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3-Day Private Dali Tour

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3-Day Private Dali Tour

About this activity

Visit highlights of Dali including Dali airport/train station pick up, Dali Ancient City, Cangshan Mountain, Three Pagodas,Erhai, Xizhou morning market Zhoucheng village and Xizhou Bai-styled folk residence with this 3 days private tour from Dali.

You will be picked up and dropped off at the Dali airport/train station.

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At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
happychinatours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: The private car & private guide
  • Included: The entrance ticket
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: The hotel

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival to Dali - Dali ancient city. O/N Dali.

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    Upon your flight landing/train arrival, your local driver will wait you by holding a welcome board with your name and transfer to your Dali hotel.

  2. Dali Ancient

    2 hours

    If you reach early, your guide will help you start this 3 days Yunnan tour to Dali with a leisurely stroll in Dali Ancient City. You will find out some historic sites in the town, such as the ancient city wall, Foreigners Street, Gate Towers and some old churches. At night, you can hang out by yourself at the bar street to experience the laid-back night life.

Day 2 · Dali - Cangshan Mountain - Three Pagodas - Erhai Lake. O/N Dali.

  1. Dali

    10 min

    At 09:00, you will be picked up by your driver and guide from the lobby of your hotel inDali downtown. Then, you will be driven from Dali hotel to Cangshan Mountain.

  2. Cangshan Mountain

    3 hours Admission included

    The Cangshan Mountain,an awe-inspiring natural stunner of Dali. Round-trip cable car is arranged for an easier ascending and descending. Off from the cable ride, you will launch a 40-minute trekking journey along the plank walkway to soak up the breathtaking landscape of the snow-capped peaks and lush forest. During the hiking, you may capture amazing bird's eye view of the Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town.

  3. Chongsheng Three Pagodas

    one hour Admission included

    After getting down from the mountain, you will be treated with a hearty lunch to taste the genuine Yunnan cuisine. Then we will proceed to the Chongsheng Temple to wonder at the Three Pagodas. Widely regarded as the symbol of Dali, the Three Pagodas enjoy a far-reaching history that could be dated back to 1,800 years ago in Nanzhao Kingdom.

  4. Erhai Lake

    one hour

    Next up, take a car for a scenic tour of Erhai Lake, and discover the untouched rural scenery at a delightful pace, you can visit the local villages and enjoying the lake view.

  5. Dali

    17 hours

    At the end, you will be driven back to the hotel for a good rest.

Day 3 · Xizhou morning market - Zhongcheng - Xizhou - Dali airport/train station. The tour end.

  1. Dali

    10 min

    After breakfast, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, and then transfer you to Xizhou for a safari tour at a lively morning market.

  2. Xizhou Town

    30 min

    This morning market can enables you to experience the authentic local life of Bai people in rural areas. Women dressed in their colorful traditional attires with bamboo basket on their backs come to the market doing small vendor businesses, such as vegetables, meats, craftworks, hand-made cloths, etc.

  3. Zhoucheng Village

    40 min Admission included

    Then you will head for Zhoucheng, the hometown of Chinese tie-dying. You get a chance to venture into a workshop to experience the hands-on learning class of tie-dying from a sophisticated craftsman. The tie-dying cloth finished on your own could be brought home as a souvenir.

  4. Ancient Architecture of Bai Nationality, Xizhou

    30 min Admission included

    Afterwards, your guide will lead you to the Yan's Compound, one of the best representatives of Bai-styled folk residence. Strolling in the quaint courtyard, you could savor the exquisite architecture art by a glimpse of the wood carvings and sculptures at close distance.

  5. Dali

    40 min

    At the end,your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station according to the schedule of your departure flight or train.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We pick up from Dali airport/train station

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 3 days before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible

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