Mushroom foraging
Spend time in the forest with people who know its mushrooms and seasonal changes. Check each trip for the season and current conditions.
Local experiences in Dali
All activities
One Day in the Mountain Home at Xipo
10.5 hours
Baima Snow Mountain Route (3-Day Trip)
11 hours
A two-day trip along the Lancang River | The great river, ancient roads, villages, and forests
7 hours
Nujiang 2-Day Trip | Coffee Drying Yard, Southern Border, Hot Springs
9.3 hours
Yunnan Post Station Rural Travel | Forgotten Vernacular Architecture
10.5 hours
Shizhu Day Trip｜Into the Mountains of Yunnan
10.5 hours
The Journey of 'Nuodeng Yunlong' | Into the Deep Mountains of Yunlong
9 hours
Van Travel | Stroll through the ancient forest along the Miju River for leaf rubbing and dyeing, and pick wild vegetables by the fields to make tempura.
5 hours
Cangshan Four Seasons Collection
3 hours
Mushroom Picking | Forest | Playing House (June-October)
9 hours
Wild Trails of Cangshan: Pinecone Collecting | Vegetarian Meal at Jizhao Nunnery
4 hours
Identifying Plants in the Mountains | Eating a Farmhouse Mushroom Meal
3.5 hours
Through the Fields, to the Stream for Leaf Printing
3 hours
Visit a local Bai family ('relatives') to pick vegetables and enjoy a home-cooked meal.
4 hours
Hiking the Fern Forest
4 hours
Cloud Ridge | Hiking in Dali's Primeval Forest
8.5 hours
Fengyu Village Tour | A Corner of Dali
8 hours
Streams and Forests | Easy Hike at the Forest Edge
3.5 hours
Muxiangping | Highland Meadow Hiking
9 hours
Biking Through Villages | Exploring Local Rural Culture with Brother Ding
5.5 hours
Walking in the Sky Realm | Hiking at Longshou Pass Ruins
7.5 hours
Find your way into Dali
Our hosts share the places, interests and everyday life they know. These are starting points, not a fixed itinerary; open an experience to check dates, language and practical details.
Stargazing with Atu
Head to the lake after dark for telescope observations and time under the night sky. Ask your host about weather conditions before setting out.
Meals with local families
Pick seasonal vegetables, cook together and share a table. Visit a Bai family or join Honghong for farm picking and a home-cooked meal.
Villages and local culture
Explore rural life around Dali through village visits, local markets and everyday traditions, including making rushan cheese in Eryuan.
Nature observation and crafts
Slow down to notice insects, plants and birds, keep a nature journal, or make a small woodland lamp with natural materials.
Cangshan hiking
Walk through fern forests or follow a mountain ridge with local guides. Compare distances and elevation gains to find a hike that suits you.
Traveler notes
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Oct 12, 2026
Today I finally fulfilled my dream. I went up Cangshan to pick mushrooms and saw all kinds of mushrooms and ferns. The guide Xiaomi was very nice. I didn't expect there would be a picnic along the way. The little dog Xiaoxi was also very cute. Thanks to the guide Xiaomi, I got many beautiful photos. The natural flavor itself is great, and the taste of the pinecones is amazing! It was such a happy day.
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