Kunming Dali Lijiang Guizhou 7-Day Tour

Take the high-speed train to Dali (about 2–3 hours).

Visit Cangshan Park, part of Dali's "Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon" attractions (Cangshan Snow). It features alpine lakes, forests, and glacier remains – ideal for hiking, sightseeing, or cultural discovery. There are three tour routes:

Route A: Take the Ximatan cable car to the mountain top (altitude 3,900m) to see glacier lakes and blooming rhododendrons (best in May–June). This is the only route reaching the summit and offers views of Dali Old Town and Mount Malong.

Route B: Take the Gantong cable car for a light hike. It offers a quiet trail with sea views and canyon exploration – low effort, high reward.

Route C: Take the Zhonghe cable car (open-chair type, no glass). Enjoy 360° views of Cangshan’s pine forest and breeze from Erhai Lake. It leads directly to Zhonghe Temple, which has a panoramic viewpoint.

Not sure which route to choose? Ask an Intoexplore consultant to recommend one based on your preferences.

Continue to Erhai Lake, a scenic and cultural destination known for Bai culture, wetlands, and photo spots.

Next, visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, a landmark of Dali dating back to the Nanzhao Kingdom (9th century). The temple complex faces Erhai Lake with Cangshan as the backdrop. It's also said to be the inspiration for the "Tianlong Temple" in the martial arts novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.

In the evening, stroll through Dali Old Town. The town comes alive at night with music bars, night markets, stargazing, and traditional Bai dance.
You can:

Climb the city wall for a bird’s-eye view

Learn tie-dye and make your own clothes

Explore the night market for local snacks

Take the high-speed train to Guiyang (about 5 hours). After arrival, transfer to the hotel and take a short rest.  Afternoon, you can explore Guiyang by yourself.

Recommended Activities: 
We recommend visiting Jiaxiu Tower first. Built in the Ming Dynasty, it stands in the Nanming River. During the day, you can see its red pillars and green tiles reflected in the water; at night, it lights up and becomes a landmark night view of the city.
If you like nature, go to Qianling Mountain Park, where you can hike and watch wild monkeys in the forest (don’t feed them!). You can also stop by Hongfu Temple to light incense. There’s a viewpoint on top of the mountain where you can see the whole city.
Feeling hungry? Go straight to Erqi Road Snack Street, a local favorite. Try the sour fish soup, siwawa (thin pancakes with mixed veggies and dipping sauce), and crispy tofu balls with houttuynia (a local herb).