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

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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Erhai Lake

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Ancient Town Shaxi

Ancient Town Shaxi

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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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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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Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧

Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧

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I thought Erhai Lake was beautiful enough, until I came to Lugu Lake!!

I thought Erhai Lake was beautiful enough, until I came to Lugu Lake!!

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MERCY VASQUEZ

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This hotel in Dali is so beautiful it's captured my heart!

This hotel in Dali is so beautiful it's captured my heart!

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Lily Montgomery14

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Visiting Liubai Village Villa in Dali after the Spring Festival is the right way to experience it!

Visiting Liubai Village Villa in Dali after the Spring Festival is the right way to experience it!

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Liam.Roberts@81

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Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window

Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window

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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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Gray Oliver76Oliver

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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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Best of Dali Prefecture

Top 10 Ancient Town Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Popular 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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Top 50 Cultural Hotels near Dali Prefecture

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Top 10 Instagrammable 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 | 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 | 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

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Popular Trip Moments

Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧 | The secluded luxury utopia by Erhai Lake: Shuanglang Jianglu x Luna Litus Fairy Tale World | The hotel by Erhai Lake in Dali offers an absolutely amazing view of the sunrise from your bed! | Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window | In Dali's S Bay, you must stay in a guesthouse with a view of Erhai Lake right outside the window! | Yunnan Self-Driving Tour: A Journey to Recharge Your Body and Mind | This is a hidden gem cafe in Shuanglang, with unparalleled aesthetics! A must-visit! | Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill. | Dali Lying Down Diary | I'm Back Again for This Window | A secluded garden courtyard, a slow-paced life | Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali? | Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town. | On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever. | 🙏 Songzhanlin Lama Monastery, a major landmark of Shangri-La, China 🇨🇳 | Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel. | —— Dali Heritage Courtyard · Seaside Private Resort Homestay. This homestay is located on the shore of Erhai Lake, boasting a superb location with beautiful scenery right outside the door. | At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore. | 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. | The Shuanglang Seaview Resort Hotel in Dali offers unparalleled views that exceeded my expectations! | Listen to advice! Dali Double Gallery is a must-stay! The correct way to open the Erhai sea vacation get | Talia | A Healing Abode by Erhai Lake on a Mountainside Cliff

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 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] | From Dali: 1-day tour to Erhai Lake + Dali Ancient City area + Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple + Shuanglang Ancient Town | Transportation service from Dali to Lijiang hotels in Yunnan, China | Dali Morning Market Food experience and Mt.Cangshan by cable car view | Dali to Shaxi Shibao Mountain Jianchuan Old Town private charter 1-day tour | [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 | 1-day tour to Dali + Shuanglang + Santorini + S Bay + Dali Ancient City [Free transfer to Lijiang Airport] | Dali In-depth Day Tour to Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou: A Feast of Nature and Culture [Private Car] | one-day tour in Dali, Yunnan: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Jinsuo Island | Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour for Foreign Tourists (Round Trip/Transfer Dali to Lijiang) | Dali Lisong Banquet: Blending Cultural Grace, Savoring the Charm of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | In-depth One-Day Tour in Dali: Shuanglang + Chongsheng Temple [Ticket Booking+Private Car] | Dali Prefecture Old Town of Lijiang Trip Moments[Choose your style + ethnic costume Trip Moments + diverse clothing + quality service] | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Xiangyun Camel Hump Stone Scenic Spot/Xiangyun Auditorium/Wedding Photography with Photographer/Candid Documentary] | [360-degree tour around Erhai Lake] Erhai Lake + Shuanglang + Xizhou + Santorini + S Bay one-day tour

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