1 Day Dali Hidden Bites & Hands-on Experience

Keywords: Erkuai, Baba, Tie-Dye, Tile Cat, Jia Ma
Note: No scenic tickets needed, but a better experience
Price: $20

Service policies & details

Free cancellation: 
Full refund within 48 hours before start.
Reserve & pay later:
Book now and pay on the event day.
Applicable age: 0-80
Time Duration: 8 hours
Guide language: 
English, Chinese, Yunnan Dialect
What’s included:
English speak local host
Local hidden snacks
What’s not included:
Tips for guide (appreciated), Personal expenses
Optional consumption:
Ebike or Bike rental
Craft lessons and materials
Pickup and drop-off need extra pay

Tour preview

1. Dali Street Food Adventure
Walking through the lively streets, the air is filled with the smell of street food. You try smoky Erkuai with spicy sauce, then enjoy a crispy baba and a cup of fragrant Pu’er tea.

2. Hands-on Craft Experience(choose one out of three)
With your appetite satisfied, it’s time to get creative. Visit a local artisan’s workshop and pick your craft:

Tie-Dye (扎染)
Learn the Bai people’s ancient tie-dyeing technique. Fold and tie fabric, then dip it in indigo dye. Watch as beautiful patterns appear when you unfold your work.

Tile Cat (瓦猫制作)
Create your own Tile Cat, a clay cat figurine believed to bring protection and good luck. Paint it under the guidance of a local artisan, connecting with Dali’s folk traditions.

Jia Ma Woodblock Printing (甲马雕刻)
Try Jia Ma, an ancient woodblock printing method once used for blessings. Carve intricate designs on a Rubber board(or wooden block)and press it onto paper, leaving with your own piece of Dali’s cultural history.

3. Xizhou Ancient Town Tour
Afterward, visit Xizhou Ancient Town, known for its traditional Bai architecture. Stroll its charming streets, and explore courtyards. This peaceful town wraps up your day of culture, food, and creativity.

In Dali, you’ve not just toured, but truly experienced its flavors, crafts, and traditions.

Itinerary

📍 You’ll get picked up:
North gate, Dali Ancient City
① Local market street food:
Stop 1.5 hours, taste our selected snacks and experience the historic local markets.
② Local artisan’s workshop:
Stop 4 hours, appreciate unique handicraft exhibitions and create your own souvenirs.
Xizhou Ancient Town:
Stop 2 hours, admire the local architecture and rural landscapes
📍 You’ll return to the starting point

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