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Dali 2-day itinerary

Dali in 2 Days

Old Town, Erhai Lake, and Bai culture.

Day 1

Dali Old Town + Three Pagodas

Morning

Dali Ancient Town exploration

Dali Old Town3 hours
Afternoon

Three Pagodas + Chongsheng Temple

North edge of town2.5 hours
Evening

Night market and street food dinner

Foreigner Street2 hours
Meal tips: Try Xizhou baba (crispy pastry) from a street stall
Day 2

Bike Ride + Xizhou

Morning

Cycle along Erhai Lake to Xizhou

Erhai Lake path3 hours
Afternoon

Xizhou village exploration + Bai courtyard houses

Xizhou3 hours
Evening

Return cycle to Dali + departure

Meal tips: The milk fan (rubing) in Xizhou is a local specialty worth trying

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