Dali Tie Dye and Tea Culture Tour with Erhai Bike Ride

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This Dali tour blends Bai folk culture, handicraft and nature.
Enjoy Three‑Course Tea in Xizhou, hands‑on tie‑dye in Zhoucheng, plus leisurely cycling along Erhai Ecological Corridor. More real local experience than standard sightseeing.

‑ Authentic Bai culture
‑ Hands‑on tie‑dye craft
‑ Relaxed lakeside cycling

What's Included

Zhoucheng Tie‑Dye Experience
Xizhou Three‑Course Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point

Please enter Xizhou Ancient Town喜洲古镇 as your destination on Didi.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Xizhou Town

    Three‑Course Tea (Bai Ethnic Group) Three‑Course Tea is the time‑honored hospitality ritual of Dali’s Bai people, carrying the life philosophy: bitter first, then sweet, and lasting aftertaste. ‑ 1st Bitter Tea: Roasted green tea, strong bitter taste, symbolizing hardships in life. ‑ 2nd Sweet Tea: Tea mixed with brown sugar, walnut and local Bai milk fan, sweet and nutty, representing rewards after hard work. ‑ 3rd Aftertaste Tea: Seasoned with honey, ginger and pepper, multi‑layered flavors for deep reflection. Take part in this authentic cultural tasting and experience local Bai traditions firsthand.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Zhoucheng Village

    Located in Zhoucheng Village, the hometown of Bai tie‑dye, this is a national intangible cultural heritage craft passed down among local Bai families for over 1,500 years. Join a hands‑on tie‑dye workshop guided by local artisans. You will fold, bind and stitch your fabric, then dip it into natural indigo dye made from plant woad. Witness the magical moment as fabric turns from green to classic Bai blue‑and‑white patterns. Every finished work is one‑of‑a‑kind due to natural dyeing effects. Take your unique handmade souvenir home, and dive deep into genuine Bai folk culture in this ancient village.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Erhai Lake

    Ride along the car‑free Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor, a dedicated lakeside greenway with no motor vehicles allowed. Enjoy relaxing cycling with breathtaking views of Erhai blue waters and distant Cangshan Mountain. The flat, smooth path suits all fitness levels. Pause anytime for photos, breathe fresh lakeside air, and pass wetland, farmland and quiet Bai villages. Slow‑travel at your own pace to soak in Dali’s iconic lakeside scenery.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Grand China Tour

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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