Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture

Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–5 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–5 day(s)

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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
4.5/57,227 Review
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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
4.7/513,535 Review
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Historic landmark
Boat tour
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake
4.6/58,218 Review
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient City
4.7/59,653 Review
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Night view
Shuanglang Ancient Town
Shuanglang Ancient Town
4.6/53,095 Review
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Boat tour
Night view
Shaxi Ancient Town
Shaxi Ancient Town
4.8/5567 Review
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Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Dali Luge Theme Park
Dali Luge Theme Park
4.8/5265 Review
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Cable car
Jizu Mountain
Jizu Mountain
4.7/52,278 Review
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Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area
4.3/53,033 Review
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Natural scenery
Zhang Jia Garden
Zhang Jia Garden
5.0/55,861 Review
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Historic landmark

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 Review
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Hotpot
Courtyard
Avg. NZD17/person
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant
4.5/5451 Review
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Yunnan cuisine
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. NZD16/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 Review
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Yunnan cuisine
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. NZD173/person
MeiZi Jing Restaurant
MeiZi Jing Restaurant
4.6/5138 Review
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Yunnan cuisine
Courtyard
Avg. NZD19/person
海东茄子烧烤(北区店)
海东茄子烧烤(北区店)
4.9/533 Review
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Barbecue
Avg. NZD13/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 Review
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Bakery
Avg. NZD16/person
翠麓野白族庭院私房菜
翠麓野白族庭院私房菜
5.0/53 Review
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Yunnan cuisine
Photogenic
Avg. NZD14/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 Review
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Yunnan cuisine
Avg. NZD20/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 Review
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Fusion cuisine
Sunset
Avg. NZD36/person
HAI DONG QIE ZI
HAI DONG QIE ZI
5.0/531 Review
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Barbecue
Avg. NZD13/person
Yun Qin
Yun Qin
5.0/51,826 Review
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Barbecue
Avg. NZD12/person

Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Graduation trip | Dali villa estate from 100+ per person

Graduation trip | Dali villa estate from 100+ per person

Alexander Young
Alexander Young
 I spent a whole day watching the sea and let everything go

I spent a whole day watching the sea and let everything go

liam PPP
liam PPP
The biggest surprise of this trip to Dali: I just want to relax and not leave.

The biggest surprise of this trip to Dali: I just want to relax and not leave.

EpicWanderings
EpicWanderings
I’d really cry if no one recommended this hidden gem of an art hotel in Dali

I’d really cry if no one recommended this hidden gem of an art hotel in Dali

Logan.Rivera@68
Logan.Rivera@68
Gugumeimei | Secluded B&B on Erhai Lake's "Waist"

Gugumeimei | Secluded B&B on Erhai Lake's "Waist"

LassiKuosmanen
LassiKuosmanen
Head to Cangshan’s sea of clouds and discover a peaceful side of Dali

Head to Cangshan’s sea of clouds and discover a peaceful side of Dali

Hall Oliver:15
Hall Oliver:15
Not abroad!! Really in Dali

Not abroad!! Really in Dali

MysterioUs3r
MysterioUs3r
Dali Fengshen homestay relaxation guide

Dali Fengshen homestay relaxation guide

MARIE BROCK
MARIE BROCK
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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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