Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and artistic traditions of Dali on this 1-day tie-dye experience tour. Explore the non-touristic towns of Xizhou and Zhoucheng, learn the unique tie-dyeing process, and cruise on Erhai Lake to a local fishing village.
- Wonders Of Yunnan Travel - company
- Xizhou Town - Soak up the bustling atmosphere of the clamorous Xizhou morning market where a wide range of commodities, including fresh marine products, diversified daily necessities, and interesting local specialties are for sale. You are likely to see women dressed in traditional Bai minority costumes amongst the sellers. A visit to a typical Bai minority residential complex in Xizhou Town constructed by successful local businessmen in different historical periods gives a deeper insight into the minority culture.
- Zhoucheng Village - renowned for its fine tie-dying fabrics. It is the largest town of the Bai minority, where folk customs and primitive lifestyle have been well preserved.
- Erhai Lake - a cruise on Erhai Lake, cradled below Cangshan Mountain. Treasure the beautiful natural scenery and cultural significance of the lake to local Bai minority people. Step onto scenic Jinsuo Island where you can explore exquisite historic buildings and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
- Experienced private English-speaking tour guides
- Supplement for driver and tour guide (meals)
- 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day
- 24/7 English-speaking customer services
- Government taxes
- Transportation with skilled driver during the whole tour at the designated period of time
- Lunch and Dinner
- Shopping
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses;
- Domestic and international flights
- Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station
- Personal Travel Accident Insurance.
- Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested
- Things not mentioned in this itinerary
Embark on our journey from the quaint Dali Old Town, venturing into the less visited towns of Xizhou and Zhoucheng. We’ll commence by exploring Xizhou, a renowned town that is home to the Bai minority, renowned for its abundance of preserved architecture. Subsequently, we’ll steer to Zhoucheng, the birthplace of the distinct Chinese tie-dyeing craft, that’s uncommon both domestically and globally. During this tour, you’ll get an up-close perspective of the indigenous folk customs as well as the everyday lives of the locals, and even get to try your hand at tie-dyeing. Later, we’ll set sail for a cruise on the Akhai Lake, enroute visiting a native fishing hamlet.
- Xizhou: Experience the morning marketplace and the traditional Bai architectural structures along the ancient tea-horse route
- Tie Dye: Discover the conventional Bai ethnic tie-dye workshop in Zhoucheng and get a hands-on experience of tie-dyeing
- Akhai lake: Set sail on a cruise on Akhai Lake, leading to a local fishing village
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
