Slow Travel in Yunnan: Dali & Lijiang in 6 Days
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Slow Travel in Yunnan: Dali & Lijiang in 6 Days

by @Demo Traveler · Jun 29, 2026

2 days¥4500 / personSpring and winter294

Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake and old-town guesthouses — slow right down and soak up Yunnan's wind, flowers, snow and moon. Perfect for travelers who want to escape the city and just decompress.

Itinerary

D1

Dali Old Town

  1. Dali Old TownSight

    Wander the Bai-style streets, gates and cafes at an easy pace.

  2. Erhai Lake cyclingActivity

    Ride or scoot the lakeshore for the classic blue-water, big-sky views.

D2

Lijiang

  1. Lijiang Old TownSight

    A UNESCO maze of canals and lanes — get pleasantly lost and find a courtyard for tea.

Tips

1) Rent an electric scooter to loop Erhai Lake — countless photo stops along the way. 2) Dali and Lijiang old towns are touristy; wake early or stay out late to enjoy them with fewer crowds. 3) Altitude in some spots is noticeable — take it slow on day one.

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