Yunnan Slow Travel — Dali & Lijiang Deep Dive 7 Days / 6 Nights

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  • brand nameChina Travel Plus

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  • update timeMon, 07 Sep 2026 01:02:42 GMT

Paramtents

  • Categories Family Travel > Private Family Escapes > Family Vacation Packages

  • Core Positioning Slow-Travel Heritage & Lakeside Living

  • Target Audience Slow-Life Culture Seekers

  • Experience Focus Three Heritage Crafts + Double-Lake Experience

  • Theme & Features Erhai Cycling + Tea Horse Road

  • Duration 7-Day / 6-Night

  • Region Yunnan — Lijiang, Dali, Lugu Lake

Packging & Delivery

  • Min Order1 piece

Briefing

7-day China tour covering Yunnan — Lijiang, Dali, Lugu Lake. ---

Detailed

Yunnan Slow Travel — Dali & Lijiang Deep Dive 7 Days / 6 Nights
#SlowTravel #ErhaiCycling #ThreeHeritage #TeaHorseRoad
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Slow Travel
Fewer stops, longer stays — travel at a pace that lets a place actually land.
Erhai Cycling
Loop Erhai Lake by bike, with Cangshan behind and fishing villages along the shore.
Three Heritage Crafts
Try Bai tie-dye, Naxi script and Tibetan incense — make, don't just watch.
Tea Horse Road
Retrace the ancient trade trail where tea rode west on horseback.
Detailed Itinerary: 7-Day Adventure
Day 1
Arrival → Lijiang
Private pickup and a relaxed first evening to settle in.
Day 2
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Blue Moon Valley
Today centers on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Blue Moon Valley. Your private car and English-speaking guide stay with you the whole way, and stops are adjusted to your interests.
Day 3
Shuhe Ancient Town & Tea Horse Road
Today centers on Shuhe Ancient Town & Tea Horse Road. Your private car and English-speaking guide stay with you the whole way, and stops are adjusted to your interests.
Day 4
Lijiang → Dali (Train 2 hrs)
Today centers on Lijiang → Dali (Train 2 hrs). Your private car and English-speaking guide stay with you the whole way, and stops are adjusted to your interests.
Day 5
Erhai Cycling & Xizhou
Today centers on Erhai Cycling & Xizhou. Your private car and English-speaking guide stay with you the whole way, and stops are adjusted to your interests.
Day 6
Zhoucheng Tie-Dye & Cangshan → Return Lijiang
Today centers on Zhoucheng Tie-Dye & Cangshan → Return Lijiang. Your private car and English-speaking guide stay with you the whole way, and stops are adjusted to your interests.
Day 7
Dongba Culture & Departure
Private transfer sees you off at the airport or station.
Service Package Details
ItemStandard GroupYour Version
**Stay**Out-of-town budget hotels; 30-min commuteOld Town courtyard inn (Lijiang), Erhai-front boutique (Dali) — walk to dinner
**Activity**Photo stop at Erhai; no heritage workshopsFull Erhai cycling loop + 3 hands-on heritage workshops + Lashi Lake horseback + Naxi ancient-music concert
**Pace**Half-day in Dali; rushed group scheduleSlow-travel pacing — 3 nights Lijiang, 2 nights Dali, genuine dwell time
**Guide**Chinese-only group guide; 30+ passengersDedicated bilingual heritage guide (max 8 guests) + tie-dye / Dongba master artisans
What's Included & Not Included
Included
**Accommodation**: 6 nights — Lijiang 3 nights (Old Town courtyard), Dali 2 nights (Erhai-front boutique)
**Transport**: Lijiang–Dali train tickets + all local transfers + airport pickup/drop-off
**Tickets**: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + Blue Moon Valley + Three Pagodas + Cangshan Cableway + Dongba Museum
**Experiences**: 3 heritage workshops (tie-dye, Dongba, ancient-music concert) + Erhai bike rental + Lashi Lake horseback
**Meals**: 6 breakfasts + 12 main meals (including Naxi welcome hotpot + fire-pit farewell)
**Service**: Dedicated bilingual heritage guide
Not Included
International round-trip flights
Personal expenses & meals not listed
Visa fees
Travel insurance upgrade
Optional add-on activities
Q1: Is Yunnan open to foreign visitors?** Fully open. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a 144-hour transit visa-free port. Yunnan's v
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Q2: Do I need to speak Chinese?
No. Your dedicated bilingual guide handles all communication throughout the trip.
Q3: Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes. Every tour is private and adjustable to your interests, pace, and dates.
Q4: How do I pay and book?
Contact us via the Contact Us page; we confirm availability and send a tailored quote.
Wind, flowers, snow, moon — and three heritage crafts you'll make with your own hands. Yunnan at the pace it deserves.
Final Itinerary Is Subject To The Contract