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Dali Prefecture
Cangshan Mountain
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
Erhai Lake
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Dali Prefecture

Things to Do in Dali Prefecture in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June 2025) | Trip.com

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 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

4.5/56,282 Review
"Mountain climbing"
Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake

4.6/58,076 Review
"Natural scenery"
"Night view"
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4.7/59,588 Review
"Night view"
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Shuanglang

4.6/53,044 Review
"Night view"
Zhang Jia Garden

Zhang Jia Garden

5.0/55,413 Review
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Dali Erhai Lake Tour Bus

4.3/5153 Review
"Sightseeing bus"
Jizu Mountain

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4.6/51,909 Review
"Mountain climbing"
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area

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4.2/52,928 Review
"Natural scenery"
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4.9/5145 Review
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Ancient Town Shaxi

4.8/5547 Review
"Mountain climbing"
"Night view"

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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Wozai Dali Dengni

Wozai Dali Dengni

5.0/51,643 Review
Avg. USD14/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot

Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot

5.0/5199 Review
Avg. USD12/person
"Hot Pot"
"Courtyard"
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双廊转角食光·云南菜·花园餐厅

4.0/535 Review
Avg. USD12/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
"Garden restaurant"
江湖笑·野生菌火锅

江湖笑·野生菌火锅

4.9/550 Review
"Hot Pot"
Ruoshui 3000 Restaurant

Ruoshui 3000 Restaurant

4.0/516 Review
Avg. USD19/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
"Courtyard"
Moshanghuayuan Restaurant

Moshanghuayuan Restaurant

4.8/512 Review
Avg. USD8/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
"Garden restaurant"
Linden Centre

Linden Centre

5.0/527 Review
Avg. USD12/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Historical architecture"
丽舍咖啡吧

丽舍咖啡吧

4.5/54 Review
Avg. USD15/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Open Late"
Er Yue Restaurant

Er Yue Restaurant

4.7/5104 Review
Avg. USD15/person
"Hot Pot"
"Courtyard"
醉琉璃·藏好私房菜

醉琉璃·藏好私房菜

4.5/5182 Review
Avg. USD10/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
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红利私厨•白族私房菜(玉洱路老店)

4.5/558 Review
Avg. USD7/person
"Yunnan Cuisine"
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Green Field Kitchen

Green Field Kitchen

5.0/515 Review
Avg. USD16/person
"Western-style"
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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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