Roam Dali | 4-Day Classic Tour of Dali Cangshan, Erhai and Dali Ancient Town

Welcome to Dali, the homeland of the Bai ethnic minority in China. Our guide will meet you at the reception desk of the airport/train station and escort you to the hotel for check-in and rest. If it is still early and you want to look around the neighborhood, you can also ask the guide for professional travel advice. How to Get There 1. By Plane: Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) has many direct flights. 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 Dali's famous attraction, [Cangshan Mountain]. You can first take the Gantong Cableway up the mountain, then hike along Cangshan's best hiking route, the Yudai Cloud Trail (at an altitude of about 2,600 meters), to explore Cangshan up close and get close to nature, enjoying excellent travel experiences such as passing through forest seas, crossing secluded valleys, wading through clear streams, listening to birdsong, and admiring mountain scenery. The total distance is about 18 kilometers. After finishing, take the cableway down the mountain. PS: May and June are the blooming season for Cangshan's alpine rhododendrons. You can choose to take the Ximatan Cableway to an altitude of 3,900 meters to enjoy the magnificent scenery of large fields of alpine rhododendrons. Afterwards, you will visit Dali's landmark attraction, [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 viewing. Chongsheng Temple was once the royal temple during the Nanzhao and Dali periods and enjoys the reputation of the Buddhist Capital, where you can learn about and experience Buddhist culture. In addition, don't forget to take beautiful travel photos at the reflection pool in front of the Three Pagodas. After the visit, you will head 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, admire various unique local handicrafts, and taste some local snacks, such as cold chicken rice noodles, Bai-style sour and spicy fish, Xizhou baba, and roasted tea.

This morning you will visit Xizhou Ancient Town, browse the lively local market, deeply experience the lifestyle of the locals, stroll along the paths of the ancient town to visit various residences, learn about Bai architectural aesthetics, and experience the Bai Three-Course Tea ceremony to feel the local folk culture. Afterward, you will go to Zhoucheng Village, known as the hometown of tie-dyeing. Zhoucheng Village is a Bai village famous for its excellent tie-dyeing techniques. Here you can admire various exquisite handicrafts and also learn to make tie-dye works under the guidance of artisans. In the afternoon, you will 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.

After breakfast, this wonderful 4-day Dali tour comes to an end, and 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 more Yunnan travel regions, such as Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, etc., you may also contact our customer service to arrange it for you.