Dali Prefecture

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

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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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Graduation trip | Dali villa estate from 100+ per person

Graduation trip | Dali villa estate from 100+ per person

Alexander Young

Alexander Young

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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

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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.

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EpicWanderings

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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

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Logan.Rivera@68

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

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

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LassiKuosmanen

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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

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Hall Oliver:15

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Not abroad!! Really in Dali

Not abroad!! Really in Dali

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MysterioUs3r

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Dali Fengshen homestay relaxation guide

Dali Fengshen homestay relaxation guide

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MARIE BROCK

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Popular Types of Attractions in Dali Prefecture

Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture

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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture

Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | MeiZi Jing 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 | 翠麓野白族庭院私房菜 | 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 | chunsheng | 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 | ba mu xuan | 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 | ANJOY | ZAI HUI SHOU | DREAM ISLAND | 海东茄子烧烤滇纺店 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | 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) | THE ONE

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Popular Trip Moments

Graduation trip | Dali villa estate from 100+ per person | Dali slow travel | Hide away in Fengyangyi and discover the peaceful Yiyueju | A great spot for family walks by Dali Lake | 7–8 is really not recommended. It’s just too frustrating… | I spent a whole day watching the sea and let everything go | The biggest surprise of this trip to Dali: I just want to relax and not leave. | Living in Dali's Cangshan Area | Dream Stay: Walk to Nearby Coffee Shops | Tested and approved! The immersive drama tour at Xiangshan Film and Television City is seriously addictive | A bowl of noodles under the blue sky and white clouds in the flower sea wonderland of Erhai | Xitai in Shuanglang, live inside a fairy tale by Erhai Lake! | I’d really cry if no one recommended this hidden gem of an art hotel in Dali | Gugumeimei | Secluded B&B on Erhai Lake's "Waist" | The warm sun in Lantian makes the jade seem smoky, and the Lison ceremony fragrance crowns the world | Just back from Erhai! 3 stunning lake routes + authentic local food, a perfect guide to follow | Head to Cangshan’s sea of clouds and discover a peaceful side of Dali | Dali Erbin Village ecological corridor | Haixi’s hidden Erhai secret | Who knows? Guangdong’s uncrowded summer escape, Qingyuan’s Little Erhai, is so healing | Jinan hides a free little Erhai lake! A detailed one-day guide to Xueye Lake | I would call it the pinnacle of warmth in Weishan’s homestay scene! | Best destinations from August to October? These places will light up your social feed | A must-stay hotel for relaxing in Dali | Artistic hot spring rooms hidden in the mountains | Yunnan summer vacation travel Four hidden gem parks perfect for kids | Best places to visit from July to September? These are all spots highly praised on social media | Not abroad!! Really in Dali | Secret homestay by Erhai lake | Dali | A secluded paradise: Discover the poetic charm and distant allure of its natural beauty | A secluded dream by Erhai lake | At the seaside, open the window to embrace a 180° panoramic lake and mountain view | Dali Fengshen homestay relaxation guide

More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture

Dali [Erhai Lake + Shuanglang + Santorini + S-Bend] All-inclusive one-day tour (round trip from Lijiang) | Zhonghutiao + Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking shuttle (optional direct departure from Lijiang/Shangri-La trailheads) | 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] | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Guide for All of Yunnan|Guide] Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, Nujiang travel guide service [Chinese/English requires 3-day advance booking/certified professional guide | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter 1-day tour [5-seater/7-seater/9-seater + 1 single 1 group] | Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available for Consultation] | Dali Erhai Lake Day Trip [All-inclusive tour + Ideal City + Shuanglang + S-Bend] | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | 1-day tour in Dali with 360° Erhai Lake tour by private charter [from 1 person + optional attractions + exclusive vehicle] | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali (private charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | 1-day tour for 6 people: Gantong cable car + Erhai Lake cruise + Xizhou + Shuanglang ancient town + Nanzhao Style Island | Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning Consultation] | Transportation Service from Dali, China to Ancient Town Shaxi and Shibao Mountain [Excluding Admission Ticket] | Xizhou Ancient Town + Dali Ancient City Private Customized Tour for Foreign Tourists | Dali Ancient City + Cangshan Mountain + Chongsheng Temple + Ximatan Day Tour with Bilingual Service (Chinese & English) | Dali Private In-depth Day Tour to Jizu Mountain:A Spiritual Odyssey Amidst Temples&Peaks | [Must-go!] Jizu Mountain One-Day Tour by Private Car: Freely Explore A Buddhist Sacred Site in Dali | Dali, Yunnan - Historical and Cultural Tour with Live Guide|Guide/local guide/translator | Dali Tile Cat Making [Optional Chinese/English Commentary]: Shape Intangible Heritage with Your Fingertips, Enjoy Dali's Slow-paced Charm | High-speed rail travel convenience rest experience package [Dali railway station] - comfortable waiting and boarding with exclusive business travel lounge service, saying goodbye to crowds | Dali Ancient City Half Day Private Customized Tour for Foreign Tourists | Eryuan Trip Moments[Zibi Lake/Dali West Lake Multilingual Photographer Services: Photo Shoots, Aerial Photography, and Portraits] | Tour Guide Interpretation Services in Dali [Personalized Travel Routes/ Multilingual Services ] | Dali, Yunnan Tour Guide Service [Multiple Attractions in Dali/Personalized Custom Routes/Professional Commentary/Foreign Language Service Requires 3-Day Advance Booking] | [Dali] Royal Court Feast Tribute (Immersive Court Banquet Experience + Tianxiyuan Garden Royal Attraction + Tang & Song Dynasty Imperial Cuisine + Bai Ethnic Culture + Optional Ancient Costume Experience) | Dali Iconic Sights Private one-day tour | 1-day tour to Dali Erhai Lake, Shuanglang ancient town, Xizhou, Little Putuo Island and Zhoucheng Village tie-dye experience [Independent group formation]