Dali, Yunnan, China | Two-Day All-Inclusive Tour of Dali's Popular Tourist Spots (Cangshan, Erhai, and Blue Alps) | Departing from Lijiang

After breakfast in Lijiang, we will travel by car to Dali. Upon arrival in Dali, we will drive around Erhai Lake, enjoying distant views and our first experience there. Get ready for a close encounter with Erhai Lake!

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Our first stop after lunch is Dali's [Sea of ​​Flowers], followed by a [cool photo shoot in an open-top jeep on Erhai Lake] (Time may pass, but youth will never fade! Therefore, in our last moments in Dali, we should create unforgettable memories with family and friends! Every photo is a specimen of time; let's cherish every moment together!). For this moment, we have specially arranged a photographer/driver (4 people per vehicle). Starting from the jeep campsite, the drive takes about 3 minutes to reach the popular photo spot, where we will stay for about 50 minutes to capture beautiful images reflected in Erhai Lake (total tour time is about 60 minutes). We will then visit the famous props and the iconic glass ball, right on the shore of Erhai Lake! A photo extravaganza! (ps: We recommend wearing solid-color or bright-colored clothing, be sure to apply sunscreen, and wear cool sunglasses!)

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Afterwards, we arrived at Shuanglang Ancient Town. The beauty of Dali lies in Cangshan and Erhai, and the beauty of Cangshan and Erhai lies in Shuanglang. Shuanglang's scenery is sure to impress. Then, we visited the popular spot, Yuji Island. Yuji Island is one of the three islands in Erhai Lake, located within the Erhai National Scenic Area in Shuanglang Town, Dali City, Yunnan Province. It embodies the essence of Cangshan and Erhai scenery and is known as the "Number One Village of Cangshan and Erhai." Standing on Yuji Island, one can gaze at the nineteen peaks of Cangshan Mountain in the distance, admire the beautiful scenery of the island's winding path, and hold the clear waters of Erhai Lake in one's hands—a magnificent natural landscape unfolds, refreshing the mind and spirit. When you come to Yuji Island in Shuanglang Town, you will truly understand the saying, "The beauty of Dali lies in Cangshan and Erhai, the beauty of Cangshan and Erhai lies in Shuanglang, and the beauty of Shuanglang lies in Yuji Island."

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After lunch, travel by car to [Jinshuo Island] (electric cart on Jinshuo Island is at your own expense). Take a [ferry] to visit the beautiful Dali Royal Summer Palace - [Includes: ferry + Erhai Dragon Palace Cave + Dali folk performance "Water Lily"]. Enjoy Bai ethnic song and dance performance at the [Dragon Palace Scenic Area]. Dragon Palace is a natural underground cave formed on the island, truly an island in the sea, a cave in the island, and scenery in the cave, breathtakingly beautiful. Enjoy the folk song and dance performance "Water Lily" inside the Longgong Cave. The performance is themed around the water lily that grows in clean seawater and is divided into four chapters: "Flower of the Sea," "Fishing Dance," "Net Casting Dance," and "Fish Tune." Based on the fishing, harvesting, and shipping customs of fishermen from Jinshuo Island in Erhai Lake for generations, the performance uses artistic techniques to showcase the happy and peaceful life of the Bai people, represented by Jinshuo Island, as well as the beautiful picture of protecting Erhai Lake, caring for the environment, and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. It also praises the splendid Bai culture, rich ethnic customs, and unique natural scenery of Dali.

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Afterwards, we will travel to our specially arranged destination in Dali, a super popular Instagrammable spot, the castle of Erhai Lake – [Santorini-Ideal Land]. Afternoon tea and photoshoot are not included. This is an ideal utopian world, nestled on the shores of Erhai Lake in Dali. Here, built against the mountains, the streets meander poetically, and the buildings grow naturally. Here, facing Erhai Lake, spring is in full bloom. Here, dwellings and nature blend together beautifully. Here, tension and fatigue disappear, loss and helplessness vanish without a trace. Not being there evokes an urge to explore. Being there brings a sense of tranquil peace. After dinner, check into the hotel for rest.

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After breakfast on the second day, we will visit Dali Ancient City and experience its unique layout of "a river winding around Cangshan Mountain, and Cangshan Mountain embracing the ancient city." Founded by the descendants of the Duan family of Dali, Dali Ancient City features three-tiered architecture, representing the highest level of Bai ethnic architecture. Huguo Road, running east-west within the ancient city, is known as "Foreigners' Street." The city's streets are crisscrossed and well-organized, forming a typical chessboard layout. The nine main streets and eighteen alleys largely retain the architectural characteristics of Bai residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties, featuring a three-courtyard, one-screen-wall, four-sided, and five-courtyard layout. These streets and alleys are not to be missed by tourists, offering excellent opportunities for taking photos.

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Afterwards, head to the [Instagrammable S-Bend] (bicycle rental at your own expense). If you're feeling down, come here, ride a bike, feel the breeze, and enjoy the warm sea breeze and beautiful scenery – it will enhance your love story. The Erhai Lake ecological corridor unlocks a new level of lakeside enjoyment... In Panxi Village, Yinqiao Town, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, an S-shaped bend near Erhai Lake has become a newly popular tourist attraction, trending on Douyin (TikTok). Young people visiting Dali must visit S-Bend. One side of the bend overlooks Erhai Lake, offering a wide view, especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset; the other side features the traditional Bai ethnic architecture of Panxi Village, with its blue-tiled roofs and upturned eaves pointing towards the blue sky. Along the 129-kilometer Erhai Lake ecological corridor in Dali, wetlands, metasequoia trees, groves, ancient Bai villages... beautiful scenery like the Instagrammable S-Bend will surprise you along the way. After the trip, return to Lijiang.

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