Tour feature: Cycling.Landscape, Hiking.

Fitness level required: ***(Moderate)

Road condition:****(Good)

Time of availability: All year.

Tour Overview

Day1 Kunming--Dali. Nightstay in Dali.

Morning, take a 40-50min flight to Dali--the ancient political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan area. After hotel and lunch settled, visit Dali Ancient Town, featured by the unique traditional Bai ethnic folk houses,then continue to visit Three Pagodas (1.5 hours) - the historical symbol of Dali. After that, be free for the rest day on your own or visit

Day2 Dali--Cangshan Mountain. Nightstay in Dali.

Morning, if it’s the date for a market, pay a visit to see the interesting scene of local’s trading. After that, drive out to Mt.Cangshan, and cablecar up to Zhonghe Temple, then spend the afternoon walking along the Cloud Pass appreciating the amazing view of Daili and Erhai Lake.Night, make a good preparation for the cycling tour around Erhai the next day.

Day3 Dali--46kms--Shuanglang. Nightstay in Shuanglang

Morning, starts cycling on the west ban of Erhai Lake, pass Xizhou town,Shangguan and Jiangwei Village. Enjoy your time in sightseeing Bai Villages or other surroundings . Afternoon, arrive in Shuanglang--a beautiful town with Mediterranean view. Be a lazy guy relaxing there or walk around in a life-enjoying mode.

Day4 Shuanglang--65kms--Dali. Nightstay in Dali.

Early morning, get on bikes riding on the east bank of Erhai Lake, pass beautiful villages like Wase, Xiaoputuo, Haidong, Xiaguan, ends at the starting point of our cycling--Dali ancient town. After it, Have a nice rewarding dinner for this long pedaling tour. Night, rest well for physical recovery.

Day5 Dali---Lijiang. Nightstay in Lijiang.

Morning,leave Dali for Lijiang--the most renowned ancient town of China. Soften yourself in a bar or causal walk in the town to feel the slow speed of time. Night. Enjoy the incredible night scene.

Day6 Lijiang--Lugu Lake. Nightstay in Lugu Lake.

Morning, long drive of 6 hours with spectacular mountain view on the bumpy road to Lugu Lake, a gorgeous highland Lake which is located at the border of Sichuan and Yunnan Province,and  regarded as the remote Paradise on earth, Afternoon, Free Time relaxing yourself around the area rich of the culture of Mosuo.

Day7 Lugu Lake. Nightstay in Lugu Lake.

Enjoy a whole day exploration around Lugu Lake, hire a small canoe to visit some beautiful  islands or hike between Mosuo villages or sightsee around by van. Dinner at a local family to learn more about the unique customs and lifestyle of the Mosuo.

Day8 Lugu Lake--Lijiang--Shuhe. Nightstay in Shuhe or Lijiang.

Morning, take the same way back to Lijiang. Upon arrival, visit Shuhe Ancient Town, which is along the ancient tea-horse road and one of the earliest settlements of the ancestor of Naxi Minority.

Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets

Accommodation: 3-star hotels/guesthouses

Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:

1-2 : Public Bus.

3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)

8+: Private bus.

Meal:Chinese Meal,

Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

Exclusions:

Snacks,drinks,Laundry,tip and other personal expense.

Notice:

Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th) ,and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).

The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time