A 6-Day, 5-Night Yunnan Immersion: Lakeside Rituals, Ancient Town Whispers & Snow Mountain Majesty

Introduction of the itinerary

This journey follows Yunnan’s slow rhythm through living heritage and mountain grandeur. Cycle beside rice fields along Erhai Lake, taste Bai customs through their tea ritual, and explore ancient towns where streams slip under stone bridges. Hear centuries-old Naxi music, ride into the clouds on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and learn tie-dye crafts in Baisha, where artisans pass skills hand to hand.

Blending nature, culture, and quiet discovery, this itinerary reveals Yunnan through encounters — not performances. It is a journey shaped by authenticity: tea served with meaning, music preserved by people, and landscapes that remind you to breathe.

Day 1 — Arrival in Dali · A Lake Breeze Welcome

Arrive in Dali and step through wooden gates into a living ancient town. Cobblestones underfoot, Bai melodies in the air, and a cool wind from 【Erhai Lake】 create an immediate sense of quiet belonging.

Day 2 — Cycling Around Erhai · A Moving Poem of Wind & Tea

Ride an e-bike around 【Erhai Lake】, passing farmlands and white-walled villages. In 【Xizhou】, taste the Bai tradition of “Three Courses of Tea”, where flavors unfold like life itself — bitterness, sweetness, and lingering reflection.

Day 3 — Arrival in Lijiang · Ancient Bridges & Evening Music

Travel to Lijiang, where flowing canals and carved timber houses welcome you into 【Lijiang Old Town】. Wander its stone paths, then listen to preserved 【Naxi Ancient Music】, carried across generations.

Day 4 — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain · Above the Clouds

Ascend by cable car to 【Jade Dragon Snow Mountain】, reaching the Icefield at 4,500 metres, where clouds swirl like a rising sea. Descend to the turquoise waters of 【Blue Moon Valley】, serene beneath snow peaks.

Day 5 — Ancient Town Crafts · Tie-Dye in Baisha

Morning quiet fills 【Shuhe Ancient Town】. Continue to 【Baisha】, learning tie-dye with local artisans who stitch memory into fabric. Create your own piece — a keepsake of patience and handwork. Slow living becomes tangible.

Day 6 — Farewell at Black Dragon Pool · A Reflection to Keep

Walk to 【Black Dragon Pool】, where Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflects across still water. Before leaving, visit the silver market to choose Naxi craftsmanship, carrying the journey home in hand-made form.

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