Dali Cangshan, Erhai Cruise & Xizhou Private Day Tour

Mountain, Lake & Bai Culture in One Day

See Dali's mountain, lake, and Bai-cultural highlights in one private full-day route. Start with the Gantong Cableway on Cangshan, continue with an Erhai Lake cruise and Nanzhao Folk Island, then finish in Xizhou Ancient Town.

This route is the best fit among our Dali day tours for first-time visitors who want a broad overview rather than a photography-only route. Choose it if Cangshan is a priority and you also want time on Erhai and in a Bai heritage town.

Best for: first-time Dali visitors, mountain-and-lake scenery, Bai culture

Route focus: Cangshan → Erhai cruise → Nanzhao Folk Island → Xizhou

Choose another route if: you want a lower-elevation lake-focused day or a stronger temple-and-history focus

Planning the mountain portion first? Read our Cangshan Mountain guide. For Bai architecture and local food, see our Xizhou Ancient Town guide.

Choose booking options

Please select your departure date. It will be submitted with the order.

Private Day Tour
Custom Tour
Solo Journey
Includes private vehicle and driver-guide service. Attraction tickets are included or arranged according to the confirmed itinerary.
CNY ¥980
Double Share
Includes private vehicle and driver-guide service. Attraction tickets are included or arranged according to the confirmed itinerary.
CNY ¥650
Three Person Private Group
Includes private vehicle and driver-guide service. Attraction tickets are included or arranged according to the confirmed itinerary.
CNY ¥600
Children Pricing
Includes private vehicle and driver-guide service. Attraction tickets are included or arranged according to the confirmed itinerary.
CNY ¥200

Bespoke custom itinerary

If the preset routes don’t fit your needs, our travel designers can tailor a trip just for you.
Including route planning, hotel upgrades, and special activity arrangements.

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