Sunlight after rain turns Dali's Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake into majestic painting

After days of rain, Dali in southwest China's Yunnan Province finally saw clear skies and sunlight on June 27. From before sunrise to mid-day, Cangshan Mountain was shrouded in drifting clouds and mist, its grandeur perfectly mirrored in the waters of Erhai Lake. The breathtaking view gave vivid form to the poetic lines: "Cangshan, a timeless painting without ink; Erhai, an eternal zither without strings."

The scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in the early morning. (Photo by You Binyan)