Our tour guide will meet you at Lijiang airport, then we drive to visit Lijiang Old Town which has a history of more than 800 years. Afterwards, we drive to hotel.

This morning, we drive to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (about 40-min's drive from Lijiang) which is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.

Consisting of 13 peaks among which Shanzidou is the highest one (altitude: 5600 meters), the  snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds when we look over it from Lijiang Old Town.

The Mountain is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants. The plants and the animals are different according to the altitude, so are the views.

Proceed to visiting Mu’s residence which is situated in the southwest of the Old Town of Lijiang. It was the Tusi Mu's Yamen of the Naxi Ethnic Group in Yunnan. Tusi Mu was the ruler of Naxi during the Yuan, Ming & Qing Dynasties. During their reigning, this residence was the center of politics, power and wealth in ancient Naxi. It could be said that it was a miniature Forbidden City.  After tour, we drive back to hotel.

After breakfast, we drive to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge which is about 100 kilometers northwest of Lijiang Old Town. The Gorge lies between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain.

From the top of the gorge you look down the steeply angled (70-90 degrees) mountain sides to the rushing Golden Sands (Jingsha) River with its 18 frothing rapids more than 200 meters (about 700 feet) below.

Afterwards, we' ll visit Shuhe Old Town which is a well-preserved example of a town along the ancient tea route and one of the earliest settlements of the ancestors of Naxi people. It is called 'the hometown of springs'. After tour, we drive back to hotel.

In morning, we say good bye to Lijiang and drive to Dali (about 4 hours). Our first stop in Dali is Dali Ancient City which can be dated back to the year 1382 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and has been among the top listed historical cities of China since 1982.
The traditional Bai ethnic minority folk houses give the city distinctive feel, unlike any other Chinese city.

Traditional artworks made of marble, such as pencil vases, striped screens, and a variety of woven handicrafts made of fine straw are laid chockablock on both sides of the street to be appreciated and purchased.
Then, we stroll along Foreigner Street where we can find snacks with the traditional flavors of the Bai ethnic community, 'Three-course Tea'. After tour, we drive to hotel in Dali.

After breakfast, we transfer to visit Mount. Cangshan (cable cars fee included) which is made of 19 peaks that are 3500-meter above sea level. Malong Peak is the highest peak with altitude 4122-meter. In between every two peaks are streams, and water rushes down the mountain and pours into Erhai Lake. These streams originate from spring water or thawing snow and irrigate the farmlands around.

The mountain enjoys great reputation for its snow, clouds, springs and marble.

Three pagodas are located at the foot of Mount. Cangshan facing Erhai Lake. They are a symbol of the history of Dali City, and a record of the development of Buddhism in the area. As its name implies, Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle. This is unique in China. Three Pagodas, Zhaozhou Bridge of Hebei Province, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian, Shaanxi Province, are three curiosities of Chinese ancient architecture.

Then, we take a boat to enjoy beautiful view of Erhai Lake. Erhai Lake is the largest highland lake next to Dianchi and one of the seven biggest fresh water lakes in China. It means, 'sea shaped like an ear', in Chinese. In a sunny day, the crystal waters of Erhai Lake and the snow mantled Cangshan Mount radiate with each other. Thus the scene was commonly described as 'Silver Cangshan and Jade Erhai'. After tout, we drive back to hotel.

After breakfast, we transfer to visit Xizhou town (about 1 hour). Green mountains, winding creeks and fertile land make for a lyrical and carefree life. The history of Xizhou dates back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD). People nowadays regard Xizhou as a town that is famous for the Bai minority culture. The old houses and streets are well preserved. We may still find traces of past glory.

At the entrance to Xizhou , a magnificent structure catches the attention of visitors. It is a two-storey building made of wood and brick. The second floor is an attic of horizontal inscribed board. The first floor is a corridor, leading visitors into an atmosphere of traditional culture featuring part-time study in the countryside.

Walking along the slate road, sauntering though the winding alleys, visitors can have a good look at the delicate and intricate designs on the walls. The houses of local residents are characterized by a traditional Chinese rectangular courtyard with a screen wall facing the gate. On the screen wall there are usually four Chinese characters, reading "Qingbai Shijia" (innocent family) or "Ziqi Donglai" (Auspicious air comes from the East). Around them are landscape paintings and decorations with a profusion of colours. The doors and windows are full of grills with auspicious paintings.

In Xizhou , visitors also have the opportunity to appreciate the genuine tea ceremony of the Bai minority. Xizhou is an ideal tourist destination for people who want to experience a different way of life. After tour, we drive to Dali airport where we take a flight back to Shanghai.