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Dali · Jingdong · Wuliang · Ailao · Mojiang
Dali to Mojiang: Gibbons, Forests & Hani Country
Travel south from Dali through owl conservation, subtropical gardens, Wuliang gibbon habitat, Ailao moss forest, and Hani life in Mojiang.
Length
6 days, plus an easy arrival evening
Route
Start in Dali · Finish in Mojiang
What you’ll see
The journey at a glance.
- 01Cycle or walk through Dali’s fields, villages, and courtyards
- 02Visit an owl conservation project
- 03Explore Jingdong Botanical Garden by day and after dark
- 04Learn how to observe gibbons without disturbing them
- 05Walk in Ailao moss forest and end in Hani country
Route
Day by day.
Day 1
Dali beyond the old town
Explore fields, Bai villages, courtyards, and the everyday relationship between Cangshan, Erhai, and local life.
Day 2
Owls and the forest after dark
Visit the owl conservation village, then continue to Jingdong for a night walk focused on insects, amphibians, reptiles, and other nocturnal life.
Day 3
Jingdong Botanical Garden
Explore subtropical plants, rare species, seed dispersal, and the relationships that hold a forest together.
Day 4
Wuliang gibbon habitat
Start early with a local guide. Listen for calls, scan the canopy, and observe from a respectful distance.
Day 5
Ailao moss forest
Walk through humid forest, moss, ferns, and epiphytes. Choose a gentler route or a deeper naturalist-led walk.
Day 6
Mojiang market, Hani village, and terraces
End with Mojiang’s market, Hani villages, local farming, and terraces at sunset.
Along the road
A few stops to look forward to.
The photographs follow the itinerary. Swipe or use the arrows to move through the route.
Day 1 · Dali
Dali beyond the old town
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Cangshan, farmland, courtyards, and village life reveal a quieter side of Dali.
Who it suits
A good fit for
- Families with children who enjoy wildlife and plants
- Couples or friends who want comfort with substance
- Travelers who have already seen classic Yunnan
- Guests comfortable with early starts and light forest walks
Before you choose
May not suit
- Travelers looking for a fast highlights tour
- Guests expecting guaranteed wildlife sightings
- Anyone unwilling to adjust plans for weather or safety
The practical details
What the price covers.
Included
- Private vehicle from Dali to Mojiang
- Accommodation listed in your booking summary
- In Season trip leader and local specialist guides
- Selected local meals, drinking water, and seasonal fruit
- Confirmed entry fees and activities
- Travel insurance for the confirmed itinerary
- Shared binoculars and light outdoor equipment
Not included
- Travel to Dali and onward from Mojiang
- Single-room supplements and hotel upgrades
- Personal purchases and activities added later
- Costs caused by changes outside the confirmed itinerary
Led locally
We confirm the trip leader, local specialist guides and English support with your dates.
Safety and practical limits
This route includes mountain roads, early starts, a night walk, and forest trails. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. We check weather, roads, local access, and group ability, and adjust outdoor sections when needed.
Read our safety approachClassic route: CNY 6,800 per person. Tailor-made journeys usually cost CNY 1,200–1,500 per person per day, depending on hotels, transport, guides, and activities.
Ask about dates and the full plan.
We confirm availability and details the same day. You pay only after you approve the plan.