Easy
Dali in 2 Days: Wind, Flower, Snow & Moon
Erhai Lake · Shuanglang · Three Pagodas · Bai culture
2 days / 1 night2–12 peopleFrom $290 pp
Trip Highlights
- Shuanglang Old Town, Yuji Island and Nanzhao Style Island
- Cycle the Erhai Lake eco-greenway
- Old Dali town — Foreigner Street and Renmin Road by night
- Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
- Xizhou Old Town, Bai courtyard houses and xizhou baba
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Kunming → Dali
Dali- High-speed rail to Dali (approx. 320 km / 4 hrs), then to Erhai's east shore
- Shuanglang Old Town, Yuji Island, Nanzhao Style Island
- Cycle the Erhai greenway
- Evening in old Dali town: Foreigner Street and Renmin Road
Breakfast included
Stay: Hotel in Dali Old Town
2
Three Pagodas → Xizhou → Kunming
Dali- Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple — the 'Buddhist Capital'
- Xizhou Old Town — Bai courtyards and xizhou baba
- Optional Erhai cruise; high-speed rail back to Kunming (approx. 330 km / 2 hrs)
Breakfast included
Save this itinerary
Create a free account to save itineraries, build wishlists, and get personalised recommendations.
What's Included
- Comfortable private vehicle throughout
- 1 night hotel (twin-share) in Dali Old Town
- Daily hotel breakfast; lunches/dinners self-arranged
- Excellent English-speaking guide service
- First-gate tickets: Three Pagodas, Nanzhao Style Island
- Driver meal & lodging allowance, bottled water
Not Included
- Erhai boat ¥140 (optional); Xizhou cart ¥35 (optional)
- Erhai bike rental, personal spending
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cycling around Erhai difficult?
The greenway is flat and scenic — you ride at your own pace for as long as you like. Bike rental is paid separately and easy to arrange on the spot.
What Bai foods should I try?
Try xizhou baba (savory/sweet flatbread), rushan (fried milk fans), pickled plums and sour-spicy fish — all local Bai specialities found in Xizhou and Dali Old Town.
Panda Touring Newsletter
Get Travel Tips in Your Inbox
Insider guides, hidden gems, and exclusive deals for your China adventure — delivered weekly.
No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.