Gusheng Village

古生村

A Bai village on Erhai's western shore with a history of over two thousand years, known for its lakeside willows, old opera stage and village history museum, a model village for Erhai conservation.

Gusheng Village lies on the shore of Erhai in Wanqiao Town. It is a Bai village with more than 2,000 years of history. The village has an old opera stage, Fuhai Temple, a Benzhu temple and traditional houses. The willows at the village entrance by the lake and the water beyond make a classic scene. In recent years, it has become known as a model for Erhai conservation and rural revitalisation, and it has a village history museum and an ecological greenway. Entry is free. It makes a good stop when cycling from Longkan or Caicun to Shaxi along the Erhai ecological greenway. Holidays bring many visitors, so ride slowly along the greenway.

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All day

Bai villages · Erhai Lake · Cycling

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