The couple, the Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain lived together for eternity.

两人生生世世以山水为伴由此便有了洱海和苍山相守至今的故事。

The princess cried day and night, and her tears gathered to form the Erhai Lake.

这位公主就开始日夜哭泣泪水汇聚成了洱海。

Beside the Erhai Lake, there is a mountain peak, named Cangshan, which is covered with snow all year round.

洱海的旁边有一座终年不化的雪山名为苍山。

Erhai Lake, shaped like an ear, seems to be listening to every story being told.

形如耳朵的洱海仿佛倾听着这里发生的故事。

From the central pagoda you can get an amazing view of Lake Erhai, which is a massive lake just outside the ancient town.

从中间那座宝塔的视角可以欣赏到洱海的壮丽景色，洱海是古镇外的一个大湖。

Along the shore of the Erhai Lake there are many inns where you can hear the gentle lapping of the waters.

洱海的旁边有很多的客栈住在洱海旁可以听到洱海轻柔的海浪声。

With an average altitude of more than 3,500 meters, Cangshan Mountain forms a sharp contrast with the beautiful scenery of the Erhai Lake.

平均海拔3500米以上与秀丽的洱海风光形成强烈对照。

As Yunnan is located far inland, it is said the people here sometimes call this lake the Erhai Sea, to express their yearning for the distant ocean.

据说是因为云南深居内陆白族人民为表示对海的向往所以称这个湖为洱海。

Formed in a rift depression, Erhai Lake has been known since ancient times as the " flawless jade among mountains" due to the color and clarity of its waters.

洱海属断层陷落湖泊湖水清澈见底透明度很高自古以来一直被称作群山间的无瑕美玉。