A Romantic Group Day Tour in Dali: Cangshan's Dreamy Views & Erhai Cruise's Poetic Sail
Itinerary Reference
- 8:00 Gather and depart
Your journey begins with a pickup from your chosen hotel Your journey begins with a pickup from your chosen hotel near the Dali Ancient City in Dali City at 7:50.
Note: Before departure, our staff will contact you in advance to confirm the specific departure time and location. Any changes will be notified in advance. Please keep your contact information accessible.
- 8:20 - 10:30 The Cangshan Mountain and the Gantong Cableway
Cangshan Mountain is located in the western part of Dali City. It is the southern section of the Yunling Range within the Hengduan Mountains, consisting of 19 peaks each exceeding an altitude of 3,000 meters, with the highest peak, Malong Peak, reaching 4,122 meters. Its complex geological structure features a coexistence of glacial relics and marble landscapes, creating the spectacular "Overlapping Greenery of Cangshan" and serving as an ecological barrier on the western Yunnan Plateau, boasting both natural and cultural values.
- 11:00 - 12:00 Xizhou Ancient Town
Xizhou Ancient Town lies west of Cangshan Mountain and east of Erhai Lake, renowned for its Bai-style courtyard layouts featuring "three courtyards with one screen wall" and "four courtyards with five skylights." Inside the town, century-old mansions like the Yan Family Courtyard are elaborately carved and painted. The rice fields and yellow walls create a picturesque scene, earning it the title of the "Bai Architecture Museum."
- 13:00 - 14:00 Shuanglang Ancient Town
Dubbed the "No.1 Town for the Scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake," Shuanglang boasts an excellent location on the northeast shore of Erhai Lake. The ancient town features modern art spaces like Yang Liping's Sun Palace while preserving the traditional charm of an ancient fishing village. Visitors can take a boat to Nanzhao Style Island or cycle along Erhai Lake, enjoying a poetic life "facing the sea with spring blossoms."
- 14:30 - 16:30 Erhai Lake Cruise
As the second-largest plateau lake in Yunnan, Erhai Lake is famous for its magnificent beauty, described as "a vast expanse of water reflecting the sky like a mirror." The nineteen peaks of Cangshan Mountain are reflected in the lake, creating the classic scene of "Silver Cangshan and Jade Erhai." Historical sites such as Dali Ancient City and the Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas are distributed around the lake, making it an ecological treasure trove that blends nature and humanities.
- 16:30 - 17:10 Nanzhao Style Island
One of the three islands in Erhai Lake, it showcases Nanzhao culture through attractions such as the Shayi Mother Group Sculpture and the Achuoye Guanyin Square. The unique Taihu stone clusters and the Bai ethnic group's Benzhu (tutelary deity) Square on the island are distinctive features. It is a miniature scenic area that encapsulates the historical and natural beauty of Dali.
After the tour, you will be driven back to your original pickup location.
Booking Instructions
- Please book tickets at least 2 days in advance.
- This ticket requires a secondary reservation. During peak seasons, we will do our best to secure a reservation slot for you. If the session you selected is fully booked, you can choose to change your visit date or apply for a refund.
- This package includes tickets to Cangshan Scenic Area, Gantong Cableway, and Erhai Lake cruise. Other unspecified consumption items are not included.
(If you cannot accept the above terms, please do not book.)
- After successful reservation, you can enter with an electronic voucher, and our staff will also send you relevant usage tips (please pay attention to your reserved contact information).
Warm Tips:
- If the tour does not form a group before departure, our staff will notify you in advance. You can choose to reschedule or get a full refund.
- The departure and return times of the group tour are for reference only. The actual times may vary due to road traffic conditions and the number of fellow travelers. We appreciate your understanding!
- This itinerary involves a relatively long duration of vehicle use. If you are late or fail to arrive on time, it may affect the normal departure of the group. Therefore, please ensure that you arrive at the meeting point on time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
(If you cannot accept the above terms, please do not book.)