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

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.

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Dali
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Pickup Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pickup & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Dali
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks in case you get hungry while sightseeing. If you'd like to experience authentic local cuisine for lunch, feel free to inform your guide, who will be happy to assist.

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)

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

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

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Your personal expenses.
• 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.
• 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
• Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• 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 want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be at the meeting point, holding a GGC pickup sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup and drop-off might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Hotel Pickup, Transfer to Donglianhua Village
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pickup 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.