Brief introduction of Erhai Lake in Dali

Erhai Lake, once called Ye Yuze, Kunmichuan, Xi 'er River and Xi 'er River in ancient literature, is located in the north of Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

It is named Erhai Lake because it looks like a person's ear. Although it is called the sea, it is actually a lake. It is said that because Bai people have never seen the sea, it is called Erhai Lake. The length from north to south is 4 1.5 km, and the width from east to west is 3-9 km. The perimeter is 1 16 km, 2565438+. Average water depth10.5m, with the deepest point of 20.5m. ..

Erhai Lake belongs to the Lancang River system, with a catchment area of 2,565 square kilometers, an average storage capacity of 2.82 billion cubic meters, an average water depth of 10.5 meters and the deepest point of 20.5 meters. The lake flows out of Erhai Lake, into Yangjiang and into Lancang River. There are small Putuo, Nanzhao Island, luoquan Peninsula, Shuanglang and other scenic spots. Erhai Moon is one of the four famous scenic spots in Dali.

Main attraction

1, Xiao Putuo

Small Putuo is a veritable pocket island, shaped like a circular seal, also known as Hai Yin. The circumference of the small Putuo is only more than 200 meters, and it is all limestone. Xiaoputuo is located on the maritime tourism line from Xiaguan to Shuanglang and butterfly spring. Cruise ships will stay here for a while, and tourists can visit the island.

2. Nanzhao Style Island

Nanzhao Fengqing Island is one of the three islands in Erhai Lake, formerly known as Jiji Island. Nanzhao Island, less than 100 mu, lies quietly under the blue sky and clear water, with rich cultural landscape and infinite island scenery. In the pier square, you can see the bronze sculpture of Shayimu. Shayimu sat on the heavy wood with a harpoon in his left hand and his right hand on his forehead, as if thoughtfully. The ten columnar stone statues arranged behind her represent Shayimu's 65,438+00 sons.

3. luoquan Peninsula

Luoquan Peninsula Tourist Area is located on the east bank of Erhai Lake, facing the ancient city of Dali across the sea. You can see Yincang Yuer, the ancient city of Dali and the Three Pagodas Temple, which are the best places to enjoy the scenery of Canger. Luoquan Peninsula Scenic Area is developed from the former Tianjingge Scenic Area, with beautiful scenery, simple and natural, and fresh air, including Tianjingge, Guanyin Pavilion, Luoquan Pagoda, luoquan Temple, Eight Immortals Pagoda of Prince Pavilion, Stone Mules and other scenic spots.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Erhai Lake