Dali
Wind, flowers, snow and moon — and no schedule
Where Chinese people go when they quit their jobs. A lake the size of a sea, a mountain behind it, and villages that have not decided to become cities.
- Erhai Lake drive or cycle, the good half
- Cangshan hiking entrances that are actually worth it
- Where to stay: old town vs Caicun vs Shuanglang
THE CREW
Local companions in Dali
Verified locals who speak your language and know their city cold.
✓ VerifiedAmy杨阿玫
27 · 4 yrs guiding
Bai ethnic, born in Xizhou. Takes you to the market days in the villages around the lake — the ones that happen on a rotating schedule only locals track.
Half day / Full day
$45 / $85
✓ VerifiedRiver赵川
30 · 5 yrs guiding
Moved here from Shenzhen six years ago and never went back. Knows every unmarked pull-over on the Erhai loop where the light is good.
Half day / Full day
$50 / $90
✓ VerifiedNina林霓
33 · 6 yrs guiding
Ran a guesthouse in the old town for four years. If you are thinking about staying in Dali for a month instead of three days, talk to her.
Half day / Full day
$50 / $88
Rates are half/full-day reference prices. Final price is agreed with the companion on WhatsApp — no platform fee.
PRIVATE CAR
Private car & driver in Dali
Licensed drivers, comfortable cars, door-to-door all day.
Open-top Classic
Vintage convertible
The Erhai photo cliché, done well
per day
$195
All-in price, fuel & driver included. Confirm details on WhatsApp.
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