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Kunming Private Day Tour to Dali City Highlights by Bullet Train

By Unique Beijing Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is $406 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Embark on a bespoke private Kunming-to-Dali tour via high-speed bullet train, exploring this Yunnan gem at your own pace with none of the crowds. Met by a local private guide and traveling in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll visit Dali’s unmissable highlights, steeped in Bai ethnic culture and timeless natural beauty: the iconic millennial Chongsheng Three Pagodas, the cobblestone lanes of Dali Ancient Town, the serene waters of Erhai Lake and the unspoiled Bai heritage of Xizhou Ancient Town. Your guide will share insightful local stories and history as you discover each landmark, with the flexible choice to end your tour in Dali or return to Kunming. This tour includes round-trip bullet train tickets, all attraction entrance fees, private in-Dali transfers and a dedicated local private guide.

Activity location
  • Chongsheng Three Pagodas
    • Under Yingle Peak,
    • 671000, Dali, Yunnan, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Chongsheng Three Pagodas
    • Under Yingle Peak,
    • 671000, Dali, Yunnan, China

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2nd Class Tickets-Ends in Dali
  • Earn $12.18
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Tour including Kunming- Dali one way 2nd class bullet train ticket, tour ends in Dali.
Pickup included

Price details
$406.00 x 1 Adult$406.00
Total
Price is $406.00
2nd Class Tickets- End Kunming
  • Earn $14.37
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Tour including Kunming- Dali round trip 2nd class bullet train ticket, tour ends in Kunming.
Pickup included

Price details
$479.00 x 1 Adult$479.00
Total
Price is $479.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train Tickets (Second Class)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour + English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance Fee + Boat ride at Erhai
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Kunming City)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kunming Nanyao Railway Station (Pass by)
Your driver will pick you up in your Kunming Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to Kunming train station. Experience a fantastic 2 hour bullet train ride to Dali. Upon arrival at Dali Railway Station, your tour guide will pick you up at the exit of the Arrival Hall with your name sign.
Chongsheng Three Pagodas
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Then heading directly to Dali Chongsheng Three Pagodas. The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple is a 1,800 years old national treasure under preservation. It is also a record of the development of Buddhism in the area. They are standing at the east foot of the tenth peak of the massive Mt. Cangshan and facing the west shore of the Erhai Lake. Upon arrival, stroll around the temple and courtyards with your tour guide, admire over 1000 years old pagoda, get to know its history, culture, religion and art.
Dali Town
  • 1h
Continue to Dali Ancient Town. Spend some leisure time to stroll around the ancient town, enjoy its grand city wall, traditional Bai ethnic minority folk houses and marvelous scenery. You will enjoy lunch in one of the restaurant here. Dali ancient town was a gateway to the Silk Road in Southwest China, and also served as a seat of government and a major military barracks for Yunnan Province in ancient times.
Erhai Lake
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Then, continue to Erhai Lake. Erhai Lake is the largest highland lake and one of the seven biggest fresh water lakes in China. It means, 'sea shaped like an ear', in Chinese.
Jinsuo Island
  • 1h
Take the boat cruise Erhai Lake, then visit Golden Shuttle Island (Jinsuo Dao), and the nearby fishing community of Bai Minority, get to know Bai Minority's culture and lifestyle.
Xizhou Town
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Depending on your time, you can visit Xizhou Town. Xizhou Town is a main residential district for Bai Nationality, as a birthplace of Dali culture; it is also a famous historic cultural town of Bai Nationality. You will spend some leisure time to explore the town, your tour guide will explain the detailed stories about Bai Nationality. Feel free to ask questions if you have. After the tour finished, you can choose to end your tour in Dali or return Kunming.

Location

Activity location
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    Chongsheng Three Pagodas
    • Under Yingle Peak,
    • 671000, Dali, Yunnan, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chongsheng Three Pagodas
    • Under Yingle Peak,
    • 671000, Dali, Yunnan, China

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