4-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Exclusive Outdoor Hiking and Camping Itinerary in Dali (With Certified English-Speaking Outdoor Coaches)
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Airport/High-speed Railway Station Pickup
Exclusive business vehicle pickup service provided by the outdoor club, drivers have basic English communication skills and will directly send you to the boutique hotel in the ancient city
Hotel Check-in
Choose hotels with English-speaking front desk staff, such as Ji Hotel, Hanting Hotel, or nearby homestays.
Lunch: Zhenhua Restaurant
This is an old restaurant that has been open for decades. Sweet and sour pork ribs and hot and sour fish are its signature dishes, full of homely flavor.
Yangxi Trail Light Hike
The whole route is a 6-kilometer light hike on flat roads, passing through Bai ethnic villages and farmlands along the stream. You can choose to be accompanied by an outdoor coach with English qualification. It has low intensity and is suitable for altitude acclimatization.
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Breakfast
This is the nearest village before heading up the mountain, serving authentic local breakfast options including rice noodles and er si.
Zhemo Mountain Hiking
This is a moderate-intensity hike with a total distance of 8 kilometers and an elevation gain of 400 meters. Along the route, you will pass through alpine meadows and wind farms. An English-speaking coach will accompany you throughout the whole journey to ensure safety, and you can overlook the full panoramic view of Erhai Lake at the top of the mountain.
Campsite Setup + Afternoon Tea
Instructors will guide you to build a double camping tent. Western-style afternoon tea such as sandwiches and coffee is provided, and camping equipment includes sleeping bags, moisture-proof mats and camping lights.
Camping Dinner
Meal options such as roasted chicken, vegetable salad, and Western-style thick soup are provided
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Camping Breakfast
Western-style breakfast such as bread, milk and fruit is provided.
Boluo Temple Hiking
This is a 7-kilometer moderate-intensity hike with an elevation gain of 500 meters. You will pass through primeval forests and streams along the way, and the end point is Boluo Temple, a thousand-year-old ancient temple of the Bai ethnic group, with an English-speaking coach accompanying you throughout the whole process.
Return to the Hotel
Return to the hotel for a rest, and you can use the hotel's laundry service for free.
Dinner
We provide Western meals including steak, pasta, salad, etc., and the menu is equipped with English annotations.
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Breakfast
Western breakfast options are available
Hiking on Haidong Ring Lake Trail
This is a 5-kilometer low-intensity coastal hiking route with no tour groups along the way. You can enjoy the scenery of Erhai Lake at close range, and an English-speaking coach will accompany you throughout the whole journey.
Bai Ethnic Fishing Village Visit + Lunch
Visit an uncommercialized Bai ethnic fishing village, where local restaurants offer Western light meal options
Airport/Railway Station Drop-off
Exclusive club vehicles will take you to the airport/high-speed railway station to end your trip