6-Day Autumn Tour: Dali - Lijiang Adventure

Friends! The 6-day autumn tour treasure guide for Dali - Lijiang is here! Enjoy cycling by Erhai Lake with the breeze, chasing autumn on the Xizhou mini train, hands-on tie-dye and clay cat making, full experience of Naxi clothing and Dongba script, and finally a refined photo shoot in Lijiang Old Town to wrap up, fully capturing the folk culture! Hurry up~ -- 🛣️ Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive at Lijiang Airport, wait for the guide to pick you up and check in at the Hilton Crystal Jade Hotel🏨, then walk about 800 meters to visit Wenbi Lake, or head to Lijiang Old Town to check in at Yichi Alley and Lijiang Old Town Bar Street, climb Lion Hill and Qianxue Tower for panoramic views of the ancient town🌆. 📝 Stroll through the ancient town to feel the romance and historical charm of Lijiang. Day 2: Xizhou -> Erhai Lake -> Erhai Ecological Corridor 🚂 Take the Xizhou mini train through the ancient town, cycle around Erhai Lake🚴‍♀️ to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, walk along the ecological corridor, and experience folk tie-dye and clay cat crafting🐱. Day 3: Dali Ancient Town -> Foreigner Street -> Wenxian Building 🏯 Stroll through Dali Ancient Town, visit Foreigner Street to feel exotic vibes, learn to write Dongba pictographs in front of Wenxian Building📜, and immerse yourself in Bai culture. Day 4: Lashihai -> Lashihai Wetland Park -> Shuhe Ancient Town 🐎 Horseback riding adventure at Lashihai, birdwatching and sightseeing at the wetland park, wear Naxi clothing👗 in Shuhe Ancient Town, and try pottery and clay cat making🎨. Day 5: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -> Blue Moon Valley -> Refined photo shoot in Lijiang Old Town ❄️ Climb Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to admire the snow scenery, take beautiful photos by Blue Moon Valley, and have a refined makeup and photo shoot in Lijiang Old Town📸 to capture wonderful moments. Day 6: Return to your warm home🏠: Free day, recommended visits to Black Dragon Pool Park, Listening Flower Valley, and Qingxi Park🌸, then private transfer to airport or station to end the wonderful journey. -- Must-see tips for your trip: 📸 Best photo spots are Xizhou rice fields & Blue Moon Valley at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, perfect for healing shots~☀️ October in Dali is 20°C+ during the day and cool in the morning and evening, bring a light jacket and sunscreen, very important! 🍜 Must-try foods include Ruishan cheese, cured pork rib hotpot, and Shuixiangyanghua; locals recommend small eateries for authentic flavors~🚗 Rent an electric bike with 150km+ range around Erhai Lake, avoid cycling under the midday sun for a more comfortable ride~🏔️ Carrying luggage on Lijiang Old Town’s stone-paved streets is exhausting, staying near the South Gate is more convenient! -- What are you waiting for? Save this guide and invite your friends to start a dreamy private tour of Dali and Lijiang!