Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | February 2026
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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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7/512,850 Reviews
Historic buildingsBoat tour
Zhang Jia Garden
5.0/55,684 Reviews
Longkan Pier-Viewing Platform
4.9/545 Reviews
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
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dali Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Orient Bistro Fine Yunnan Dining and Bar
5.0/525 Reviews
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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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The view from the Wenbi Village C-position Sea Hotel overlooking Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake is absolutely stunning!
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At the cliff castle in Dali, I found a romantic winter fairytale.
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Right now, you can enjoy the most romantic Dali experience just by standing on your balcony!
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Hidden in the cliffside retreats of Erhai Lake is a romantic haven of sunsets and blues hues.
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In Haidong, Dali, I stayed at Sister Xiong's "Fifteen-Year Dream of Mountains and Seas".
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Longkan Wharf is a hidden gem of a guesthouse; once you step inside, you won't want to leave!
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Taking kids to a farm in Dali | Bringing nature lessons to the fields
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Spend a warm winter by Erhai Lake in Dali this Lunar New Year
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Best of Dali Prefecture
Top 10 Ancient Town Hotels 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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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7/55,166 Reviews
Meng Ba Na Xi Garden
4.4/51,491 Reviews
Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park
4.3/5941 Reviews
Top 50 Hot Springs Attractions near Dali Prefecture
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Tengchong Dongshan Hot Spring Village
4.6/5295 Reviews
Angsana Hot Spring Village Tengchong
4.4/5582 Reviews
Bolian Spa
4.6/5405 Reviews
Ancient Dian Town Colourful Yunnan
4.9/51,372 Reviews
Hehua Hot Spring
4.5/5533 Reviews
Jinfang Forest Spa Resort & Hotel
4.7/5471 Reviews
Huangguaqing Hot Spring Sanatorium
4.3/521 Reviews
Yugu Hot Spring
4.4/571 Reviews
Banglazhang Hot Spring
4.1/596 Reviews
Dechang Yuankun Hot Spring
4.3/542 Reviews
Dacao River Hot Spring Waterfall
4.8/542 Reviews
Qilongwan Hot Spring
4.7/545 Reviews
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Dali Prefecture
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Top 20 Scenic Hotels near Dali Prefecture
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Top 50 Cultural Hotels near Dali Prefecture
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Popular Types of Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cable car | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Leisure activities | Camping and campsites | Farms and pastures | Parks | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Tianlong Temple | Jinsuo Island | Nuodeng Temple | Yinjia Village | Yuhuang Pavillon | Bailongtan | Taiji Diagram | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley | Nanjian Earth Forest | China Dali Rural Film History Museum | Qigu Hot Spring | Wuwei Temple | Erhaiyue Wetland Park | Shangguan Flower Park | Setting Sun Peak | Ancestral Hall of Family Zhao | Maitreya Palace | Jinchiwan Square | Yuhuang Pavilion | Nanzhao Jianji Large Bell | Main Shrine Hall | Taoist Priest Platform | Liyuan Village | Haishe Ecological Park | Dalishi Luoshijiang Ecology Wetland | Two Temples on Jizu Mountain | Longxiang Park | Mile Temple | Donghai Resort
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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 | 大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧 | ba mu xuan | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | Sky Cloud Sea View Restaurant | 风花小院·大理市井菜(人民路店) | 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 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | 大理海洋酒店·海梦轩中餐厅 | 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
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Popular Trip Moments
Stealing a half-day of leisure in the Shanjian Bookstore, a haven for daydreaming in Shuanglang | The view from the Wenbi Village C-position Sea Hotel overlooking Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake is absolutely stunning! | This hotel in Dali Old Town is really high-quality. | At the cliff castle in Dali, I found a romantic winter fairytale. | 🌸The most beautiful hiking trails around Kunming🌿 | Right now, you can enjoy the most romantic Dali experience just by standing on your balcony! | With the Cangshan Mountains as a backdrop and Erhai Lake as a neighbor, the Mulin Forest holds the ultimate romance of Dali. | Hidden in the cliffside retreats of Erhai Lake is a romantic haven of sunsets and blues hues. | In Haidong, Dali, I stayed at Sister Xiong's "Fifteen-Year Dream of Mountains and Seas". | Longkan Wharf is a hidden gem of a guesthouse; once you step inside, you won't want to leave! | 【Dali】Cold Air Coffee Camp: Encounter Relaxation by Erhai Lake | Taking kids to a farm in Dali | Bringing nature lessons to the fields | Spend a warm winter by Erhai Lake in Dali this Lunar New Year | A gentle encounter by Erhai Lake in Dali | Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town. | A Winter Trip to Erhai Lake: Feeding Seagulls in Dali – A Romantic Getaway! | Only a hotel like this can win the hearts of people of all ages! | I could eat these three dishes from the Yunnan Duan Gongzi's Investiture of the Gods a hundred times over. | The traditional Chinese-style hotel in Dali, which brings the charm of Jiangnan gardens, is absolutely amazing! | In Xiaoli, I found a real-life version of the Dali Dream Journey. | Dali | Jizu Mountain | Food and Accommodation Guide | Traffic jams in Dali during the Spring Festival are driving you crazy? Stay in a secluded courtyard by the mountains and sea. | On my way to Dali, I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a county – Yongping! It boasts not only rich ethnic customs but also stunning natural scenery. A quick snapshot... | This newly opened restaurant in Guilin is amazing! It's so high-class! | This cliffside sunset restaurant and bar in Dali! I'm already planning to go three times! | A romantic estate by Erhai Lake, where you can enjoy afternoon tea in an English garden at first sight.
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 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) | [5G SIM Card] China 5G Universal SIM Card Total 10GB/15GB/30GB/45GB High-speed 5G Unlimited Data (Pick up at Shanghai Pudong Airport) | 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 | Dali Erhai cruise + Xizhou Ancient Town + Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple 1-day tour | Chinese ten-year multiple L tourist visa application in the United States | Departing from Lijiang: Dali Ancient City + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake + The Dream Land + S Bay 1-day Tour | [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] | [360-degree tour around Erhai Lake] Erhai Lake + Shuanglang + Xizhou + Santorini + S Bay one-day tour | Dali Prefecture Trip Moments[Personal portrait photography/Team aerial photography/Couple street photography/Wedding photography and videography/Translation] | Trip Moments in Xishuangbanna[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou One-Day Tour:Enjoy the Essences of Dali[Ticket&Private Car] | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town, Xingjiao Temple, and Yujin Bridge Small Group Tour (Business Vehicle + Chinese-Speaking Guide) | Dali Lison Banquet: Savor authentic delicacies, admire the scenery of Cang'er, and immerse in the ancient charm of Bai culture | Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour for Foreign Tourists (Round Trip/Transfer Dali to Lijiang) | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | Yongping Trip Moments[Yongping Waterfall/Yongle Park/Photographer Services (Following/Appointment/Street Photography)/Translation/Customization] | Trip Moments in Jianchuan[Street Photography, Following Shots, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | 1-day tour to Dali + Shuanglang + Santorini + S Bay + Dali Ancient City [Free transfer to Lijiang Airport] | Discovery more Dali old pottery village and experience day tour | Yunlong Trip Moments[One-on-One Photography Services: Appointment Shooting, Following Shots, Wedding Photography, Street Photography, Candid Shots, Aerial Photography, Videography / Multilingual Translation] | Dali Lisong Banquet: A Cultural Feast Blending Bai Ethnic Customs and Yunnan Delicacies | Dali One-Day Tour Around Erhai Lake by Private Car: Indulge in the Enchanting Charm of Dali | A Romantic Group Day Tour in Dali: Cangshan's Dreamy Views & Erhai Cruise's Poetic Sail
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