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Dali & Lugu Lake Deep Discovery

An 8-day immersive journey through the ancient towns, alpine lakes, and hidden valleys of Yunnan.

8days
25stops
1519km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Dali · Lijiang · Jianchuan — start in Dali, end in Taiji Viewpoint.

DAY01

Dali → Three Pagodas of Chongsheng T…

7.8 km · 24m driving · Overnight in Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
  1. 09:00
    Dali Ancient City· start
  2. 4.8 km · 14m
  3. 11:30
    Dali Bedding Factory Art District
  4. 3 km · 10m
  5. 15:00
    Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple· overnight
Accommodation
Dali Ancient City
DAY02

Gantong Temple → Jizhao An

19 km · 43m driving · Overnight in Jizhao An
  1. 09:30
    Gantong Temple· start
  2. 9.9 km · 22m
  3. 13:00
    Qingbi Stream
  4. 9 km · 21m
  5. 16:00
    Jizhao An· overnight
Accommodation
Dali Ancient City
DAY03

Xizhou Ancient Town → Panxi Village S-Bend

32 km · 55m driving · Overnight in Panxi Village S-Bend
  1. 10:00
    Xizhou Ancient Town· start
  2. 27 km · 42m
  3. 14:00
    Haise Ecology Park
  4. 4.8 km · 13m
  5. 16:30
    Panxi Village S-Bend· overnight
Accommodation
Xizhou
DAY04

Shuanglang Ancient Town → Wase Little Putuo

46 km · 53m driving · Overnight in Wase Little Putuo
  1. 10:00
    Shuanglang Ancient Town· start
  2. 45 km · 48m
  3. 13:30
    Nanzhao Palace Island
  4. 1.3 km · 5m
  5. 16:00
    Wase Little Putuo· overnight
Accommodation
Shuanglang
DAY05

Lugu Lake Viewing Platform → Lover's Beach (Lugu Lake)

367 km · 6h 13m driving · long drive · Overnight in Lover's Beach (Lugu Lake)
  1. 09:00
    Lugu Lake Viewing Platform· start
  2. 363 km · 6h 4m
  3. 14:00
    Lige Peninsula
  4. 4.3 km · 9m
  5. 16:30
    Lover's Beach (Lugu Lake)· overnight
Accommodation
Lige Village
DAY06

Caohai Lake → Mosuo Museum

293 km · 6h 4m driving · long drive · Overnight in Mosuo Museum
  1. 10:00
    Caohai Lake· start
  2. 234 km · 4h 39m
  3. 13:00
    Dazhuan Village
  4. 60 km · 1h 25m
  5. 15:30
    Mosuo Museum· overnight
Accommodation
Lige Village
DAY07

Shaxi Ancient Town → Shaxi Friday Market Area

423 km · 7h 42m driving · long drive · Overnight in Shaxi Friday Market Area
  1. 11:00
    Shaxi Ancient Town· start
  2. 290 km · 5h 23m
  3. 14:30
    Yujin Bridge
  4. 134 km · 2h 19m
  5. 16:30
    Shaxi Friday Market Area· overnight
Accommodation
Shaxi
DAY08

Nuodeng Ancient Village → Taiji Viewpoint

331 km · 5h 40m driving · long drive
  1. 09:30
    Nuodeng Ancient Village· start
  2. 325 km · 5h 24m
  3. 13:00
    Nuodeng Yuhuang Hall
  4. 0 km · 1m
  5. 15:30
    Natural Taiji Chart Viewpoint
  6. 6 km · 15m
  7. Taiji Viewpoint
Accommodation
Trip ends
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Stay in Dali Ancient City · Nights 1-2
  2. Stay in Xizhou · Night 3
  3. Stay in Shuanglang · Night 4
  4. Stay in Lige Village · Nights 5-6
  5. Stay in Shaxi · Night 7
  6. Stay in Trip ends · Night 8
Heads Up
  • Day 5: 6h 23m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 6: 10h 19m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 7: 10h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 8: 23h 33m driving — plan rest stops
  • Lugu Lake sits at 2,600m; stay hydrated to avoid mild altitude sickness.
  • The drive to Lugu Lake involves many mountain curves; ensure your vehicle is in good condition.