Travel guide

Staying in Shuanglang: lakeside guesthouses

Choose a lakeside base in Shuanglang, with individually styled guesthouses and time to enjoy Erhai at a slower pace.

A lakeside terrace in Shuanglang. The regional setting for a stay beside Erhai.
A lakeside terrace in Shuanglang. The regional setting for a stay beside Erhai.

Photo: Zhangmoon618 · CC BY-SA 3.0

The character of local stays

Guesthouses are part of Shuanglang’s character, with individually decorated buildings and lakeside settings. Think about the kind of stay you want: an open view, a quiet room or an easy walk into town. Ask which room is pictured, where it sits in the building and what facilities it includes before choosing.

Peak-season planning

Book ahead for busy holiday periods if you have a particular guesthouse in mind. Arrange your arrival with the host, including the drop-off point and any walk with luggage. Discuss room location, stairs and access needs so your lakeside stay fits the way you travel.

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Where to stay in Yunnan: choose each base ↗

Compare the old town, vehicle access and the next day’s plans before choosing a room.

Yunnan transport: connect the station to the place ↗

Rail for the northwest towns, road time for Lugu Lake and precise meeting points for the last part of each journey.