Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture

Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–5 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–5 day(s)

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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
4.5/57,366 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7/513,792 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Boat tour
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake
4.6/58,235 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient City
4.7/59,660 Reviews
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Night view
Shuanglang Ancient Town
Shuanglang Ancient Town
4.6/53,099 Reviews
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Boat tour
Night view
Shaxi Ancient Town
Shaxi Ancient Town
4.8/5568 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Dali Luge Theme Park
Dali Luge Theme Park
4.8/5289 Reviews
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Cable car
Jizu Mountain
Jizu Mountain
4.7/52,314 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area
4.3/53,046 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Zhang Jia Garden
Zhang Jia Garden
5.0/55,916 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Canghai Cloud Grassland
Canghai Cloud Grassland
4.4/5140 Reviews

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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Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot
Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot
5.0/5187 Reviews
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Hotpot
Courtyard
Avg. PHP592/person
青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅
青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅
3.8/55 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. PHP5,851/person
MeiZi Jing Restaurant
MeiZi Jing Restaurant
4.6/5138 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Courtyard
Avg. PHP661/person
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant
4.6/5451 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. PHP569/person
海东茄子烧烤(北区店)
海东茄子烧烤(北区店)
5.0/540 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. PHP455/person
大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧
大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧
4.2/55 Reviews
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Bakery
Avg. PHP554/person
Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine
Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine
5.0/53 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Photogenic
Avg. PHP493/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. PHP683/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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Fusion cuisine
Sunset
Avg. PHP1,246/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
4.3/54 Reviews
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Cantonese cuisine
Avg. PHP1,519/person
Yun Qin
Yun Qin
5.0/51,826 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. PHP425/person
大理云里小坐·花音南洋海景酒店(双廊店)·云里小坐·花音南洋海景餐厅
大理云里小坐·花音南洋海景酒店(双廊店)·云里小坐·花音南洋海景餐厅
5.0/53 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
View of landmarks
Avg. PHP790/person

Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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This rustic luxury French-style courtyard near Dali Ancient City is so healing

This rustic luxury French-style courtyard near Dali Ancient City is so healing

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Quiet Corner in Dali Ancient Town
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Quiet Corner in Dali Ancient Town

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Shaxi Ancient Town 3 Days 2 Nights | A slow-paced September in Western Yunnan, escape the hustle and bustle

Shaxi Ancient Town 3 Days 2 Nights | A slow-paced September in Western Yunnan, escape the hustle and bustle

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Tried and tested: A delicious, reliable wild mushroom hot pot in Dali Old Town!!

Tried and tested: A delicious, reliable wild mushroom hot pot in Dali Old Town!!

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Dali Prefecture! Shuanglang Scenic Area!! Facing Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake! I don't want to check out!

Dali Prefecture! Shuanglang Scenic Area!! Facing Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake! I don't want to check out!

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Why Xizhou Old Town Is Perfect for an Explorer Like Me
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Why Xizhou Old Town Is Perfect for an Explorer Like Me

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Escape Shanghai for the weekend – 2h by high-speed train! A stunning, hidden "Little Erhai"

Escape Shanghai for the weekend – 2h by high-speed train! A stunning, hidden "Little Erhai"

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Has anyone traveled to Yunnan, including Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La? Is it easier to go independently or join a tour? How many days did you spend there, and which month is best to visit?

Has anyone traveled to Yunnan, including Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La? Is it easier to go independently or join a tour? How many days did you spend there, and which month is best to visit?

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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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