Lixiangbang
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A cluster of white buildings on a hillside on Erhai's eastern shore, nicknamed "Dali's Santorini" and popular for photos overlooking the lake.
Lixiangbang is a resort community on a hillside near Jinsuo Island in Haidong Town. Mediterranean-style buildings with white walls and blue roofs step down the slope. From the heights you can look out over Erhai, the Dali Old Town across the water and Cang Mountain, which has made the place famous online. The community has guesthouses, cafés and viewing platforms, and you can wander freely to take photos. Some areas are private homes, so please do not disturb residents. Entry is generally free. Vehicles may be restricted in peak season, so park at the foot of the hill. It is about 30 km from the Old Town and can be combined with Jinsuo Island, Xiaoputuo and Shuanglang on the eastern Erhai loop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jinsuo Island
- Luoquan Peninsula & Tianjing Pavilion
- Longkan Pier
- Guanyin Pond Temple
- Erhai Park
- Erhai Lake
- Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture Museum
- Renmin Road (Dali Old Town)