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
4.7/512,855 Reviews
Historic buildingsBoat tour
Zhang Jia Garden
5.0/55,685 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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Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot
5.0/5186 Reviews
Hot PotCourtyard
Avg. PKR3,147/person
Orient Bistro Fine Yunnan Dining and Bar
5.0/525 Reviews
Yunnan CuisineInstagrammable
Avg. PKR3,227/person
Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Avoid the crowds! Dali's top-tier ocean-view hotel, every frame is wallpaper-worthy.
NEVAEH BENSON
The view from the Wenbi Village C-position Sea Hotel overlooking Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake is absolutely stunning!
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Not in Bali! Staying at a waterfront guesthouse in Dali!
MARIAH LAMBERT
At the cliff castle in Dali, I found a romantic winter fairytale.
AmeliaAinsworthe
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.
EmberStorm77
In Haidong, Dali, I stayed at Sister Xiong's "Fifteen-Year Dream of Mountains and Seas".
Simmons Mia90Mia
Longkan Wharf is a hidden gem of a guesthouse; once you step inside, you won't want to leave!
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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
4.7/55,172 Reviews
Meng Ba Na Xi Garden
4.4/51,494 Reviews
Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park
4.3/5943 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
4.7/5472 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
Tian Long Ba Bu Wuxia City | Dajianbang Village | Qigu Hot Spring | Main Shrine Hall | Shengyuan Temple | Shizhongshan Grottoes | Mother Shayi Statues | The Site of Yamen | Xiashankou Putuo Spring Spa Resort | Dali West Lake | Denghui Nunnery | Butterfly Conservatory | Beihai Guanyin Pavilion | Yunnanyi Town | Dali College Library | Hongshan Temple | 4+2 Fun Ride around Erhai Lake | Jianchuanminzu Museum | Dali Shikong Culture and Art Space | Yinguang Temple | Bailongtan | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Yuji Island Scenic Area | Nuodeng Temple | Tongjing Ancient Bridge | Taoran Tianshe Park | Zibi Lake | Qinghua Cave | Duan Gong Tomb | Haishe Ecological Park
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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
At "Mushan·Leye", live life like a poem. Wandering aimlessly along the stone-paved streets of Dali Old Town, I accidentally turned into a quiet alley and encountered... | Must-visit spots in Dali! Stunning ocean view hotels & Instagrammable restaurants revealed. | My best friend and I discovered a hidden gem of a guesthouse in Dali called Dali Gemini | Designer Gemini Moon Seaview Resort (Erhai Branch). | The New Year's Eve dinner at Dali Tianxi Mansion, ranked number 1, was absolutely amazing! | Yan Family Compound | Avoid the crowds! Dali's top-tier ocean-view hotel, every frame is wallpaper-worthy. | Stealing a half-day of leisure in the Shanjian Bookstore, a haven for daydreaming in Shuanglang | Dali early February loop | The view from the Wenbi Village C-position Sea Hotel overlooking Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake is absolutely stunning! | Not in Bali! Staying at a waterfront guesthouse in Dali! | Sunset over the cliffs of Dali | A touch of intoxication is the beginning of romance. | If you're looking to enjoy the breeze in Dali, choose this guesthouse! | Zhangjia Cuiyuan, Dali - Half-Mountain Flower Valley, at the foot of Zhonghe Peak in Diancang Mountain - a place full of blooming camellias. If you happen to be in Dali this Spring Festival... | 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.
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
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