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)

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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.

Where to stay

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

What to eat

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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Business trip｜Live and work in Dali, combining business with vacation in a boutique homestay

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Er Yuan secret retreat! Enjoy hot springs and scenery at the same time!

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5 cities for family trips from August to October that won’t tire out moms—lazy travelers can copy this itinerary

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Dali, Xizhou Wheat Field Mini Train

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Lijiang, a great place to vacation without spending much

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Dali Yihe Yunxi Jinshi Residence Hotel: the scent of pine smoke and ink crossing three centuries

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With Cangshan Mountain as its backdrop and Erhai Lake as its courtyard, this place holds the gentlest days of Dali

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Avoid the crowds in Dali and Lijiang! Shaxi is the true healing ancient town in Yunnan 🌿 The filming location of "Meet Yourself," a surviving ancient market on the Tea Horse Road. It's not overly commercialized and is full of rustic, relaxed local life. I've organized a loop route for fans of the show so you don't have to backtrack. You can easily explore it in half a day and get perfect photos ✅ 🗺 Route: Ouyang Courtyard → Mint Cafe → Zuozuo Restaurant → Sifang Street → Ancient Stage → Xingjiao Temple → Yujin Bridge 🏡 Ouyang Courtyard - Photo 3 A core filming location for "Meet Yourself," this century-old caravan house features a classic Bai ethnic courtyard layout. The yellow walls and alleys are the same photo spot used by Liu Yifei, offering an incredible sense of depth for traditional-style photos. 💰 Admission is ¥20, which includes access to the caravan relics. ☕ Mint Cafe (Youfeng Cafe) - Photo 4 The shop where Xu Hongdou "worked" in the show. The retro wooden windows and courtyard create a perfect atmosphere. You can take photos outside for free; if you want to take photos at the same spot inside, just make a small purchase. 📍 Zuozuo Restaurant - Photo 5 The street corner where the famous scene of breaking the phone was filmed. Only exterior shots are possible, no purchase necessary. You can easily recreate the atmospheric shots from the show. 🏮 Sifang Street - Photo 6 The ancient town's core market with a thousand-year history. The stone paths are full of ancient charm, and there are many niche handicraft shops. There's a local market on Fridays, full of local life. It's less crowded in the early morning, making it perfect for empty shots. 🎭 Ancient Stage - Photo 7 An iconic Qing Dynasty building in Shaxi, featuring exquisite carvings. There are intangible cultural heritage performances during festivals. Before 9:00 AM, there are no tourists, making it easy to take clean, traditional-style photos. 🛕 Xingjiao Temple An ancient Ming Dynasty temple opposite the stage. It has a unique, quiet, and serene style and houses precious murals. Admission is free with your ID card; photography is prohibited inside the halls. 🌉 Yujin Bridge - Photo 2, 9, 10 The soul landmark of Shaxi and a frequently featured stone bridge in "Meet Yourself." The morning mist is ethereal, and the sunset backlight in the evening is perfect for silhouettes. The reflection on the water is stunning—a must-visit healing photo spot. 💡 Concise travel tips 1. Avoid crowds: Enter before 9:00 AM to avoid tour groups and enjoy the empty ancient streets all to yourself. 2. Outfits: Light-colored or "New Chinese" style clothing fits the ancient town atmosphere better for photos. 3. Avoid pitfalls: Don't buy cheap souvenirs on the street; some ancient courtyards require separate tickets. 4. Recommendation: Stay for one night to unlock the quiet, empty Shaxi in the early morning—it doubles the experience. Slow down and explore Shaxi, and immerse yourself in all the gentleness and relaxation of "Meet Yourself" 🍃

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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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