Dali Erhai Lake & Shuanglang One-Day Boat Tour
- Take a cruise on Erhai Lake and enjoy the sparkling blue waters and stunning scenery.
- Visit Nanzhao Style Island and explore the ancient historical remnants.
- Explore Shuanglang Ancient Town and experience the tranquil, artistic atmosphere.
- View the Xizhou rural scenery and appreciate the Bai ethnic characteristics of the countryside landscape.
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What to expect
【Dali】 Dali, known for its “wind, flowers, snow, and moon,” boasts famous attractions like Dali Ancient City, Erhai Lake, and Cangshan Mountain. You can stroll through the ancient city, cycle around the lake, or hike up the mountain for panoramic views. Dali enjoys a spring-like climate year-round, a rich culinary scene, and a strong Bai ethnic culture, making it an ideal destination for experiencing a slow-paced life and natural beauty.

【Erhai Lake】 Erhai Lake is a large plateau lake in Yunnan, with its shimmering blue waters and numerous surrounding attractions. You can cycle around the lake, visit Xiaoputuo Island and Nanzhao Folk Island, or enjoy leisure and sightseeing at Erhai Park and Erhai Lake Wetland, fully enjoying the lake scenery and Bai ethnic customs.

【Xizhou Ancient Town】 In Xizhou Ancient Town, the Bai ethnic residences are exquisite, and attractions such as the Yan Family Courtyard and Corner Tower are worth seeing.

【Shuanglang Ancient Town】 Shuanglang Ancient Town centers around Shuanglang Village and Dajian Village. It is said that “Dali’s beauty lies in Cang’er, and Cang’er’s scenery lies in Shuanglang.”

【Ideal Land】 Ideal Land is famous for its Greek-style pure white architecture and hillside design, and is known as the “Santorini” on Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.





Reviews
The [Dali Erhai Lake & Shuanglong One-Day Boat Tour] was magnificent! I received clear communication via WeChat, so I knew what to expect on the day of the activities. I was picked up at my homestay which was super convenient. The itinerary followed through as expected, but we did go overtime, though I didn't feel rushed throughout the day — it was an efficient tour to experience Dali and Erhai. Although I struggled a lot as the only english speaker, everyone was really kind and patient so I had a really enjoyable time. The price value is absolutely worth it, in my opinion. All the stops were a dream, but that last stop was a magical sunset bicycle (optional) ride at Panxiyuan, perfect way to end the day!
love the route and many thanks for the upgraded to mini van and pick up and drop arrangement, though the tour was delivered in chinese but the team make sure everything went well.
The itineary managed to cover the highlights of Dali which was great. The driver/ guide communicated with us via WeChat as we do not speak Mandarin. He was attentive to our needs. We were fortunate to get an upgrade to a 7-seater van. There were tickets that were not included in this tour: Flower Garden at Santorini area: 60+ yuan/pax and electric car at ancient town 60+ yuan/pax (free for our 2 & 4 year old children). Tip for Muslims joining this tour: driver will bring you to a non-halal restaurant, buy lunch instead at the boat docking area next to the ticket station, restaurant has a big green sign which you will not miss. There will be about 30mins+ waiting time before docking the boat. You may eat in the boat as it is about 40mins travel time to S bay. Overall it’s a recommended tour within budget as tour with an English guide could easily costs 2-3 times more.
was lucky enough to get an upgrade to a mini bus with 7 people in the tour group. itinerary was very slow though, and it ended much later (8pm).
The destination itself is beautiful and there are many interesting places to visit along the shores of Erhai Lake.
Good trip by responsible driver, thank you
We were very satisfied with this trip, especially lucky to have met our driver, Master Ma. He was incredibly friendly and entertaining. Throughout the journey, he patiently explained the history and beautiful scenery of Dali to us. [Jingtu Tour Leader Master Ma]
Our tour guide, Master Ma, was very professional, carefully explaining the historical background of Dali and the Bai ethnic culture along the way, which was very interesting. Our family of three booked a private tour, and Master Ma flexibly arranged the itinerary to meet our needs. He always put the customer first, was friendly, very polite, and humorous.
The itinerary was very full and enjoyable. The driver was very kind and helpful, and taught us how to best enjoy ourselves. Plus, I left something behind and they even figured out how to return it to my hotel.
A nine-seater van will pick up tourists from the hotel in the morning. The driver, who is also a tour guide (Driver Ma), drives safely, provides detailed explanations, and is happy to answer tourists' questions.
Good to know
- Before 22:00 on the day before departure, we will contact you via WeChat/WhatsApp and send you detailed driver and vehicle information. Friendly reminder: The driver can only contact you through WeChat, you need to register for WeChat yourself, thank you.
- Pick-up and drop-off service range: Pick-up and drop-off at the gathering point near the South Gate of Dali Ancient City (Dali Ancient City South Gate Ecological Parking Lot), please consult customer service for details;
- Time arrangement: The group departure time is around 9:00, and the trip usually ends around 18:00, taking you back to the gathering point near Dali Ancient City to disband the group. We will inform you of the meeting time again one day before the trip, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the meeting time.
- [Erhai Lake Grand Cruise] The cruise ship departs from Shuanglang Ancient Town Pier, stops at Nanzhao Customs Island, and disembarks at Jingui Temple. Take a luxury Erhai Lake cruise to visit the plateau freshwater lake. [Note: There are free long benches on the outer edge of the 1-3 floors of the large cruise ship, first come first served, not designated to arrange seats for everyone, those who do not occupy a seat can only stand and admire the Cang’er scenery or wait for someone to get up and change seats when there is a vacant seat. The cruise ship has paid seats, scattered seats (30-50 yuan/person), booths (150-180 yuan/person), VIP private rooms (380-1280 yuan/room), please choose carefully and rationally according to your needs, it is not recommended to take paid seats]
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