Dali Prefecture

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

About Dali Prefecture

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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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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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A villa hidden in the mountains of Dali, so comfortable you won't want to leave

A villa hidden in the mountains of Dali, so comfortable you won't want to leave

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In Dali, experience autumn in slow motion

In Dali, experience autumn in slow motion

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Dali Ancient Town stay | Chinese wabi-sabi aesthetics, where light and shadow create a sense of order

Dali Ancient Town stay | Chinese wabi-sabi aesthetics, where light and shadow create a sense of order

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Two ancient towns you must visit in your lifetime! Budget-friendly + 100% photogenic

Two ancient towns you must visit in your lifetime! Budget-friendly + 100% photogenic

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It's right next to Erhai Park, just a few steps away from the Erhai lakeside. Taking a taxi to the city center is also quick, making travel hassle-free. The lobby is spacious, and the decor is simple

It's right next to Erhai Park, just a few steps away from the Erhai lakeside. Taking a taxi to the city center is also quick, making travel hassle-free. The lobby is spacious, and the decor is simple

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6 places that make your autumn/winter travel portraits stand out

6 places that make your autumn/winter travel portraits stand out

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Found my dream homestay in Dali, less than 100 meters from Erhai Lake!

Found my dream homestay in Dali, less than 100 meters from Erhai Lake!

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Charlotte Fraser12

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Yunnan 4-City Guide: No Detours

Yunnan 4-City Guide: No Detours

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Best of Dali Prefecture

Top 10 Gourmet Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Popular Best Things to Do Near Dali Prefecture

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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture

青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 海东茄子烧烤(北区店) | 大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧 | Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine | 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 | HAI DONG QIE ZI | 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 | March Restaurant | Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch） | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | FENG HUA XIAO YUAN | Hua Yi Jian | 大理双廊湖山云隐海景度假民宿·英式花园海景咖啡厅 | chunsheng | ANJOY | ZAI HUI SHOU | DREAM ISLAND | East Village Lounge | 海东茄子烧烤滇纺店 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | ba mu xuan | 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 | 三哥·思茅菜馆(昆百大泰业城店)

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Popular Trip Moments

Mid-Autumn budget travel: 8 places I've personally tested that won't disappoint | Romantic Getaway to Xizhou: Experience the Bai Ethnic Ancient Town by Erhai Lake in 3 hours | Yunnan is great, but I won't be going back, because it's just... too "split" | Where to go for flower viewing in March? Six major flower destinations offer unique experiences | Stepping into a real-life Ghibli pastoral anime in Dali's Xizhou wheat fields | A fairytale cliffside trip to Wenbi Village | Traveling to Erhai Lake with kids without the stress? Save this chill guide! | Xizhou, Dali | Stay by Erhai Lake and make the sea view part of your daily routine | Sofa by the window overlooking Erhai Lake | Parents, rejoice! An ultra-easy guide to visiting the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple | Escape to the foot of Cangshan Mountain | Stay in a garden courtyard for a slow-paced Dali getaway | The "mini Erhai" for people in Zhejiang, breathtakingly beautiful | Don't rush when traveling with your parents; slow-paced trips are proven to be less tiring. | 3 nights in delightful Dali | You have to visit Yunnan at least once | Where there's wind, a sea, and freedom | A healing Bai-style courtyard by the Xizhou rice fields, an ideal Dali getaway | This sea-view hotel in Shuanglang, Dali is breathtaking—watch Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake from your bed | Dali Three Pagodas × Sun Palace × Shuanglang Ancient Town One-Day Itinerary Guide | Live a carefree life by Erhai Lake | Discover the hidden gem of a guesthouse in Shuanglang – the Gugu Meimei Manlan – where the romance of Erhai Lake is seamlessly integrated into the rooms. When traveling to Shuanglang, Dali, the biggest fear is ending up in a "fake sea view" guesthouse. | Su Dongpo didn't lie to me; I love this small town even more than Wuzhen | 4 hidden gem cities for a relaxing National Day getaway—they're truly beautiful | Exclusive high-end hotel bathrobe experience | September–October is the perfect time to travel, with fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and | Old Town Getaway | Healed by the gentle touch of a homestay called Evening Breeze | [Xizhou Ancient Town | A Healing Journey into a Miyazaki Anime] | Dali, Shuanglang! This hotel is stunning! | Dali Shuanglang | Sanse Yunhe Xue Sea View Hotel | Off-season in Dali Erhai Lake | I can't believe it! Few crowds, beautiful scenery, and no lines | China's one and only livable small town—it has to be this one

More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture

Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Ropeway + Xizhou + Shuanglang Ancient Town + Erhai Lake cruise 1-day tour [early pickup from ancient town] | Dali [Erhai Lake + Shuanglang + Santorini + S-Bay] All-inclusive one-day tour (Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day special offer) | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter | Attraction optional + door-to-door pickup + 1-on-1 exclusive service | Dali 360° Erhai Lake Private Charter 1-day Tour [Pure Fun Private Charter + One Booking per Group + Optional Attractions] | Dali Lisong Banquet · Imperial Dining Show in Dali, Yunnan|Panoramic ancient-style immersive palace banquet [Lunch/Dinner + Complimentary Tianxiyuan Garden admission ticket + Optional costume experience] | Dali (private charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali private charter + 360° Erhai Lake 1-day tour [5-seater/7-seater/9-seater + 1 booking 1 group] | Lijiang + Dali Ancient Town One-day Tour [Business and Fun ●Shuanglang Ancient Town ●Erhai Lake ●Ideal Bang ●Fengxi Village S Bay ●Door Pickup] | Dali ◆ Shaxi Ancient Town 1-day tour [pure play • check in at the internet-famous drama Meet Yourself location with business small group] | Dali Erhai Lake 1-day tour in Yunnan, China [explore and stroll around Erhai Lake, Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Shuanglang Ancient Town] | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Yunnan Dali Ancient Courtyard Clay Pottery and Tile Cat Handicraft Experience | Dali tour guide service | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Wedding Photography Microfilm with Aerial Shots/Wedding Day Coverage/Engagement Photography/Promotional Video/Makeup & Costumes] | Discovery More Dali : Market ,Cooking Pottery experience in lost village | Yongping Trip Moments[Yongping Waterfall/Yongle Park/Photographer Services (Following/Appointment/Street Photography)/Translation/Customization] | Yunnan Dali Ancient City + Erhai Lake + Xizhou Island + Cangshan Mountain + Three Pagodas [English and Chinese Guided Tour Service] | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town Day Tour: Immerse in Idyllic Scenery[Ticket Booking & Private Car] | Dali Xizhou+Erhai Lake+Chongsheng Temple Day Tour: Dive into China's most poetic place [Private Car] | [Must-go!] Jizu Mountain One-Day Tour by Private Car: Freely Explore A Buddhist Sacred Site in Dali | Dali Erhai Lake, Chongsheng Temple, Cangshan Private Day Tour(Optional Car+Ticket) | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Xiangyun Camel Hump Stone Scenic Spot/Xiangyun Auditorium/Wedding Photography with Photographer/Candid Documentary] | Lijiang to Dali tour around Erhai Lake for up to 17 people pure fun (optional Dali group disbanding ◆ free transfer to Lijiang airport) | Shaxi / Jianchuan / Shibaoshan (Stone Treasure Mountain) Private Tour for Foreign Tourists | [5G SIM Card] China 5G Universal SIM Card Total 10GB/15GB/30GB/45GB High-speed 5G Unlimited Data (Pick up at Shanghai Pudong Airport) | Dali In-depth One-Day Tour to Cangshan+Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou [Ticket&Private Car] | Dali In-depth Day Tour to Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou: A Feast of Nature and Culture [Private Car]