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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
Day 1: Dali Ancient City → Dali Bedding Factory Art Dist… → Three Pagodas of Chongsheng T…
24min · 7.8km3 stops
Dali Ancient City
09:00
14min · 4.8km
Dali Bedding Factory Art District
11:30
10min · 3.0km
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
15:00
Day 2: Gantong Temple → Qingbi Stream → Jizhao An
43min · 19km3 stops
Gantong Temple
09:30
22min · 9.9km
Qingbi Stream
13:00
21min · 9.0km
Jizhao An
16:00
Day 3: Xizhou Ancient Town → Haise Ecology Park → Panxi Village S-Bend
55min · 32km3 stops
Xizhou Ancient Town
10:00
42min · 27km
Haise Ecology Park
14:00
13min · 4.8km
Panxi Village S-Bend
16:30
Day 4: Shuanglang Ancient Town → Nanzhao Palace Island → Wase Little Putuo
53min · 46km3 stops
Shuanglang Ancient Town
10:00
48min · 45km
Nanzhao Palace Island
13:30
5min · 1.3km
Wase Little Putuo
16:00
Day 5: Lugu Lake Viewing Platform → Lige Peninsula → Lover's Beach (Lugu Lake)
6h 13min · 367km3 stops
Lugu Lake Viewing Platform
09:00
6h 4min · 363km
Lige Peninsula
14:00
9min · 4.3km
Lover's Beach (Lugu Lake)
16:30
Day 6: Caohai Lake → Dazhuan Village → Mosuo Museum
6h 4min · 293km3 stops
Caohai Lake
10:00
4h 39min · 234km
Dazhuan Village
13:00
1h 25min · 60km
Mosuo Museum
15:30
Day 7: Shaxi Ancient Town → Yujin Bridge → Shaxi Friday Market Area
7h 42min · 423km3 stops
Shaxi Ancient Town
11:00
5h 23min · 290km
Yujin Bridge
14:30
2h 19min · 134km
Shaxi Friday Market Area
16:30
Day 8: Nuodeng Ancient Village → … → Taiji Viewpoint
5h 40min · 331km4 stops
Nuodeng Ancient Village
09:30
5h 24min · 325km
Nuodeng Yuhuang Hall
13:00
1min · 0.0km
Natural Taiji Chart Viewpoint
15:30
15min · 6.0km
Taiji Viewpoint
Heads Up
- 1. Lugu Lake sits at 2,600m; stay hydrated to avoid mild altitude sickness.
- 2. The drive to Lugu Lake involves many mountain curves; ensure your vehicle is in good condition.
- 3. Day 5: 6h 23m driving — plan rest stops
- 4. Day 7: 10h driving — plan rest stops