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Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture

Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | February 2026

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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Dali Prefecture Local Experiences Map

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Things to do in Dali Prefecture

What to do

Looking for things to do in Dali Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Cangshan Mountain

Cangshan Mountain

4.5/56,899 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake

4.6/58,164 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area

The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area

4.7/512,840 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Boat tour
Dali Ancient City

Dali Ancient City

4.7/59,642 Reviews
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Night view
Shuanglang

Shuanglang

4.6/53,092 Reviews
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Boat tour
Night view
Ancient Town Shaxi

Ancient Town Shaxi

4.8/5564 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Night view
Dali Erhai Lake Tour Bus

Dali Erhai Lake Tour Bus

4.4/5211 Reviews
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Sightseeing bus
Night view
Jizu Mountain

Jizu Mountain

4.7/52,142 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Zhang Jia Garden

Zhang Jia Garden

5.0/55,683 Reviews
Dali Luji Theme Park

Dali Luji Theme Park

4.9/5218 Reviews
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Cable car
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area

Butterfly Spring Scenic Area

4.3/52,993 Reviews
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Natural scenery

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Dali Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dali Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅

青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅

4.5/52 Reviews
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Yunnan Cuisine
Celebrity style
Avg. VND2,336,666/person
Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot

Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot

5.0/5186 Reviews
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Hot Pot
Courtyard
Avg. VND263,333/person
MeiZi Jing Restaurant

MeiZi Jing Restaurant

4.2/5139 Reviews
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Yunnan Cuisine
Courtyard
Avg. VND370,000/person
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant

Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant

5.0/5451 Reviews
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Yunnan Cuisine
Celebrity style
Avg. VND256,666/person
翠麓野白族庭院私房菜

翠麓野白族庭院私房菜

5.0/53 Reviews
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Yunnan Cuisine
Great ambiance
Avg. VND213,333/person
Orient Bistro Fine Yunnan Dining and Bar

Orient Bistro Fine Yunnan Dining and Bar

5.0/525 Reviews
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Yunnan Cuisine
Instagrammable
Avg. VND270,000/person
大理海洋酒店·海梦轩中餐厅

大理海洋酒店·海梦轩中餐厅

4.7/57 Reviews
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Yunnan Cuisine
Avg. VND300,000/person
大理松云悬崖酒店·松云悬崖海景餐厅

大理松云悬崖酒店·松云悬崖海景餐厅

4.7/512 Reviews
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Coffee Shops
Sunset
Avg. VND500,000/person
大理十二云彩别墅海景酒店(洱海店)·Cliff · 悬崖海景餐厅

大理十二云彩别墅海景酒店(洱海店)·Cliff · 悬崖海景餐厅

4.0/53 Reviews
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Cantonese Cuisine
Avg. VND666,666/person
Yun Qin

Yun Qin

5.0/51,826 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. VND276,666/person
大理俊发铂尔曼酒店·纳泰泰餐厅

大理俊发铂尔曼酒店·纳泰泰餐厅

4.7/59 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
Prime location
Avg. VND350,000/person
ba mu xuan

ba mu xuan

4.9/5139 Reviews
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Yunnan Cuisine
Avg. VND280,000/person

Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧

Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧

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EvelynReynolds2
Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window

Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window

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Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill.

Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill.

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Gray Oliver76Oliver
Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali?

Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali?

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NightingaleRiver111
Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town.

Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town.

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On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever.

On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever.

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Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel.

Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel.

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Davis/Lucy567
At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore.

At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore.

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Dali Prefecture: FAQ

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What's the most popular attractions in Dali?

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Here are the best places to visit in Dali, including: Erhai Lake,Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Cultural Tourism Area,Cangshan Mountain

How to get to Dali from Foshan?

From Foshan by subway to Guangzhou, from Guangzhou to Kunming or by train to Kunming, from Kunming by train or by car to Dali.

How to get to Xishuangbanna from Dali?

The most convenient way to fly. Banna doesn't have a train, and the road is far away. It takes about 15 hours from Dali to Banna. You can also go to Lijiang to fly to Banna.

How to get to Dali from Wenzhou?

There is no direct train to Wenzhou in the direction of Yunnan, and the transfer is not very convenient. It is recommended to take the plane. Wenzhou does not fly directly to Dali, it is recommended to fly to Kunming, Kunming to Dali every day there are countless trains.

How to get to Dali from Kunming?

The earliest car is K9612, 09:39 departure, 16:07 to Dali, hard seat 64, hard sleeper 112.5 yuan, the latest car is K9626, 23:31 departure, 06:42 to Dali, hard sleep 112.5 yuan do not know that you arrived in Kunming Can you catch up with the latest car? If you can't catch up, I suggest you play Kunming the next morning, such as Cuihu Park, Jindian Park, Yuhua Temple, Dianchi Lake, these are very good, now Kunming's flowers are open. Very good, then take the K9692 at night, start at 23:18, and arrive at Dali at 07:35.

How to get to Dali from Lijiang Airport?

1, Lijiang train to Dali, Dali station to take the 8th road to the passenger North Station, the majority of the North Station car passed Xizhou. The other 8 roads can go to the ancient city of Dali. After the tour, any passenger car on the Da Li line outside the east gate of the ancient city passes through Xizhou. 2, Lijiang Bus Terminal, take the passenger car on the west bank of the Bohai Sea to Xizhou. The West Bank is not a high speed. The car that goes that way should have more stations and slower. 3, Lijiang Bus Terminal, the whole journey to Dali Passenger Transport North Station. North Station by car to Xizhou. . If you help, please adopt

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