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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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 and make tie-dye handcrafted art with your family. Afterwards we will go on a cruise on Erhai lake and visit a local fishing village.
• Xizhou: Experience morning market and Three course tea. 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
What's included
Experienced private English-speaking tour guides
Supplement for driver and tour guide (meals)
Transportation: Gas, tolls, parking fee and any additional pick-ups and drop-offs
2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day
Entrance tickets to the attractions listed
24/7 English-speaking customer services
Government taxes
Meals are not included
Chinese visa
Personal expenses;
Domestic and international flights/trains
Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station
Personal Travel Accident Insurance.
Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested
Things not mentioned in this itinerary
What to expect
Dali Ancient
Pass by
Our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel around Dali Ancient Town, the heartland of the prosperous Bai people, with their colourful costumes and traditional lifestyle. When we picture ancient China, Dali is the image that appears in our imagination, wooden houses with ornate eaves and stone streets, well-worn over centuries of use. Dali has long been a melting pot for different cultures, and you will see the Bai people as well as the Yi and the Hui going about their daily business in their traditional garb.
Dali is known for her relaxed atmosphere, and is a great town to stroll around. Have a drink in one of the many cosy little bars or warmly decorated coffee shops, or walk around its lively main streets where local artists sell all kinds of beautiful handicrafts.
Xizhou Town
2h · Admission ticket included
Transfer to Xizhou, just 19 kilometres north of Dali Old Town. Here we will visit the morning market, where locals dressed in traditional minority clothing sell and buy local fruits, freshly cut meat, piles of fragrant spices, livestock and anything else you can think of. You can visit a traditional Three Course Tea ceremony and an exquisite example of traditional Bai-style courtyard homes.
Zhoucheng Village
2h · Admission ticket included
Then visit Zhoucheng Village, the largest Bai village in the region, famous for its tie-dyeing traditions. Stroll through the village streets and witness local artisans crafting batik fabrics and mastering intricate tie-dye techniques. You’ll have the chance to visit a workshop where you can observe the entire tie-dye process, from dyeing to drying.
Erhai Lake
2h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a short boat trip on Lake Erhai to Tianjingge Island and enjoy the majestic views of the green and clouded Cangshan Mountain Range looming over Dali’s lands from far while swarms of birds fly peacefully around you over the tranquil lake.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We offer convenient pickup services around Dali Ancient Town, feel free to let us know where to pick you up. Your guide will hold a Wonders of Yunnan Flag. Tour ends at visitors' hotel.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Full payment will be collected in advance, including all admission fees, fuel, and equipment rental.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
