Dali Tie Dye and Tea Culture Tour with Erhai Bike Ride

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This Dali tour blends Bai folk culture, handicraft and nature.

Enjoy Three‑Course Tea in Xizhou, hands‑on tie‑dye in Zhoucheng, plus leisurely cycling along Erhai Ecological Corridor. More real local experience than standard sightseeing.

‑ Authentic Bai culture

‑ Hands‑on tie‑dye craft

‑ Relaxed lakeside cycling

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Grand China Tour

Ages: Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Zhoucheng Tie‑Dye Experience
Included: Xizhou Three‑Course Tea

Itinerary

Xizhou Town

2 hours Admission included

Three‑Course Tea (Bai Ethnic Group)

Three‑Course Tea is the time‑honored hospitality ritual of Dali’s Bai people, carrying the life philosophy: bitter first, then sweet, and lasting aftertaste.

‑ 1st Bitter Tea: Roasted green tea, strong bitter taste, symbolizing hardships in life.

‑ 2nd Sweet Tea: Tea mixed with brown sugar, walnut and local Bai milk fan, sweet and nutty, representing rewards after hard work.

‑ 3rd Aftertaste Tea: Seasoned with honey, ginger and pepper, multi‑layered flavors for deep reflection.

Take part in this authentic cultural tasting and experience local Bai traditions firsthand.
Zhoucheng Village

2 hours Admission included

Located in Zhoucheng Village, the hometown of Bai tie‑dye, this is a national intangible cultural heritage craft passed down among local Bai families for over 1,500 years.

Join a hands‑on tie‑dye workshop guided by local artisans. You will fold, bind and stitch your fabric, then dip it into natural indigo dye made from plant woad. Witness the magical moment as fabric turns from green to classic Bai blue‑and‑white patterns.

Every finished work is one‑of‑a‑kind due to natural dyeing effects. Take your unique handmade souvenir home, and dive deep into genuine Bai folk culture in this ancient village.
Erhai Lake

2 hours Admission included

Ride along the car‑free Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor, a dedicated lakeside greenway with no motor vehicles allowed.

Enjoy relaxing cycling with breathtaking views of Erhai blue waters and distant Cangshan Mountain. The flat, smooth path suits all fitness levels. Pause anytime for photos, breathe fresh lakeside air, and pass wetland, farmland and quiet Bai villages. Slow‑travel at your own pace to soak in Dali’s iconic lakeside scenery.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Please enter Xizhou Ancient Town喜洲古镇 as your destination on Didi.

End point

Please enter Xizhou Ancient Town喜洲古镇 as your destination on Didi.

Pickup points

Fengxue Gucheng Guesthouse (Manhuacheng)
Puti Chenyin Garden Holiday Hotel
Yinboquan Villa
Zhaofu Hotel
The Dali Commune
Landscape Hotel
Dali Shanshuijian No.5 Courtyard Villa Garden Resort Hotel
Trip of Jingli Guesthouse
Yingbin Hotel
Yishengyihui Boutique Inn
The One Resort Dali
Dali 1981 Inn

and 333 more pickup points

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

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