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1-Day Erhai Sightseeing in Dali

1-Day Erhai Sightseeing in Dali

By Wonders Of Yunnan Travel
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We will start in Dali Ancient Town and then take an adventurous tour around Erhai Lake by car. Along the way, we will pass the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, eat Xizhou Baba in a charming old town and visit the birthplace of Bai ethnic culture. Go on a one-day journey with us and see sunny wetlands, majestic mountains, serene temples, peaceful islands, old towns, traditional fishermen and lots and lots of birds. • Erhai lake: go around the second biggest fresh water lake in Yunnan  • Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: more than 1000 years old and the symbol of Dali. • Xizhou: Bai-style traditional architecture along the old tea-horse road. • Wase: one of the birthplaces of Bai culture, on the east side of Erhai lake. • Haidong: beautiful scenery and wetlands around Erhai lake.
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 24h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Dutch
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  • 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day
  • Transportation with skilled driver during the whole tour at the designated period of time
  • Experienced private English-speaking tour guides
  • Supplement for driver and tour guide (meals)
  • 24/7 English-speaking customer services
  • Government taxes
What's not included
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Shopping
  • Chinese visa
  • Personal expenses;
  • Domestic and international flights
  • Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station
  • Personal Travel Accident Insurance.
  • Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested
  • Things not mentioned in this itinerary


Start:
  • Dali, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Pickup details
  • Location Name: Your driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Dali Ancient Town and taken to the meeting point. Location Address: Your tour guide will hold a flag printed “Wonders Of Yunnan”. (please show your booking voucher) Return Location: Tour ends at Dali Ancient Town
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45526P78

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
    • A maximum of 8 people per booking
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45526P78

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    per adult (price varies by group size)
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