Tourist numbers have gradually increased around Erhai Lake in the city of Dali in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province as authorities focus on its environmental protection. A drone photo taken on September 14 shows residential buildings near Erhai Lake in Gusheng Village of Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Photos: Xinhua; compiled by Li Yiran and edited by Zhang Jian)

Villagers in Gusheng in the Dali town of Wanqiao have benefited from the improvement in Erhai Lake’s ecology. Tourists visit Gusheng Village of Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on September 14.

Villagers gather seaweed in the water of Gusheng Village, Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on September 14.

Tourists admire Erhai Lake in Gusheng Village of Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on September 14.

A villager paves the road along the Erhai Lake ecological corridor in Gusheng Village, Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on September 14.

A villager sells souvenirs at her booth in Gusheng Village, Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on September 14.

Tourists take a break at Erhai Lake by Gusheng Village, Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on September 14.

A drone photo taken on September 14, 2020 shows characteristic residential buildings in Gusheng Village of Wanqiao Town, Dali City, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province.