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Dali Prefecture

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

About Dali Prefecture

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Dali

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Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake

Ancient Town Shaxi

Ancient Town Shaxi

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Weishan

Weishan

Xiangyun

Xiangyun

Heqing

Heqing

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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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What to eat

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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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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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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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ASG.2397

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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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Davis/Lucy567

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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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Living on the first row by Erhai Lake, the dividing line between wakefulness and dreams 🫧

Living on the first row by Erhai Lake, the dividing line between wakefulness and dreams 🫧

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In Shuanglang, live amidst the folds of water, and collect the romantic tales of Dali.

In Shuanglang, live amidst the folds of water, and collect the romantic tales of Dali.

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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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Top 50 Hot Springs 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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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

Yunnan Self-Driving Tour: A Journey to Recharge Your Body and Mind | 🙏 Songzhanlin Lama Monastery, a major landmark of Shangri-La, China 🇨🇳 | 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. | Talia | A Healing Abode by Erhai Lake on a Mountainside Cliff | 【Encountering Dali · Listening to the Forest】A perfect haven by Erhai Lake; where we meet by chance, it is our home. | Fuxian Lake | A lake that holds the poetry and distant horizons of Yunnan. | ONE DAY IN THE OLD TOWN OF DALI. | The trip to Dali was definitely worthwhile. | Forget about romantic encounters in Lijiang; Dali Old Town is where true romance lies, and where you can meet interesting souls—it's incredibly healing. | This wheat field in Xizhou, Dali holds my best afternoon tea of the year! | This wheat field in Xizhou, Dali holds my best afternoon tea of the year! | The sea view rooms at Yunliju are absolutely stunning! | Dali Yunye Hotel: Your top choice for recharging and replenishing your energy. | Dali Wolan Homestay | Attentive Butler + Healing Food + Amazing Location, You Won't Want to Leave Once You've Stayed | Hidden gem in Dali! A hillside hotel with stunning views of Erhai Lake practically welded to your window. | Dali | Stay amidst the scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | Waiting for the sunset at an absolutely stunning coffee shop in Shuanglang!!! | Planning where to relax and unwind during the Spring Festival holiday? Check out this Spring Festival relaxation guide! | Help! This is absolutely the most unexpected surprise I've ever had in Dali!

More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture

Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Cableway + Xizhou + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake cruise + Nanzhao Style Island 1-day tour | Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available Upon Inquiry] | Dali Erhai Lake Loop + Erhai Lake Cruise 1-day Tour [Pure Play 8-Person Small Group + 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) | 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) | Departing from Lijiang: Dali Ancient City + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake + The Dream Land + S Bay 1-day Tour | Dali Jizu Mountain Sacred Scenery 1-day Tour [Small Group Pure Play + Door-to-Door Pickup] | [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 tour (Shuanglang Ancient Town + Santorini + Lunch + Dali Ancient City) | 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 | [360-degree tour around Erhai Lake] Erhai Lake + Shuanglang + Xizhou + Santorini + S Bay one-day tour | Dali Xizhou+Erhai Lake+Chongsheng Temple Day Tour: Dive into China's most poetic place [Private Car] | Dali Lisong Banquet - Dinner [Performance + Meal + Complimentary Tianxiyuan Garden Ticket] | Dali, Yunnan translation/guide/local guide|Exhibition interpretation/Business interpretation|Attraction visits|English/Russian/Other Languages|Welcome to inquire | Dali In-depth One-Day Tour to Cangshan+Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou [Ticket&Private Car] | Dali One-Day Tour to Jizu Mountain: Ticket+Private Car[Buddhist Holy Land/Late Departure] | Dali Erhai Lake One-on-one Guided Tour with Personal Guide • Custom Private Tour [Full-time Guide • Local Guide]|Optional Chinese/English (3 days in advance)|Private Custom Tours | From Dali: 1-day tour to Erhai Lake + Dali Ancient City area + Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple + Shuanglang Ancient Town | Dali Highlights Day Tour: Xizhou Village, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town | one-day tour in Dali, Yunnan: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Jinsuo Island | Dali Tile Cat Making [Optional Chinese/English Commentary]: Shape Intangible Heritage with Your Fingertips, Enjoy Dali's Slow-paced Charm | Dali Jizu Mountain, Jinding Temple, and Zhusheng Temple Day Tour [Round-trip Transfer, Tickets, and Ropeway Included] | Trip Moments in Xishuangbanna[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning Consultation] | Trip Moments in Jianchuan[Street Photography, Following Shots, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Dali Ancient City + Erhai Lake Park + Sansheng Island + Chongyi Village + The Dream Land 1-day tour with Chinese and English services

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