The Essence of Bai Culture: A 5-Day Journey Through Dali’s Heritage and Scenery
$1599
Welcome to our 5-day, 4-night Dali Bai Ethnic Culture Tour! We will explore Dali Ancient City and experience its most authentic Bai architectural style. We will travel to Zhoucheng to learn the intangible cultural heritage of tie-dyeing from the Bai natives. We will visit Shaxi Ancient Town, strolling along its weathered stone paths and learning about its rich history. We will take a leisurely walk along Erhai Lake, feeding the seagulls, or find a lakeside restaurant to enjoy a delicious wild mushroom hot pot in the gentle breeze.
Itinerary Summary
Explore Dali Ancient City; take photos in Bai ethnic costumes; learn and make Bai tie-dye; visit Xizhou Ancient Town and Shaxi Ancient Town; feed seagulls; enjoy tea; cycle around Erhai Lake.
Daily Itinerary
Welcome to Dali, a city home to the Bai people and a dream destination for countless travelers. Here, you can see elderly people in traditional Bai clothing selling vegetables and handicrafts on the streets. At night, Dali's public house and street folk singers are very popular. Today, there is no fixed itinerary; you can enjoy free time or rest and relax.
Chartered vehicle
4-star hotel
No meals included on this day.
- 1. Our guide and driver will provide airport or train station pick-up service based on your flight or train information.
- 2. Dali is approximately 2000 meters above sea level. Please avoid strenuous exercise upon arrival and remember to moisturize and protect yourself from the sun.
Today we will deeply explore and experience Bai ethnic culture! We will travel to Zhoucheng, the home of Bai tie-dyeing, to learn how to make tie-dyed clothing for ourselves or our friends and family; in the afternoon, we will visit the Bai Architectural Museum, observing the exquisitely carved screen walls and flying eaves, and experiencing the aesthetic of Bai life.
Chartered vehicle
4-star Hotel
No meals included on this day.
Zhoucheng Intangible Cultural Heritage Tie-dyeing
- Tie-dyeing works require some time to dry, and the workshop usually provides mailing services.
Today we will visit Shaxi Ancient Town, hailed by the United Nations as "the only surviving ancient market town on the Tea Horse Road." The rich historical atmosphere here makes time seem to slow down. We will explore the ancient town, enjoy local cuisine, and learn about the ancient stories of the Heihe River. We will also learn and participate in making Bai ethnic group wood carvings or Jiama paper, and enjoy traditional Bai music.
Chartered vehicle
Boutique guesthouse
No meals included on this day.
1. Shaxi Ancient Town
2. Bai Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience
- In the morning, we will travel to Shaxi Ancient Town (approximately 100km, taking about 1.5-2 hours).
This morning we will leisurely return to Dali city. Afterwards, we will experience the famous Bai Three-Course Tea Ceremony, savoring the Bai people's wisdom of life: "one bitter, two sweet, and three lingering aftertastes." In the afternoon, we will take a walk by Erhai Lake, feed the seagulls, or go cycling. In the evening, we will enjoy a delicious wild mushroom hotpot.
Chartered vehicle
4-star hotel
No meals included on this day.
1. Three-Course Tea Ceremony
2. Erhai Lake
- In the morning, we will return to Dali city (approximately 100km, taking about 1.5-2 hours).
The trip comes to an end! Today you can enjoy some free time, explore the city, and buy some local specialties. Or you can rest and then head back home.
Chartered vehicle
No meals included on this day.
- Please coordinate the airport/train station transfer time with your tour guide.
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please send a scanned copy of the personal information page of your passport to your booking agent at least 15 days before departure, so that we can purchase your train tickets and make reservations for attractions..
3. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
4. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps.
5. Please note that there are some prohibited items for trains and flights in China.