Dali Prefecture

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About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–5 day(s)

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

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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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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A wonderland hotel in Dali, sleep surrounded by lush greenery!

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I dreamed of visiting Dali when I was a child, and now that I'm grown up, I finally had the chance to come~ The Cangshan Mountains are like dark green ink, and the Erhai Lake sparkles—it's as beautiful as an oil painting! Flocks of seagulls, cruise ships, the endless Erhai Lake, and rice paddies—these are views you just can't find in a big city! · 📸Photo spots👇🏻 p1 Longkan Pier p2 Fuguangli Coffee, Wenbi Village, Haidong p3 Xizhou Ancient Town rice paddies p4 Banshan Yue Travel Photography Garden p5 Qizhi Coffee, Yuhu Village p6–7 Lixiang Garden p8 Qianxun Pagoda, Chongsheng Temple p9 Gate of Erhai Lake, Xiajiyi p10–11 Yunxiang Mountain p12 Xiajiyi Village p13 Lakeside behind Xiajia Village p14 Erhai Lake p15 Xindi Coffee, Sansheng Island · 🗺️Itinerary: ✅ West Erhai Route: Longkan Pier ➡️ Qianxun Pagoda, Chongsheng Temple ➡️ Gate of Erhai Lake, Xiajiyi ➡️ Xiajiyi Village ➡️ Lakeside behind Xiajia Village ➡️ Xindi Coffee, Sansheng Island ➡️ Xizhou Ancient Town rice paddies ➡️ Banshan Yue Travel Photography Garden ✅ North Cangshan Route: Qizhi Coffee, Yuhu Village ✅ East Erhai Route: Fuguangli Coffee, Wenbi Village, Haidong ➡️ Lixiang Garden ➡️ Erhai Lake (East Route scenery) ➡️ Yunxiang Mountain (sunset) · 【My food recommendations】 P16 Shannanji: Come to Dali for Yunnan-style stir-fry cooked in small pots. The signature "Red Three-Chopped" (minced pork with tomatoes and chilies) is tangy, spicy, and rich. The minced meat paired with fresh chilies is so fragrant—I ate a whole bowl mixed with rice. The environment, service, and food quality were all incredibly pleasant. P18 Jiuniang Chickpea Porridge: The porridge has a smooth, soft texture without being too thick. It's topped with plenty of crushed peanuts, giving it a great crunch—so delicious! You can ask for a little less chili; I recommend dipping fried dough sticks in it. · 💡Dali tips ▪️Choose Longkan for sunrise, and save Haidong for sunset ▪️Cars cannot enter the West Erhai corridor; if driving, park on the outskirts ▪️The UV rays on the plateau are intense, so don't be lazy with sunscreen ▪️There's a large temperature difference between day and night, so carry a light jacket with you ▪️I don't recommend riding an e-scooter for the entire loop around the lake; know your limits

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Backed by Cangshan Mountain | A hotel in Dali that brings a Monet painting to life

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Quiet Corner in Dali Ancient Town

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Unadorned tenderness: Wabi-sabi moments at Shiliu Boutique Hotel

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Dali Prefecture: FAQ

What's the most popular attractions in Dali?

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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