Shuanglang Ancient Village - located on the north-eastern bank of Erhai Lake
Last Update: 19th October 2020
With a mountain as the background, Shuanglang Ancient Village offers great locations for enjoying the sunset at Erhai Lake which lies in front of the village. It is a combination of unique old buildings and natural beauty. At the village, you could just walk around, take some amazing pictures or explore some of the old buildings.
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What to expect at Shuanglang Ancient Village
At Shuanglang Ancient Village, you could explore Kuixing Pavilion, Feiyan Temple, Wenchang Palace, and Zhengjue Temple and other old buildings if you are interested in the ethnic minority buildings. There are well-preserved historic and cultural blocks in the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1912) Dynasties. Around one hundred Bai buildings are dotted across the village. The Bai buildings are always built with blue bricks. The wall is painted white. The buildings are decorated with light ink painting. All the old buildings are several hundred years old.
Yuji Island and Nanzhao Island are great for appreciating the stunning sunset at the village. Both of the islands lie in the Erhai Lake. If you would like to appreciate the views on the island, you could rent a private boat with the local villagers. Alternatively, you could take a cruise on the lake in a big cruise boat. But the big boat always takes several hundred passengers. If you love cycling, you could rent a bike to explore the ancient village as well.
Shuanglang Ancient Village is the location where Qinglu Palace, Sun Palace and Moon Palace stand. The palaces all were design by Zhao Qing, an artist. The owner of the Sun Palace and the Moon Palace is Yang Liping, a well-known dancer across China. With excellent service and high pricing, the three palaces are decorated exquisitely. When the palaces were under construction, the trees on the sites were not cut down for the building out of the ecological concept.
Yuji Island and Nanzhao Island are great for appreciating the stunning sunset at the village. Both of the islands lie in the Erhai Lake. If you would like to appreciate the views on the island, you could rent a private boat with the local villagers. Alternatively, you could take a cruise on the lake in a big cruise boat. But the big boat always takes several hundred passengers. If you love cycling, you could rent a bike to explore the ancient village as well.
Shuanglang Ancient Village is the location where Qinglu Palace, Sun Palace and Moon Palace stand. The palaces all were design by Zhao Qing, an artist. The owner of the Sun Palace and the Moon Palace is Yang Liping, a well-known dancer across China. With excellent service and high pricing, the three palaces are decorated exquisitely. When the palaces were under construction, the trees on the sites were not cut down for the building out of the ecological concept.
Best time to visit Shuanglang Ancient Village
If you are planning to visit Shuanglang Ancient Village for photography purposes, the best time to visit is at dusk or at night on fine days.
The best months to visit are from June to August.
The best months to visit are from June to August.
How to get to Shuanglang Ancient Village
You could take a direct bus from Dali North Bus Station (大理汽车客运北站) to the village or rent a vehicle to the village directly.
Additional Shuanglang Ancient Village Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 24 hours
- Opening hours for Nanzhao Island: 08:30 – 17:00
- As at 19th October 2020, the entrance ticket to village is free of charge.
- The entrance ticket to Nanzhao Island is 50 CNY per person; the entrance ticket to Yuji Island is 25 CNY per person. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Please wear the sunscreen cream and sunglasses to prevent yourself from the strong sunshine
Interested in visiting Shuanglang Ancient Village on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Shuanglang Ancient Village, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.