2 Days Dali and Lijiang Classical Tour

2 days Free cancellation

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Wonders Of Yunnan Travel

Ages: Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
Included: Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off, with skilled driver
Included: 1 night 4-star accommodation including breakfast (based on twin-bed room for 2 pax)
Included: 24/7 English speaking customer service
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Meals as listed in the itinerary: 1 breakfast per person
Included: 2 bottles of drinking water per day
Included: Supplement for the meals and accommodations for the tour guide and driver
Included: English speaking tour guide

Not included

Not included: Accommodation (if you choose accommodation excluded version)
Not included: International and domestic flights
Not included: Chinese visa
Not included: Transportations back from Lijiang to Kunming
Not included: Meals not listed in the program
Not included: Personal travel insurance
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated)
Not included: Surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms
Not included: Attractions not in the itinerary
Not included: Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters. e.g. landslides etc.
Not included: Single room supplement if the guest requests a private room in the hotel
Not included: Anything not listed in inclusions

Itinerary

Xizhou Town

one hour Admission included

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

one hour Admission included

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

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Dali Ancient

1 h 30 min Admission included

After the Tour, back to Dali Old Town. This is the heartland of the prosperous Bai people, with their colourful costumes and traditional lifestyle. When we picture ancient China, Dali is the image that appears in our imagination, wooden houses with ornate eaves and stone streets, well-worn over centuries of use. Dali has long been a melting pot for different cultures, and you will see the Bai people as well as the Yi and the Hui going about their daily business in their traditional garb.

Your tour guide will then take you to check in your hotel. Use your free-time in the evening to have a drink in one of Dali’s many cozy little bars or warmly decorated coffeeshops, or stroll around its lively main streets where local artists sell all kinds of beautiful handicrafts.
Ancient City Zhongyi Market

one hour Admission included

Day 2, After pickup from your hotel, your driver will take you from Dali to Lijiang (about 2.5 hour drive). Upon arrival at Lijiang Old Town, we will drop by the Zhongyi Morning Market, another lively local market where the local Naxi people sell food, wares and livestock.
Black Dragon Pond Park

one hour Admission included

Head to the Black Dragon Pool, one of the most iconic views in China of the impressive Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background of a beautiful traditional Chinese garden. Stop by the Dongba Museum right next door, a little gem where you can learn about the Naxi minority and the Shamanic Dongba culture and the unique matriarchic Naxi sub branch of the Mosuo Minority living around Lugu Lake.
Yuhu Village And Joseph Rock's Residence

1 h 30 min Admission included

At Jade Lake Village, a tiny village – without lake – tucked away in the southern valley in the shadow of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Dongba Cultural Museum

one hour Admission included

Before we head back to Lijiang Old Town, we stop by Dongba Culture Museum, exploring the unique culture of the Naxi people, focusing on their Dongba traditions. It features ancient Dongba scriptures, ritual items, folk art, and traditional clothing, offering a glimpse into the history and spiritual practices of this ethnic group.
Old Town of Lijiang - China

1 h 30 min Admission included

Later, back to The Old Town of Lijiang, a location that well deserves its reputation as being one of the most romantic spots in all of China. Her pretty streams that wind through a maze of enchanting back alleys is part of an ancient complex water-supply system of that still functions effectively today. Lijiang was a key stopping point of the Tea Horse Road and has long been a magnet for traders, merchants, bandits and slavers. The town is set in a truly exceptional mountain landscape which will remain with you for the rest of your life.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Xizhou Town North Dali Old Town, Dali, China See on map

End point

Xizhou Town North Dali Old Town, Dali, China See on map

Pickup points

Puti Chenyin Garden Holiday Hotel
Zhaofu Hotel
Landscape Hotel
Trip of Jingli Guesthouse
Yishengyihui Boutique Inn
The One Resort Dali
Dali 1981 Inn
Erhai Guzhen Hotel
Meet and Dream Pujing Health Resort
Shangshangju Sixiang Bieyuan
Yishen Hotel
The Orchard Suites

and 77 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Full payment will be collected in advance, including all admission fees, fuel, and equipment rental.