Leisurely Dali | Dali Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Erhai Lake Dali Old Town 3-Day Romantic Tour

Welcome to Dali, the gathering place of the Bai ethnic minority in China. Our guide will meet you at the reception desk at the airport/train station and take you to the hotel to check in and rest. If it is still early and you would like to look around the area, you can also ask the guide for professional travel advice. How to Get There 1. By Plane: Dali's Fengyi Airport (DLU) has many direct flight routes. You can fly to Dali from cities such as Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Changsha, and Wuhan. 2. By Train: You can take a high-speed train to Dali from various cities in China, such as Kunming (2 hours), Lijiang (1.5 hours), Chengdu (8 hours), Chongqing (7-7.5 hours), Guilin (10 hours), Guiyang (5 hours), and Guangzhou (11 hours).

This morning, you will visit the landmark attraction of Dali, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple consist of one large pagoda, two small pagodas, and the grand Chongsheng Temple behind them. The Three Pagodas were first built during the Nanzhao Kingdom period, more than a thousand years ago, and are typical of Tang dynasty architectural style, serving both to ward off evil and for sightseeing. Chongsheng Temple was once the royal temple of the Nanzhao and Dali periods and enjoys the reputation of the Buddhist Capital, where you can learn about and experience Buddhist culture. In addition, do not forget to take beautiful travel photos at the reflection pool in front of the Three Pagodas. After the visit, you will go to Dali Ancient Town. Dali Ancient Town was first built during the Ming dynasty more than 600 years ago and was once the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Dali Kingdom. Here, you can stroll along the stone-paved streets of the ancient town, learn about its history and appearance, browse the lively shops in the ancient town, admire various unique local handicrafts, and taste some local snacks, such as cold chicken rice noodles, Bai-style sour and spicy fish, Xizhou baba, roasted tea, etc. Then you can visit Erhai Lake, known as the pearl of the plateau. Erhai Lake is located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, with blue waters, and is famous worldwide for the beauty of its mountains and waters. You can cycle along the west shore of Erhai Lake and immersively enjoy the beauty of the lakes and mountains along the way, as well as the simple Bai-style residential architecture and pastoral scenery. In the evening, you can visit a flower cake-making workshop to learn about the production process of Yunnan's famous delicacy, flower cakes. If interested, you can also make flower cakes yourself. In addition, from April to October each year is the rose blooming season, when the entire workshop is surrounded by bright roses, making the scenery very pleasant.

This morning you will visit Xizhou Ancient Town, stroll through the lively local market, deeply experience the lifestyle of the locals, wander along the ancient town's paths to visit various residences, learn about Bai architectural aesthetics, and experience the Bai Three-Course Tea ceremony to feel the local folk culture. Afterwards, you will head to Zhoucheng Village, known as the hometown of tie-dyeing. Zhoucheng Village is a Bai village famous for its excellent tie-dyeing techniques, where you can admire various exquisite handicrafts and, under the guidance of artisans, learn to make tie-dyed works. After the tour, our guide or driver will take you to Dali Airport or the railway station for your next destination. If you wish to extend this trip and explore other regions and attractions in Yunnan, such as Kunming, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna, Shangri-La, etc., you may also contact our customer service to arrange it for you.