Shuanglang Ancient Town

Shuanglang Ancient Town is located on the east bank of Erhai Lake and is known as the "No. 1 Town for Cang'er Scenic Spots". The ancient town is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side. The style of the Bai fishing village is well preserved. The Bai ethnic group has a large population here and a strong ethnic culture. The traditional Bai residential buildings have a unique architectural style, mostly in the form of "three courtyards and one screen wall" or "four courtyards and five patios". Shuanglang has charming natural scenery. You can see the 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain in the distance and the rippling blue waves of Erhai Lake up close. Yuji Island and Nanzhao Fengqing Island are its main attractions. The former is connected to the ancient town, and there are Sun Palace, Moon Palace, etc. on the island; the latter requires a boat ride, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and learn about the history of Nanzhao Kingdom. The ancient town also has interesting intangible cultural heritage such as wedding and funeral customs, national festivals, and traditional customs such as the three-course tea contain the philosophy of life. In addition, Shuanglang is also a major filming location for films and TV shows. Here, you can not only taste hot and sour fish, chicken bean jelly and other delicacies, but also stroll along the beach, admire the gorgeous sunset, and feel the tranquility and beauty.