Dali Tours

Our tour starts in Dali Old Town and takes you to the non-touristic Xizhou and Zhoucheng. First, we will visit Xizhou, a famous historical and cultural Bai minority town with well-preserved architecture and then continue to Zhoucheng, the hometown of Chinese tie-dyeing. This Dali traditional dyeing process is unique in China and even in the world. During our tour, you can experience minority’s folk customs and daily local life and even better, you can tie-dye by yourself. Afterwards we will go on a cruise on Erhai lake and visit a local fishing village. • Xizhou: morning market and Bai-style traditional architecture along the old tea-horse road • Tie Dye:traditional Bai ethnic tie-dye workshop in Zhoucheng, learn how to tie-dye yourself • Erhai lake: cruise on Erhai Lake to a local fishing village

Get a sense of everyday life in Yunnan on this private tour that takes you beyond city limits to the town of Xizhou, located on the banks of Erhai Lake. Tour the countryside in a horse-drawn carriage, stopping to visit a traditional Bai farmhouse, before returning to Dali Ancient City. Tour includes typical lunch and all transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.

A short but vigorous 3 to 4 hour hike up Cangshan Mountain, with roughly 600 metres of elevation gain and stunning natural scenery. Highlights of the trip include hiking up the side of a dramatic river gorge to a beautiful alpine meadow and visiting a series of spectacular, hidden waterfalls.

The two days Dali & Lijiang tour covers some distinctive scenic spots from Dali to Lijiang with reliable transportation included during the entire trip. 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 view brilliant vistas on horseback and go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. 

Eat and explore your way through Yunnan’s Tea & Horse Caravan Road, from Dali to Lijiang, plus a unique overnight stay in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Plentiful local meals, cooking classes, market tours, and hot pots galore – the perfect way to explore Yunnan’s diverse culture is through their equally diverse cuisine. Highlights Include: - Visit ancient old-towns and fairytale villages as you discover boutique cafes and the best local cuisine you'll only find with us. - All meals are included, plentiful, and include beer! Enjoy cured meats, fried cheese, hotpots, and dozens of plates every day. - Cycle through Shaxi and the surrounding countryside, stopping at a hidden-away hillside cafe and a unique book store tucked away in an ancient village. - Spend the night in Tiger Leaping Gorge, in your own private villa, with incredible balcony and poolside views. - Explore Lijiang's oldest market before preparing lunch in a private cooking studio with a local Naxi family.

Price Varies By Group Size 1 guest, 1700 RMB per person 2-3 guests,1200 RMB per person 4-5 guests, 900 RMB per person We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. Yunnan is one of the most important social sights in all of China and an absolute must-see for people who come to visit China. It has a preserved environment filled with flowering plants of multiple colors and an ancient folk culture that relies on keeping a stable, healthy environment.

A challenging but very rewarding high altitude hike that begins at the base of Cangshan Mountain at just over 2000 metres above sea level and takes you far up the mountain to a group of pristine alpine ponds located at 3750 metres (12,300 feet)! We camp right next to the ponds and enjoy an epic sunset before continuing up the mountain the next morning to the summit at an elevation of nearly 4100 metres (13,450 feet)! This is a 20 km hike with a total elevation gain of approximately 1700 metres on the first day and 300 metres on the second day, so you need to be in strong physical condition. Serious hikers willing to challenge themselves will be rewarded with spectacular scenery, stunning views and a real sense of accomplishment!

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.

Escape the bustle of the city and discover the ancient Tea Horse Road Town at Shaxi outside of Dali on this double-duty, full-day excursion. After the convenient hotel pick up, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, discover the ancient buildings, stone bridges, ancients roads and streets at Shaxi Ancient Town. Learn its history and background from your tour guide, and experience the quaint lives of local Bai People. This private tour including entrance fee, lunch and door-to-door hotel transfers. You can choose to end your tour in Shaxi, Lijiang or return Dali.

Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Dali ancient city/Dali hotel/train station pick up and overnight in Shaxi old town then next day transfer to Lijiang with this Self-guided 2 days tour from Dali. You will be picked up Dali hotel/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.

This tour covers Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang with private transportation during the entirety of your trip from one destination to another. The consequence of the trip is able to be reversed. You can start from Dali or Lijiang. 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 Shaxi ancient town, wandering through the cobbled streets, you will feel the thousand years of history of the Nanzhao Kingddom and the tea-horse road. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will view brilliant vistas on horseback and go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. You’re going to love it! (Departure from Dali)

We will start in Dali Ancient Town and then take an adventurous tour around Erhai Lake by car. Along the way, we will pass the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, eat Xizhou Baba in a charming old town and visit the birthplace of Bai ethnic culture. Go on a one-day journey with us and see sunny wetlands, majestic mountains, serene temples, peaceful islands, old towns, traditional fishermen and lots and lots of birds. • Erhai lake: go around the second biggest fresh water lake in Yunnan  • Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: more than 1000 years old and the symbol of Dali. • Xizhou: Bai-style traditional architecture along the old tea-horse road. • Wase: one of the birthplaces of Bai culture, on the east side of Erhai lake. • Haidong: beautiful scenery and wetlands around Erhai lake.

Visit highlights of Dali including Dali ancient city, Xizhou village, Erhai lake and Three pagodas park with this private day tour from Dali. You will be picked up and dropped off at the Dali hotel/train station.

It's one way private transfer between airport and hotel in downtown, which is the most convenient and safest way for transfer by a vehicle with legal operation qualification. All prices included, no more extra charge. The driver will meet you at exit of arrival hall or hotel lobby with your name tab.then enjoy reliable, hassle-free private transfer service. • Transfer from airport to your hotel or transfer from your hotel to airport • the vehicle we provide is compliance with relevant laws and regulations,the insurance is provided ,fully insured • Transfer by a private, air-conditioned vehicle • Relax as a professional driver helps with luggage • 7*24 hrs emergency customer service ,if you reserve the vehicle before 12 PM, you could ask for the multilingual customer assistant any help when you in trouble • 48 hrs free cancellation

Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Dali city hotel to Shaxi Ancient Town. You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy the attraction at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the main entrance, assistant you for the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot, after your self-guided tour finished, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or accommodation in Dali, you also can choose to heading to Lijiang after the tour. This tour also offer the option to have an English speaking tour guide who will accompany you at the attraction.

Dali City, located in the western part of Yunnan Province, is the prefecture-level administrative capital of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. Dali City is located in the Erhai Plain, the foot of Cangshan Mountain and the shore of Erhai Lake on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It is the capital of Nanzhao and Dali in ancient times. As the political, economic and cultural center of ancient Yunnan, it lasted for more than 500 years. The average temperature is 14degrees it’s a sunshine city but it’s also called windy city, while in summer not hot and winter not cold and all the year is pleasant. During the two days we will arrange your trip to hike at Cangshan Mountain along with the Dali old town, which is a really fantastic day, also we will arrange a day trip to Xizhou market, Erhai lake cruise, and three Pagodas which is another beautiful day, hope you will enjoy the 2 days trip in Dali.

Price Varies By Group Size 1 guest, 1700 RMB per person 2-3 guests, 1200 RMB per person 4-5 guests, 900 RMB per person We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. Yunnan is one of the most important social sights in all of China and an absolute must-see for people who come to visit China. It has a preserved environment filled with flowering plants of multiple colors and an ancient folk culture that relies on keeping a stable, healthy environment.

Rice and Friends Chinese Cooking School was established in 2011 and was the first cookery school to open in Dali,Yunnan,a beautiful old town on the footsteps of the Himalayas. We organize a series of Chinese cooking courses in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. All courses are completely hands-on in a beautiful open kitchen setting on our roof terrace facing the Cang Mountain. Our English-speaking teacher has an extensive knowledge of Chinese ingredients and cooking methods which she takes pleasure in sharing with you every day. Come and join us for an authentic cooking experience. At the end of the course, you might feel it is more than a cooking course. It is like a journey about local culture or it is like a cooking party with all the old and new friends. What will it be like for you? Find it out:-)

We provides convenient private transfer service between Dali hotel/train station and your hotel in the downtown of Lijiang or Shuhe. We offer many choices of vehicles and all our drivers are professional and know every corners of this area quite well. All the clean, tidy air-con vehicles we use are licensed with insurance. The vehicles will be just for you, your family or your group.

We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. Yunnan is one of the most important social sights in all of China and an absolute must-see for people who come to visit China. It has a preserved environment filled with flowering plants of multiple colors and an ancient folk culture that relies on keeping a stable, healthy environment. The cultural heritage of Yunnan depends mainly on indigenous people who continue to practice natural customs.

A challenging but very rewarding high altitude hike that begins at the base of Cangshan Mountain at just over 2000 metres above sea level and takes you far up the mountain to a group of pristine alpine ponds located at 3780 metres (12,300 feet)! We camp right next to the ponds and enjoy an epic sunset before continuing up the mountain the next morning to the summit at an elevation of 4030 metres (13,450 feet)! This is a 15 km hike with a total elevation gain of approximately 1750 metres on the first day and 250 metres on the second day, so you need to be in strong physical condition. Serious hikers willing to challenge themselves will be rewarded with spectacular scenery, stunning views and a real sense of accomplishment!

Dali boasts a prime position between the Cangshan Mountains and the Erhai Lake, making it one of China’s most alluring ancient cities. Experience Dali at your own pace on a private guided sightseeing tour that includes a horse-drawn carriage ride around the Erhai Lake and Xizhou Town. Experience a traditional tea ceremony in a tradtional family home, and visit the Three Pagodas of Dali, iconic structures flanked by the misty Cangshan Mountains. A Chinese lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Dali are included.

We are a sustainable tour company that advocates for a better world, emphasizing on delicious plant-based cuisine and a greener plastic free lifestyle. We bring our guests to exuberant local markets in the rich cultural streets of China, that are hidden and unexplored to many, giving them the opportunity to savor traditional vegan snacks and flavorsome dishes. We aim to highlight and promote local sustainable businesses and traditions to support traditional crafts and help others to experience in-depth traditional Yunnan culture off the beaten path. Yunnan is one of the most important social sights in all of China and an absolute must-see for people who come to visit China. It has a preserved environment filled with flowering plants of multiple colors and an ancient folk culture that relies on keeping a stable, healthy environment. The cultural heritage of Yunnan depends mainly on indigenous people who continue to practice natural customs.

Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Dali Shibaoshan Mountain and overnight in Dali Shaxi old town then next day visit the Lijiang Tiger Leaping gorge with this 2 days private tour from Dali. You will be picked up Dali hotel/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.