2 Days Dali and Lijiang Classical Tour
This tour covers some distinctive scenic spots of Dali and Lijiang with included reliable transportation during the entirety of your trip from one destination to another. You will visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng, both near Dali, to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and daily life, in addition to a wonderful Erhai lake cruise. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. You’re going to love it! Day 1: Dali, Xizhou Village, Zhoucheng village, traditional Tie- Dye factory, Er’hai lake cruise Day2: Dali – Lijiang: Zhongyi Morning Market, Black Dragon Pool, Jade Lake Village, Dongba Museum, Lijiang Old Town
Options
Private tour
Including accommodation: 2-Day Dali & Lijiang Classical Tour
Pickup included
What's included in 2 Days Dali and Lijiang Classical Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Xizhou Town
Day 1, In the Morning, your Dali tour guide will be waiting and take you to the ancient market town of Xizhou, just 19 kilometres north of Dali Old Town. Here we will visit the morning market, where locals dressed in traditional minority clothing sell and buy local fruits, freshly cut meat, piles of fragrant spices, livestock and anything else you can think of. You can visit a traditional Three Course Tea ceremony and an exquisite example of traditional Bai-style courtyard homes.
Zhoucheng Village
Later, we drop by Zhoucheng Village, also called the “Hometown of Bai’s Tie- Dye Culture” and experience the tie- dye culture in a traditional Tie- Dye workshop, where grandmothers handover this century old tradition to mothers and daughters.
Erhai Lake
After the tour enjoy a short boat trip on Lake Erhai to Tianjing Tower Island and enjoy the majestic views of the green and clouded Cangshan Mountain Range looming over Dali’s lands from far while swarms of birds fly peacefully around you over the tranquil lake.
Inclusions
- Entrance tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off, with skilled driver
- 24/7 English speaking customer service
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: 1 breakfast per person
- 2 bottles of drinking water per day
- Supplement for the meals and accommodations for the tour guide and driver
- 1 night accommodation including breakfast (based on twin-bed room for 2 pax)
- English speaking tour guide
- Accommodation (if you choose accommodation excluded version)
- International and domestic flights
- Chinese visa
- Transportations back from Lijiang to Kunming
- Meals not listed in the program
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated)
- Surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms
- Attractions not in the itinerary
- Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters. e.g. landslides etc.
- Single room supplement if the guest requests a private room in the hotel
- Anything not listed in inclusions
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We offer convenient pickup services around Dali Ancient Town, feel free to let us know where to pick you up. Your guide will hold a Wonders of Yunnan Flag. Tour ends at visitors' hotel.
Meeting / End Points
- Xizhou Town
