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7-Day Dali Surrounding Scenic Route

This trip explores natural landscapes, cultural villages, and heritage sites around Dali, Yunnan, China, with relaxed pacing to avoid rushed driving.

7days
19stops
2595km
DAY01

Dali → Cai Village Erhai Lake Shore

3.4 km · 14m driving · long drive · Overnight in Cai Village Erhai Lake Shore
  1. 09:00
    Dali Old Town· startMust-see
  2. 3.4 km · 14m
  3. 12:30
    Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
  5. 16:00
    Cai Village Erhai Lake Shore· overnight
Accommodation
Dali Old Town central area
DAY02

Cangshan Mountain Gantong → Xizhou Ancient Town

Overnight in Xizhou Ancient Town
  1. 08:30
    Cangshan Mountain Gantong· start
  3. 09:30
    Cangshan Jade Belt RoadMust-see
  5. 15:00
    Xizhou Ancient Town· overnight
Accommodation
Xizhou Town lakeside guesthouse area
Food
  • Xizhou baba · famous crispy pancake
DAY03

Shuanglang Ancient Town → Luoshui Peninsula Viewpoint

Overnight in Luoshui Peninsula Viewpoint
  1. 09:00
    Shuanglang Ancient Town· start
  3. 13:30
    Nanzhao Folk Island
  5. 16:00
    Luoshui Peninsula Viewpoint· overnight
Accommodation
Shuanglang Town
Food
  • Local fish hot pot · Local fish hot pot lunch in Shuanglang Ancient Town
DAY04

Jizu Mountain Scenic Area → Shaxi Ancient Town

Overnight in Shaxi Ancient Town
  1. 08:30
    Jizu Mountain Scenic Area· start
  3. 10:30
    Jizu Mountain Golden Summit TempleMust-see
  5. 15:30
    Shaxi Ancient Town· overnight
Accommodation
Shaxi Ancient Town core area
Food
  • Vegetarian noodle soup · At Jizu Mountain Golden Summit Temple restaurant
DAY05

Shaxi Ancient Town Si Deng St… → Shaxi Valley Rice Paddy Viewp…

Overnight in Shaxi Valley Rice Paddy Viewpoint
  1. 09:00
    Shaxi Ancient Town Si Deng Street· start
  3. 12:30
    Shibaoshan Mountain Grottoes
  5. 16:00
    Shaxi Valley Rice Paddy Viewpoint· overnight
Accommodation
Shaxi Ancient Town
DAY06

Weishan → Dali

1733 km · 17h 40m driving · long drive · Overnight in Dali Old Town
  1. 09:00
    Weishan Ancient Town· startMust-see
  2. 1733 km · 17h 40m
  3. 13:00
    Weibaoshan Mountain Taoist Temple Complex
  5. 16:30
    Dali Old Town· overnight
Accommodation
Dali Old Town
Food
  • Weishan ba ba & cold rice noodles · Local savory pancake and cold noodle specialties
DAY07

Haidong Ring Road Viewpoints → Dali

859 km · 9h driving · long drive
  1. 09:00
    Haidong Ring Road Viewpoints· start
  2. 859 km · 9h
  3. 11:30
    Zhoucheng Bai Ethnic Village
  5. 14:30
    Dali Old Town
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 30h 45m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 81h 2m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 27h 39m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 70h 21m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 64h 49m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 6: 46h 26m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 7: 57h 44m driving — plan rest stops