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

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Budget trips for the start of autumn｜4 off-the-beaten-path gems! Fewer crowds, better views, less spending

Budget trips for the start of autumn｜4 off-the-beaten-path gems! Fewer crowds, better views, less spending

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Dali Erhai Lake: Enjoy the relaxed vibe of the "wind, flowers, snow, and moon" on your trip | Dali travel guide

Dali Erhai Lake: Enjoy the relaxed vibe of the "wind, flowers, snow, and moon" on your trip | Dali travel guide

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Dali Shuanglang | Embrace the entire Erhai Lake while lying in bed

Dali Shuanglang | Embrace the entire Erhai Lake while lying in bed

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Wyatt.Roberts.56

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Mid-Autumn Festival on a Cliff: Embracing Erhai Lake and the Moon

Mid-Autumn Festival on a Cliff: Embracing Erhai Lake and the Moon

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Sky Cloud Holiday Villa

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Stay in a Dali Aesthetic Courtyard｜Experience a Unique Mid-Autumn Festival

Stay in a Dali Aesthetic Courtyard｜Experience a Unique Mid-Autumn Festival

大理洱海宾馆(高铁站店)

大理洱海宾馆(高铁站店)

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Reverse travel for the National Day holiday: 4 hidden gem cities! Fewer crowds, more sights, no congestion, and a low-cost, relaxing vacation

Reverse travel for the National Day holiday: 4 hidden gem cities! Fewer crowds, more sights, no congestion, and a low-cost, relaxing vacation

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AFJ. Pam 3715

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Spend Mid-Autumn Festival in Dali's Wase

Spend Mid-Autumn Festival in Dali's Wase

加尔·天域 Designer Lake View Holiday Hotel

加尔·天域 Designer Lake View Holiday Hotel

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An Ideal Homestay with a Cozy Vibe: An Amazing, Healing Ocean-View Homestay

An Ideal Homestay with a Cozy Vibe: An Amazing, Healing Ocean-View Homestay

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Best of Dali Prefecture

Top 10 Gourmet Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Top 10 Ancient Town Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Top 20 Premium 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) | 大理松云悬崖酒店·松云悬崖海景餐厅 | HAI DONG QIE ZI | 大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧 | 大理十二云彩别墅海景酒店（洱海店）·Cliff · 悬崖海景餐厅 | Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine | Yun Qin | 大理海洋酒店·海梦轩中餐厅 | 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 | Hua Yi Jian | 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 | THE ONE | 大理澜庭海景度假酒店·世内桃源·落日海景餐厅(双廊店) | IN MY HEART

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Popular Trip Moments

Cozy Accommodation Recommendations | Escape the bustle of the ancient city and encounter mountains, seas, and pool water at Cloud Exclusive | There's actually a duck pillow in the hotel! | Leisurely Stroll Through Erhai's Charm: A Must-Visit in Dali, Shuanglang Ancient Town | Reverse travel for the National Day holiday: 4 hidden gem cities! Fewer crowds, more sights, no congestion, and a low-cost, relaxing vacation | Finally, a clear guide to Shaxi | Escape the crowds of Dali Ancient Town and find your ideal getaway hidden in a village | Autumn family beach getaway! A 2h trip to the "Little Erhai"—uncrowded and stunning | An Ideal Homestay with a Cozy Vibe: An Amazing, Healing Ocean-View Homestay | Dali, with its "wind, flowers, snow, and moon," is worth two days of slow, aimless idling. | This stay in the Qingya 180° sea-view king room was very satisfying! The room was clean and tidy, and the sea-view terrace had an excellent view. I had been worried that being by the sea would | This 6-day guide to Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture and beyond helps you avoid tourist traps and detours | You get it, right? Locals wouldn't dream of leaving a bad review for these places. | This 4-day mini-vacation guide to Dali is super practical! | A rustic luxury courtyard hidden by Erhai Lake, featuring a pool and kids' area—highly recommended for family trips | 2026 Erhai Lake Fish Lantern Guide | A complete guide to times and locations | The nightlife in Dali Ancient Town is incredible! Staying in a Bai-style homestay feels like living in a painting | Must-stay river view room in Yongkang | Jianchuan Ancient Town field test | A niche, non-commercial ancient town where locals live | Pingdingshan's "Little Erhai" – a stunning sunset spot! Visit for free | Must-try food and photo spots in Shuanglang | Chuxiong, an underrated hidden gem in Yunnan | A journey through time from ancient history to the Yi people | Dali Hidden Gem Hotel / Shenghai Garden Hotel | Dali Longkan | No need to rush, walk to the Erhai Lake sunrise | A hidden gem in Dali | A must-stay family lake-view room on Erhai Lake | Loving yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. | Taking the kids to Kunming and beyond for the October holiday is so worth it—just copy this itinerary | Explore Diqing and beyond in 6 days: The ultimate route guide so you won't get lost | September in Dali is a must-visit! Pastoral homestay 100 meters from Erhai Lake

More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture

Dali Cangshan Mountain cable car ► Erhai Lake cruise ► Xizhou Shuanglang Ancient Town | Optional small group | Song and dance performance with three-course tea | Dali [Erhai Lake + Shuanglang + Santorini + S-Bay] All-inclusive one-day tour (Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day special offer) | 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 360° Erhai Lake Private Charter 1-day Tour [Pure Fun Private Charter + One Booking per Group + Optional Attractions] | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter | Attraction optional + door-to-door pickup + 1-on-1 exclusive service | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Dali (private charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | 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] | Dali Erhai Lake 1-day tour in Yunnan, China [explore and stroll around Erhai Lake, Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Shuanglang Ancient Town] | Dali ◆ Shaxi Ancient Town 1-day tour [pure play • check in at the internet-famous drama Meet Yourself location with business small group] | [Pure Leisure] Dali Erhai Lake Ring Tour: Erhai Lake + Xizhou + Shuanglang - One-Day Tour | Private Car Service Available (One Car Per Booking) | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Lijiang + Dali Ancient Town One-day Tour [Business and Fun ●Shuanglang Ancient Town ●Erhai Lake ●Ideal Bang ●Fengxi Village S Bay ●Door Pickup] | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | Dali, Yunnan - Corner encounter trip moments experience (candid documentary shots + meet at Cang'er + storytelling masterpiece) | Yangbi Trip Moments[Portrait wedding/PR microfilms documentaries/commercial photography activity coverage/multilingual translation] | Dali Morning market and Cangshan mountian Cable Car Day tour | Dali Xizhou+Erhai Lake+Chongsheng Temple Day Tour: Dive into China's most poetic place [Private Car] | one-day tour in Dali, Yunnan: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Jinsuo Island | Chinese ten-year multiple L tourist visa application in the United States | Dali Erhai+Shuanglang+Xizhou+Little Putuo Island Private Day Tour [Multilingual Services] | 1-day tour to ancient town Shaxi from Dali [optional departure from Lijiang or Dali] | Dali Highlights Day Tour: Xizhou Village, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town | Yunlong Trip Moments[One-on-One Photography Services: Appointment Shooting, Following Shots, Wedding Photography, Street Photography, Candid Shots, Aerial Photography, Videography / Multilingual Translation] | Dali Unmissable Jizu Mountain Group One-Day Tour: Immersively Unveil the Sacred Secrets | Dali Lisong Banquet: A Cultural Feast Blending Bai Ethnic Customs and Yunnan Delicacies | Dali Banquet: A Feast Through Thousands of Years, Unlock the Elegance of Miaoxiang Buddha Kingdom | A Romantic Group Day Tour in Dali: Cangshan's Dreamy Views & Erhai Cruise's Poetic Sail | Dali Must-Visit: 1-Day English Mini-Group Tour to Xizhou ancient town and Erhai Corridor