Dali Trip Overview
Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Dali ancient city/Dali hotel/train station pick up and overnight in Shaxi old town then next day transfer to Lijiang
with this Self-guided 2 days tour from Dali.
You will be picked up Dali hotel/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Dali, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dali, Yunnan, China
Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Dali ancient city/Dali hotel/train station pick up and overnight in Shaxi old town then next day transfer to Lijiang
with this Self-guided 2 days tour from Dali.
You will be picked up Dali hotel/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1: Dali–Shaxi old town. Overnight in Shaxi
Stop At: Dali, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Our driver will sign your name and meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00am then transfer to Shaxi Old Town and need 2.5hrs driving, 130KM.
Note: We can meet you at the Dali train station and the departure time also is flexible.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
After the 2.5-3hrs driving, we will reach the Shaxi old town and our driver will show you to your hotel to check in first then the rest day is free for you and You can walk around the Shaxi Old Town, Shaxi River, Xinjiao Temple, stage in the quare and some ancient coutyards with local people.
Shaxi once played an important role as a bustling trade station on the Tea and Horse Caravan Road, an important branch of the Silk Road. Just over one thousand years ago, this ancient trade route connected Tibet with Eastern China. In exchange for teas from Yunnan, Tibetans traded their famous breed of horse to Song Dynasty officials in eastern China, who were busy defending their territory from invaders from the north. Thus the Tea and Horse Caravan was born. Shaxi became the main trade station along this route.
Though today Tibet and China don’t trade along this route, Shaxi still has that border-town feel. Old cobble-stoned alleyways still look like they did a thousand years ago. And different minorities, including the Yi and Bai, still clash every Friday during the Sideng Market when mountain villagers come down from the hills to trade their goods.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Shaxi–Lijiang. Overnight in Lijiang, The tour end.
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
In the morning, our driver will meet you at 9am or any time before 17:00pm then transfer to Lijiang old town and need 2hrs driving, 110KM.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: World Heritage Park, Lijiang, Yuquan Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang 674100 China
After the 2-2.5hrs driving, we will reach the Lijiang old town and our driver will show you to your hotel to check in first then the rest day is free for you and end of our services.
The old town of Lijiang is surely one of Yunnan’s most charming ancient cities. Although largely destroyed in 1996 following an earthquake, it quickly rebuilt, thanks in part to its UNESCO World Heritage designation. Lijiang is the center of the Naxi minority, with its very specific culture, including its religion and writing of more than 1,000 pictograms. The culture of Lijiang and its old town is a nice place to relax and hang out for a few days.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
