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Accommodation: Lijiang characteristic homestay.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Lijiang \u2192 Shuhe Ancient Town \u2192 Dali Xizhou \u2192 Mai Lang Mini Train","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. 07:30-08:00: Breakfast at homestay (included).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. 08:00-10:00: Tour Shuhe Ancient Town (serene Naxi village, free exploration): Escape the bustle of Lijiang Ancient Town, enjoy rural tranquility.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. 10:30-12:30: Take premium bus to Dali Xizhou (2-hour drive), lunch included.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. 13:00-14:30: Ride Mai Lang Mini Train through wheat fields (Hayao Miyazaki-style scenery, sweet wheat fragrance + flute music).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. 14:30-16:30: Explore Xizhou Ancient Town: Visit Yan Family Compound (Bai \u201cthree halls &amp; one screen wall\u201d architecture), Ancient Banyan Tree, Corner Tower; try Xizhou Baba (Bai pastry).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. 17:00-18:00: Check into Dali 4-diamond lake-view hotel, dinner included.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Accommodation: Dali 4-diamond lake-view hotel.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Dali: Alice\u2019s Ideal Garden \u2192 Nanzhao Ethnic Island \u2192 Erhai Shuanglang","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. 07:30-08:00: Breakfast at hotel (included).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. 08:30-10:30: Visit Alice\u2019s Ideal Garden: Fairy-tale landscapes with\u00a0<strong>professional photography<\/strong>\u00a0(15s family short video + 30s group micro-film included).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. 11:00-12:00: Take \u201cErhai Mini Boat\u201d to Nanzhao Ethnic Island (5-minute ride, 1-hour free exploration): See world\u2019s tallest white marble Guanyin statue, experience Bai culture (optional electric vehicle 20 CNY\/person if pier maintenance).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. 12:30-13:30: Lunch at Erhai restaurant (included).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. 14:00-17:00: Tour Shuanglang Ancient Town: Coastal fishing village with Cangshan\/Erhai views, weathered stone houses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. 17:30-18:30: Return to Dali, dinner included.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. Accommodation: Dali 4-diamond lake-view hotel.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Dali: Dali Ancient Town \u2192 Erhai Ecological Corridor \u2192 Lijiang Airport \u2192 Shenzhen","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>1. 07:30-08:00: Breakfast at hotel (included).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2. 08:30-10:30: Tour Dali Ancient Town (500-year Nanzhao\/Dali Kingdom capital): Wander grid-patterned streets, Foreigners\u2019 Street (Bai + Western culture blend), local snack stalls.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. 11:00-12:00: Lunch at Dali Ancient Town (included).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. 12:30-14:00: Explore Erhai Ecological Corridor: Take photos at Panxi Village S-bend, enjoy Longkan Wharf scenery (free to walk\/snap photos).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. 14:30-16:30: Take premium bus back to Lijiang Airport (2.5-hour drive).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. 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