A private tour of Dali and Lijiang for just the two of us, we had so much fun! Shuanglang and Lijiang Old Town were so relaxing.

On the first day, we stayed at Lijiang Fuhua Lilang Resort, which was really great.

Plus, within a 5-minute walk from the hotel, everything for dining, entertainment, and fun is right there—from Lijiang Ancient Town, picking up music CDs, listening to folk ballads, guessing the meanings of Dongba murals, to dressing up for those internet-famous photoshoots... You can also browse various handicraft shops and kick off your own special journey! Whatever makes you comfortable—just go with the flow.

The hotel breakfast offered over 20 varieties today. After a leisurely breakfast, we'll set off to see the sacred mountain of the local Naxi people—Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

The national 5A scenic spot 【Jade Dragon Snow Mountain】 is called 'Oulu' in the Naxi language, meaning the most sacred 'Heavenly Mountain' in the hearts of the Naxi people. To enjoy the most stunning scenery, you must take the most premium 【Glacier Cableway】 (recommended time: 4 hours from entering the mountain, taking the cableway, and visiting Blue Moon Valley) to reach the Glacier Park at 4,506 meters. (Friendly reminder: If the scenic area limits visitor numbers, the cableway is under maintenance, or strong winds occur, preventing normal operation of the Glacier Cableway, we will refund the price difference and switch to the Yunshanping Cableway, ensuring you still enjoy the snow mountain beauty. Under normal circumstances, you can also freely choose between Glacier Park or Yunshanping.) After Glacier Park, take the scenic area eco-bus to the internet-famous 【Blue Moon Valley】 (golf cart fee: 60 yuan/person, at your own expense). It's stunning like a fairy tale, shaped like a crescent moon, with water so blue it rivals Jiuzhaigou. Taking photos here will definitely make you the star of your social media feed.

Lunch: Considering the inconvenience of dining at high altitude, we recommend the warm, nutritious, and convenient Snow Kitchen buffet.

The Snow Kitchen restaurant offers the best viewing angle, where you can enjoy highland cuisine while gazing at the magnificent scenery of the sacred mountain.

After that, we head to 【Geothermal Kingdom International Tourist Resort】 (arriving at 18:00, the rest of the time is yours). This is a leisure vacation scenic area focused on hot spring bathing culture. The evening glow and cooking smoke by the nearby Cibi Lake, and the morning mist and water birds on the lake, offer beauty unmatched anywhere in China.

The standard experience on this tour includes staying in a Bai-style courtyard room and enjoying natural sulfur hot springs in the open-air public starry-sky hot spring pools. Soaking in the hot springs under the stars at night is truly romantic. This resort is the largest outdoor natural sulfur hot spring destination in Asia. Besides bathing, the park's landscape is perfect for a leisurely stroll with family and friends, enjoying your free vacation time.

If you want to share the joy of soaking with loved ones while ensuring safety, hygiene, privacy, and exclusivity, we can upgrade to a room with a private indoor hot spring pool.

The breakfast at Geothermal Kingdom is abundant, but stepping out of the resort gate, the morning beauty of Cibi Lake right opposite seems even more alluring. But don't forget your meeting time with the guide and driver. Along the way, the farming life of the Bai people will enchant you, but don't linger too long!

Then, we’ll head to the most beautiful part of Erhai Lake to take an 【Erhai Cruise】. This is where the moon over Erhai—one of Dali's four romantic scenes (wind, flowers, snow, moon)—is found. Spend plenty of time soaking up the Erhai atmosphere. Viewed from above, Erhai Lake is like a crescent moon, quietly nestled between Cangshan Mountain and the Dali plain; its name comes from its shape resembling an ear. Then we’ll land on the ‘Relic Water City’ 【Jinsuo Island】. From above, the small island looks like a weaving shuttle lying across Erhai, hence its name. Local legend says a fairy skilled in weaving colorful brocade dropped her golden shuttle into Erhai, and it transformed into the island, becoming a scenic spot on earth. Next, explore the underground karst cave 【Dragon Palace】 and watch a grand original large-scale song and dance performance by the Dali Bai people, "Charming Jinsuo – Seaweed Flower."

Next, travel along the most beautiful road by Erhai to arrive at 【Dali Ideal State - Santorini】 (recommended leisure and photo time: 2 hours, or at your own pace) for afternoon tea. Santorini in Greece is a romantic spot most people dream of, and Dali has its own ‘Little Santorini’. Here you’ll see cliff-top sea views reminiscent of the Aegean style of Santorini. While enjoying afternoon tea and admiring Erhai's beauty, we’ve also arranged a 【professional travel photoshoot】 with photographers commissioned by agencies contracted with three major e-commerce platforms. They’ll capture every perfect moment for you. You’ll also receive a digital photo album with 8 beautiful shots per person.

Stroll through 【Shuanglang Ancient Town】, known as the first town of Cangshan-Erhai scenery (visit at your own pace). The most livable little town, it’s said ‘Dali’s charm lies in Cangshan and Erhai, and Cangshan-Erhai’s charm lies in Shuanglang’. The town exudes a laid-back vibe everywhere, making it a great spot for travel photos and a holy land for artsy types. Here you’ll feel a long-lost sense of relaxation—a sunny, mountain-and-‘sea’ leaning town with simple folk customs.

To give you a safe, private, and free dining environment with your family/friends, our hotel is usually only a 5-10 minute walk from the restaurants. You can choose any restaurant to enjoy Shuanglang’s local specialties and be fully satisfied. After dinner, wander around Shuanglang, soak up the tranquil night, then return to the hotel to rest.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we’ll set off to the Cangshan-Erhai International Tourist Resort. Backed by Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake, the 4A scenic spot 【Dali Ancient Town】, known as a ‘famous city of literature’, offers panoramic views of the ‘wind, flowers, snow, and moon’ scenery. The town has retained its layout for over 1,100 years. Listen to street singers in the old town, encounter friends from around the world on Foreigner Street, explore shops... As long as you’re willing, every step offers a view and a delight.

Afterwards, drive to the 【Erhai Ecological Corridor】 (recommended visit: 2 hours, or arrange with the staff). The tour includes jeep and electric cart fees, plus a photoshoot by a photographer; each family receives 4-8 digital photos. Take the jeep to the Caicun Station of the Erhai Ecological Corridor, enjoying the pastoral scenery by Cangshan and Erhai along the way. Then switch to an eco-electric cart to Longkan Ancient Ferry (zero-distance from Erhai, the best photo spot on the corridor). Here you can enjoy the ‘most Dali’ laid-back lifestyle. Afterwards, at 【Yang Liping Grand Theater Cultural Plaza】, get lost in the stunning appearance of Dali’s new landmark, take group photos with the jeep, and enjoy the perfect blend of wildness and artistry.

Dinner: Private dining at Lanlinge RV Camp.

Our dinner is a warm and romantic Western-style feast shared with family/friends at the Lanlinge RV Camp by Cangshan and Erhai. The Chinese-style warm service and the elegance of Western cuisine perfectly complement the beauty of Erhai. Even a lazy post-meal nap with your loved ones is a pleasure.

After dinner, we head to Lijiang to check in and rest at the hotel.

Travelogue index: 1. Day 1: Depart from Beijing to Lijiang 2. Day 2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain – Glacier Cableway/Yunshanping Cableway – Blue Moon Valley – head to Geothermal Kingdom in Dali – stay at Geothermal Kingdom 3. Day 3: Erhai Cruise – Jinsuo Island – 【Dali Ideal State - Santorini】 afternoon tea + professional photoshoot – Shuanglang – stay in Shuanglang; 4. Day 4: Dali Ancient Town – Erhai Ecological Corridor (jeep + electric cart around lake + Yang Liping Theater check-in) – Western-style dinner at Lanlinge RV Camp – stay in Lijiang. Travel info, Hotel index, Travel guide index, Flight index, Website navigation, Travel index, Cruise index, Corporate travel index, Affiliate cooperation, Distributor alliance, Friendly links, Corporate gift cards, Insurance agents, Agent cooperation, Hotel franchise, Destination & scenic cooperation, More franchise cooperation. About Ctrip, About Ctrip, Ctrip hot spots, Contact us, Career opportunities, User agreement, Privacy policy, Business license, Security center, Ctrip content center, Intellectual property, Trip.com Group algorithm disclosure.