Lakes and Ponds in Dali

Erhai Lake Erhai Lake (Ear-shaped Sea), known as “Pearl of Plateau”, is the second largest highland lake of Yunnan. Since the lake has a shape of an ear, it gets...

Nanzhao Folk Island Nanzhao Folk Island is a tiny island in large Erhai Lake near the village Shuanglang. It is one of several islands and islets that dot the...

Jianhu Lake Wetland Located in Jianchuan County of Dali, the northwest of Yunnan, Jianhu Lake(剑湖) is one of the most important plateau wetlands in Yunnan. The Jianhu Wetland Nature Reserve...

Cibi Lake Cibi Lake(茨碧湖), named after the Cibi Flower in lake, is a natural freshwater lake formed by erosion depression on the plateau. It is one of the main...

Jinsuo Islet of Erhai Lake Looking from the sky, there is a small island like a shuttle lying in the Erhai Lake. That’s Jinsuo Island which means golden shuttle...

Erhai Lake Park Erhai Lake Park(洱海公园) is a park at the southern end of the Erhai Sea in Dali City, Yunnan Province. It is the first stop to visit the Cangshan...

Tianchi Lake in Yunlong Tianchi Lake(天池), also called as the Shuchang Lake(署场海), is entitled as the national natural reserve. 20 km west of Yunlong County, the Tianchi Lake is...

Overview of White Dragon Pool (白龙潭) White Dragon Pool (白龙潭) is a captivating natural attraction located in Heqing County (鹤庆县) near Dali (大理). This serene site features numerous pools...

Overview East Lake (东湖) is located in the eastern part of Yousuo Township (右所乡), Eryuan County (洱源县), covering an area of 6 to 10 square kilometers. It mirrors the...

Overview Huayudong (花鱼洞, Huā Yú Dòng) is located approximately 9 kilometers northeast of Deju Township (德苴乡, Dé Jū Xiāng) in Midu County (弥渡县, Mí Dù Xiàn), Dali (大理, Dàlǐ),...

Overview The Haishao Reservoir (海稍水库) is primarily used for flood control, water storage, and flow regulation, serving multiple functions. As of now, Dali Prefecture (大理州) has a total of...

Overview Qinghai Lake (青海湖, Qīnghǎi Hú) in Xiangyun County (祥云县, Xiángyún Xiàn) is different from the famous Qinghai Lake in Qinghai Province (青海省, Qīnghǎi Shěng). This Qinghai Lake is...