Dali City Private Tour (4 Hours)
Discover the cultural, historical, and scenic highlights of Dali on a private guided tour. Explore the ancient town of Dali, visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, and more.
Explore the cultural, historical, and scenic highlights of Dali with a private guide. Its history stretches back to the kingdom of Nanzhao in the 8th century. The walled old city, from the Ming dynasty, contains traditional homes and towers from the Bai ethnic minority. Beyond the old city rise the Three Pagodas of Chong Sheng Temple, dating back to the 9th century.
Meet your guide at your hotel or meeting location of your choice to bring you on the private tour based on your customized itinerary. Let your guide know what you like and receive suggestions. Learn about the city's history and culture from your guide as you explore.
Wander along the paved streets, admiring the traditional architecture of the Bai ethnic minority, trying their local food and snacks, and buying some souvenirs. Climb up the stairs of Wuhua Tower and you can have a panoramic view of the entire ancient city.
Xizhou is another great place to observe the Bai Minority folk culture and architecture. A characteristic Bai courtyard residence consists of rooms on three sides and a decorative screen wall on the south direction. These residence generally have carved beams, turned up eaves, with the splendid of their green, gold, blue and white paint.
Yan Family's Courtyard is a gem of Bai ethnic folk houses and perfectly showcases the layout of "Three Rooms with One Screen Wall" and "Four Courtyards with Five Skylights". The flowers, birds, fish, and insects carved on the wooden doors and windows, as well as the auspicious beasts on the stone railings, are all vivid.
Stepping into the inner courtyard, the traditional costumes and daily necessities displayed in the folk custom exhibitions quietly tell the past of the Bai ethnic group. Observe them carefully and immerse yourself in the ocean of culture.
The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple of Dali constitutes a situation of tripartite confrontation with a large pagoda and two small ones. As one of the oldest and most magnificent architectures standing gracefully and forcefully in South China, it is a famed place of interest, a symbol of ancient history and culture of Yunnan Province.
Visit the Puzhen Bai Ethnic Group Tie-dyeing Museum in Zhoucheng. Under the guidance of professional staff, you will have an in-depth understanding of the historical origin of Bai ethnic group's tie-dyeing. From the ancient origin legends to the modern inheritance and development, you can admire the exquisite tie-dyeing works and feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage art.
Walk through the traditional alleys in Zhoucheng and look for a restaurant run by local families to taste one or two dishes from the characteristic "Eight Local Dishes", such as Hongqu Pork, and experience the flavor of traditional Bai ethnic group banquet dishes as well as the connotation of folk culture.