Dali Private Day Trip to Donglianhua Village, Weishan Ancient Town & Weibao Mountain

Tour Highlights
• Visit Donglianhua Village, a Muslim Hui village with its unique Islamic-styled architecture, dating back to the early Ming dynasty
• Stroll around Weishan Ancient Town, the birthplace of Nanzhao culture
• Hike up Weibao Mountain, one of the 14 famous Taoist mountains in China
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Dali
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Dali
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Dali
• Drive to Donglianhua Village (about 40km)
• Visit Donglianhua Village
• Drive to Weishan Ancient Town (about 20km)
• Visit Weishan Ancient Town
• Lunch on your own
• Drive to Weibao Mountain (about 13km)
• Explore Weibao Mountain
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Dali (about 68km)

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals 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 Info
• Confirmation will be received at 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.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers 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
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Donglianhua Village
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Donglianhua Village in a comfortable private vehicle (about 40km)

Visit Donglianhua Village
The village of Donglianhua is located about 40km south of Dali old town, approximately halfway to Weishan. This hidden gem is mainly inhabited by the Hui Muslim ethnic group. Donglianhua was once a prosperous trading town and controlled large sections of the Tea Horse Road, an ancient network of caravan paths winding through the mountains of Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet in Southwest China. Inhabitants of Donglianhua village are mostly descendants of Muslim soldiers from Central Asia sent to Yunnan by Kublai Khan, the first emperor of Mongol Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). After the fall of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in 1386, these Muslim soldiers remained in Yunnan and gradually became farmers and traders. Donglianhua Village was listed as one of the Most Beautiful Chinese Villages for Leisure by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture.

Visit Weishan Old Town
Located in a fertile valley surrounded by hills and mountains, Weishan Old Town was once a very important stopover of the ancient Tea & Horse Road. Claimed to be the old capital of Nanzhao Kingdom, this old town is in fact the cradle of Nanzhao Culture, originaly known as Menghua. In 737, Pi Luoge, the chieftain of Nanzhao Tribe, was supported by the Tang Court to unify the other 5 tribes around Erhai Lake and establish the Nanzhao Kingdom (738-937) (Nanzhao means the south tribe). Weishan Old Town is not only a state-level historical and cultural town, but also one of the Four Famous Cultural Towns in Yunnan Province. A 7-day snack festival is held here in the 8th day of the second month of the Chinese lunar calendar, offering people with famous Weishan snacks, indlucing stewed fruits, bean-made cake, and noodles.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Hike up Weibao Mountain
Weibao Mountain is one of the 14 famous Taoist mountains in China with its grandiose monasteries embraced between tall trees. The founder of the Nan Zhao kingdom, Xi Nuluo, is believed to have met Laoze, the founder of Taoism at Weibao Mountain. Weibao Mountain is considered the ancestral holy land of the local enthnic Yi people who held temple fairs to celebrate. Weibao Mountain enjoys the flourishing vegetation, towering trees and booming flowers. Besides Taoist temples, there are temples for other beliefs as well, such as the Buddhist Temple of the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion and the Temple of the Ruler of the Earth of Nanzhao.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Dali.