Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner

Overview

9 hours

Mobile ticket

This activity focuses on meditational hiking which can promote health and wellness at the same time, is recreational. Travelers will be taught proper breathing to match with paces. I also offer private photos of the activity upon the guest's request. In addition, after the hike, you will be spending time at my home. You can play with my white cat, DUMBLEDORE, while waiting for the delectable organic dinner. If you still have energy,we will go for walking after dinner and search for the most interesting tea house or cafe or cocktail bars in Dali ancient town.What a way to end a fantastic day!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We will do meditational hiking from a narrow gate of steps up to Cangshan mountain near 3.5km for hiking,then 1.5km of flat road on Jade belt Road,Passing by Zhonghe temple, we will have a rest there and take some snacks, sitting under the sunshine and enjoy beautiful full view of Erhai lake in front of you, after that, 4.5km wild road down to the Zhonghe station, then go to my home for organic food dinner with red wine or Chinese Pu'er Tea, and go for a walk in Dali ancient town after dinner,I will recommend tea house with Japanese yard, cafe with European vintage decorations, or cocktail bar with English speaker owner.You are freely to stay for a while or go on searching.

Sample Menu

main

Organic vegetable salad with roasted duck leg

mostly we will have lettuce, sweet pepper,chinese cabbage, carrot, onion, korean chilli sauce, Italian vinegar as salad

main

Miso soup with mushrooms

Like a famous soup in Japan, we"ll have vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, local coriander leaves, yunnan toufu etc

main

Roasted Duck leg with rosemary in my yard

The duck leg will be preserved in salt, first steamed,then roated with rosemary in my yard,together with chopped scallion.

dessert

Dali Local yogurt or Sweet dumplings or striped rice cake

This is local yogurt with Chia seed and seasonal fruit like blueberry.Or Sweet dumplings with black sesame inside. Or striped rice cake in milk

What‘s Included

Guide fee in ancient town

Organic food with red wine or Chinese tea

photography fee

Guide fee in forest

both private and public transportation

Any consumes in shops or bars

Options

Private photograph on the way

private photograph : Everyone who booked this service will get a pile of digital photos and a calendar of new year with your photo album
Duration: 8 hours
round trip on Cangshan

Cangshan Mountain hike and organic courtyard dinner

Duration: 9 hours
organic homemade dinner
Hiking up and down on Cangshan

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cangshan Hiking: A Day Above the Lake
579Na00,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Looking up from Dali, Cangshan always feels close. But once you step onto the mountain, the experience shifts completely. The altitude, the الهواء, and the perspective all change, turning a simple visit into something more immersive and quiet. Start your day from Dali Old Town around 8:30 or 9:00 AM. The most convenient way to reach Cangshan is by taxi or ride-hailing, which takes about 20 minutes to the cable car stations. There are several access points, but for a classic and relatively easy hiking experience, the Gantong Cableway or Zhonghe Cableway are the most commonly used. They take you directly up to the mid-mountain level, where the main walking routes begin. Taking the cable car is part of the experience. As you ascend, the view gradually opens. Erhai Lake stretches out in the distance, and the town below becomes smaller and quieter. By the time you step off, the air is cooler, fresher, and noticeably calmer. From the upper station, begin your walk along the Jade Belt Road, one of the most iconic trails on Cangshan. The path runs horizontally along the mountainside, making it relatively gentle and accessible. There are no steep climbs, just a steady walk through forest, rock formations, and open viewpoints. The mountain surrounds you, while the lake remains constantly in sight below. As you move along the trail, the rhythm naturally slows. The temperature drops slightly, and the sounds of the city fade away. Every so often, the trees open up to reveal wide views over Erhai, offering a completely different sense of space compared to the lakeside. It feels less like sightseeing and more like stepping into another layer of Dali. Plan to walk for two to three hours at a relaxed pace, stopping whenever the view invites you. There are small rest points along the way where you can sit, take photos, or simply breathe in the mountain air. By early afternoon, begin heading back toward the cable car station and descend. You can return to Dali Old Town for a late lunch or take a short rest before continuing your day. A simple one-day rhythm might be: depart the old town around 8:30 AM, reach the cable car by 9:00, spend the late morning hiking along the Jade Belt Road, and return to the city around 2:00 PM. Before you go, bring a light jacket, as temperatures on the mountain are cooler than in the city. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and it’s a good idea to carry water and some snacks. Weather can change quickly in the mountains, so a quick check before departure is helpful. Cangshan is not about a challenging climb. It’s about perspective. From above, Dali feels quieter, wider, and more connected to the landscape that surrounds it.
Super great Dali experience with a friendly local!
Phil B,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful experience, one of the best I have done. Liya provided us different options for the hike/walk that suited our skill level, and gave us so much good information as we walked. The views at the top are spectactular! Liya was so friendly and welcoming, cooking us tasty food and she made the whole time so great. I feel I have a new friend in Dali. A+ experience and highly recommended to get a more personal feel of Dali, while getting to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise too.

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Overview

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Sample Menu

main

Organic vegetable salad with roasted duck leg

mostly we will have lettuce, sweet pepper,chinese cabbage, carrot, onion, korean chilli sauce, Italian vinegar as salad

main

Miso soup with mushrooms

Like a famous soup in Japan, we"ll have vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, local coriander leaves, yunnan toufu etc

main

Roasted Duck leg with rosemary in my yard

The duck leg will be preserved in salt, first steamed,then roated with rosemary in my yard,together with chopped scallion.

dessert

Dali Local yogurt or Sweet dumplings or striped rice cake

This is local yogurt with Chia seed and seasonal fruit like blueberry.Or Sweet dumplings with black sesame inside. Or striped rice cake in milk

What‘s Included

Guide fee in ancient town

Organic food with red wine or Chinese tea

photography fee

Guide fee in forest

both private and public transportation

Any consumes in shops or bars

Options

Private photograph on the way

private photograph : Everyone who booked this service will get a pile of digital photos and a calendar of new year with your photo album
Duration: 8 hours
round trip on Cangshan

Cangshan Mountain hike and organic courtyard dinner

Duration: 9 hours
organic homemade dinner
Hiking up and down on Cangshan

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Cangshan Hiking: A Day Above the Lake
579Na00,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Looking up from Dali, Cangshan always feels close. But once you step onto the mountain, the experience shifts completely. The altitude, the الهواء, and the perspective all change, turning a simple visit into something more immersive and quiet. Start your day from Dali Old Town around 8:30 or 9:00 AM. The most convenient way to reach Cangshan is by taxi or ride-hailing, which takes about 20 minutes to the cable car stations. There are several access points, but for a classic and relatively easy hiking experience, the Gantong Cableway or Zhonghe Cableway are the most commonly used. They take you directly up to the mid-mountain level, where the main walking routes begin. Taking the cable car is part of the experience. As you ascend, the view gradually opens. Erhai Lake stretches out in the distance, and the town below becomes smaller and quieter. By the time you step off, the air is cooler, fresher, and noticeably calmer. From the upper station, begin your walk along the Jade Belt Road, one of the most iconic trails on Cangshan. The path runs horizontally along the mountainside, making it relatively gentle and accessible. There are no steep climbs, just a steady walk through forest, rock formations, and open viewpoints. The mountain surrounds you, while the lake remains constantly in sight below. As you move along the trail, the rhythm naturally slows. The temperature drops slightly, and the sounds of the city fade away. Every so often, the trees open up to reveal wide views over Erhai, offering a completely different sense of space compared to the lakeside. It feels less like sightseeing and more like stepping into another layer of Dali. Plan to walk for two to three hours at a relaxed pace, stopping whenever the view invites you. There are small rest points along the way where you can sit, take photos, or simply breathe in the mountain air. By early afternoon, begin heading back toward the cable car station and descend. You can return to Dali Old Town for a late lunch or take a short rest before continuing your day. A simple one-day rhythm might be: depart the old town around 8:30 AM, reach the cable car by 9:00, spend the late morning hiking along the Jade Belt Road, and return to the city around 2:00 PM. Before you go, bring a light jacket, as temperatures on the mountain are cooler than in the city. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and it’s a good idea to carry water and some snacks. Weather can change quickly in the mountains, so a quick check before departure is helpful. Cangshan is not about a challenging climb. It’s about perspective. From above, Dali feels quieter, wider, and more connected to the landscape that surrounds it.
Super great Dali experience with a friendly local!
Phil B,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful experience, one of the best I have done. Liya provided us different options for the hike/walk that suited our skill level, and gave us so much good information as we walked. The views at the top are spectactular! Liya was so friendly and welcoming, cooking us tasty food and she made the whole time so great. I feel I have a new friend in Dali. A+ experience and highly recommended to get a more personal feel of Dali, while getting to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise too.