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Dali Prefecture

Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | February 2026

About Dali Prefecture

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Erhai Lake

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Things to do in Dali Prefecture

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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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Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧

Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧

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EvelynReynolds2

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Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window

Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window

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Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill.

Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill.

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Gray Oliver76Oliver

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Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali?

Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali?

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NightingaleRiver111

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Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town.

Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town.

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On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever.

On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever.

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Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel.

Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel.

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At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore.

At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore.

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Best of Dali Prefecture

Top 10 Ancient Town Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Top 10 Hotels with Villas in Dali Prefecture

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Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dali Prefecture

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Top 50 Family-friendly Attractions near Dali Prefecture

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Popular Luxury Hotels Near Dali Prefecture

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Top 20 Scenic Hotels near Dali Prefecture

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Top 10 Instagrammable Hotels near Dali Prefecture

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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture

Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 翠麓野白族庭院私房菜 | Orient Bistro Fine Yunnan Dining and Bar | 大理海洋酒店·海梦轩中餐厅 | 大理松云悬崖酒店·松云悬崖海景餐厅 | 大理十二云彩别墅海景酒店（洱海店）·Cliff · 悬崖海景餐厅 | Yun Qin | 大理俊发铂尔曼酒店·纳泰泰餐厅 | ba mu xuan | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | Sky Cloud Sea View Restaurant | chunsheng | ZAI HUI SHOU | 大理方舟胖子·我在大理等你店 | Fly Me To The Moon | Master Duan's Restaurant | 海东茄子烧烤(北区店) | DREAM ISLAND | 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 | Ruoshui 3000 Restaurant | 大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | FORTEN | 大理悦山海度假酒店(大理古城店)·白尼餐厅 | IN MY HEART | 大吉酒店·喜塘餐厅 | XI ZHOU HAN LIN CAN TING | 风花小院·大理市井菜(人民路店)

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Popular Trip Moments

Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧 | The secluded luxury utopia by Erhai Lake: Shuanglang Jianglu x Luna Litus Fairy Tale World | The hotel by Erhai Lake in Dali offers an absolutely amazing view of the sunrise from your bed! | Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window | In Dali's S Bay, you must stay in a guesthouse with a view of Erhai Lake right outside the window! | Yunnan Self-Driving Tour: A Journey to Recharge Your Body and Mind | This is a hidden gem cafe in Shuanglang, with unparalleled aesthetics! A must-visit! | Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill. | Dali Lying Down Diary | I'm Back Again for This Window | A secluded garden courtyard, a slow-paced life | Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali? | Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town. | On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever. | 🙏 Songzhanlin Lama Monastery, a major landmark of Shangri-La, China 🇨🇳 | Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel. | —— Dali Heritage Courtyard · Seaside Private Resort Homestay. This homestay is located on the shore of Erhai Lake, boasting a superb location with beautiful scenery right outside the door. | At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore. | Living on the first row by Erhai Lake, the dividing line between wakefulness and dreams 🫧 | What's it like to live in Erhai Lake in Dali? | Erhai Lake in Dali | In Shuanglang, live amidst the folds of water, and collect the romantic tales of Dali. | Don't wander off in Dali! Longkan Ancient Ferry is the true site of the Investiture of the Gods. | 双廊古镇 (Shuanglang Ancient Town) | 山坂 Cenpin Specialty Coffee : Xizhou Ancient Town | I've returned from my spring trip to Dali. After a three-day stay, I'd like to share some honest thoughts... | Mong Zhiyuan: Noodle restaurant with a view of Erhai Lake, Dali. | The Shuanglang Seaview Resort Hotel in Dali offers unparalleled views that exceeded my expectations! | Listen to advice! Dali Double Gallery is a must-stay! The correct way to open the Erhai sea vacation get | Talia | A Healing Abode by Erhai Lake on a Mountainside Cliff

More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture

Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available Upon Inquiry] | Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Cableway + Xizhou + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake cruise + Nanzhao Style Island 1-day tour | Dali Erhai Lake Loop + Erhai Lake Cruise Day Trip [Pure Play Small Group of 8 People + Xizhou + Shuanglang] | [Dali] Royal Court Feast Celebration (Immersive Court Banquet Experience + Tianxiyuan Garden Royal Attraction + Tang & Song Dynasty Imperial Cuisine + Bai Ethnic Culture + Optional Ancient Costume Experience) | [Dali] Tile Cat Handicraft Experience (Artisan Spirit & Cultural Heritage + Professional Guidance + Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft + Traditional Tie-Dye + Glaze Coloring + Take Your Creation Home) | Dali Erhai Lake Day Trip [All-inclusive tour + Ideal City + Shuanglang + S-Bend] | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Shaxi / Jianchuan Ancient Town: Round Trip or one-way transfer between Lijiang and Dali | [5G SIM Card] China 5G Universal SIM Card Total 10GB/15GB/30GB/45GB High-speed 5G Unlimited Data (Pick up at Shanghai Pudong Airport) | Depart from Lijiang: Day Tour of Dali Ancient Town, Shuanglang, Erhai Lake, Ideal Land, and S Bay | Dali Jizu Mountain Scenic Area One-Day Tour [Small Group Tour + Door-to-Door Pickup and Drop-off] | [Dali] Tile Cat Handicraft Experience (Artisan Spirit & Cultural Heritage + Professional Guidance + Intangible Cultural Heritage Crafting + Traditional Tie-Dye + Glaze Coloring + Take Your Creations Home) | Departing from Lijiang: Dali Day Trip (Shuanglang Ancient Town + Santorini + Lunch + Dali Old Town) | Vehicle transportation service from Dali, China to Ancient Town Shaxi and Shibao Mountain [Consultation and customized full-service] | Chinese ten-year multiple L tourist visa application in the United States | Discovery more Dali old pottery village and experience day tour | Dali Erhai cruise + Xizhou Ancient Town + Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple 1-day tour | Dali, Yunnan Tour Guide Service [Multiple Attractions in Dali/Personalized Custom Routes/Professional Commentary/Foreign Language Service Requires 3-Day Advance Booking] | Dali Scenic Self Drive Road Trip for Foreign Tourists | Dali Panxi Village S-bend Internet-famous Wheat Field + Xizhou Ancient Town + Wenbi Village 1-day tour with Chinese and English service | Dali Erhai+Shuanglang+Xizhou+Little Putuo Island Private Day Tour [Multilingual Services] | Cangshan, Three Pagoda, Xizhou, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient City Tour for Foreign Tourists | Dali Ancient City + Erhai Lake Park + Sansheng Island + Chongyi Village + The Dream Land 1-day tour with Chinese and English services | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town Private Day Tour [ Unique Idyllic Scenery/Multilingual Services] | Jianshui Travel Photoshoot[Family Portraits, Parent-Child Photos, Wedding Photography, Aerial Shots, Street Photography, Candid Shots, Photo Sessions, Wedding & Portrait Photography, Videography, Translation Services] | Yunnan: Dali Erhai Lake Scenic Loop Private Day Tour | Dali Shuanglang Ancient Town + Sky Mirror + Little Putuo Island + Luoquan Peninsula 1-day tour with Chinese and English services | Dali Highlights Day Tour: Xizhou Village, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town | Unmissable Private Day Tour in Dali: Chongsheng Temple + Erhai Lake[Multilingual Service] | Customized Private Chartered Tour in Yunnan - Guide - Local Guide - Interpreter - City Walk, Photography Service / Business / Chinese - English - Russian - French - Other Minor Languages

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