4-Day Dali Highlights Tour

Tour Highlights
• Cruise the crystal-clear, ear-shaped Erhai Lake adjacent to Dali Ancient Town
• Admire Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, among the oldest standing structures in southwestern China
• Take the cable car to Cangshan Mountain for a panoramic view of Erhai Lake & Dali Old Town
• Visit Dali Old Town, known for its natural scenery, historical and cultural heritage, and vibrant nightlife
• Visit Donglianhua Village, a Muslim Hui village dating back to the early Ming dynasty
• Stroll around Weishan OLd Town, the birthplace of Nanzhao culture
• Hike up Weibao Mountain, one of the 14 famous Taoist mountains in China.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Dali, Dali Airport or Train Stations Transfer
• Day 2 Cruise Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Cangshan Mountain, Dali Old Town
• Day 3 Donglianhua Village, Weishan Old Town, Weibao Mountain
• Day 4 Departure from Dali, Transfer to Dali Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 3 nights of accommodations at 4-star Landscape Hotel Dali or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Second class high-speed train tickets.
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Dali, Dali Airport or Train Stations Pickup
Meet your guide at Dali airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Dali on your own. Dali has long been a regional centre of commerce, being located at a crossroads of trade routes between Tibet, China, Burma, and Southeast Asia. The Bai people first settled the region 3000 years ago. Dali first emerged as the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom in the 8th century. Later, the town served as the capital of the Kingdom of Dali until its conquest by the Yuan conquest of the area. Dali is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southwest China's Yunnan, known for its natural scenery, historical and cultural heritage, and vibrant nightlife.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Landscape Hotel Dali or similar

Day 2 Cruise Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Cangshan Mountain, Dali Old Town
Cruise the Erhai Lake to the Jinsuo Island, home to 200 Bai ethnic families and experience the culture and lifestyle of ethnic Bai people. Erhai Lake is an alpine fault lake and the second largest highland lake of China, after Dianchi Lake in Kunming. Next, visit Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. Chongsheng Temple was once the royal temple of the Kingdom of Dali, originally built in the 9th century. Regarded as the symbol of Dali, the Three Pagodas enjoy a far-reaching history that could be dated back to 1,800 years ago in Nanzhao Kingdom. Take round trip Ximatan cable car to just 100m below the summit (4000m) of Cangshan Mountain. Hike kilometres of boardwalks to some beautiful scenic spots including the historic Ximatan (horse washing pool), where Kublai Khan rested his horses before conquering Dali in 1254. Afterwards, stroll along Dali Ancient Town, explore some historic sites in the town, such as the ancient city wall, Foreigners Street, Gate Towers and some old churches.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Landscape Hotel Dali or similar

Day 3 Donglianhua Village, Weishan OLd Town, Weibao Mountain
Drive out of Dali to Donglianhua Village (around 40km) in the morning. Donglianhua is home to the Hui ethnic minority with its unique Islamic-styled architecture, dating back to the early Ming dynasty. Founded by Muslim soldiers originating from Central Asia, the village usurped as a key village along the Ancient Tea Horse Road. Continue with a visit to Weishan Old Town with its quaint brick-styled buildings and historic root as the birthplace of Nanzhao culture. Afterwards, hike up Weibao Mountain, renowned as one of the 14 famous Taoist mountains in China with its grandiose monasteries embraced between tall trees.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Landscape Hotel Dali or similar

Day 4 Departure from Dali, Transfer to Dali Airport or Train Stations
Private transfer (without guide) to Dali airport or railway stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Friendly Tips
• You may travel from Dali to Kunming by bullet train (about 2 hours)
• You may travel from Dali to Lijiang by bullet train (about 1 hour & 20 minutes)
• Please feel free to contact your GGC service staff if you want to book discount flight & train tickets.