This full-day countryside experience takes you into the fertile plains and lakeside communities north of Dali, where traditional ways of life continue alongside breathtaking natural scenery.
The day begins in Dengchuan, a region famous throughout Yunnan for its dairy traditions. Visit a local Rushan workshop to learn about the production process behind one of the Bai people's most distinctive foods. Taste fresh dairy products, sample local milk specialties, and, if timing allows, witness the fascinating process of making fresh Rushan by hand.
From here, continue through a landscape of villages, farmlands, and country paths. Walking through fields and local settlements offers a glimpse into the rhythms of rural life that have remained largely unchanged for generations.
The journey continues into a historic Muslim village, where old architecture, local traditions, and the sounds of daily life create a unique cultural atmosphere rarely experienced by outside visitors.
Later, board a small boat and explore the peaceful waterways that weave through the countryside. As you drift along the canals, admire traditional white-walled villages reflected in the water, with distant mountains forming the backdrop.
The day concludes with two of life's simple pleasures: a relaxing hot spring bath and a delicious local meal, featuring either traditional Eryuan countryside cuisine or local halal specialties.
This is Dali at its most peaceful, authentic, and unexpectedly beautiful.