Private Day Tour: Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town
Dali, China
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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Safety measures
7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
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Check through the highlights of Dali and its surrounds in one day on this 8-hour private trip. In addition to exploring the streets of old Dali to see its traditional Bai architecture, visit the must-see Three Pagodas at Chongsheng Monastery, take in the shores of Lake Erhai, and visit the batik-making Bai village of Zoucheng. A delicious local lunch, entry fees, private transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.
- Private 8-hour Dali highlights tour
- Stroll around the cobbled streets and streams of old Dali
- Soak in the old-school Bai architecture, courtyards, and traditional atmosphere
- Visit the Three Pagodas at Chongsheng Monastery, dating to the 9th century
- Admire views of Lake Erhai and explore Zhoucheng, the Bai village known for its batik work
- Lunch at a local restaurant and entrance fees included
- Private round-trip transportation including Dali hotel pickup and drop-off
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After hotel pickup in Dali, settle inside your private, air-conditioned vehicle with your guide and driver, and set off on your private tour.
Admire the views over the Cangshan mountains and Lake Erhai as you head into old Dali, whose history extends to the 8th century, when it served as a capital of the Nanzhao kingdom.
Listen as your guide sheds light on Dali’s past, and learn how its walled Ming-era city is largely home to the Bai people, an ethnic minority long-linked with China’s Yunnan province. Hear how the town was also a gateway to the Silk Road, and ringed by 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) of walls.
Stroll around the quaint cobbled streets and courtyards, admiring the traditional Bai folk houses with upturned eaves and richly carved windows and doors. Walk by the streams that trickle through the town, and see other houses topped with grey-green roof tiles, as well as temples, schools, and workshops.
After your walking tour, continue to the Three Pagodas at Chongsheng Monastery. These three towering pagodas are Dali’s symbols, and date back to the 9th century. Marvel at the three medieval 'skyscrapers,' set in a triangle, and explore the neighboring mountainside Buddhist temples as your guide shares information about their history and significance.
Enjoy a tasty local lunch at a restaurant, and explore the shores of Lake Erhai, China’s seventh largest freshwater lake. Take in some of the traditional settlements along the banks, and admire the mountain-backed waters.
Finally, travel onward to Zhoucheng village, famous for its Bai batik-making. Watch the Bai women making brightly patterned batik fabrics, and learn about the techniques they use, handed down to them through the generations.
Afterward, return to Dali where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
Admire the views over the Cangshan mountains and Lake Erhai as you head into old Dali, whose history extends to the 8th century, when it served as a capital of the Nanzhao kingdom.
Listen as your guide sheds light on Dali’s past, and learn how its walled Ming-era city is largely home to the Bai people, an ethnic minority long-linked with China’s Yunnan province. Hear how the town was also a gateway to the Silk Road, and ringed by 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) of walls.
Stroll around the quaint cobbled streets and courtyards, admiring the traditional Bai folk houses with upturned eaves and richly carved windows and doors. Walk by the streams that trickle through the town, and see other houses topped with grey-green roof tiles, as well as temples, schools, and workshops.
After your walking tour, continue to the Three Pagodas at Chongsheng Monastery. These three towering pagodas are Dali’s symbols, and date back to the 9th century. Marvel at the three medieval 'skyscrapers,' set in a triangle, and explore the neighboring mountainside Buddhist temples as your guide shares information about their history and significance.
Enjoy a tasty local lunch at a restaurant, and explore the shores of Lake Erhai, China’s seventh largest freshwater lake. Take in some of the traditional settlements along the banks, and admire the mountain-backed waters.
Finally, travel onward to Zhoucheng village, famous for its Bai batik-making. Watch the Bai women making brightly patterned batik fabrics, and learn about the techniques they use, handed down to them through the generations.
Afterward, return to Dali where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
Itinerary
Hop in a horse-drawn carriage to enjoy a relaxing tour along the lakeshore of Erhai, which is blessed with a mild climate and stunning scenery. Stroll around Dali, an ancient town with 800 years of history. See crystal clear streams and finely decorated the traditional houses.
Duration: 2 hours
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