Friday · March
Arrival
Arrive in Dali and check in at the KASION hotel in Xizhou, where we're all staying.
Evening free to settle in and explore Xizhou old town.
Together with our favourite people
Eric & Linyang
Eric & 丁林洋
Saturday27 March 2027Dali · Erhai Lake · Yunnan
We’d love you to join usPlease RSVP by January 31, 2027
We’re gathering by the lake, beneath the mountains, to celebrate a life together.
Come for the wedding. Stay for the stories, the dancing, and a little adventure.
A weekend together
March 26–28 · Xizhou, Dali
Saturday · March
Wedding Day
Afternoon: ceremony on the lawn at Haishe Park, by Erhai Lake (a 3-minute walk from the hotel)
Evening: dinner on the hotel lawn
Late: party into the night
Exact times to follow.
Sunday · March
Departure
Check out and enjoy Dali at your own pace: Xizhou, Dali old town and the lake are all close by.
By the water, under the trees
Our ceremony is on the lawn at Haishe Park (海舌公园), with Erhai Lake behind us. Dinner, dancing and our room block are at KASION Hotel Erhai (Xizhou), a short walk away.
云南省大理市喜洲镇 海舌公园
Here’s to all the sunsets still to come.
Make your way to Dali
Mountains on one side. The lake on the other.
Visa
German citizens currently don't need a visa to enter China ; you can stay up to 30 days visa-free under China's current policy. This is confirmed through the end of 2026 as of this writing; since our wedding is in March 2027, please double-check closer to your travel date.
Getting to Dali
Dali has its own airport (DLU) with domestic flights, and a high-speed train from Kunming. From Europe, most routes connect through Beijing, Shanghai or Kunming. Please arrive by Friday, March 26: we're all staying at the KASION hotel in Xizhou, on the west shore of Erhai Lake, and the ceremony lawn at Haishe Park is a 3-minute walk away.
Getting around Dali
Use Didi (China's version of Uber) for taxis from the airport or station and around Dali ; Uber and Lyft don't operate in mainland China. Xizhou old town and Dali old town are easy day trips from the hotel.
Apps to install before you land
WeChat (for group coordination and payments), Didi (ride-hailing), a translation app, and a VPN if you want access to apps like Google or WhatsApp while in China ; install the VPN before you arrive.
Money
China runs largely on mobile payments (Alipay/WeChat Pay); foreign cards aren't always accepted at smaller vendors, so carry some RMB cash as backup. Tipping isn't expected anywhere.
A place to stay
We have a room block at KASION in Xizhou for March 26 and 27. Your booking is 450 RMB per room per night, or 900 RMB for the two nights.
Reserve your room through your RSVP by January 31, 2027. A PayPal booking-payment link is available in your invitation.
A little of both our worlds
For many of you, this will be your first wedding in China. There’s no need to learn any rules. Just come as you are.
At the table
A relaxed dinner on the hotel lawn, with plenty to choose from and time to enjoy each other’s company.
Raise a glass
There will be toasts, and perhaps a little baijiu. Tea and juice are just as welcome.
Your presence is our gift
A red envelope (红包) is a local tradition, but never an obligation. Having you here is what matters to us.
Bring a warm layer
March evenings by the lake can be cool. Dress details will follow closer to the day.
Will you be there?
We’re saving a place for you.
RSVP & hotel reservations close January 31, 2027.
Your code was included on your invitation. Get in touch with us if you can't find it.
A few little details
What should I wear?
Dress code details are coming closer to the date. Bring a warm layer: March evenings in Dali are cool.
Can I bring a plus-one / my kids?
This is set per household on your invitation — your RSVP form will only show the guests we're expecting from your household. If you have questions, just reach out to us directly.
What if it rains / the ceremony is outdoors?
The ceremony is outdoors on a lawn by the lake. We'll share the rain plan here closer to the date.
I don't speak Chinese — will that be a problem?
Not at the wedding itself. Around Dali, we recommend the translation app + Didi combo mentioned in the Travel section, and we'll provide a printable card with the venue address in Chinese to show taxi/Didi drivers if needed.
Do I need to bring a gift?
No — see the Chinese Wedding Customs section above. Gifts of any kind or currency are welcome, but your presence is what matters most to us.