2-Day Dali Highlight Tour
- Tour Code: DT-SXWLCSWD-02
- Accommodation: 4-stars
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Itinerary
Day 1: Dali Arrival
Shuanglang Ancient Town-Little Putuo Island-Wenbicun's Rainbow Road-Ideal State
4-Stars Hotel
Breakfast
Morning: Shuanglang Ancient Town & Little Putuo Island
Begin your day with IntoExplore in Shuanglang, the best-preserved Bai ethnic village along Erhai Lake, renowned as "the most picturesque town between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai." By daylight, Shuanglang dazzles in blue - shimmering lake reflections dancing on whitewashed walls; by night, it glows golden with cozy bar lights and fishing boat lanterns. This tranquil alternative to bustling Dali Old Town offers perfect lakeside solitude. Stroll or cycle along the waterfront promenade for breathtaking sunset views.
Continue to Little Putuo Island, a tiny 100-square-meter islet crowned with a Ming Dynasty Guanyin Pavilion. Named after Buddhist sacred mountain Putuoshan for its similar shape, this photogenic spot transforms into a fairytale scene in winter when flocks of seagulls gather.
Afternoon: Rainbow Road & Ideal State
Journey to Wenbicun's Rainbow Road, where pastel-colored lane dividers create an Instagram-perfect "Japanese-style" coastal drive with panoramic Erhai views. Pause at a cliffside café for locally roasted coffee amidst the serenity.
Conclude at Ideal State, a Mediterranean-inspired resort village on Erhai's eastern shore. Its whitewashed arches, infinity pools, and terraced buildings against the backdrop of Cangshan Mountain have made it Dali's most viral photography hotspot. Pro tip: Bring a straw hat, magazine, or coffee cup for effortlessly chic vacation photos.
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Day 2: Dali Departure
Cangshan Mountain Park-Erhai Lake-Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas-Dali Ancient Town
4-Stars Hotel
Breakfast
Morning: Cangshan Mountain Park
Begin your adventure at Cangshan Mountain, one of Dali's iconic "Wind-Flower-Snow-Moon" landscapes (representing "Snow on Cangshan"). This biodiversity haven features alpine lakes, primeval forests, and glacial relics, offering three distinct exploration routes:
Option A: Ximatan Cableway
- Ascend to 3,900m via Yunnan's highest-altitude cableway ("Stairway to Heaven")
- Witness glacial Ximatan Lake (legend says Kublai Khan watered horses here)
- Seasonal highlights: May-Jun for rhododendron blooms, Dec-Feb for frost landscapes
- Panoramic views of Dali Old Town and Malong Peak (Cangshan's highest point)
Option B: Gantong Cableway
- Ideal for light hiking with "half-mountain, half-lake" vistas
- Walk through secluded valleys to Qingbi Stream and the "Chessboard Rock"
- Least crowded option with optimal effort-to-view ratio
Option C: Zhonghe Cableway
- Only open-chairlift experience (no glass barriers)
- Soak in 360° views of pine forests and Erhai breezes
- Disembark at 1,000-year-old **Zhonghe Temple** with its lake-view platform
Afternoon: Erhai Lake & Three Pagodas
Discover Erhai Lake, Yunnan's second-largest freshwater lake shaped like a human ear:
- Cruise past Bai fishing villages with traditional cormorant fishermen
- Visit wetlands teeming with migratory birds (Nov-Apr)
- Capture the "Erhai Moon" reflection at golden hour
Continue to Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas:
- 9th-century royal Buddhist complex featured in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils
- The main Qianxun Pagoda (69.6m) has survived 34 earthquakes
- Best photo spot: Reflection pond with Cangshan backdrop
Evening: Dali Ancient Town
As night falls, the town transforms: Try tie-dye workshops at Zhoucheng Village. Listen to folk ballads in Renmin Road's courtyard bars. Sample "rushan" (milk fan cheese) at Huguo Road Night Market. Climb South Gate Tower for neon-lit cityscapes.
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Included & Excluded
- The price is based on two people sharing one twin room. If you prefer a single room, please contact us for a quote.
- Price may vary depending on exchange rates, travel dates, and hotel class.
Price Includes:
- Comfortable hotel with daily breakfast (twin room)
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide
- Air-conditioned private coach throughout the tour
- Entrance tickets to all listed attractions and activities
- Lunches as specified in the itinerary
- Domestic fights and high-speed train tickets
- One travel accident insurance per person
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans may change. Please review our cancellation policy below:
- Free cancellation if canceled 60 days or more before the tour starts
- 5% of total tour cost if canceled 45-59 days before departure
- 10% of total tour cost if canceled 30-44 days before departure
- 25% of total tour cost if canceled 15-29 days before departure
- 45% of total tour cost if canceled 7-14 days before departure
- 100% of total tour cost if canceled less than 7 days before departure
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