Dali City

Since 2015, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province has been rolling out strict measures to protect Erhai Lake, leading to the continuous improvement of the lake’s water quality. As the ecological environment of Erhai Lake continues to improve, the lake that boasts a picturesque scenery captivates throngs of tourists all year round. The ecological benefits of the lake have been transformed into economic benefits. Photo shows the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake from Xindi Coffee in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Photo courtesy of the interviewee) Located near the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor, Xindi Coffee in Xiamo village, Dali city of the prefecture opens at 6:30 a.m. these days to welcome tourists who come to watch the sunrise. Tourists can also enjoy the sun’s rays penetrating the clouds, known as the Tyndall effect, rainbow, beautiful ottelia acuminata, an aquatic species endemic to China and a sign of high-quality water, and black-headed gulls at the coffee shop. At the cafe's balcony, visitors often take photos with Erhai Lake in the backdrop. "We have a steady stream of visitors from morning till night. We received a maximum of over 4,000 tourist visits a day, 99 percent…