Day 1 - Dali ★Assembly Day (Airport Pickup)
All day
Tourists from all over the country will check in at the hotel all day (please submit "China-TravelNote + name" for check-in). China-TravelNote provides:
Airport/station pick-up service in Dali City (one free pick-up for two or more people)
Note: This activity is settled on a per-room basis. Please consider purchasing as two adults if you are a single person or one adult and one child. Standard rooms (standard rooms and double rooms) can only accommodate one child. If there are more than one child, an additional fee of RMB 800 will be required to upgrade to a parent-child room or triple room.
Day 2 Dali full day
·morning
Hike to the ancient royal temple of Cangshan Mountain and freely explore the important horse caravan town
After breakfast at the hotel (with luggage packed and departing), our first stop is the Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Observation Deck, where you can take in panoramic views of the Three Pagodas without entering the temple. We'll then reach the foot of Cangshan Mountain for a light hike, following the secluded mountain paths until we reach Wuwei Temple. Once the royal temple of the Dali Kingdom, several emperors took the vows of ordination here. Nestled within the Cangshan Mountains, Wuwei Temple quietly tells a thousand-year story. We
'll then depart for Xizhou Ancient Town, known as the "Museum of Bai Ethnic Minority Residential Architecture" and a significant birthplace of Bai culture. Xizhou is also a key town on the ancient Tea-Horse Road, steeped in the stories of horse caravans.
·afternoon
Cycling the highlights of Erhai Lake and boating on Dali West Lake
After lunch, we came to the ecological corridor by the Erhai Lake, rode bicycles along the Erhai Lake, singing songs in the sea breeze, and the freedom and romance of Dali made us not want to leave.
Then go to Zhoucheng, where we have prepared a Bai ethnic group tie-dye cultural experience for you. Under the guidance of an old Bai grandmother, you can dye your own tie-dye scarf.
We then traveled to West Lake, which, while not as famous as Hangzhou's West Lake, is Yunnan's second national wetland park. We boarded a wooden boat and enjoyed a quiet leisure time amidst this pristine landscape.
Finally we checked into the Seaview Hotel.
Note: If cycling is inconvenient for you, you can walk along the ecological corridor.
Day 3 Dali Full Day
·morning
Strolling in Shuanglang, enjoying the scenery of Cangshan and Erhai Lake
After breakfast, we'll head to the beautiful Shuanglang Ancient Town, where we'll enjoy a leisurely stroll along the shores of Erhai Lake, feeling the gentle sunlight and vibrant colors of the surrounding landscape. We'll also gaze out over the Nineteen Peaks of Cangshan Mountain. We'll then take a bus around Haidong. From the east side of Erhai Lake, you can capture both Cangshan and Erhai Lake in one photo, a truly stunning sight on a clear day.
·afternoon
Enjoy Haidong and complete the lake tour
In the afternoon, depart for Little Putuo Island, a small island shaped like a golden seal floating on the water. Legend has it that this is the seal left by the Bodhisattva Guanyin to calm Erhai Lake. In winter, you can see seagulls that have migrated from Siberia for the winter.
We then visited Wenbi Village, a cultural hub. The pure white buildings, the azure Erhai Lake, and the azure sky formed a breathtaking painting. Finally, we visited Utopia, known as "Little Santorini," completing our Erhai Lake tour.
It is expected to disband at the airport/train station/Dali city around 16:30 (the disbanding location is subject to your own needs).
