DAY 01
Dali’s old town
Arrive in Dali and settle in, then take a gentle walk around the old town if time allows. Keep your first day light.
Dali Old Town
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SAMPLE JOURNEY / 5 DAYS
Dali & Lijiang · 5 Days.
Lake shores, old towns and mountain scenery without changing hotels every day.
Photo: Brücke-Osteuropa · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Cropped to fit
AT A GLANCE
Dali · Lijiang
Lake shores, old towns and mountain scenery without changing hotels every day.
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Day by day.
DAY 02
Erhai and the Three Pagodas
Explore an accessible section of Erhai’s shore and visit the Three Pagodas. Choose a few stops instead of trying to circle the entire lake in a day.
Erhai Lake Three Pagodas
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DAY 03
Dali to Lijiang
Transfer to Lijiang and explore its old-town lanes after checking in. Leave the evening free for a slow walk and dinner.
Lijiang Old Town
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DAY 04
Blue Moon Valley
Visit Blue Moon Valley in the Jade Dragon mountain scenic area. High cable-car experiences are optional and dependent on tickets, weather and personal suitability.
Blue Moon Valley
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DAY 05
Black Dragon Pool and departure
Enjoy Black Dragon Pool with time for photographs before your departure. If leaving early, move this visit to another Lijiang afternoon.
Black Dragon Pool
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Five days including arrival and departure; sightseeing depends on travel times.
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