Erhai Lake, located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, is the second-largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province. According to local legend, Erhai Lake was formed by the tears of a princess who cried every day fearing that her husband was killed in a war. The princess eventually died of a broken heart. When her husband finally returned and found what had happened, he turned into a mountain so he could stay with the lake forever. The mountain is known as Cangshan Mountain, a snow mountain that sits beside Erhai Lake.

Erhai Lake is a famous tourist destination in Yunnan Province, which attracts millions of visitors from all over the country and beyond.

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Yunnan Province in southwest China boasts of spectacular natural landscapes, biodiversity and diverse ethnic groups. Among China's 56 recognized ethnic groups, 25 are found in Yunnan. This livestream series takes you on a tour to six cities or autonomous prefectures in Yunnan to explore the little-known food, scenery and folk customs.