Stay in Wenbi village on Erhai's east shore for sunsets behind Cangshan
Wenbi village, Haidong town, east shore of Erhai
A former fishing village on the cliffs of the east shore, now terraced with white guesthouses that look straight across the lake at Cangshan and the old town. From this side the sun goes down behind the mountains, so evenings are the main event, and by day the village is busy with wedding photo shoots. It's much quieter than the old town once the studios pack up.
What locals sayRegulars choose it for lake-view rooms and calm evenings; the trade-off is being across the water from the old town's food and bars.
- Cost
- Guesthouses about ¥460–1,200 a night (2026)
- Time
- 1–2 nights · Sunset
- In Chinese
- 海东 文笔村
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
