erhai Lake (洱海) from the boat, where you can see Xiaoputuo Island (小普陀岛) in the distance, visit Nanzhao Island (南诏风情岛), and view the close-up of the Han White Jade Guanyin statue (汉白玉观音像). The boat is well-equipped and features a unique Bai ethnic three-course tea song and dance performance, showcasing the vibrant culture of the Bai people.

New Erhai Cruise Schedule for 2024

? Want to explore Erhai Lake (洱海) in 2024? Check out our new cruise schedule! During the May Day holiday, the Erhai Lake sightseeing bus will continue to operate, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dali.

? Dates: May 1 to May 3, 2024
? Location: Dali Ancient City Erhai Lake Service Center (大理古城环洱海服务中心)

Event Highlights:

  • Passengers can receive free festive balloon gifts, available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis!
  • Unlimited rides on the west and east routes, allowing for unrestricted enjoyment of Erhai’s beauty.
  • Three-day unlimited travel card users enjoy a special car rental discount, only 100 yuan on the first day!

Tour Routes Include:

  • West Route: Dali Ancient City Erhai Lake Service Center – Internet Celebrity S-Bay (网红S湾) – Cang Er Garden (苍洱花园) – Xizhou Ancient Town (喜洲古镇) – Butterfly Spring Park (蝴蝶泉公园) – Shuanglang Ancient Town (双廊古镇)
  • East Route: Dali Ancient City Erhai Lake Service Center – Erhai Ecological Corridor (洱海生态廊道) – Yangnan Creek (阳南溪) – Dali Port Cruise Terminal (大理港游船码头) – Erhai International Eco-City Jinsuo Island (洱海国际生态城金梭岛) – Luojian Peninsula (罗荃半岛) – Baima Xihai Coast (白玛夕海岸) – Wenbi Village (文笔村) – Xiaoputuo (小普陀) – Shuanglang Ancient Town (双廊古镇).

Introduction to Erhai Big Boat Company

Erhai Lake (洱海), known as the “Pearl of the Plateau,” is a beautiful freshwater lake located at an altitude of approximately 1,972 meters. In ancient literature, it was referred to as “Yeyuzhe” (叶榆泽) and “Kunmichuan” (昆弥川). The lake stretches 41.5 kilometers from north to south and 3 to 9 kilometers from east to west, with a total circumference of 116 kilometers and an area of 251 square kilometers. The average depth is 10.5 meters, reaching a maximum depth of 20.5 meters. It is named “Erhai” due to its ear-like shape.

Erhai Lake is one of the “Four Sceneries of Dali” (大理“风花雪月”) and is famous for “Erhai Moon” (洱海月). To the west lies the majestic Cangshan Mountain (苍山), and to the east is the picturesque Yushan Mountain (玉案山), creating an incredibly beautiful environment, known as “Silver Cang, Jade Erhai” (银苍玉洱) and “Pearl of the Plateau” (高原明珠). The lines “Cangshan smiles to welcome guests, Erhai sails create a picturesque view” (苍山含笑迎宾客，洱海飞帆壮画图) depict the charming scenery of Erhai Lake.

Riding on a luxury cruise on Erhai Lake, you can immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Cangshan and Erhai while experiencing the unique customs and culture of the Bai ethnic group. The Dali Tourism Group’s Erhai Cruise Company operates several sightseeing routes on Erhai Lake, visiting attractions such as Jinsuo Island (金梭岛), Tianjing Pavilion (天镜阁), Xiaoputuo (小普陀), and Nanzhao Island (南诏风情岛). During the cruise, there are performances of the Bai ethnic “Three-Course Tea” (三道茶) song and dance, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of Dali while reflecting on life’s philosophies and experiencing the unique folk customs and artistic performances of the Bai people.

The Dali Tourism Group’s Erhai Cruise Company manages five large luxury cruise ships, including “Erhai No. 1” (洱海一号), “Erhai No. 2” (洱海二号), “Rhododendron” (杜鹃号), “Dayun” (大运号), and “Cangshan” (苍山号), each capable of carrying over 400 passengers. It also operates five fiberglass luxury yachts, “Jinhua 1-5” (金花1—5号), which accommodate 60 passengers each. “Erhai No. 1” and “Erhai No. 2,” built by the Dali Tourism Group in 2005 and 2008, respectively, are the largest inland lake passenger ships in China, boasting the highest passenger capacity, complete safety equipment, advanced technology, and various service offerings. “Erhai No. 1” is 69.8 meters long, 18 meters wide, with a total tonnage of 2,858 tons and a capacity of 1,000 people; “Erhai No. 2” is 68.8 meters long, 16.8 meters wide, with a total tonnage of 2,398 tons and a capacity of 800 people.

Every year, these cruise ships safely and efficiently accommodate millions of domestic and international tourists, as well as important guests from various countries, receiving numerous accolades. For many years, the cruise company has adhered to the operational principle of “Safety First, Quality Service” and has been awarded titles such as “Civilized Passenger Ship” (文明客轮), “Youth Civilized Fleet” (青年文明号), and “Advanced Reception Unit” (先进接待单位) by various authorities, including the Ministry of Transport, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, and the National Tourism Administration. Experience the beauty of Erhai Lake and the rich cultural diversity of Dali with the warm welcome from Dali Tourism Group’s Erhai Cruise Company!