Xiaoputuo Islet
小普陀
A small islet in Erhai off the eastern shore, with a Guanyin pavilion that frames Cang Mountain and the lake together; a must-stop on the eastern Erhai loop.
Xiaoputuo lies in Erhai off Haiyin Village in Wase Town. It is a rocky islet of less than 100 square metres, with a two-storey Guanyin pavilion. Legend says it is the Seal of the Sea that calms the lake. A short bridge leads to the island, and it takes only a few minutes to see everything. However, the view of the islet, the lake and the Cang Mountains across the water from the shore is very classic. In winter, black-headed gulls come here. Entry is free or charges a small fee. It is about 10 km from Shuanglang, so it suits a half-hour stop on the eastern Erhai route. You can eat Wase's grilled fish and raw fish on the shore.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Erhai Lake
- Gusheng Village
- Panxi Village & S-Bay
- Haishe Peninsula Park
- Nanzhao Folklore Island
- Xizhou Ancient Town
- Luoquan Peninsula & Tianjing Pavilion
- Shuanglang