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Dali Prefecture

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

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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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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At Gugu Meimei, by the Water · Watching the Mountains · Seeing Yourself

At Gugu Meimei, by the Water · Watching the Mountains · Seeing Yourself

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Gugu Meimei · Manlan | Go to the place with the wind, stay in a room filled with light

Gugu Meimei · Manlan | Go to the place with the wind, stay in a room filled with light

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Looking out at Erhai Lake from the window in Dali

Looking out at Erhai Lake from the window in Dali

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Jinxiang Garden · Yinyu | Hidden in the Alley, Born Facing the Sea

Jinxiang Garden · Yinyu | Hidden in the Alley, Born Facing the Sea

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Yunnan's Hidden Treasure Towns Update｜Not Just Dali and Lijiang! There's Also Tengchong

Yunnan's Hidden Treasure Towns Update｜Not Just Dali and Lijiang! There's Also Tengchong

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May Day Trip to Dali | A Poetic Travel Photography Guide

May Day Trip to Dali | A Poetic Travel Photography Guide

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Live in the springtime of Dali! Open the window to see Erhai Lake, and just downstairs is the most beautiful seaside spot

Live in the springtime of Dali! Open the window to see Erhai Lake, and just downstairs is the most beautiful seaside spot

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Say no to rushing around this May Day! At this Erhai Lake house in Dali Prefecture, I just want to stare out the window and daydream

Say no to rushing around this May Day! At this Erhai Lake house in Dali Prefecture, I just want to stare out the window and daydream

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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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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 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 Types of Attractions in Dali Prefecture

Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture

Xiashankou Putuo Spring Spa Resort | Qigu Hot Spring | Main Shrine Hall | Tongjing Ancient Bridge | Caifeng Bridge | Longkan Ecology Park | Haishe Ecological Park | Yuji Island Scenic Area | Nanzhao Jianji Large Bell | Dali West Lake | Yunnanyi Town | Tianshengying Mountain | Bailongtan | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | The Town of Silver The Town of River | Cangshan Botanical Garden | Yijiao Temple in Western Yunnan | Longxiang Park | Donghai Resort | Baizongqi Runze Hot Spring Resort | Nuodeng Temple | Xuanlong Temple | Yinjia Village | Qinghua Cave | Taiji Diagram | Hongtatuan Mountain Culture Square | Deyuancheng Ruins | Expo Park of Traditional Architecture Art of Bai Nationality, Dali | Biyun Temple | Setting Sun Peak

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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 | 大理俊发铂尔曼酒店·纳泰餐厅 | ba mu xuan | 大理悦山海度假酒店(大理古城店)·白尼餐厅 | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | 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 | 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 | 云南·卤味土鸡米线(大理总店) | FORTEN | IN MY HEART | 大吉酒店·喜塘餐厅 | Sky Cloud Sea View Restaurant

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Popular Trip Moments

Dali Zhoucheng Tie-Dyeing Experience | A Complete Guide to the Blue and White Intangible Cultural Heritage Wonderland | Dali Zhemo Mountain | The Ultimate Guide to Windmill Sunsets & Erhai Lake Panoramas. | Dali Qiyuan: Slowly Enjoy the Gentle Time of the Ancient City | A Peaceful Escape: My Stay at Tianhai Yunzan Qingxing Inn in Dali | May Day Romantic Ceiling: A Zen Secret by Erhai Lake | High Cost-Performance Seaside Treasure Hotel in Dali for May Day | Top Choice for May Day Family Trips: Worry-Free Vacation Hotel in Dali | Top Romantic Choice for May Day: A Healing Hotel by Erhai Lake in Dali | High Cost-Performance Treasure Hotel in Dali to Relax and Enjoy Cangshan and Erhai This May Day | Stunning Seaview Music Restaurant in Wenbi Village, Bichong, Dali, May 5th | Dali Travel | The Ultimate in May Day Dating Atmosphere | Say No to Crowds: Relaxing Travel Guide for May Day in Dali | Dali Fengshen Camera Spot: Perfect for a May Day Trip – Enjoy Dining and Taking Photos | Yunnan's Hidden Treasure Towns Update｜Not Just Dali and Lijiang! There's Also Tengchong | May Day in Yili | Cold Air Cliffside Coffee + Full Sea View: A Healing Experience | May Day Trip to Dali | A Poetic Travel Photography Guide | Living My Best Life: Dali Morning Views 🏔️ | Xingsheng Bridge in Dali | A glimpse into a thousand years, a breathtaking secret realm traversing the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom | Original photos straight out! This Erhai Lake view homestay in Dali Prefecture has been flooded with questions on social media! | Dali Prefecture's hidden gem homestay loved by locals! Only 60+ per person, a perfect plan for your May Day trip! | Live in the springtime of Dali! Open the window to see Erhai Lake, and just downstairs is the most beautiful seaside spot | Healed! Opening the window by Erhai Lake in Dali reveals a vast expanse of blue | Half bustling, half tranquil! This Erhai Lake view villa in Dali is perfect for a comfortable family trip during the May Day holiday | Spring dusk by Erhai Lake! This sunset sea view boutique stay in Dali is stunningly speechless | Open the window and you get a full view of Erhai Lake! A divine room to watch the sunrise in Dali Prefecture during Labor Day, with genuine positive reviews that are truly worth it | Don't randomly book accommodation in Dali for Labor Day! Just a 2-minute walk to Erhai Lake S Bay, saving you 20,000 steps! | Healed by the sea breeze! Moshang Sang Seaview Inn in Dali Prefecture offers a window view of Erhai Lake | Trip.com Sleep Tester Personally Verified! Dali Prefecture May Day Erhai Lake View Homestay, The Actual Place Looks Even Better Than Online Photos! | Open the window and you see Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake! The perfect laid-back fairy-tale room in Dali for Labor Day, praised by all who have stayed | Live in the springtime of Dali! Open the window to see Erhai Lake, and just step downstairs to the most beautiful walking path

More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture

Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning Consultation] | Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available for Consultation] | Dali Erhai Lake Loop + Erhai Lake Cruise 1-day Tour [Pure Play 8-Person Small Group + Xizhou + Shuanglang] | 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 | Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Cableway + Xizhou + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake cruise + Nanzhao Style Island 1-day tour | Dali ◆ 360° Erhai Lake tour 'private charter • pure fun + late departure + optional attractions' | Transportation service from Dali to Lijiang hotels in Yunnan, China | Departing from Lijiang: Dali Ancient City + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake + The Dream Land + S Bay 1-day Tour | 1-day Tour to Ancient Town Shaxi (Business Leisure + Light Hiking) | Lijiang Dali 1-day tour 'pure fun + Erhai Lake + Shuanglang ancient town + Santorini + Panxi S-bend' | Dali Lisong Banquet: Blending Cultural Grace, Savoring the Charm of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | [5G SIM Card] China 5G Universal SIM Card Total 10GB/15GB/30GB/45GB High-speed 5G Unlimited Data (Pick up at Shanghai Pudong Airport) | Jianshui Travel Photoshoot[Family Portraits, Parent-Child Photos, Wedding Photography, Aerial Shots, Street Photography, Candid Shots, Photo Sessions, Wedding & Portrait Photography, Videography, Translation Services] | Dali Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas + Zhoucheng Lanxu Tie-Dye Experience + Lisong Banquet Day Tour | Dali Palace Banquet · Ode to Etiquette | Immersive Imperial Feast Experience [Savor Yunnan Delicacies + Enjoy Intangible Cultural Heritage Performances + Traditional Styling + Complimentary Garden Admission Ticket] Unlock New Ways to Explore Dali | Tour Guide Interpretation Services in Dali [Personalized Travel Routes/ Multilingual Services ] | Customized Private Chartered Tour in Yunnan - Guide - Local Guide - Interpreter - City Walk, Photography Service / Business / Chinese - English - Russian - French - Other Minor Languages | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town Private Day Tour [ Unique Idyllic Scenery/Multilingual Services] | Self-guided tour around Erhai Lake: Choose any attraction, stop as you go, and discover the scenery of Dali | Yunlong Trip Moments[One-on-One Photography Services: Appointment Shooting, Following Shots, Wedding Photography, Street Photography, Candid Shots, Aerial Photography, Videography / Multilingual Translation] | Dali, Yunnan - Historical and Cultural Tour with Live Guide|Guide/local guide/translator | One-Day Tour to Shaxi Ancient Town by Private Car: Enjoy Original Pristine Pastoral Scenery in Dali | Unmissable Private Day Tour in Dali: Chongsheng Temple + Erhai Lake[Multilingual Service] | Dali to Shaxi Shibao Mountain Jianchuan Old Town private charter 1-day tour | Lisong Banquet - Dali Palace Feast | Dali ◆ 360° viral lakeside tour 'pure fun • premium small group + optional cruise' 1-day tour | [Dali] Tile Cat Handicraft Experience (Artisan Spirit & Cultural Heritage + Professional Guidance + Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft + Traditional Tie-Dye + Glaze Coloring + Take Your Creation Home) | Dali In-depth Day Tour to Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou: A Feast of Nature and Culture [Private Car] | Dali Erhai+Shuanglang+Xizhou+Little Putuo Island Private Day Tour [Multilingual Services] | Eryuan Trip Moments[Zibi Lake/Dali West Lake Multilingual Photographer Services: Photo Shoots, Aerial Photography, and Portraits]

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