Dali West Lake is one of the sources of Erhai Lake. Surrounded by six villages, the lake features a secluded natural landscape and a developed agricultural fishery covering 80 square kilometers.

It's 40 kilometers away from Dali Old Town, on the way from Dali to Lijiang. People can get there by driving. Tickets cost 100 yuan a person and it is open daily from 8 am to 7 pm.