The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in , Yunnan

May 26, 2021 Yuk Petri

Discover the best top things to do in , China including Kunming Private Day Tour to Dali City Highlights by Bullet Train, Xizhou Village, Horse Drawn Carriage Ride, Tie-dye Art and Dali Three Pagodas, Dali Private Tour to Xizhou Ancient Town and Erhai Lake , Three-day Private Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang Tour, Two-day Dali & Lijiang Tour, 3-Day Dali, Shaxi & Lijiang Tour, 2days tour Dali Cangshan Mout erhai lake xizhou market three pagodas from Dali, 8 Days Yunnan Highlight Tour to Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La, 2-Days Self-Guided tour from Dali to Lijiang and overnight in Shaxi old town, 4-Day Private Tour from Dali to Lijiang and overnight in Shaxi.
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1. Kunming Private Day Tour to Dali City Highlights by Bullet Train

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Experience Dali city highlights at your own pace on a private tour from Kunming by bullet train. Be greeted by a local private tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, visit and explore the must-see attractions like Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake and Xizhou Ancient Town. Tour includes all entrance fees, lunch, transportation, train tickets and of course a private guide to provide information and take you through Dali. You can choose to end your tour in Dali or return Kunming.

Inclusions: Private Tour, English speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Kunming City), Bottled water, Lunch, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance Fee, Train Tickets, Boat ride at Erhai

Exclusions: Gratuities, Accommodation

Reviewed By msouza3887

Great way to see both the Stone Forest and the Jiuxiang Cave in the same day. You would be hard pressed to do both in a single day without a driver taking you there. Alot of walking involed but the sights are spectacular!

2. Xizhou Village, Horse Drawn Carriage Ride, Tie-dye Art and Dali Three Pagodas

VariArts Travel

Discover the beautiful Dali surroundings and experience the real local life and culture in this private tour. Explore the Erhai Lake landscape in a horse drawn carriage, visit the picturesque Xizhou village of the Bai ethnic minority, learn the process of the local tie-dyeing art, and visit the highlight of the area: The Three Pagodas.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by private vehicle or minivan, Professional & friendly English-speaking tour guide, Traditional Chinese cuisine lunch, Horse drawn carriage fee

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks than lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By HungryTraveler124

Don't bother with pre-booking tickets. I was there in October 2019. I presented my passport at the ticket booth and was provided an entry ticket free of charge, along with a free sub-ticket for another section of the complex. And there was no line-up either. The same thing at the Summer Palace. Completely free as a foreigner. Only locals have to pay to get in. At the Forbidden City, the entry was not free but reduced from the regular ticket prices.

3. Dali Private Tour to Xizhou Ancient Town and Erhai Lake

China Tour Net

This tour is made for people who wants to experience the real local life and culture of Dali. You will visit the local residences in Xizhou, visit the local market and taste the local appetizers like Xizhou pan-baked bread. Moreover, you be taken to Erhai by horse cabin while sightseeing the local village and farms around. You will have a try on Dairy Fan in your lunch and then start a real life experience tour on those architect in unique Bai style and those local living quarters for Bai. While walking in Foreigner Street, you might have a different understanding in Dali and its life.

Inclusions: Horse cabin fee, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By lohamstay

Our entire group had a great experience with your travel agency. We reached safely to our country and we really enjoyed our tour of China and we were really pleased with the excellent arrangements that you made it was seamless across all locations guides were very professional, transport arrangements were excellent and hotels booked were very good and very affordable. This was a fantastic way to see all of the major attractions in China and we highly recommend

4. Three-day Private Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang Tour

51 Adventures

This tour covers Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang with private transportation during the entirety of your trip from one destination to another. The consequence of the trip is able to be reversed. You can start from Dali or Lijiang. You will visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng, both near Dali, to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and daily life, in addition to a wonderful Erhai lake cruise. In Shaxi ancient town, wandering through the cobbled streets, you will feel the thousand years of history of the Nanzhao Kingddom and the tea-horse road. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will view brilliant vistas on horseback and go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. You’re going to love it! (Departure from Dali)

Inclusions: Accommodation including breakfast (based on twin-bed room for 2 pax), Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off, with skilled driver, Meals listed in the itinerary, 2 bottles of drinking water per day, English speaking tour guide, 24/7 English speaking customer service, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Accommodation (if you choose accommodation excluded version), Flight tickets, Chinese visa, Tour guide, Meals not listed in the program, Personal travel insurance, Personal expenses, Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated), Surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms, Single supplement

5. Two-day Dali & Lijiang Tour

51 Adventures

The two days Dali & Lijiang tour covers some distinctive scenic spots from Dali to Lijiang with reliable transportation included during the entire trip. You will visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng, both near Dali, to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and daily life, in addition to a wonderful Erhai lake cruise. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will view brilliant vistas on horseback and go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. 

Inclusions: Accommodation including breakfast (based on twin-bed room for 2 pax), Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off, with skilled driver, Meals listed in the itinerary, 2 bottles of drinking water per day, English speaking tour guide, 24/7 English speaking customer service, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Accommodation (if you choose accommodation excluded version), Flight tickets, Chinese visa, Tour guide, Meals not listed in the program, Personal travel insurance, Personal expenses, Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated), Surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms

6. 3-Day Dali, Shaxi & Lijiang Tour

Wonders Of Yunnan Travel

This tour will take you to  Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang, with reliable transportation during the whole trip. You will visit the less touristic Xizhou and Zhoucheng to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and cruise the wonderful Erhai lake. In Shaxi old town you can wander through the cobbled streets and feel the 1000 years of history of the old Tea-Horse road. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. Go on horseback to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture. Xizhou: morning market and Bai houses Zhoucheng: learn how to tie-dye Erhai Lake: cruise to a local fishing village Shaxi: Sidengjie and Xingjiao Temples Shibaoshan: ancient stone carvings and Buddhist art Black Dragon Pool: one of the most iconic views in China Dongba Museum: exhibits about the unique Dongba culture Yunhu Village: horse-back view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Inclusions: 2 nights in a comfort hotel - twin sharing accommodation with breakfast (B), 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Local Chinese lunch (vegetarian please inform in advance), Transportation with skilled driver during tour at designated period of time, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for driver and tour guide (accommodation and meals), 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Dinners, Shopping, Chinese visa, Personal expenses;, Domestic and international flight, Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station, Single room supplement if clients request a private room in hotel, Personal Travel Accident Insurance., Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested, Things not mentioned in this itinerary

Reviewed By Luke_huihui

Just returned home from our first Yunnan trip. Kaylee at Wonders of Yunnan arranged everything for us and provided many useful tips. As a result, we had a great time in Yunnan and it certainly exceeded our expectation. Will definitely use the service of Wonders of Yunnan again when we visit the region next time. Well done!

7. 2days tour Dali Cangshan Mout erhai lake xizhou market three pagodas from Dali

China Kongfu Panda tour

Dali City, located in the western part of Yunnan Province, is the prefecture-level administrative capital of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. Dali City is located in the Erhai Plain, the foot of Cangshan Mountain and the shore of Erhai Lake on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It is the capital of Nanzhao and Dali in ancient times. As the political, economic and cultural center of ancient Yunnan, it lasted for more than 500 years. The average temperature is 14degrees it’s a sunshine city but it’s also called windy city, while in summer not hot and winter not cold and all the year is pleasant. During the two days we will arrange your trip to hike at Cangshan Mountain along with the Dali old town, which is a really fantastic day, also we will arrange a day trip to Xizhou market, Erhai lake cruise, and three Pagodas which is another beautiful day, hope you will enjoy the 2 days trip in Dali.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Private transfer, English/Chinese speaking guide

Exclusions: Tips, Personal things, Accommodation, Dinner

Reviewed By 630johank

I had booked this private tour with Viator (written confirmation, with date, time, hotel name and pick-up). The operator/guide never showed up, and couldn’t be reached on the designated phone number, despite several tries. Neither I nor Viator could reach them. An hour later they returned my calls and said “I don’t think we have any tours planned today.” (Viator has refunded the tour-cost.)

8. 8 Days Yunnan Highlight Tour to Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La

Kunming Airport, Guandu District, Kunming, Yunnan, China China Xian Tour

This 8 days Yunnan tour is a perfert choice for travelers pursuing an in-depth exploration of Yunnan, covering amazing stone forest, thousand-year-old ancient towns, peaceful Erhai Lake, breathtaking Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, hospitable local minorites...Join this tour to create a fond memory of your China holiday and have once-in -a-lifetime traveling experice.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Kunming-Dali high speed train (2nd class seat), Private transfer with air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking tour guides, Entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary, 7 breakfasts included by hotels, 7 nights comfortable hotels (4 star/ 2 pax sharing 1 room), Tolls, fuels and parking fees

Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities (highly recommended), Guide service on the train, Any service beyond the “Price includes”

Reviewed By 779teos

The trip was well planned and customized to our liking! The Tour Guide & Driver were both very polite and professional. Memorable trip in Guilin and would highly recommend!

9. 2-Days Self-Guided tour from Dali to Lijiang and overnight in Shaxi old town

Yunnan One Day Tours

Visit highlights of Dali and Lijiang including Dali ancient city/Dali hotel/train station pick up and overnight in Shaxi old town then next day transfer to Lijiang with this Self-guided 2 days tour from Dali. You will be picked up Dali hotel/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, The private car & private driver, The Chinese sepaking driver(With the phone Translate App and English Support Team), The English speaking driver

Exclusions: The Shaxi hotel and meals

Reviewed By ericmQ5744JJ

This was our second time to Yunnan province and our first time to Dali and this tour made us fall in love with Dali! We were staying in kunming for a 3 day weekend and decided to go to Dali for the day, this tour gives you all it promises and more. It was very easy to book and communicate with the company via WeChat. Even though it was a holiday and we only gave them a few hours notice (not to mention the middle of a pandemic) they arranged everything quickly and hassle free. Everything from that day (from leaving our hotel room in the morning to returning to our hotel at night) was extremely simple thanks to the tour company. Our tour guide, Linda, was the best tour guide we have ever had! She helped us with everything and showed us the real Dali, her English is extremely good so make sure you ask for Linda if you go! Even though we already did this trip, we would definitely do it again without hesitation! Also the lunch is absolutely out of this world, make sure you choose the traditional Dali Chinese food option it is so good and let's you taste real traditional local food.

10. 4-Day Private Tour from Dali to Lijiang and overnight in Shaxi

Yunnan One Day Tours

Visit highlights of Yunnan including Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang with this 4 days private tour from Dali. You will be picked up Dali airport/train station and dropped off at the Lijiang/Shuhe hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, The private car & private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, The entrance tickets

Exclusions: The hotels and dinner

Reviewed By ericmQ5744JJ

This was our second time to Yunnan province and our first time to Dali and this tour made us fall in love with Dali! We were staying in kunming for a 3 day weekend and decided to go to Dali for the day, this tour gives you all it promises and more. It was very easy to book and communicate with the company via WeChat. Even though it was a holiday and we only gave them a few hours notice (not to mention the middle of a pandemic) they arranged everything quickly and hassle free. Everything from that day (from leaving our hotel room in the morning to returning to our hotel at night) was extremely simple thanks to the tour company. Our tour guide, Linda, was the best tour guide we have ever had! She helped us with everything and showed us the real Dali, her English is extremely good so make sure you ask for Linda if you go! Even though we already did this trip, we would definitely do it again without hesitation! Also the lunch is absolutely out of this world, make sure you choose the traditional Dali Chinese food option it is so good and let's you taste real traditional local food.

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