For this view, I would fly to Dali 100 more times! Monet Garden in real life

If you are planning a trip to Dali and love photography, the Banshan Yue Travel Photography Garden in Wenbi Village is definitely a must-visit spot for great shots. It feels like Monet’s paintings have come to life!! Every corner is filled with dreaminess and poetry.

🚗 Transportation

· Recommended to charter a car or drive yourself. Set your destination to "Wenbi Village Banshan Yue Travel Photography Garden." The village roads are narrow but have signs along the way. You can park in the open space near the garden.

· If departing from Dali Ancient Town, take the direct bus to Wenbi Village, then walk uphill about 15 minutes after getting off (comfortable shoes recommended).

📌 Detailed Guide

🌸 Garden Highlights

· Dreamy sea of flowers and cottages: Fairy-tale cottages surrounded by various flowers, with Erhai Lake in the background, creating stunning compositions.

· Popular swing and rooftop: The swing and rooftop are must-visit photo spots, perfect for capturing artistic or romantic style shots.

· Layered landscape: The garden is built on a hillside, with a staggered design that adds depth and visual tension to photos.

🎫 Tickets and Costs

· The garden charges per person, with a minimum consumption of one Americano coffee (38 RMB).

· If you don’t want coffee, you can choose a pure entrance ticket for 30 RMB per person (but coffee is recommended for better value, as it allows you to rest and use the cup as a photo prop).

· Note: There may be timed queues for photos on-site, so plan your route in advance.

⏰ Recommended Time

· Arrive early! Before 9 AM, there are the fewest people, the light is soft and not backlit, and you can have the spots all to yourself without competition.

· After 4 PM, the sunlight turns golden and gentle, ideal for backlit and atmospheric photos, but there may be more visitors than in the morning.

📸 Photography Tips

· Three main photo spots: garden swing, fairy-tale rooftop, and flower terrace with Erhai Lake view. Each spot has a 5-minute shooting limit.

· Clothing suggestions: wear light-colored long dresses (white, beige, light purple) for the best shots, and pair with props like straw hats or flower baskets.

· If your companions have limited photography skills, the garden offers paid travel photography services on-site.

💡 Other Useful Tips

· There is limited shade in the garden, so be sure to take sun protection measures, wear sunglasses and a sun hat.

· You can bring small props (books, picnic baskets, artificial flowers) to enhance the storytelling in your photos.

· If you have enough time, it’s recommended to combine your visit with Wenbi Village Rainbow Road. Take photos in the morning and enjoy the Erhai Lake sunset along the road in the afternoon.