Jinsuo Island
金梭岛
The largest island in Erhai, where a fishing village keeps Bai fishing life alive, and a limestone cave known as the "Dragon Palace" lies at its southern end.
Jinsuo Island lies in the southeastern part of Erhai. It is named for its resemblance to a weaver's shuttle. During the Nanzhao period, a summer palace was built here. The island is home to several hundred Bai fishing families. Highlights include the village's lanes, boat docks and fish-drying grounds, and at the southern tip is the Jinsuo Island Dragon Palace cave. Boats to the island leave from Haidong Pier, or you can stop on an Erhai cruise. The island has fish feasts, and its pace is calmer than Shuanglang. The coordinates are for the Jinsuo Island archaeological site.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lixiangbang
- Luoquan Peninsula & Tianjing Pavilion
- Longkan Pier
- Guanyin Pond Temple
- Erhai Park
- Dali Old Town
- Renmin Road (Dali Old Town)
- Erhai Lake