Erhai Lake is the largest lake second to Dianchi in Kunming and one of the seven biggest fresh water lakes in China . The name means the sea with the shape of an ear in Chinese. In those sunny days, the crystal water of the lake and the snow mantled Mt. Cangshan radiate with each other. This beautiful scene is commonly described as silver Cangshan and jade Erhai. The surrounding isles, temples and villages of Erhai Lake are also worth visiting. The Golden Shuttle Island and the nearby fishing community of Bai people with the attractive Bai's culture and lifestyle do deserve a visit. You also get the chance to try the Three Courses Tea of Bai people on the isles.

Disembark and transfer to the Butterfly Spring where thousands of butterflies flutter among the branches and blossoms and over the spring forming an amazing ' Kingdom of Butterflies'. Located 27km south of Dali Ancient Town, the Butterfly Spring was named as the spring rises to form a pool which was shaped by the dense leaves. Above the pool there is an ancient tree known as the Butterfly Tree, because its fragrant blossom attracts thousands of butterflies in the short interval of spring turns to summer. These colorful creatures fly around the pool and settle on the tree in great clusters as they sip the nectar from the blossoms. This spectacular sight has given rise to a local festival when Bai people gather around the tree on 15 April for the Butterfly Meet. Then the youth will seek to engage with their loves.

You will regret if you miss the Xizhou Bai's Houses. The Bai's houses are much in evidence at Xizhou, 18km north of Dali. Green mountains , winding creeks and fertile land make people here a lyrical and carefree life. The history of Xizhou dates back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD). At that time, it was called the city of Dali . It was later conquered by General Shi Wansui during the Sui Dynasty, so it also enjoys the name of Shicheng. People nowadays regard Xizhou as a town famous for the Bai culture. The old houses and streets are well preserved. Visitors may still find traces of past glory. The houses of local residents are characterized by a traditional Chinese rectangular courtyard with a screen wall facing the gate. On the screen wall there usually are four Chinese characters reading 'Qingbai Shijia' (innocent family) or 'Ziqi Donglai' (Auspicious air comes from the East). Around them are landscape paintings and decorations with colors in profusion. The doors and windows are full of grills with auspicious paintings.