The charming Xiaoputuo Island in Erhai Lake.

🚘 Drive along the east line of Erhai Lake, and you will encounter the beautiful Xiaoputuo Island. The breeze blows on your face, and the blue sky and white clouds come into view. Next to it is Haiyin Village in Wase Town, Dali City. A natural landscape painting unfolds along the road around the lake, making you want to stop and enjoy the view. 🔮 Legend has it that Guanyin dropped a seal in Erhai Lake to protect fishermen from the wind and waves, and Xiaoputuo Island was born. Xiaoputuo Island is actually a huge limestone reef that rises above the water. ✔️ How to play: 1️⃣ Xiaoputuo Island is more than ten meters above the water, and there is only one two-story pavilion-style building on the island. The first floor is dedicated to the Buddha, and the second floor is dedicated to Guanyin. It looks particularly solemn against the blue sky and white clouds. Standing on Xiaoputuo Island, you can see the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. 2️⃣ Xiaoputuo Island is the place where seagulls gather the most in Erhai Lake. Flocks of seagulls fly around the lake. Bring some snacks in advance, and you can get close to the seagulls. 🎫 Tickets: Free. However, you need to buy a round-trip ferry ticket for CNY 15 to get to the island. The ticket office is on the side of the road around the lake. The ferry departs when there are enough people, and there is no need to book in advance. 📍 Address: No. 77, Haiyin Village, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. There are simple paid parking spaces along the coastal road. ✅ One-day tour route recommendation: Shuanglang Ancient Town → Luwo Mountain Site → Luoqian Peninsula → Xiaoputuo Island → Wenbi Village → Ideal State. However, the best time to visit "Erhai Lake Seal" is in the early morning. At this time, the lake is foggy, and Xiaoputuo Island is looming like a fairyland. If you want to go there in the early morning, it is best to stay in a seaside inn. ↪️ The circle around Erhai Lake is about 120 kilometers. Self-driving or chartered cars are essential. It takes at least one day to visit the east line of Erhai Lake where Xiaoputuo Island is located.