Top 10 day trips things to do in Dali

1. Lijiang Highlight Trip of Snow Mountain And Local Village With Family Visit

Enjoy private travel experience from local professional tour guide and experienced chauffeur, spend full-day to visit the southernmost glacier of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, explore the first settlement Baisha Village of Naxi people, visit a Naxi family to learn more about the local customs and Naxi people's life, admire the precious Baisha Murals, wander around Shuhe Ancient Town and visit the Tea-Horse Road Musuem. This customized day tour will surely enrich your travel experience in Lijiang.

2. Two-day tour of Shaxi and Tiger Leaping Gorge from Dali

Two days with private transport — visit Shaxi Old Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge, with overnight accommodation in Dali included.

3. Dali day tour: ancient city, Xizhou Village, and Three Pagodas

A full-day private tour from Dali covering the ancient city, Xizhou Village, Erhai Lake, and the Three Pagodas with hotel or train station pickup.

4. Private day tour to Shaxi Ancient Town from Dali

Full-day excursion in a private air-conditioned vehicle — explore Shaxi Ancient Town with lunch included, plus door-to-door transfers and local insights from your guide.

5. Two-day tour of Dali: Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, and Xizhou market

Two days in Dali, including hikes in Cangshan Mountain, an Erhai Lake cruise, visits to Xizhou market, and the Three Pagodas.

6. Private hiking tour of Cangshan Mountain from Dali

Full-day hiking adventure with cable car and chairlift, covering 9.8 kilometres on scenic trails with visits to streams and waterfalls.

7. Private day tour of Dali and Lake Erhai

Full-day tour by private vehicle — explore Dali's ancient city and Lake Erhai, including monasteries, pagodas, and traditional markets.

8. Seven-day Yunnan old towns and mountain scenery tour

Seven days exploring Yunnan's ancient towns and stunning landscapes, including Jianshui, Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Dali, and Lijiang with immersive cultural experiences along the way.

“Bruce Tang, our consultant, was exceptional. I highly recommend Bruce. We completed a 12-day tour of Yunnan, including time in Guilin and Yangshuo. Bruce was quick to reply and offered great suggestions while we planned our itinerary, which featured several fantastic bullet train rides. Our driver was excellent; we always felt secure, and despite the language barrier, we communicated effectively. Each town we visited had a guide, with quality ranging from outstanding to excellent. I will definitely turn to Bruce for future trips to China and will recommend him to friends.”— Wrenander

9. Dali Ancient City tour with Wuhua Tower and Bai cuisine

Half-day tour of Dali Ancient City, featuring Wuhua Tower views and Bai cuisine on Foreigners' Street.

“The tour provided an effortless opportunity to learn more about Dali. Our guide Becca spoke excellent English, was very friendly, and contributed to a wonderful experience for everyone.”— Grace_S

10. One-day tour of Dali’s Erhai Lake and the Three Pagodas

A full day exploring Erhai Lake and the Three Pagodas, with flexible timing and a Chinese-speaking driver available for assistance via mobile translation.

“My experience was excellent. The driver, Mr. Zhao, was extremely friendly and attentive, even treating me to breakfast. I visited the three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Xizhou Ancient City, and Lake Erhai. This was a very convenient way to explore these attractions at my own pace. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to see the sights.”— Dark U