Wandering through the ancient streets of Dali, extending with cobblestone ground, Bai ethnic houses and quaint old shops, feels just like a time travel back to a prosperous ancient era. There, every step is a mark of history, and every scene is a poetic painting.
Meet yourself in Lijiang, forget the past, and wander through the ancient town, immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty found in each flower and tree, letting the sunshine seep into your heart. Everyone should visit Lijiang and Dali at least once in their life, to admire the joys of life peculiar to these towns, and to have an unexpected encounter at these mysterious & enchanting land.
Code of Tour: SZW0000025
Length of Travel: 6 Days
Departure City: Dali
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: This amazing Yunnan tour will take you to deeply explore two of the most renowned & beautiful ancient towns of China, Dali and Lijiang.
Highlights
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: experience the rush of being at 4,680 meters above sea level, where the air is thin and your heart beats strong.
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: an essential destination for hiking and adventure enthusiasts.
- Three Pagodas of Dali: experience the silent beauty that has stood for a thousand years.
- Charming Ancient Towns: experience the charm and rich history of Dali Ancient Town and Lijiang Ancient Town.
INQUIRY
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Dali
- Day 2: Dali
- Day 3: Dali-Lijiang (HSR)
- Day 4: Lijiang
- Day 5: Lijiang
- Day 6: Lijiang-Dali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Dali
Attractions & Activities: NoneAccommodation: Dali Ancient Town
Meals: None
Arrive in Dali, where staff will arrange transportation to your hotel for check-in. It’s your chance to explore the Dali Ancient Town, while your local guide also may provide useful tips for free activity.
Day 2: Dali
Attractions & Activities: Dali Ancient Town, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Dali "Santorini"Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch and Dinner (on your own)
After breakfast, explore Dali Ancient Town (approximately 2 hours), which was the capital of the ancient Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms. The city gates are tall and solid, and you can still sense the ancient charm of bygone homes on the streets.Then visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple (approximately 3 hours), which is not only a treasure of architectural art but also a testament to historical culture.After that, visit Shuanglang Ancient Town (approximately 1.5 hours), located at the northeast end of Dali City on the northeastern shore of Erhai Lake. Next, explore Dali "Santorini" (approximately 2 hours), a tourism and resort town backed by Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake. Dali "Santorini" is known for its mysterious and romantic architectural style, earning the title of "China's Santorini." You can enjoy afternoon tea here.
Day 3: Dali - Lijiang (HSR)
Attractions & Activities: Fengyangyi Ancient Town,Flower Sea Photography Base,Xizhou Ancient Town, Zhoucheng Ancient Town (including tie-dye experience)Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch and Dinner (on your own)
Start your day with a visit to Fengyangyi (approximately 1 hour visit). Fengyangyi is a small town located near Dali Ancient Town and is an ancient village on the Tea Horse Road. It was also a filming location for the 2023 production "The Place with Wind." Then head to the Flower Sea Photography Base (Minority Nationality Costume Photography) (approximately 1.5 hours), where you can escape the busy city life and enjoy the perfect combination of plants, flowers, and gardening in a relaxing atmosphere in Dali.Then proceed to Xizhou Ancient Town (approximately 1.5 hours), situated between Cangshan and Erhai Lake, a microcosm of Dali culture. Then go to Zhoucheng Ancient Town(approximately 2 hours)—a paradise for tie-dye enthusiasts, where indigo dyed fabrics have been drying in Bai people's courtyards for a millennium, exuding captivating charm. Then take high speed train to Lijiang from Dali, check-in the hotel in Lijiang Ancient Town.
Day 4: Lijiang
Attractions & Activities: Lijiang Ancient Town, Yuhu Village, Yuhu Viliage, The former residence of Hoseph RockAccommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch and Dinner (on your own)
After breakfast this morning, visit Lijiang Ancient Town(approximately 2 hours), a place filled with poetry and romance, known for its unique architectural styles that have remained well-preserved through the ages.Yuhu Village(approximately 2 hours) is an ancient Naxi village built with stones, exuding a natural and primitive ambiance. With an air of detachment from the world, it quietly nestles at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This is the birthplace of the Naxi people, embodying a unique beauty. Next vist the former residence of Joseph Rock (approximately 1 hours) is located in Yuhu Village, Lijiang, and is an excellent spot for exploring the life of the legendary explorer. Rock spent 27 years in Southwest China, revealing the geographical, cultural, and historical charms of this land to the world.
Day 5: Lijiang
Attractions & Activities: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Glacier Park Cable way, Blue Moon Valley (includes electric car), Impressions Lijiang, Baisha Murals, Baisha Ancient TownAccommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch and Dinner (on your own)
Depart at the scheduled time to visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area. Take the Glacier Park Cable way (approximately 3 hours) which is not only a natural wonder but also a sacred place for the Naxi people. Next, head to the “Little Jiuzhaigou”—Blue Moon Valley (approximately 1 hour, includes electric car), a mysterious and beautiful natural landscape ideal for photography, named because its lake waters are as blue as the moon. Watch the performance Impressions Lijiang Snow Mountain Edition (if the performance schedule changes due to adjustments at the scenic spot and conflicts with the itinerary, it will be replaced with “Eternal Lijiang Love”). Visit Baisha Ancient Town (approximately 1 hour), the birthplace of the Naxi culture, which retains much of the original Naxi culture, tranquil and slow-paced. The Baisha Murals (approximately 1 hour) are renowned for their unique painting style and hold high artistic and historical value.
Day 6: Lijiang-Dali
Attractions & Activities: First Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge (including escalator)Accommodation: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast (included), Lunch and Dinner (on your own)
Depart from the hotel and move to the First Bend of the Yangtze River, (approximately 60 minutes visit) for a photo opportunity. Continue along the Dali-Tibet Road to visit the world-famous Tiger Leaping Gorge (including escalator; approximately 2 hours visit). Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the most renowned gorges in the world and is also one of the deepest gorges in China. Next, take the car to Dali, end the journey in Dali.
Service Included
- Accommodation: 4 star hotels throughout the trip;
- Daily hotel breakfast;
- Excellent English speaking guide;
- 5-19 seats vehicle for transportation;
- Yunnan travel insurance package;
- Second class high speed train ticket from Lijiang to Dali ;
- 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
Service Excluded
- Lunch and dinner throughout the trip;
- International transportation for arrivals and departures;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Tips for guides and drivers (suggested: 200 RMB/group/day for guide; 150 RMB/group/day for driver);
- Travel accident insurance;
- Personal expenses;
- Single room supplements.
Group Tour Service Standards
- For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.
- For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an English speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.
Price Notice
Child prices: Children under 3 years old are free, children aged 4-6 years old are 50% of the adult price (Not occupying a bed), children aged 7-11 years old are 70% of the adult price (occupying a bed and tickets), and children aged 12 years and above are charged at the adult price.Itinerary Notice
To offer you better travel experience, our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.
