6-Day Dali and Lijiang Free and Easy Tour

Here is a 6-day itinerary for Dali and Lijiang: Itinerary - Day 1: Arrival in Dali - Dali Ancient City: After arriving in Dali, head to Dali Ancient City, stroll through the streets of the ancient city, admire the ancient architecture, and feel the historical and cultural atmosphere. You can also taste local delicacies on Foreigner Street.  - Day 2: Erhai Lake Day Tour: You can choose to rent a car or charter a car to tour around Erhai Lake, and visit Longkan Wharf, Panxi S Bay, Xizhou Ancient Town, Shuanglang Ancient Town, and other attractions in turn to enjoy the beautiful lake view of Erhai Lake.  - Day 3: Dali - Lijiang: Visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple in the morning, and take a bullet train to Lijiang in the afternoon. After arriving, head to Lijiang Ancient City to enjoy the night view of the ancient city and experience the nightlife of Lijiang.  - Day 4: Lijiang Ancient City - Shuhe Ancient Town: Visit Lijiang Ancient City, visit Mufu Palace, and learn about the history and culture of the Naxi people. In the afternoon, head to Shuhe Ancient Town to experience the tranquility and simplicity of the ancient town.  - Day 5: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Day Tour: Get up early and head to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, take a cable car up the mountain, enjoy the beautiful snow mountain scenery, and stroll in Blue Moon Valley to admire the blue lake and the reflection of the snow mountain.  - Day 6: Baisha Ancient Town - Return: Head to Baisha Ancient Town, visit ancient buildings and murals, and experience the traditional culture of the Naxi people. Return in the afternoon according to your itinerary.  Food Recommendations - Dali: Grilled milk fan, crossing-the-bridge rice noodles, casserole fish, hand-rolled rice cake, fish with sour papaya, etc. - Lijiang: Lijiang Naxi grilled ribs, butter tea, chickpea jelly, cured ribs hot pot, Naxi barbecue, etc. Accommodation Suggestions - Dali: You can choose to stay near Dali Ancient City or by Erhai Lake, such as Dali Ancient City Luchun Garden Hotel, Dali Arcadia Seaview Resort Hotel, etc. - Lijiang: Inns near the north gate, south gate, or Zhongyi Market of Lijiang Ancient City are more convenient. If you want to enjoy a quiet environment, you can also choose homestays in Shuhe Ancient Town. Transportation Guide - External transportation: You can first arrive in Kunming, then take a bullet train to Dali and Lijiang. There are also direct bullet trains from Dali to Lijiang. - Internal transportation: In Dali, you can choose to take a taxi, a tricycle, or a tourist bus. In Lijiang Ancient City, you can walk, and you can take a taxi or a bus to nearby attractions.