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3 Days Dali Classic Tour

Highlights: Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Xizhou Ancient Town, Zhoucheng Tie-dye

Dali can be called a "miraculous land" in Yunnan Province where travelers can both enjoy breathtaking mountain & lake scenery, Nanzhao Kingdom ancient history, interesting and unique Bai culture… This 3 days’ classic trip will takes you to experience the essences of Dali - all highlighted attractions and featured activities, including the not-missing Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, etc., as well as get under the skin to learn more about the brilliant representative Bai people's culture.

from $407
The View Erhai Lake from Cangshan Mountain, Photographed by Our Guest Helen from UK in 2021
3 Days Dali City Tour with Cangshan Mountain Hiking

Highlights: Dali Old Town, Cangshan Mountain Hiking, Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas, Xizhou Ancient Town

This 3-day holiday is the best choice to discover them all in Dali. Besides the classic visits of Dali Old Town for old city culture savory, the itinerary covers half day for a sightseeing hiking at the magnificent Cangshan Mountain that is the protective screen of Dali and the fantastic panorama of the peaceful emerald Erhai Lake and large Dali Old Town. Also, we arrange the popular Erhai Lake cruise, Xizhou Old Town appreciation and more awesome things to do in the 3 days just for your best savory of the stunning landscape and national famous culture and arts of Bai ethnic minority at the best pace.

from $414
Rosa's group from Spain visited Three Pagodas in January 2023 with China Discovery
4 Days Kunming & Dali Highlights Tour by High Speed Train

Highlights: Yunnan Nationalities Museum, Stone Forest, Kunming Green Lake, Three Pagodas and Chongsheng Temple, Erhai Lake Cruise, Dali Old Town, Xizhou Ancient Town

Kunming as the provincial capital of Yunnan is actually a popular getaway with always pleasant weather and city blossoms all year round. While, Dali sandwiched between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake is an exhilarating old city with romanticism from ancient history till now. This 4-day Kunming & Dali tour is the best combo for your savory of both favored romantic destinations by taking a 2 hours’ high speed train riding for easy transfer. The covering of Stone Forest, Western Hills, Dali Old Town, Three Pagodas, Bai ethnic old towns, and more must-see sites will help you soak in the best sightseeing, old town history, ethnic costume, and more highlights in both Kunming and Dali in the best pace! Join us to start your wonderful exploration!

from $633
Shaxi Ancient Town
6 Days Dali Lijiang Tour with Shaxi Ancient Town

Highlights: Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, The Three Pagodas, Shaxi Ancient Town, Lijiang Ancient Town, Zhoucheng, Tiger Leaping Gorge

This 6-day trip is specially designed and takes you to soak in the best natural and cultural charm of the romantic, relaxing and ancient Dali and Lijiang with the historical exploration of the Shaxi Ancient Town that is a 2,400-year old trading town left from the Tea-Horse Trail period. Covering the Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Dali Old Town, Lijiang Ancient Town, Baisha, and more ancient cultural places to see, this tour will also let you have a nice bite of the wonderful ethnic custom and profound history of both appealing holiday destinations in China! Moreover, our itinerary also arranges the stunning and magnificent landscape for your visual taste of those both fabulous cities.

from $936
Linden Centre Boutique Hotel at Xizhou Old Town
4 Days Dali Leisure Vacation for Nature & Culture Savory (in Luxury Boutique Hotel)

Highlights: Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Xizhou Ancient Town, Zhoucheng Tie-dye, Shaxi Old Town

This 4 day Dali tour is great to have a relaxing holiday with best savory of Dali nature and culture. In the 4 days, you will not only have meaningful exploration of the famous Dali Old Town for a historical learning of the influential Nanzhao Kingdom period and Shaxi Old Town for a cultural seeking of the famous Tea-Horse Trail, but also, have fun time experiencing the brilliant culture, architecture, arts, and more of Bai ethnic group living in Dali and get close to their authentic life. Of course, you will please your eyes with the jade-like Erhai Lake by cruising around with far admiration of the emerald Cangshan Mountain. For your leisure vacation with special experience, this tour includes the top luxury boutique hotels - “Linden Centre” and “Yundu Shaxi Courtyard” redesigned from local old courtyards for your closer experience of Dali ethnic life as well as advanced comfortable relaxation.

from $685
Bai-style Architecture in Xizhou Old Town
8 Days Classic Yunnan Photography Tour

Highlights: Lijiang Ancient Town, Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park

Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La are the three ancient cities on the Yungui plateau. They are the dreamland offering you awesome photography sites to capture the diverse Yunnan.

from $968


Rosa's group from Spain visited Three Pagodas in January 2023 with China Discovery
4 Days Kunming & Dali Highlights Tour by High Speed Train

Highlights: Yunnan Nationalities Museum, Stone Forest, Kunming Green Lake, Three Pagodas and Chongsheng Temple, Erhai Lake Cruise, Dali Old Town, Xizhou Ancient Town

Kunming as the provincial capital of Yunnan is actually a popular getaway with always pleasant weather and city blossoms all year round. While, Dali sandwiched between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake is an exhilarating old city with romanticism from ancient history till now. This 4-day Kunming & Dali tour is the best combo for your savory of both favored romantic destinations by taking a 2 hours’ high speed train riding for easy transfer. The covering of Stone Forest, Western Hills, Dali Old Town, Three Pagodas, Bai ethnic old towns, and more must-see sites will help you soak in the best sightseeing, old town history, ethnic costume, and more highlights in both Kunming and Dali in the best pace! Join us to start your wonderful exploration!

from $633
Shaxi Ancient Town
6 Days Dali Lijiang Tour with Shaxi Ancient Town

Highlights: Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, The Three Pagodas, Shaxi Ancient Town, Lijiang Ancient Town, Zhoucheng, Tiger Leaping Gorge

This 6-day trip is specially designed and takes you to soak in the best natural and cultural charm of the romantic, relaxing and ancient Dali and Lijiang with the historical exploration of the Shaxi Ancient Town that is a 2,400-year old trading town left from the Tea-Horse Trail period. Covering the Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Dali Old Town, Lijiang Ancient Town, Baisha, and more ancient cultural places to see, this tour will also let you have a nice bite of the wonderful ethnic custom and profound history of both appealing holiday destinations in China! Moreover, our itinerary also arranges the stunning and magnificent landscape for your visual taste of those both fabulous cities.

from $936

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6 Days Yunnan Essence Tour (Kunming, Dali & Lijiang)

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang

Reach the amazing paradise south of the colorful clouds and feel the brilliant ethnic culture in hundred styles on beautiful plateau. This vast and mysterious land is presenting himself in different way - sometimes peaceful, sometimes jubilant, in his own rhythm... Deep gorge and flowing river are accompanied together, snow-capped mountains are guarding its people with gorgeous reflections in the emerald water, different ethnic groups are telling their true stories in the time-honored ancient towns...yes, this is Yunnan, a place you have ever dreamed of! Taking this 6 days Yunnan essence tour, you can have a deep understanding about Kunming, Dali and Lijiang - top three classic destinations with altitudes all around 2000 meters which can be visited all the year round!

from $972
Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunna - TJ Maa's group from USA
8 Days Classic Yunnan Tour

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

This 8 days Classic Yunnan tour is the No.1 Yunnan tour chosen by half travelers who planning their first time trip to Yunnan. It covers four widely known destinations - Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, with classic attractions and best things to do designed in the golden itinerary. During the trip, you’ll visit Yi, Bai, Naxi ethnic groups’ land and the legendary Shangri-La. The most magnificent scenery and colorful ethnic culture of Yunnan are waiting to be explored, from ancient towns to snow mountains, from the world’s deepest canyon to notable limestone formations...What are you waiting for? Travel with China Discovery now!

from $1,318
Zhoucheng Tie-dye - Shot by Carrie
7 Days Dali Lijiang Shangri-La Inspiring Tour with Ethnic Culture Seeking

Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Yunnan is a paradise on earth with more than breathtaking natural scenery, but brilliant ethnic culture, colorful folk customs as well as traditional craftsmanship. This 7 days tour is the unique tour specially designed for travelers who not only want to explore the iconic attractions in classic destinations (Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La), but also do something special with involvement in Bai, Naxi and Tibetan people’s life. You’ll see deeply and experience more! It will be once-in-a-lifetime experience.

from $1033
Our guest Alexander from Netherland visited Dongchuan Red Land in 2020
10 Days Beautiful Yunnan Tour with Dongchuan Red Land

Kunming / Dongchuan / Kunming / Stone Forest / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La route is called the golden route when traveling in Yunnan. If you have two more days, it is highly recommended to extend to Dongchuan Red Land from Kunming. The red land, called “God’s Magic Palette” is the most typical and featured red land in the world, being the paradise for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. In this 10 days tour, you can not only capture Yi, Bai, Naxi and Tibetan ethnic groups’ most authentic lifestyle and folk culture, but feast your eyes with breathtaking natural scenery.

from $1532
Magnificent sunrise at Yuanyang Terraces-2017-Olivia
11 Days Amazing Yunnan Tour

Kunming / Stone Forest / Yuanyang / Jianshui / Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Yunnan is an amazing land with the most magical and diverse attractions, like unique ethnic groups, snow-capped holy peaks, ancient tiny villages and exquisite temples, species of flora and fauna...It’s hard to comprehend all that Yunnan can offer until you get here. This 11 days amazing Yunnan tour covers all the stunning highlights in Yunnan, including Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Stone Forest, Yuanyang Rice Terraces and Jianshui Old Town. From east to west, from south to north, Yunnan is definitely the paradise perfectly Interpreting the harmony between nature and human. Come to Yunnan and travel with us to witness how amazing the vast land is!

from $1859

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