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Where do we come from?
WeNot a company, we areFriends from the community, gradually coming together but working independently.
In 2019, I launched 'Hiking Experience + Home-cooked Dinner' on Airbnb. Visitors to Dali loved it and recommended it to their friends. Later, some friends from the community joined the team, bringing different local experiences. In 2022, after Airbnb stopped its operations in China, we created our own Chinese WeChat Mini Program for local travelers. Now, we've built this multilingual website hoping to meet more travelers from different countries and create meaningful travel experiences in Dali.
To learn more about each guide, please read: Guides in our community
If you have any questions, you can also email me at: jason.lingjiec@gmail.com
Or contact me via WeChat/WhatsApp: 13636360694
What are we doing?
In April 2023, I traveled to Iran. Fortunately, I was able to experience the country's lifestyle more deeply because I met local friends there. Through this experience, I realized that when people travel to another country, having a "friend" there— even if meeting for the first time — makes a big difference. Therefore, we decided to focus on two things from a traveler’s perspective to make your journey more meaningful.
1️⃣Making in-depth travel easierWe provide outdoor experiences and take you to those hard-to-reach places: mountain paths, streams, lakes, villages, farms, and local delicacies. We hope your trip is both enriching and relaxing.No group size requirementsMost short trips can be completed with just one client, as we serve independent travelers.
And since most tourists coming to China from other countries face significant language barriers, we not only offer "Language services" but will also assist you in arranging local transportation. For example, helping you "arrange taxis"get picked up from your hotel to the meeting point and back.
2️⃣Providing abundant self-guided tour information.
Aside from cost considerations, we also enjoy exploring independently without a tour guide while traveling, as it allows more freedom. We will share a wealth of information for you to explore on your own. This includes detailed information about natural outdoor attractions, temples, ancient villages, hot springs, cafes, restaurants, and other recommended local business experiences. You'll find seasonal weather advice, what to wear, tips for traveling to Dali, local transportation, accommodations, and dining. We update regularly. By referring to this information in advance, you can plan your itinerary and make the most of your time here.
Click here:Dali Local Travel Information
Also:Some practical guidance for foreign travelers in China
If you do need help, please email: jason.lingjiec@gmail.com
Website Content Guidelines
Travel activities | Hiking, crafts, nature observation, travel
Travel information | Accommodation, restaurants, cafes, transportation
Dali Community Performances and Activities | Studios, People, Community Information
*Travel information with children
* FAQ
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(March–June) Cangshan Wild Tea Collection - Make Your Own White Tea
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Eryuan Countryside Travel | Rushan Making Workshop, Boat Ride, Countryside Walk and Hot Springs by the Fields
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Hiking Fern Forest
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Go to the organic farm to pick fruits | Cook at home with Honghong
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Kuosongping Light Hike | Fields, Streams, Forests
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Hike to see the sunset at Huoshan Mountain | Circle half of Erhai Lake and visit the peasant painting society in the mountains
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(June-October) Going up the mountain to pick mushrooms | Eating mushroom meals at farmers' houses
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Stargazing with A-Tu | Boat ride on the lake under the starry sky at night
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Beekeeper Chunyu | Learn about the life of bees and taste the freshest honey
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Make a "Mushroom Lamp" | Use mushrooms collected from your own forest
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A Day in the Life of a Mountain Family on the Western Slope
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Go to Fengyu Traditional Market | Tea Horse Ancient Town in the Valley (Every Tuesday)
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Cycling around Dali | Exploring the villages and people at the foot of Cangshan Mountain
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Nature Observation Mini Hike | Birds, Plants and Insects
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Paddle board | Go to the beautiful lake at the foot of the mountain
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2-day trip to Shangri-La pastoral area
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Picking mushrooms and pine cones on the forest trail | Eating vegetarian food at Jizhao Temple after hiking
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Minibus trip | Walk in the ancient forest by the Mi Ju River for dyeing and printing, and pick wild vegetables by the field to make tempura
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Agua | Making plant and insect specimens
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Muxiangping|Light hike on the alpine meadow
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Cycling in Xizhou | Exploring villages, fields and Erhai Lake with Randy
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Ridge of the Clouds | Hiking in Dali's Primeval Forest
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Jiangwei Market Day | Traditional Market in a Town by Erhai Lake
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Hiking in the Qingbixi Tea Garden in the evening | Having dinner at Guide Honghong's home after descending the mountain
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Nujiang 2-Day Trip | Coffee Sun-drying Field, Southern Border, Hot Springs
Regular price ¥1,398.00Regular priceUnit price perSale price ¥1,398.00
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Restaurant
These restaurants are sometimes for the food, sometimes for the atmosphere, and...
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Folklore and Festivals
In progress: Traditional, living folk customs and festivals
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Things to do in Dali
- VariousLocal events
- Dinner at Chinchin on Friday,Watch a community jazz performance
- Saturday'sCloud SwingSwing dance party
- Check out what's new in the communityNew-style market & performance
- Go to oneLocal market
- See if you can catch an authenticFolk festival
- Attend oneCommunity potluck Experience this format
Information on food, accommodation and entertainment when traveling with children
Dali Community
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Clubs and Activities
The Dali community is very complex, with many communities and individual activities...
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Mountain Village Products
Mountain products and specialties derived from the connection with "people" You find...
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Handmade Works
Presenting the craftsmen and works dedicated to creation in the Dali community...
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Dali Books
Some books written about Dali and created in Dali, adding a perspective...