Meet your private guide, transfer to the hotel and take a gentle first walk through Dali Old Town. No fixed sightseeing is forced into an uncertain arrival window; your guide will suggest an easy walk only if time and energy allow.
5-Day Dali & Shaxi Tea Horse Road Tour
5 Days Dali - Erhai - Shaxi - Dali or Lijiang
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A route that works on the ground
This private 5-Day Dali & Shaxi Tea Horse Road Tour follows Dali - Erhai - Shaxi - Dali or Lijiang. Highlights include Arrival in Dali and Dali Old Town & Three Pagodas.
- Start
- Dali
- Finish
- Dali or Lijiang
- Travel rhythm
- Overland discovery with clearly marked transfer days
- Best time
- March to May and September to November are especially pleasant, while Dali remains visitable year-round.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-DAL05
- Meet your private guide, transfer to the hotel and take a gentle first walk through Dali Old Town.
- Explore historic lanes, city gates and the Three Pagodas, with time for a local café or market stop.
- Travel the lake shore through Xizhou and Shuanglang, stopping at Bai villages and panoramic waterside viewpoints.
- Follow Dali - Erhai - Shaxi - Dali or Lijiang in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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Dali - Erhai - Shaxi - Dali or Lijiang
Travel order shown below · schematic, not to scale
- Day 1Arrival in Dali
- Day 2Dali Old Town & Three Pagodas
- Day 3Erhai Lake Scenic Route
- Day 4Dali to Shaxi Ancient Town
- Day 5Shaxi to Dali or Lijiang
Explore historic lanes, city gates and the Three Pagodas, with time for a local café or market stop. The order may shift slightly with weather and opening conditions, but the day stays within the same area to avoid wasteful backtracking.
Travel the lake shore through Xizhou and Shuanglang, stopping at Bai villages and panoramic waterside viewpoints. Walking and driving are balanced through the day, with the longer outdoor section scheduled for the most suitable light and conditions.
Follow the Tea Horse Road to quiet Shaxi, visiting Sideng Market Square and village lanes before an overnight stay. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Leave Shaxi after a quiet morning and transfer privately to Dali or Lijiang. The finishing city is selected to match your onward train or flight instead of forcing a return to the starting point. 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
Three days suits first-time visitors; five or more days allows Shaxi, Shibaoshan or a relaxed lakeside pace. 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 travelersUSD1,0984-5 travelersUSD9786+ 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 Dali or 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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