2 Days Dali to Lijiang Tour with Jizu Mountain and Chenghai Lake

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 2-day journey through the serene landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Dali and Lijiang. This tour offers a unique blend of spiritual, natural, and cultural...

Length of Travel: 2 Day

Destinations of Tour: Dali - Binchuan County-Jizu Mountain-Chenghai Lake-Yongsheng County-Lijiang

Departure City: Dali

Price of Tour: Request

Type of Tour:

Features of Tour: Mountain climbing tours

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Embark on an unforgettable 2-day journey through the serene landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Dali and Lijiang. This tour offers a unique blend of spiritual, natural, and cultural exploration, beginning with a visit to the sacred Jizu Mountain, one of China’s four major Buddhist mountains. Then, enjoy a relaxing walking tour around Chenghai Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in western Yunnan. The journey culminates in a visit to Lugu Lake, home to the fascinating Mosuo people, the last matriarchal society in China.

Key Highlights:

• Jizu Mountain: Visit one of China’s most revered Buddhist mountains, known for its spiritual significance and stunning views.

• Chenghai Lake: Enjoy a scenic stop at this beautiful lake, one of the three largest lakes in the world, and the second-largest in western Yunnan.

• Lugu Lake: Discover the enchanting Lugu Lake, a pristine highland body of water surrounded by lush mountains and home to the mysterious Mosuo people, known for their unique matriarchal culture.

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Dali-Binchuan County-Jizu Mountain
• Day 2: Jizu Mountain-Chenghai Lake-Yongsheng County-Lijiang

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Dali-Binchuan County-Jizu Mountain

Sightseeing and Activities: Jizu Moutain
Accommodation: Jizu Moutain
Meals: Lunch

Pick you up at your hotel in Dali. Then transfer to Binchuan County and visit Jizu Mountain. Jizu Mountain or Chicken Foot Mountain is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of Chinese Buddhism. Its name comes from the fact that this volcanic mountain is shaped like a chicken’s foot with three hills on one side and a single hill at the back. Many of the temples on the mountain were first built during the Tang Dynasty, reaching their heyday during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. However, during the cultural revolution, many were razed to the ground. Now what still remains are the Jiuling Temple, Zunsheng Temple and Huideng Temple and a few other smaller temples. Besides these Buddhist attractions, you can also climb to the top of the mountain in the early morning and watch the sunrise. It is possible to make a round trip to the mountain top within a day, but lodging in the Bingchuan County is inevitable.

Day 2 Jizu Mountain-Chenghai Lake-Yongsheng County-Lijiang

Sightseeing and Activities: Jizu Moutain, Chenghai Lake
Accommodation: none
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy the sunrise at Jizu Mountain in the early morning. Then have vegetarian breakfast. After that, drive to Lugu Lake. On the way, have a stop to visit Chenghai Lake in Yongsheng County, Ljiang. We will also visit some local ethnic villages along the way.

Drive to Lijiang in the afternoon and drop you off to your hotel in Lijiang. Service ends.

Service Included:

• Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
• Meals as listed in the itinerary;
• Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
• Private English-speaking tour guide;
• Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
• Service charge & government taxes;
• Luggage transfers between airports and hotels.

Service Excluded:

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
• Chinese visa fees;
• Tips to guides and drivers;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
• Personal travel accident insurance;
• All optional programs.