Caicun Wharf in Dali City
Chinese Name: 大理才村码头
Chinese Pinyin: Dali Caicun Matou
English Name: Caicun Wharf in Dali City
Type: wharf
Opening Hours: all day
Recommended Visiting Hours: 1-2 hours
Ticket: RMB 180 for cruising ship
Caicun Wharf
Located in the west bank of Erhai Lake, Caicun is a beautiful fishing village here. With the booming of tourism in Dali, villagers began to transfer from fishing to tourism. They also run the cruising ship in Caicun Wharf. The cruising ship will stop in two islands nearby. It is 2 km from Dali Ancient Town, so it can be another attraction after visiting ancient town. It will represent the charming landscape of Erhai Lake.
How to get to Caicun Village?
1. Take the No.2 bus in the North Gate of Dali Ancient Town and take of at terminal station.
2. It takes you 30 minutes to drive from Eastern Gate of Dali Ancient Town to Caicun Village.
Useful Travel Tips
When the weather is fine in Dali, the sunshine is heated, and ultraviolet light is strong. People should avoid direct sunlight, and the sun hat preparation is required during outdoor activities, a pair of sunglasses will make you comfortable in the trip.
