Dali as the capital of Nanzhou Kingdom about 1200 years ago which is one of the best destination of Yunnan. This package let travelers exlpore Dali in depth. the historical relics as Three Pagodas, Shibaoshan Mountain and Shaxi Old town as the lifestyle of Bai people through visiting Xizhou Town
Arrive at Dali by the early morning flight or train. After meeting with your local guide at exit, you will transfer to Xizhou Town (1-1.5hrs).
Upon arrival, star your trip to witness the Bai tradtional architectures at Xizhou Town It’s known as a historical town, a classic Bai ethnic town. And enjoy the“Three-Course Tea ” ceremony at local family which is the traditional treating for Bai people to their honored guests, the Bai women will offering tea for three times including the first course of tea is called bitter tea, the second sweet tea and the third, aftertaste tea.
Afterward, taking a cruise tour in the lake by small boat. Erhai Lake means"sea shaped like an ear" in Chinese. Implying that the lake is ear shaped and as large as a sea, hence it was so named. The lake covers an area of 250 square kilometers and is located about two kilometers east of Dali.
In the afternoon, visit the Three Pagodas (In the time of Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms, Chongshengsi was the largest monastery in this area and the Three Pagodas were only a part of it).
Finally discover the Dali Old Town. ( It was set up in 1382 A.D during the Ming Dynasty as the capital of the Dali kingdom. At present, only the south and north gate towers remain standing. There are well-preserved traditional houses of the Bai Ethnic Group people)
Lunch at local Chinese restaurant and dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Dali
After the breakfast , transfer to Weibao Mountain (2hrs) (Located in the south of Weishan County about 70 km north of Dali. The mountain looks like a crouching lion who turns its head back and looks at the county seat and the belt-like Guajiang River in the mist. The giant dam of Huanglizui Reservoir at the foot of the mountain is like the lion's dressing table, and the placid water the mirror. Weibao Mountain was the place where Xinuluo, the head of Mengshe Zhao during the early Nanzhao period, rose to power, and it was also an important Daoist mountain in Yunnan.). Continue move to have a look of Weishan Old Town.
Then stop at Donglianhua Muslim Village which is a delightfully well-preserved Muslim village in the Weishan valley. Many Muslims made their money in the caravan-trade and often carry the surname Ma. The village, built around one of the largest mosques in Yunnan, has many impressive court-yard houses, decorated with images and mementos from far-away lands.
After tour, drive back to your hotel in Dali .
Lunch at local Chinese restaurant and dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Dali
This morning, further driving (1.5hrs ) to Jianchun country to visit Shibaoshan Mountain (Stone Treasure Mountain) which located at Jianchuan County, Dali. The scenery is wonderful, and rather unique in being adorn with red rock geomorphology.
Next followed up by nice visit to the Old town on the former Tea & horse Road --Shaxi Old town the remains of an ancient market town and once an active trade stop on the Southern Silk Road that connected Tibet and China with Southeast Asia and on to Europe. This Road is actually older than the more famous Silk Road (in the North), predating it by at least 300 years. Shaxi has been listed by the World Monuments Fund as one of the world's 100 most endangered sites.
After tour , drive back to hotel in Dali. (2hrs )
Lunch at local Chinese restaurant and dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Dali
Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure before transfer to the airport for your departure fight.
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