Leave Dali after an Erhai or Xizhou visit and travel privately into the Shaxi valley. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
4-Day Dali to Shaxi Tea Horse Road Tour
4 Days Dali - Shaxi - Lijiang
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A route that works on the ground
This private 4-Day Dali to Shaxi Tea Horse Road Tour follows Dali - Shaxi - Lijiang. Highlights include Dali to Shaxi and Sideng Square & Xingjiao Temple, with realistic.
- Start
- Dali
- Finish
- Lijiang
- Travel rhythm
- Balanced sightseeing with time to slow down
- Best time
- Spring and autumn are mild for village walking, while winter is quieter; the weekly market is included only when dates align.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-SHA06
- Leave Dali after an Erhai or Xizhou visit and travel privately into the Shaxi valley.
- Explore the market square, ancient theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and caravan-era lanes with your guide.
- Explore forest paths, historic Buddhist carvings and mountain viewpoints around Shibaoshan.
- Follow Dali - Shaxi - Lijiang in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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Dali - Shaxi - Lijiang
Travel order shown below · schematic, not to scale
- Day 1Dali to Shaxi
- Day 2Sideng Square & Xingjiao Temple
- Day 3Shibaoshan Grottoes
- Day 4Shaxi to Lijiang
Explore the market square, ancient theatre stage, Xingjiao Temple and caravan-era lanes with your guide. Walking and driving are balanced through the day, with the longer outdoor section scheduled for the most suitable light and conditions.
Explore forest paths, historic Buddhist carvings and mountain viewpoints around Shibaoshan. Your guide keeps the day conversational and unhurried, adding context that is easily missed on a quick sightseeing stop.
Continue north to Lijiang with an optional stop in a Naxi village. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Planning note for this route
Two nights lets the town breathe; three or four nights allows Shibaoshan, village cycling or an unhurried Dali–Shaxi–Lijiang route. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.
Private Tour Prices
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
2-3 travelersUSD9694-5 travelersUSD8496+ travelersContact Us
Free Customized Trip InquiryTypical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Dali
Selected old-town or lakeside hotelShaxi
Character guesthouse in the historic townLijiang
Selected old-town area hotel
Selected old-town or lakeside hotelShaxi
Character guesthouse in the historic townLijiang
Selected old-town area hotel
✓ Price Includes
- Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance fees for listed sights
⊘ Price Excludes
- International airfares
- China visa fee if applicable
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Questions about this itinerary
Where does this tour start and finish?
The planned route starts around Dali and finishes around Lijiang. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.
How are weather or road changes handled?
Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.
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