Located northwest of the Yunnan Province, 300 kilo-meters (186 miles) northwest of Kunming, Dali City is the economic and cultural center of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. The area is surrounded by mountains on the east, west, and south, and has the Erhai Lake in its center. Here you will find 25 ethnic minorities, which have created a unique cultural heritage amidst the area's picturesque surroundings.
We took a boat ride on Erhai Lake. We had a great time visiting the island. We also visited a Bai Minority village. The dancers did a wedding tea dance for us. The bride wore sunglasses to ward off evil spirits. Then they served 3 different teas; one was bitter tea w/tea leaves, the 2nd one was sweet tea with almond and brown sugar, the third one was cinnamon tea w/honey. We were able to try the 2nd and 3rd ones which were good.
A few of us hiked up to the top part of the island. It was beautiful to see the lake and the houses from the top. Elwin and a few went up to the cemetery and found every detailed information on the tombstone. I imagine they have genealogy records ready.
Erhai Lake translates into Chinese is Ear Sea Lake because it shapes like an ear, and the waves feel like sea waves. It was rough waves as we stood on the deck. Enjoy watching the slides of our trip to Erhai Lake and the island.
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