Classic Dali & Mild Hiking Tour

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-156

Destination: Dali

Duration4 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style City Break

About This Trip

Hit the top attractions of Dali and Jianchuan County on this tour. Over the course of four days, you will cycle from the old town to the Three Pagodas; ride a boat sailing on the beautiful Erhai Lake; visit a village of the Bai minority and the ancient town of Shaxi; see some of the best carvings of the Bai minority at the Stone Bell Monastery in Shibaoshan; take a cable car to the top of Cangshan Mountain for a bird-eye view of the city; enjoy a mild hiking tour along the scenic Yu Dai Road.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1

Dali

Cycling Around Erhai Lake, Bai Minority Village
2

Jianchuan County

Shaxi Ancient Town, Shibaoshan
3

Dali

Cangshan Mountain, Mild Hiking Tour Along the Yu Dai Road
4

Dali

Departure

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Itinerary

Day 1: Dali, Arrival
Upon arrival in Dali, be met at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After a short rest, have a wonderful cycling tour from the old town to the Three Pagodas to learn the city's venerable history, before taking a pleasant boat cruise on the serene Erhai Lake.
Later, proceed to the Bai ethnic minority village to visit the local residents and discover the Bai minority groups' traditional culture. You will then ride back to the old town and explore the city at your leisure.
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Day 2: Shaxi Ancient Town & Shibaoshan
In the morning, drive to Shibaoshan where visit Stone Treasure Mountain Grottos and Stone Bell monastery.
Later, if you like, take an easy yet scenic walk from Shibaoshan to Shaxi Ancient Town, a historic town once an active trade stop on the Southern Silk Road. After the tour, be escorted back to your hotel.
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Day 3: Dali, Cangshan Mountain & Mild Hiking
Today, head for Cangshan Mountain in the morning. Take a picturesque chair lift ride (40 minutes) to the summit of the mountain, and then starts your mild hiking (around 3.5 - 4 hours) along the scenic Yu Dai Road. During walking, enjoy the panoramic views of Dali and Erhai Lake below.
Later, be escorted to the hotel for rest or visit some bars at your own leisure.
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Day 4: Dali, Departure
On this day, you will be free until your tour guide escorts you to the airport for your departure flight. Tour ends.
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