Upon you arrival at Dali Airport, your private guide and driver will wait for you at the Arrival Hall, holding a welcome signboard with your name on it. After a warm greeting, a comfortable transfer will take you to the well selected hotel.

If you arrive early, your guide will take you to Dali Ancient City to have a leisurely stroll first. You will find out some historic sites in the town, such as the ancient city wall, Foreigners Street, Gate Towers, and old churches. Afterwards, you will check into the hotel under the help of your guide, and the rest of the day will be free on your own. At night, you can hang out by yourself on the bar street and experience the laid-back night life.

Note: Dali is blessed with a convenient transport network. You can easily access Dali by taking direct flights from China's popular travel destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an and Chengdu. In addition, there are frequent high-speed trains from Kunming to Dali, with a short duration of 2 hours.

Accommodation: Dali Iridescent Clouds Hotel

In the morning, a private transfer will take you to visit the highlight of this 3 days Yunnan tour to Dali - the Cangshan Mountain, an awe-inspiring natural wonder of Dali. A round-trip cable car has been included to facilitate the ascent and descent. When you get off from the cable ride, you will take a 40-minute trek along a plank walkway. During the hike, you will not only appreciate the breathtaking landscape of the snow-capped peaks and lush forest, but also have an amazing bird's eye view of the Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town.

In the afernoon, we will proceed to the Chongsheng Temple to visit the Three Pagodas. Widely regarded as the symbol of Dali, the Three Pagodas enjoys a far-reaching history that could be dated back to 1,800 years ago in Nanzhao Kingdom. Next up, we will drive you to the Erhai Lake and you could take a walk along the ecological corridor by the lake to appreciate the amazing natural scenery and numerous birds. At the end, you will be driven back to the hotel for a good rest.

  Our Friendly Tips: If you are energetic and good at cycling, you could also ride a bike from the town to Erhai Lake under the company of your guide, which will be a thrilling experience. The rental fee can be paid on the spot. Please let us know beforehand if you have interest. Thank you.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

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After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby, and then transfer you to Xizhou for an exploration to a lively morning market, where you can experience the authentic local life of Bai people in rural areas. Women there dressed in colorful traditional attires with bamboo baskets on their backs come to the market to do small vendor businesses, such as selling vegetables, meats, craftworks, hand-made cloths, etc.

Then, we will head for Zhoucheng, the hometown of Chinese tie-dyeing. You will get a chance to enter a workshop to experience the tie-dyeing process from a sophisticated craftsman. The self-made tie-dyeing cloth could be brought home as a souvenir. Afterwards, your guide will take you to Yan's Compound, one of the representatives of Bai style folk residences. Strolling in the quaint courtyard, you could appreciate the exquisite architecture art by observing the wood carvings and sculptures up close.

Your 3-day Dali tour will come to an end here. Your guide and driver will escort you to the airport or railway station according to your departure schedule. If you want to extend your travel to other destinations, or want to book the air and train tickets, please feel free to contact us. We wish you a nice journey!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast