#Dali Slang Boutique Seaview Inn (Cangxi Swan Branch) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
11 Things You Need to Know Before Going to the Famous S Bay at Erhai Lake!
Before going to Dali, I didn't know much about the famous S Bay. After looking at some photos, I found it truly beautiful, but I also saw many comments like this: There are many S-shaped bays in Erhai Lake, and it's not necessary to go to this particular one. However, after flipping through a lot of travel content about Dali, there are indeed many winding roads, but not many can replace the S Bay of Panxi Village. In the end, we decided to go and stayed for two days.
Here's a summary based on our personal experience:
🌟If you care about the following two points, you might not want to go:
1️⃣ Distance: S Bay is about 8 kilometers from Dali Ancient Town, which is a bit farther compared to Caicun Pier and Longkan Pier.
2️⃣ Commercialization: The commercial development in Panxi Village is relatively less compared to Longkan and Caicun. It might not be as lively at night, but there's no shortage of coffee, milk tea, restaurants, and accommodations.
🌟Okay, if you're sure you want to go, then the following advantages are also yours to enjoy:
1️⃣ Panxi Village has many bays, and each bend can produce very beautiful photos.
2️⃣ The Erhai Lake here is closer to the Cangshan Mountains. Whether on the rooftop of a guesthouse or on the road to Erhai Lake, a glance back reveals the majestic Cangshan silently watching over you. When the clouds disperse, the shock of the snowy mountain peaks is breathtaking.
3️⃣ Avoiding the popular bends, there are few people here, and there are large areas of Bai ethnic dwellings between Cangshan and Erhai Lake, which are very photogenic from the air.
4️⃣ In addition to a large number of seagulls, there are also some trees growing in the water, which are very photogenic.
5️⃣ Less light pollution, making it more suitable for stargazing at night.
6️⃣ Closer to Xizhou Ancient Town and the covered bridges compared to the Ancient Town.
🌟Who is suitable for staying in Panxi Village:
If you're in a hurry and just want to have a quick look, Panxi Village might not be very suitable. If you have the following needs, you should definitely stay here:
1️⃣ If you want to capture the loneliness of an uninhabited S Bay, whether after sunset or at sunrise, there are few people here. Moreover, in winter, the sunrise in Dali is after 8 am, so even those who have trouble getting up early don't need to worry. The Erhai Lake View Hotel where we stayed is right on the largest S Bay in Panxi Village.
2️⃣ If you want to watch the Erhai Lake sunrise up close without leaving your accommodation. Compared to Longkan Pier and Caicun, some guesthouses here are directly on the ecological corridor, which is very convenient. You can enjoy the sunrise beauty from the room, rooftop, or the entrance of the guesthouse.
3️⃣ If you want to stargaze. The light pollution here is relatively the least among several places in Hexi, and the starry sky is very beautiful.
🏨Accommodation Strategy:
There are many guesthouses by Erhai Lake here. The Erhai Lake View Hotel we stayed at is right on the ecological corridor, so you don't have to carry your luggage far, and the service and facilities are thoughtful. You can watch the Erhai Lake sunrise while lying in bed. Of course, there are also other sea view guesthouses that you can choose from. If you don't necessarily want to watch the sunrise from your room, there are also accommodations inside Panxi Village, which are cheaper.
🍗Food Strategy:
Dali's cuisine is mainly characterized by Bai ethnic features. We ate at a place recommended by the hotel owner, where two people had four dishes for an average of 60 yuan per person. Coffee here is quite expensive, with Americano at 28 yuan and latte at 38 yuan, but there's a Mixue Bingcheng, which is the same price as outside.
That's all for now, I'll post more if I think of anything else.
TravelChronicles
Dali Erhai Language Boutique Seaview Inn
Dali Erhai Language Boutique Seaview Inn
Lying on the terrace outside the house, tasting the delicious coffee of the inn,
Enjoying the warm sun of the sunset and the sparkling waves of Erhai Lake may be a kind of exquisite romantic picture.
The homestay is very characteristic, with an unbeatable view, a quiet wind and sea view room.
Downstairs is a cozy coffee shop, and you can ride around Erhai Lake as soon as you go out. The sea view can't be more linear, I love it so much
OliviaMcPhee28
Dali Erhai S Bay Treasure Seaview Inn Erhai Language My favorite seaview inn in Dali S Bay, without a doubt!! - Dali Erhai Language Boutique Seaview Inn
Dali Erhai S Bay Treasure Seaview Inn🕌Erhai Language
My favorite seaview inn in Dali S Bay
There's no doubt!!
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🌊Dali Erhai Language Boutique Seaview Inn (Panxi Store)
📍Located in Nanpanxia Deng, Panxi Village, Yinqiao Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
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The location is in the highly valuable S Bay
🌟It is one of the few inns in Erhai that are truly close to the water
Like a secret garden surrounded by waves
Lying on the terrace outside the house
Tasting the delicious coffee of the inn
Enjoy the warm sun of the sunset and the sparkling waves of Erhai
It's a kind of ultimate romance🩷
🎀The homestay is very distinctive
The view is unbeatable, the quiet wind and sea view room
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There is a cozy coffee shop downstairs, and you can cycle around Erhai when you go out
The first-line sea view can't be more first-line, I super love it😊
astoria_6982
Slow down life | Dali Treasure Hotel
This homestay is located in the middle of S Bay
8 kilometers away from Dali Ancient City
Located on the edge of the Erhai Ecological Corridor in Panxi Village, Dali
It's the most beautiful section of the Erhai Ecological Corridor
You can see the most beautiful corner of S Bay
All rooms are unobstructed sea view rooms🏞️
The decoration style of the inn is Monaco style
The inn is less than 20m away from the coast of Erhai
You can see the sea as soon as you go out
Feel the sea breeze gently slapping on your face🌊
There are small courtyards and balconies in the room
You can hear the sound of the waves lying on the bed, and see the sunrise in the morning
Don't be too romantic🌈
The inn has a small coffee shop, taking pictures and checking in are all out of the picture📷
Chatting with the boss in your spare time is also a good choice
Come to Dali, go to the place with wind
The taste of coming slowly, there is a very important ingredient, which is time
As Fang Qi said
'Dali is like the wind, you can't catch its trajectory, and you can't see its shape clearly, but the swaying wheat waves and the light leaking from the clouds will tell you that this is a place with wind'🌊