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4Tuesday, August 11
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Make a 'Mushroom Lamp' | Using Mushrooms Collected from the Forest
A 2-hour handcraft experience near the ancient city. Using materials such as lichens and mushrooms collected from Cangshan Mountain and the Dali area, create a miniature mushroom forest night light. Take the forest memory home. Suitable for those who love natural handicrafts.
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Chen Paris's Activity Follow-up Photography Service
Lake photography service, location arranged according to water activities. Chen Paris will follow paddleboarding or water sports to take photos and aerial shots, suitable for those who want professional image records, subject to confirmation of distance based on specific activities.
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Comprehensive Activity Follow-Up Photography (Arrange Available Photography Guide)
After joining an activity, if you need follow-up photography service to record the event specifically, we will assign a photography guide based on the situation.
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Hike Through Fern Forest
Starting from about 5 km north of the old town, the total distance is about 6 km. Walk slowly through a forest where ferns grow as lush as waterfalls, learn about various types, spores, and habits of ferns. Moderate intensity, suitable for travelers who want to experience the nature of Cangshan without getting too tired.
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Kuosongping Light Hike | Fields · Streams · Forest
The Kuosongping Light Hike starts from the village fields, crossing streams, white stone beaches, and forest edges. Along the way, you will see large ferns and other plants that only grow at forest edges. A friendly dog may accompany you. It's a half-day trip with a light intensity, perfect for families or guests who want an easy hike with diverse scenery.
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Experience Sailing a Small Sailboat on the Beautiful Lake
Go from Dali to the lakeside to experience a small sailboat at the Caimi Farm, 3km from the old town. Learn basic control from the captain and feel the relationship between wind, boat, and water on the lake surface. Suitable for those who want to try water sports but prefer a safe pace.
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Huoshan Easy Hike to Watch Sunset | Half-loop of Erhai Lake to See Sunset Glow Over Cangshan and Erhai
Huoshan is near Shuanglang, about 55 km and a 1.5-hour drive from the ancient city. Depart in the afternoon, drive half loop around Erhai to the trailhead, then a 2.5 km easy hike to watch the sunset glow over Cangshan and Erhai (with a mountaintop picnic). Return to the ancient city in the evening.
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Agua | Making Plant and Insect Specimens
A hands-on nature craft experience around the ancient city. Join Agua to learn about plants and insects, practice collecting, observing, and making specimens, and turn the details of the mountain into takeaway works. Suitable for families who enjoy hands-on activities and nature.
Open bookingWednesday, August 12
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Mushroom Foraging in the Forest beyond Cangshan
Leave Cangshan forest mushroom picking, forest hike, collecting and explaining mushrooms along the way, options for only picking mushrooms or picking mushrooms followed by a mushroom meal in the afternoon. After meeting, about 1 hour drive, easy route, low physical demand.
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Go to Shangri-La | Advanced Mushroom Foraging
Join Xiao Jing for a day-and-night mushroom foraging trip in the forests of Shangri-La, including a Tibetan-style homestay, afternoon tea, a mushroom dinner, breakfast, and a next-day mountain foraging experience. Suitable for those who truly love mushrooms and quiet forests.
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Muxiangping | Alpine Meadow Hiking
Meet near the ancient city, about 1 hour and 40 minutes drive to Muxiangping. The entire route is about 8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 300 meters, walking through alpine meadows and open ridges. When the weather is good, you can see snow-capped mountains in the distance. Suitable for ages 6 and up.
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Beekeeper Chunyu: The World of Bees @ Yili, Xinjiang
Visit beekeeper Chunyu in Yili, Xinjiang to learn about the division of labor in a bee colony and the process of honey collection and production. Put on protective suits to observe the queen bee, worker bees, and drones up close, and finally taste honey freshly taken from the hive.
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Beekeeper Chunyu's Dad | Learn About Bee Life, Taste the Freshest Honey
From Dali, Yunnan to Yining, Xinjiang, visit beekeeper Chunyu, learn about bee life, beehives, and the honey harvesting process, taste fresh honey, and have a Q&A session. Suitable for families and those interested in natural food.
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Cycling Through Villages | Exploring Local Rural Culture with Brother Ding
Brother Ding's home is about 30 km from the ancient city. The cycling starts at the Shangguan Longshou Pass area. Follow a local to walk through villages, learn about Bai courtyards, rural culture, and village life. Suitable for those who enjoy cycling and local stories.
Open bookingExperience Sailing a Small Sailboat on the Beautiful Lake
Go from Dali to the lakeside to experience a small sailboat at the Caimi Farm, 3km from the old town. Learn basic control from the captain and feel the relationship between wind, boat, and water on the lake surface. Suitable for those who want to try water sports but prefer a safe pace.
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Fengyu Village Travel | A Corner of Dali
Casually wander into the streets, forests, fields, and ancient buildings of Fengyu, experiencing a simple and quiet corner of Dali.
Open bookingHike Through Fern Forest
Starting from about 5 km north of the old town, the total distance is about 6 km. Walk slowly through a forest where ferns grow as lush as waterfalls, learn about various types, spores, and habits of ferns. Moderate intensity, suitable for travelers who want to experience the nature of Cangshan without getting too tired.
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2-Day Shangri-La (Tibetan Area) Camping (May-October)
Departing from Dali for a two-day camping trip in Shangri-La, with wild camping by a summer pasture stream, including natural scenery of the Tibetan area, pastoral life, meadows, camping equipment, and preparation of breakfast and dinner. The second day returns to the ancient city area around 17:30-18:30.
Open bookingChen Paris's Activity Follow-up Photography Service
Lake photography service, location arranged according to water activities. Chen Paris will follow paddleboarding or water sports to take photos and aerial shots, suitable for those who want professional image records, subject to confirmation of distance based on specific activities.
Open bookingComprehensive Activity Follow-Up Photography (Arrange Available Photography Guide)
After joining an activity, if you need follow-up photography service to record the event specifically, we will assign a photography guide based on the situation.
Open bookingGo to Shangri-La | Advanced Mushroom Foraging
Join Xiao Jing for a day-and-night mushroom foraging trip in the forests of Shangri-La, including a Tibetan-style homestay, afternoon tea, a mushroom dinner, breakfast, and a next-day mountain foraging experience. Suitable for those who truly love mushrooms and quiet forests.
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Hanhan's Ailao Mountain Forest Hiking (2-Day Trip)
Depart from Dali, approximately 4 hours to Ailao Mountain, stay overnight at the mountain top, hike in the forest for about 5 hours the next day, covering around 8 km. Highlights include primitive forest, tea break picnic, and a two-day mountain trip away from tourists.
Open bookingHike Through Fern Forest
Starting from about 5 km north of the old town, the total distance is about 6 km. Walk slowly through a forest where ferns grow as lush as waterfalls, learn about various types, spores, and habits of ferns. Moderate intensity, suitable for travelers who want to experience the nature of Cangshan without getting too tired.
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Mountain Photography | Weeds Scene
Complete a set of natural travel portraits with Weeds Scene in the mountains or by Erhai Lake. She is familiar with forests, mountain paths, and people's relaxed states. The shooting style leans towards authentic documentation, not heavy makeup or posed shots, suitable for adults, children, and families.
Open bookingMushroom Foraging in the Forest beyond Cangshan
Leave Cangshan forest mushroom picking, forest hike, collecting and explaining mushrooms along the way, options for only picking mushrooms or picking mushrooms followed by a mushroom meal in the afternoon. After meeting, about 1 hour drive, easy route, low physical demand.
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Collecting 'Gems' with Shusha · Playing in Water · Painting
Streamside activity near the old town, about 2.5 hours. Children and adults search for stones by the stream, observe their textures, and then paint them into their own 'gems'. Relaxing pace, suitable for parent-child water play and creativity.
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Eryuan Rural Tour | Rushan Making Experience, Boat Ride, Countryside Stroll
The activity is about 45 kilometers from Dali Old Town, within a 40-minute to 1-hour drive. It revolves around the villages of Eryuan (one of the sources of Erhai Lake), offering a leisurely itinerary that includes experiencing the making of Dali's traditional snack Rushan (dried milk fan), boating across the lake, and strolling through the countryside fields. It is suitable for those who enjoy a slow pace and traditional culture.
Open bookingKuosongping Light Hike | Fields · Streams · Forest
The Kuosongping Light Hike starts from the village fields, crossing streams, white stone beaches, and forest edges. Along the way, you will see large ferns and other plants that only grow at forest edges. A friendly dog may accompany you. It's a half-day trip with a light intensity, perfect for families or guests who want an easy hike with diverse scenery.
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Deer Photography
Photography services around the ancient city's streams or farms and small sailing boat experiences on the farm, captured by Deer to record your genuine moments in nature or during activities. The photography does not emphasize posed shots, leaning more towards a travel life documentary, suitable for families, friends, or guests who want to preserve a natural journey.
Open bookingThursday, August 13
19Mushroom Foraging in the Forest beyond Cangshan
Leave Cangshan forest mushroom picking, forest hike, collecting and explaining mushrooms along the way, options for only picking mushrooms or picking mushrooms followed by a mushroom meal in the afternoon. After meeting, about 1 hour drive, easy route, low physical demand.
Open bookingAgua | Making Plant and Insect Specimens
A hands-on nature craft experience around the ancient city. Join Agua to learn about plants and insects, practice collecting, observing, and making specimens, and turn the details of the mountain into takeaway works. Suitable for families who enjoy hands-on activities and nature.
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Baima Snow Mountain Route (3-Day Trip)
Traveling along the Baima Snow Mountain route is a scenery we've long wanted to present and have been brewing for a while. There, you can not only visit centuries-old monasteries and exotic churches, but also experience authentic Tibetan village life, stroll through primeval forests, gaze at continuous snow peaks from afar, and encounter diverse and integrated cultural customs. With magnificent landscapes and rich experiences, it will be an unforgettable journey in Tibetan land.
Open bookingBeekeeper Chunyu: The World of Bees @ Yili, Xinjiang
Visit beekeeper Chunyu in Yili, Xinjiang to learn about the division of labor in a bee colony and the process of honey collection and production. Put on protective suits to observe the queen bee, worker bees, and drones up close, and finally taste honey freshly taken from the hive.
Open bookingBeekeeper Chunyu's Dad | Learn About Bee Life, Taste the Freshest Honey
From Dali, Yunnan to Yining, Xinjiang, visit beekeeper Chunyu, learn about bee life, beehives, and the honey harvesting process, taste fresh honey, and have a Q&A session. Suitable for families and those interested in natural food.
Open bookingCycling Through Villages | Exploring Local Rural Culture with Brother Ding
Brother Ding's home is about 30 km from the ancient city. The cycling starts at the Shangguan Longshou Pass area. Follow a local to walk through villages, learn about Bai courtyards, rural culture, and village life. Suitable for those who enjoy cycling and local stories.
Open bookingDeer Photography
Photography services around the ancient city's streams or farms and small sailing boat experiences on the farm, captured by Deer to record your genuine moments in nature or during activities. The photography does not emphasize posed shots, leaning more towards a travel life documentary, suitable for families, friends, or guests who want to preserve a natural journey.
Open bookingHike Through Fern Forest
Starting from about 5 km north of the old town, the total distance is about 6 km. Walk slowly through a forest where ferns grow as lush as waterfalls, learn about various types, spores, and habits of ferns. Moderate intensity, suitable for travelers who want to experience the nature of Cangshan without getting too tired.
Open bookingMake a 'Mushroom Lamp' | Using Mushrooms Collected from the Forest
A 2-hour handcraft experience near the ancient city. Using materials such as lichens and mushrooms collected from Cangshan Mountain and the Dali area, create a miniature mushroom forest night light. Take the forest memory home. Suitable for those who love natural handicrafts.
Open bookingChen Paris's Activity Follow-up Photography Service
Lake photography service, location arranged according to water activities. Chen Paris will follow paddleboarding or water sports to take photos and aerial shots, suitable for those who want professional image records, subject to confirmation of distance based on specific activities.
Open bookingComprehensive Activity Follow-Up Photography (Arrange Available Photography Guide)
After joining an activity, if you need follow-up photography service to record the event specifically, we will assign a photography guide based on the situation.
Open bookingHike Through Fern Forest
Starting from about 5 km north of the old town, the total distance is about 6 km. Walk slowly through a forest where ferns grow as lush as waterfalls, learn about various types, spores, and habits of ferns. Moderate intensity, suitable for travelers who want to experience the nature of Cangshan without getting too tired.
Open bookingMountain Photography | Weeds Scene
Complete a set of natural travel portraits with Weeds Scene in the mountains or by Erhai Lake. She is familiar with forests, mountain paths, and people's relaxed states. The shooting style leans towards authentic documentation, not heavy makeup or posed shots, suitable for adults, children, and families.
Open bookingMushroom Foraging in the Forest beyond Cangshan
Leave Cangshan forest mushroom picking, forest hike, collecting and explaining mushrooms along the way, options for only picking mushrooms or picking mushrooms followed by a mushroom meal in the afternoon. After meeting, about 1 hour drive, easy route, low physical demand.
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Cangshan Four Seasons Foraging
A foraging route in the mountains near the ancient town, about 3 hours and 3 kilometers round trip. Join the foraging group to learn about seasonal plants. In the rainy season, look for mushrooms (though this route has very few mushrooms). In autumn and winter, collect pinecones and fruits. Suitable for families with children aged 4 and above for an easy hike up the mountain.
Open bookingKuosongping Light Hike | Fields · Streams · Forest
The Kuosongping Light Hike starts from the village fields, crossing streams, white stone beaches, and forest edges. Along the way, you will see large ferns and other plants that only grow at forest edges. A friendly dog may accompany you. It's a half-day trip with a light intensity, perfect for families or guests who want an easy hike with diverse scenery.
Open bookingExperience Sailing a Small Sailboat on the Beautiful Lake
Go from Dali to the lakeside to experience a small sailboat at the Caimi Farm, 3km from the old town. Learn basic control from the captain and feel the relationship between wind, boat, and water on the lake surface. Suitable for those who want to try water sports but prefer a safe pace.
Open bookingHuoshan Easy Hike to Watch Sunset | Half-loop of Erhai Lake to See Sunset Glow Over Cangshan and Erhai
Huoshan is near Shuanglang, about 55 km and a 1.5-hour drive from the ancient city. Depart in the afternoon, drive half loop around Erhai to the trailhead, then a 2.5 km easy hike to watch the sunset glow over Cangshan and Erhai (with a mountaintop picnic). Return to the ancient city in the evening.
Open bookingAgua | Making Plant and Insect Specimens
A hands-on nature craft experience around the ancient city. Join Agua to learn about plants and insects, practice collecting, observing, and making specimens, and turn the details of the mountain into takeaway works. Suitable for families who enjoy hands-on activities and nature.
Open bookingFriday, August 14
12Mushroom Foraging in the Forest beyond Cangshan
Leave Cangshan forest mushroom picking, forest hike, collecting and explaining mushrooms along the way, options for only picking mushrooms or picking mushrooms followed by a mushroom meal in the afternoon. After meeting, about 1 hour drive, easy route, low physical demand.
Open bookingGo to Shangri-La | Advanced Mushroom Foraging
Join Xiao Jing for a day-and-night mushroom foraging trip in the forests of Shangri-La, including a Tibetan-style homestay, afternoon tea, a mushroom dinner, breakfast, and a next-day mountain foraging experience. Suitable for those who truly love mushrooms and quiet forests.
Open bookingMuxiangping | Alpine Meadow Hiking
Meet near the ancient city, about 1 hour and 40 minutes drive to Muxiangping. The entire route is about 8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 300 meters, walking through alpine meadows and open ridges. When the weather is good, you can see snow-capped mountains in the distance. Suitable for ages 6 and up.
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A Day in the Mountain Village of Xipo
Xipo Mountain Village is about 80 km from Dali. Spend a day visiting a mountain family, enjoy two home-cooked meals, hike about 4 km round trip with 200 meters of elevation gain, passing through tobacco fields, walnut forests, and primeval forests.
Open bookingAgua | Making Plant and Insect Specimens
A hands-on nature craft experience around the ancient city. Join Agua to learn about plants and insects, practice collecting, observing, and making specimens, and turn the details of the mountain into takeaway works. Suitable for families who enjoy hands-on activities and nature.
Open bookingBeekeeper Chunyu: The World of Bees @ Yili, Xinjiang
Visit beekeeper Chunyu in Yili, Xinjiang to learn about the division of labor in a bee colony and the process of honey collection and production. Put on protective suits to observe the queen bee, worker bees, and drones up close, and finally taste honey freshly taken from the hive.
Open bookingBeekeeper Chunyu's Dad | Learn About Bee Life, Taste the Freshest Honey
From Dali, Yunnan to Yining, Xinjiang, visit beekeeper Chunyu, learn about bee life, beehives, and the honey harvesting process, taste fresh honey, and have a Q&A session. Suitable for families and those interested in natural food.
Open bookingCycling Through Villages | Exploring Local Rural Culture with Brother Ding
Brother Ding's home is about 30 km from the ancient city. The cycling starts at the Shangguan Longshou Pass area. Follow a local to walk through villages, learn about Bai courtyards, rural culture, and village life. Suitable for those who enjoy cycling and local stories.
Open bookingExperience Sailing a Small Sailboat on the Beautiful Lake
Go from Dali to the lakeside to experience a small sailboat at the Caimi Farm, 3km from the old town. Learn basic control from the captain and feel the relationship between wind, boat, and water on the lake surface. Suitable for those who want to try water sports but prefer a safe pace.
Open bookingFengyu Village Travel | A Corner of Dali
Casually wander into the streets, forests, fields, and ancient buildings of Fengyu, experiencing a simple and quiet corner of Dali.
Open bookingHike Through Fern Forest
Starting from about 5 km north of the old town, the total distance is about 6 km. Walk slowly through a forest where ferns grow as lush as waterfalls, learn about various types, spores, and habits of ferns. Moderate intensity, suitable for travelers who want to experience the nature of Cangshan without getting too tired.
Open bookingMake a 'Mushroom Lamp' | Using Mushrooms Collected from the Forest
A 2-hour handcraft experience near the ancient city. Using materials such as lichens and mushrooms collected from Cangshan Mountain and the Dali area, create a miniature mushroom forest night light. Take the forest memory home. Suitable for those who love natural handicrafts.
Open booking