Luo Tsuen Peninsula is a 3A-level scenic spot on the east coast of Dali Erhai Lake. It is surrounded by water on three sides and faces the ancient city of Dali across the sea. It is the core point overlooking the panoramic view of Cang'er Lake and connecting the east line of Erhai Lake. It is suitable for arranging a 2-4-hour in-depth tour.
I. Basic information
• Address: Luo Tsuen Peninsula, Huanhai East Road, Haidong Town, Dali City
• Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 (closed at 17:30 / closed at 18:00)
• Tickets: 40 yuan for adult tickets; half price for preferential tickets (6-18 years old / students / 60-69 years old); free tickets for people over 70 years old; 10 yuan/person for Luo Tsuen Tower elevator; about 50 yuan/person for high-altitude rafting
• Transportation: Self-driving: 3 kilometers north of Haidong Town, and there is a paid parking lot in the scenic spot; Bus: Take the Haidong Special Line from Dali Station to Haidong Town and then transfer or walk; Take a taxi: about 50 yuan from Dali Station / Ancient City to the scenic spot; 4. Bus around Erhai Lake: about 20 yuan one way, can be booked in the applet
II. Must-play highlights and routes
• Luo Tsuen Tower: 42.9 meters high, 12 floors, take the elevator to the 10th floor and walk to the 12th floor, 360° overlooking Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain and the ancient city, the sunset and sunrise position is excellent, and pay attention to keep warm in the wind.
• Tianjing Pavilion: The first of the four famous pavilions in Erhai Lake, with 4 floors and 8 attics, and the viewing corridor is very good at the same frame of Cang'er.
• Guanyin Pavilion / Eight Immortals Building: Ancient Navigation Lighthouse Ruins, rebuilt in the 1980s, feel the Nanzuo Waterway Culture.
• Alpine rafting: more than 600 meters of the first water slide in western Yunnan, rubber boats shuttle valleys, suitable for parents and children and young tourists.
• Travel photography base: infinity swimming pool, sea of flowers, piano and other props, free shooting, travel photography friendly.
• Recommended route: Entrance → Tianjing Pavilion → Luo Tsuen Tower (clisting to the top) → Guanyin Pavilion / Eight Immortals Tower → Mochi → Alpine Rafting / Travel Photography Base, the whole process takes 2-4 hours.
III. Food recommendation
Luo Tsuen Temple Miao Jixiang Vegetarian Restaurant
• Location: In Luo Tsuen Temple on the Luo Tsuen Peninsula, you can have a meal on the way when visiting the temple.
• Recommended dishes: vegetarian buffet, vegetarian hot pot, cross-bridge rice noodles. The vegetarian ingredients here are fresh, light and elegant, which is very suitable for quiet tasting after visiting the temple. You can also drink tea in the tea room and experience the Zen time of copying scriptures and tasting tea.
• Business hours: Open at 11:30, which is suitable for the dining time of the scenic spot.
Evening Coast・Cliff Waterfall Restaurant
• Location: 1000 meters from Tianjing Pavilion on Luo Tsuen Peninsula, Huanhai East Road, in the direction of Shuanglang, within walking distance of the scenic spot.
• Recommended dishes: Basque cheesecake tastes silky and has a rich cheese aroma, which is a popular dish in the store; Dali milk cake with tomatoes, the milky flavor of the milk cake is matched with the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes, with a unique flavor; there are also fresh shrimp mango salad, Angus meat eye steak, etc., suitable for dinner or afternoon tea.
• Features: Sitting in the first line of sea view, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sunset dyed orange sea and sky in the afternoon. There is also a sunset orange-tone check-in point outside the door, and you can take pictures while eating.
Haidong smokeless slate roast
• Location: Near Haidong Health Center, 005 Township Road, Haidong Town, a few minutes' drive from the scenic spot.
• Recommended dishes: be sure to order large pieces of pickled beef, which are delicious and juicy after roasting; colorful taro is baked until the outside is crispy and the inside is powdered; the flame shrimp is sprinkled with secret seasoning, and the shrimp meat is fragrant and tender; there are also pickled chicken feet, cold flower shell and other appetizers, and the staple food can be fried rice noodles full of pot.
• Tips: I have been opening a store for 14 years, and most of them are patronized by locals. I often queue up at night. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance or go at noon.
Green Wild Mushroom Beef Soup Pot Garden Restaurant
• Location: Wenbi Village, which is close to the Luocun Peninsula by car, is suitable for dining after playing in series.
• Recommended dishes: wild mushroom beef soup pot, with rich fungal fragrance and delicious soup; spicy grilled fish with mixed noodles, hot and refreshing; the inside of the pulped tofu is tender and smooth, with a unique taste, and it goes well with rice.
• Features: The restaurant has a fresh environment, facing Cangshan Mountain, and you can also enjoy the scenery around Erhai Lake when dining.
IV. Accommodation recommendation
On the bank of Erhai Lake, Dali Baima Holiday Light Luxury Sea View Manor
• Location: Haidong Town is about 1,000 meters northwest of Tianjing Pavilion on the Luo Tsuen Peninsula. You can walk or drive a short distance to the scenic spot. The location is very convenient.
• Features: As an award-winning high-end resort hotel, it is designed in retro Mediterranean style, and each room can face Cangshan and Erhai Lake. The hotel is fully equipped, with a constant-temperature indoor swimming pool, a super-large viewing platform, a 300- square-meter multi-functional restaurant and a beer garden, and you can also have a barbecue against Cangshan Erhai Lake in the courtyard. The restaurant can provide a variety of dishes such as French teppanyaki, Thai Tom Yum Kung hot pot, etc., and supports arranging special buses to go directly to Shuanglang, ancient cities and other places.
• Suitable people: suitable for tourists who pursue high-quality vacation experiences, like a clean environment, or gather with friends.
Zhenmei Holiday Inn (Dali Erhai Cliff Sea View Store)
• Location: Near Huanhai East Road, Wenbi Village, Haidong Town, not far from the Luocun Peninsula. It is very convenient to drive to the scenic spot by car, and you can also visit the surrounding attractions of Wenbi Village.
• Features: It is very cost-effective, focusing on the cliff sea view. There are dozens of Internet celebrity check-in points such as the sky mirror and the boundless pool in the inn, and the photo rate is high. The sea view double rooms have separate balconies. Some room types are equipped with oversized bathtubs, and you can also enjoy the scenery of Erhai Lake while taking a bath. The room is fully equipped, and the style is simple and warm, which is suitable for travel photography and relaxing vacation.
• Suitable people: young tourists, couples, and people who like to take Internet celebrity-style photos.
Qisu Cliff Vista180° Cliff Sea View Designer Life Aesthetics Homestay (Erhai Wenbi Village Store)
• Location: Haidong Town is about 1500 meters from the direction of Shuanglang through Tianjing Pavilion on the Luo Tsuen Peninsula. It is located between Tianjing Pavilion and Xiaoputuo. After visiting the Luo Tsuen Peninsula, you can go to Shuanglang on the way, and the traffic is strong.
• Features: The design combines American and light Mediterranean styles, and the U-shaped floor allows each room to have a good view. The open-air swimming pool on the second floor is equipped with Internet celebrity transparent glass balls, which is a good place for viewing and taking photos; on the first floor, there is a restaurant, a tea room and a giant screen projection, and there is also a private garden and a children's playground in front of the door. 24-hour butler service is provided. Seasonal fruits, special pastries and drinks are provided free of charge in the lobby all day, and there are good night desserts in the evening.
• Suitable people: family outings, parent-child tourists, or tourists who pay attention to check-in details and warm service.
Dali Songyun Cliff Hotel
• Location: Jinniu District, Haidong Town, 3.2 kilometers in a straight line from the Luo Tsuen Peninsula. It is very convenient to drive to the scenic spot. At the same time, it is close to the ideal state and can be played in series.
• Features: Take the high-end cliff sea view route, with only 17 guest rooms, strong privacy. The rooms are equipped with underfloor heating, projection equipment and intelligent home. Some room types have a constant-temperature swimming pool and terrace, such as the 95-square-meter sea view terrace, the high-temperature swimming pool double room, which has an excellent viewing experience. It also provides 24-hour personal butler service, which can respond to the needs of tourists at any time.
• Suitable people: Tourists who pursue niche high-end accommodation, pay attention to privacy, and have sufficient budget are very suitable for couples or small groups of three.
Dali Nineteen Mountains・Full Sea View Villa Villa
• Location: 5.8 kilometers in a straight line from the Luo Tsuen Peninsula, you can reach the scenic spot in a short time by car, and it is only 1.2 kilometers away from Erhai Lake, which is very convenient to travel.
• Features: 3.5-star villa, each sea view room is equipped with a private jacuzzi, a separate toilet, a notebook office area, etc. in the room, with complete facilities. Free walet parking and free WiFi throughout the house are available, as well as 24-hour front desk and turn-down service. There are black goat hot pot and other restaurants within an 11-minute drive, with a variety of dining options.
• Suitable people: tourists with upper-budget, who like villa-style accommodation, or need a certain amount of office space.
V. Practical tips
• Best time: 08:30-10:00 (with few people and soft light), 16:00-18:00 (sunset and sunset).
• Dressing suggestions: wear non-slip shoes, a thin coat (the wind is strong on the top of the mountain), sun hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential.
• Catering: Eat Bai cuisine in Luo Tsuen Wuwei Restaurant, or go to Haidong Town to eat seafood and local snacks in the scenic spot.
• Shooting position: take a panoramic picture of the top of Luo Tsuen Tower, take pictures of Erhai Lake in the corridor of Tianjing Pavilion, and take portraits of people by the water in Eryan Ti and Longfeng Pavilion.
• Pit avoidance reminder: Most of the buildings in the scenic spot are modern reconstructions, and the "ancient buildings" should be viewed rationally; the elevator is only up to the 10th floor, and you need to walk 2 floors to the top.
VI. Points to note
Ticketing and admission
•Tickets are valid on the same day. After leaving the park, you need to repurchase tickets; stop selling tickets at 17:30 and stop entering the park at 18:00. Be sure to reserve enough time.
• Luoquan Tower elevator (10 yuan/person) and alpine rafting (about 50 yuan/person) are secondary consumption items, which can be selected on demand; preferential tickets (students/old people, etc.) need to bring ID cards, student ID cards and other certificates for verification.
• Buy tickets on official channels or formal platforms in advance, and keep ticket purchase vouchers to facilitate communication between admission and after-sales service.
Safety and play
• Mountaineering and viewing: There are many steps and large slopes in the scenic area. Be sure to wear non-slip sneakers. The elderly and children need to be accompanied by someone. The top of the tower and the observation typhoon are large. Stand firmly and hold well. Don't climb over the guardrail, and don't stand on the edge of danger to take photos.
•Project restrictions: Alpine rafting is not recommended for the elderly, pregnant women, young children and patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; taking the Luoquan Tower elevator should abide by the carrying regulations and follow the guidance of the staff.
• Property storage: take care of mobile phones, cameras and other valuables with you to avoid being exposed in crowded places; lock the door after self-driving and parking, and carry valuables with you.
•Fire prevention and ecology: The scenic spot is lush with vegetation, no smoking and carrying fire sources throughout the whole process, no fire and picnic without authorization, and jointly protect the ecology of the Erhai Sea.
Weather and dress
•The ultraviolet rays of the Dali Plateau are extremely strong. You should have sunscreen (SPF50+), sunglasses and sun hats in any season. The top of the mountain and the lake are windy, and the temperature difference between morning and evening can reach more than 10°C. Be sure to wear a thin coat or shawl.
• The rainy season (June-September) carries light rain gear. In bad weather such as heavy rain, thunder and lightning, the scenic spot may temporarily close rafting, elevator and other projects and follow the on-site arrangement.
Ethnic customs and civilization tour
•Respect Bai traditions and religious beliefs: keep quiet in Luoquan Temple, do not take Buddha statues at will, dress appropriately (pants are recommended), and do not make noise.
• When shooting at the travel shooting base, take care of props and facilities, do not damage the sea of flowers, swimming pools and other public areas, do not scribble or litter garbage.
• Greet the local residents politely before filming, and then shoot with permission to avoid misunderstanding.
Transportation and surroundings
• Self-driving: There is a charge for parking lots in the scenic spot, and parking is planned in advance during the peak season. Some sections of Huanhai East Road are narrow. Pay attention to avoiding pedestrians and non-motor vehicles and controlling the speed.
• Huan Erhai bus and taxi: check the bus schedule in advance in the applet, try to choose a formal platform to take a taxi, clarify the destination and price, and avoid bargaining disputes.
• Drone use: There are no/fly restricted areas in scenic spots and around Erhai. Check the official announcement before taking off and do not fly illegally.
Emergency and other
• Remember the emergency number: the scenic spot asks for help 110/120, Erhai ecological protection complaint 0872-12345, contact the staff in time or call the police in case of danger.
• Catering reservation: Popular restaurants (such as the sunset coast and Haidong slate barbecue) are recommended to make an appointment by phone in advance to avoid the peak meal and improve the experience.