Day1Dali

Attractions: Erhai lake, Xizhou Old Town, Haishe Park, Wase, Haidong

Meals: Not included

Hotel:Not included

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Dali Ancient Town and taken to the meeting point. Then we will begin our tour around Erhai lake. Erhai is a plateau lake in the Dali region of Yunnan, known as the "Pearl of Yunnan". It is the second largest plateau freshwater lake in China, with clear turquoise water, surrounded by magnificent mountains and picturesque rural scenery. You can take a boat trip on the lake and enjoy the scenery and ecology of the wetland.

The first stop on the way is Xizhou old town. It is an ancient town with a long history. There are ancient streets, traditional residential buildings and unique cultural atmosphere. You can stroll through the old streets, admire the ancient buildings and experience the tranquility and quaint beauty of the ancient town.

The second stop is Haishe park. This park consists of lakes of different sizes connected by staggered stone bridges, forming a unique water landscape. Around noon we will arrive in Wase. It is a town with strong ethnic flavor. There is a long tradition of Dai culture and customs, and the architectural style is full of ethnic characteristics. Visitors can enjoy the colorful Dai traditional costumes, beautiful and moving Dai dances, and the process of making traditional handicrafts.

After lunch, we will continue to Haidong where you can see wetlands and Jinsuo island. Jinsuo Island  offers stunning natural beauty and tranquillity, where you can stroll along the beach, take a boat trip or just enjoy the sunshine.Afterwards we will slowly return back to Dali Ancient Town.