Dali Wenbi Village · Banshan Yue

【Introduction】 Location: Dali Wenbi Village · Banshan Yue is located in the middle section of Caihong Road, Wenbi Village, Haidong Town, Dali City. It backs onto Cangshan Mountain and faces Erhai Lake, situated halfway up the mountain at an altitude of about 2000 meters. This area is the core of Dali’s "Little Santorini," overlooking Erhai Lake and across the water from Dali Ancient Town. It offers panoramic views of Erhai Lake and distant views of the nineteen peaks of Cangshan Mountain, making it a "cloud secret realm" on the east shore of Erhai Lake. Famous Features: Cliffside Café and Photography Garden: Banshan Yue is famous for its "cliffside café" and "photography garden." The white buildings contrast beautifully with the blue of Erhai Lake, making every snapshot look like a masterpiece. Celebrity Check-in Spot: The Mi Yue · Dali Yuewan VILLA Banshan Seaview Hotel, where celebrities like Running Man and Wang Sicong have stayed, is nearby. The hotel’s infinity pool and open-air viewing platform are popular spots for social media check-ins. Hidden Terrace Viewing Platform: The village hides a terrace viewing platform where you can see blooming rapeseed flowers in spring and rolling rice waves in autumn, capturing healing pastoral scenes with Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, and terraces in one frame. Related Stories: Wenbi Village is named for its resemblance to a "writing brush." The village preserves traditional Bai architecture, with stone slab roads, blue tiles, and white walls blending with the scenery of Erhai Lake. It is known as the "Tuscany of Dali." The area where Banshan Yue is located was originally a barren slope, later transformed into a complex integrating coffee, photography, and accommodation, becoming a new artistic landmark in Dali. 🕘【Opening Hours】 Open Year-Round: No seasonal restrictions. Daily Hours: Café/Photography Garden: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (best lighting for photos is recommended between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM). Hotel/Guesthouse: 24-hour reception, but non-guests must book visits in advance. Recommended Visit Duration: 2-3 hours (can extend to 1 day if staying overnight). Notes: Most paths in the village are stone slabs and mountain roads; comfortable flat shoes are recommended. Be mindful of battery levels when cycling around Erhai Lake (rent electric bikes with full charge). Advance booking is required for accommodation and photography services during peak seasons (July-August, National Day, Spring Festival). 💴【Ticket Prices】 Free Admission: Wenbi Village itself does not charge an entrance fee, but some experiences require payment: Photography Package: About 50-80 RMB per person (includes drinks and photo props). Tie-Dye Workshop: About 100-200 RMB per person (experience Bai ethnic intangible cultural heritage skills). Erhai Cycling: Bicycle 20 RMB/hour, electric bike 50 RMB/hour. ⛺【Activities】 Cliffside Café Feature: Sit at the cliff edge with sparkling Erhai Lake below and snow-capped Cangshan peaks in the distance. Recommended to order a "Rose Latte" and take side-profile photos with Erhai Lake as the background. Adding filters makes for highly liked social media posts. Note: Hold drinks firmly on windy days to avoid spills. Photography Garden Feature: The garden is decorated with swings, glass balls, white arches, and offers ethnic costume rentals (about 50 RMB/set). Professional photographers can be booked for shoots (about 300 RMB/hour). Sequence: Start with garden props → then cliff viewing platform → finally cycling shots by Erhai Lake. Terrace Viewing Platform Feature: In spring, rapeseed flowers bloom; in autumn, rice waves roll. Use panorama mode to capture Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, and terraces in one frame. Note: The terrace paths are slippery; wear anti-slip shoes. Tie-Dye Workshop Experience Feature: Enter the village tie-dye workshop, learn fabric selection, tying, and dyeing from Bai grandmothers, and make your own scarf or handkerchief (about 2 hours). Tip: Advance booking required; daily visitor numbers are limited. Erhai Cycling Route: Start from Wenbi Village, cycle along Erhai East Road to "Little Putuo" or "Shuanglang," about 15 kilometers in total. Feature: Feel the breeze and rice fragrance, have friends capture your cycling back view with the caption "Found the life I long for in Dali." 🚌【Transportation Guide】 From Dali Ancient Town Self-drive/Rental: About 30 minutes; navigate to "Wenbi Village" along a scenic coastal road. Electric Bike: Rental takes about 1 hour (cost 30-50 RMB/day); watch battery levels (choose fully charged vehicles). Taxi: Didi/Taxi costs about 50-70 RMB. From Dali Airport/Train Station Airport → Wenbi Village: Taxi about 20 minutes, cost 30-40 RMB. Train Station → Wenbi Village: Taxi about 25 minutes, cost 40-50 RMB. Within the Village Walking: Attractions are concentrated; walking is sufficient. Electric Bike: Rental points at the village entrance, suitable for cycling to Erhai viewing platforms. 👉【Itinerary Suggestions】 One-Day Tour Recommendation Morning: Depart from Dali Ancient Town by car or taxi to Wenbi Village, visit the cliffside café and photography garden. Noon: Dine at the village "Fisherman’s Village Restaurant," try sour and spicy fish and Erhai shrimp (50-80 RMB per person). Afternoon: Experience tie-dye workshop, cycle to Erhai viewing platform. Evening: Return to Dali Ancient Town, visit "Xizhou Ancient Town" or "Shuanglang" on the way. Two-Day Tour Recommendation Day 1: Stay at a guesthouse near Banshan Yue (e.g., Mi Yue · Dali Yuewan VILLA), shoot at the photography garden in the afternoon, watch sunset at the cliffside café in the evening. Day 2: Early morning shoot of Erhai sunrise, morning tie-dye workshop, afternoon cycling to "Little Putuo," evening bonfire party in the village. Accommodation Recommendations High-End: Mi Yue · Dali Yuewan VILLA Banshan Seaview Hotel: Celebrity favorite from Running Man, rooms face Erhai Lake directly, equipped with Xiaomi smart butler, whole-house sound system, and giant screen projector (800-2000 RMB/night). Muxinbao Cliffside Guesthouse: Highly private, cliffside views, amazing sunsets (600-1500 RMB/night). Cost-Effective: Erduo Garden Seaview Hotel: Family-friendly, terrace faces Erhai Lake (400-800 RMB/night). Slow House · Jimu: Strong design sense, terrace for watching Erhai sunrise (500-1000 RMB/night). 🧡【Preparation】 Documents: ID card, some cash (some small shops do not accept mobile payments). Clothing: Sun protection clothing, sunglasses, hat (strong UV in Dali). Light-colored long dresses (better for photos). Comfortable flat shoes (many stone slab roads in the village). Protection: High SPF sunscreen, moisturizing skincare (dry plateau climate). Mosquito repellent (many mosquitoes in the village). Others: Power bank, camera (or phone tripod). Drone (allowed but avoid no-fly zones). Tie-dye workshop requires advance booking (to avoid disappointment).