Dali Old Town Night Tour

Dali Old Town Night Tour

Tour Overview

I. Destination Introduction Dali Ancient City is located at the foot of the picturesque Cangshan Mountains. It was the capital of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom. With...

Code of Tour: YET0000063654

Length of Travel: 1 Day

Destinations of Tour: Dali Old Town

Departure City: Dali

Price of Tour: Request

Type of Tour:

Features of Tour: Nightlife tours

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I. Destination Introduction

Dali Ancient City is located at the foot of the picturesque Cangshan Mountains. It was the capital of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom. With a long history and rich culture, the city features typical Bai-style architecture, arranged in a grid pattern. At night, the ancient city is extremely charming, with colorful lights adding warmth to the scene. At this time, the Wuhua Tower appears more magnificent, and Renmin Road and Yangren Street are particularly lively.

II. Travel Plan

(1) Time Arrangement

Suggested visiting time: 20:30 – 23:30.

(2) Tour Route

  1. South Gate of the Ancient City（古城南城门）: Enter from the South Gate and walk along Fuxing Road. The lights and ancient buildings complement each other along the way, as if stepping into a moving historical painting.
  2. Fuxing Road（复兴路）: Fuxing Road is a pedestrian street in the ancient city. On both sides of the street, there are many shops selling local specialties such as marble carvings, ethnic clothing, and local specialty foods. You can browse through the various shops and find some items with ethnic characteristics.
  3. Honglong Well Bar Street（红龙井酒吧街）: The area near Honglong Well is known as the “water bar street.” The bars along the way are lively and bustling, making it a place not to be missed for experiencing Dali’s nightlife. Here, you can hear languages and music from all over the world, feeling the collision and integration of different cultures.
  4. Renmin Road（人民路）: Renmin Road is the center of nightlife in Dali Ancient City. At night, Renmin Road is brightly lit and bustling with activity. There are numerous特色 bars and small cafes here. Some of the shops also feature live performances by resident singers or impromptu performances by visitors, creating a lively atmosphere.
  5. Ehai Gate Night Snack Street（洱海门夜宵街）: Starting from the Renmin Road leading to the city gate, it is full of snack stalls, offering Yunnan flavors such as Dai and Jingpo cuisines, barbecues, and other common scenic spot snacks. After having your fill, you can return just in time.

(3) Transportation

  • Horse Cart: There is a fixed route. The horse carts on Yu’er Road follow the route: Renmin Road – Dongyu Street – Yu’er Road – Ye Yu Road, costing 50 – 80 yuan per person for a round trip. The price is cheaper if there are more people (up to 3 people can ride together).
  • Small Yellow Car: Make sure to confirm your destination and agree on the price before getting in. The cost is 10 – 15 yuan per car, calculated based on distance, and you can try to negotiate the price (up to 4 people can ride together).

III. Highlights

  • Night Lights and Scenery: Nighttime is never short of stories, and in Dali, a city with a long history and a comfortable atmosphere, this is especially true. As the lights come on, this ancient city with a long history begins its unique night performance. The warm yellow lights softly illuminate the ancient city walls, giving the old walls a mysterious and charming aura at night.
  • Cultural Experience: Dali Ancient City is the settlement of the Bai ethnic group. Visit Bai villages to learn about local customs and traditions, and enjoy traditional song and dance performances. Participate in handicraft making, such as pottery and weaving. You can join local handicraft workshops to experience the process of making these items.
  • Food Tour: Dali’s specialty foods include over-the-bridge rice noodles, barbecues, and Bai-style hotpot, which can be found in the snack streets or restaurants of the ancient city. Participate in local Bai family inn dining activities to taste authentic home-cooked dishes and traditional feasts.
  • Bar Culture: The bar culture in Dali Ancient City is rich and colorful. Whether you prefer lively bars or quiet, niche ones, you can find a place that suits you

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 charge and all government taxes;
  • Travel Agency’s Responsibility Insurance coverage.

Service Excluded:

  • Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
  • Chinese visa fees;
  • Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
  • Single room supplement;
  • Tips to guides and drivers;
  • Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
  • Personal travel accident insurance;
  • All optional programs.
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