Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Dali Prefecture
Recommended trip: 2–5 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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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7/513,698 Reviews
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Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
4.4/5292 Reviews
Canghai Cloud Grassland
4.4/5136 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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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Shaxi Fengyasong Village Residence | Spacious Two-Courtyard Design, Picturesque Views, and the Romantic Charm of Bai Courtyards
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A wabi-sabi place hanging over Erhai Lake — Gugu Meimei · Manlan
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Yinyuji: at the north gate of Shuanglang, turning Cang and Er into a slow dream
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Slow travel living | For long stays, settle into the ancient city and experience daily life in Dali
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Staying at Yuenaju for climbing Jizu Mountain is truly worry-free
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Dali Erhai cliff! The unbeatable sea view terrace is amazing
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Architectural aesthetics | Wabi-sabi architecture, stay in an art-inspired boutique hotel
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Dali Yihe Yunxi Jinshi Residence Hotel: the scent of pine smoke and ink crossing three centuries
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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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Popular Best Things to Do Near Dali Prefecture
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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Dali Prefecture
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Tengchong Dongshan Hot Spring Village
4.6/5341 Reviews
Hehua Hot Spring
4.4/5549 Reviews
Huangguaqing Hot Spring Sanatorium
4.2/526 Reviews
Yugu Hot Spring
4.3/571 Reviews
Banglazhang Hot Spring
4.1/597 Reviews
Yingyuetan Hot Springs
4.6/5223 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cable car | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Parks | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Yuji Island Scenic Area | Nuodeng Temple | Jinding Temple | Bailongtan | Nanguo City, Dali | Main Shrine Hall | Taoxigu Ecology Manor | Zibi Lake | Liyuan Village | Jiming Temple | Tianbao Park | Dali West Lake | Xima Pool | Butterfly Conservatory | Shuimushan Scenic Area | Ziyun Mountain Temple | 4+2 Fun Ride around Erhai Lake | Fengyan Cave | Diangui Qianbian Zongdui Diqi Zhidui Site | Town God's Temple | Qinghua Cave | Haishe Ecological Park | Quanshui Street | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Luoquan Peninsula Tourism Area | Feilai Temple | Yanyue Park | Courtyard of Yin Fucheng | Ancient Architecture of Bai Nationality, Xizhou | Puzhen Bai Ethnic Tie-Dye Museum
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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | 海东茄子烧烤(北区店) | 大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧 | 翠麓野白族庭院私房菜 | 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 | HAI DONG QIE ZI | Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch） | 大理十二云彩别墅海景酒店（洱海店）·Cliff · 悬崖海景餐厅 | Yun Qin | chunsheng | 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 | March Restaurant | 海东茄子烧烤 滇纺店 | ba mu xuan | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | FENG HUA XIAO YUAN | Hua Yi Jian | 大理双廊湖山云隐海景度假民宿·英式花园海景咖啡厅 | ANJOY | ZAI HUI SHOU | DREAM ISLAND | East Village Lounge | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | 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 | 三哥·思茅菜馆(昆百大泰业城店)
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Popular Trip Moments
Paradise Ridge top travel guide | August–September: perfect for a 3-day stay | Slow-paced short trip guide | Dali Erhai | Beat the heat in August with these 8 less crowded, beautiful spots—tested and guaranteed no disappointments | Dali old town | found a stylish designer guesthouse in an alley | Where to go for the National Day holiday? Here are 10 stunning travel destinations | Dali is stunning beyond belief! People from Guangdong are genuinely envious of this weather� | Don’t crowd Dali! This free fishing village by Kunming’s Dianchi Lake has sunsets burned into my retina | 8-day comprehensive travel guide for Kunming and surrounding areas | Stop crowding Dali! The hidden Tibetan gems are the ultimate healing spots with a budget-friendly, laid-back vacation for around 1,000 yuan per person | 22℃ perfect summer escape! The ultimate summer travel guide for Qingzhen, Guizhou | In Dali Old Town! This vacation homestay is so comfortable | A perfect day in Dali: photos at Erhai Lake + wandering and snacking in Xizhou + torch festival celebration! | Stay in a sea view room｜lie in bed and watch the endless sunset over Erhai Lake | Decisively giving up on Kunming because here… | Erhai Is on My Bucket List | 🌅 Sunset at Erhai — The Kind of Evening You Remember | Guiyang is stunning, but it’s not recommended to visit in August or September because it’s just too… | Songshan trip done. Spent three days and here’s some honest advice | Mountaintop Magic✨ | September reverse travel, budget-friendly trips to four off-the-beaten-path cities | Lie back and enjoy the stunning window view of Cangshan and Erhai | A visual guide to exploring Erhai Lake | Don’t come to Lijiang lightly in July and August｜If you do, you’ll likely fall completely in love | August summer travel tips | skip the crowded hotspots! These 4 off-the-beaten-path small towns are the ultimate vacation escapes | Go to Dali! A three-day hand-drawn guide to explore Cangshan and Erhai | It's not Erhai Lake, but Beijing's "Little Erhai" in the suburbs can't be hidden anymore | Weekend escape from Shanghai｜2h direct to Taihu’s “Little Erhai” | Stop squeezing into Dali and Lijiang! This 22℃ small town is Yunnan’s hidden gem | Dali limited-time escape at Mishan bookstore
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
1-day tour in Dali: Erhai Lake + Shuanglang ancient town + Santorini + S Bay (round-trip from Lijiang) | Dali 360° Erhai Lake Private Charter 1-day Tour [Pure Fun Private Charter + One Booking per Group + Optional Attractions] | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Guide for All of Yunnan|Guide] Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, Nujiang travel guide service [Chinese/English requires 3-day advance booking/certified professional guide | Dali Lisong Banquet · Imperial Dining Show in Dali, Yunnan|Panoramic ancient-style immersive palace banquet [Lunch/Dinner + Complimentary Tianxiyuan Garden admission ticket + Optional costume experience] | Dali (private charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali Erhai Lake 1-day tour in Yunnan, China [explore and stroll around Erhai Lake, Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Shuanglang Ancient Town] | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | 1-day Tour to Ancient Town Shaxi (Business Leisure + Light Hiking) | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Lijiang + Dali Ancient Town One-day Tour [Business and Fun ●Shuanglang Ancient Town ●Erhai Lake ●Ideal Bang ●Fengxi Village S Bay ●Door Pickup] | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter 1-day tour [5-seater/7-seater/9-seater + 1 single 1 group] | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning Consultation] | Chinese ten-year multiple L tourist visa application in the United States | Dali, Yunnan tour guide service [Chinese/English booking required 3 days in advance/Kunming multi-attractions/certified professional guide] | Transportation Service from Dali, China to Ancient Town Shaxi and Shibao Mountain [Excluding Admission Ticket] | Dali Ancient City Half Day Private Customized Tour for Foreign Tourists | Dali Shuanglang Ancient Town + Sky Mirror + Little Putuo Island + Luoquan Peninsula 1-day tour with Chinese and English services | Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou One-Day Tour:Enjoy the Essences of Dali[Ticket&Private Car] | Dali Morning market and Cangshan mountian Cable Car Day tour | Dali Private In-depth Day Tour to Jizu Mountain:A Spiritual Odyssey Amidst Temples&Peaks | Dali In-depth Day Tour to Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou: A Feast of Nature and Culture [Private Car] | Eryuan Trip Moments[Zibi Lake/Dali West Lake Multilingual Photographer Services: Photo Shoots, Aerial Photography, and Portraits] | Dali, Yunnan Tour Guide Service [Multiple Attractions in Dali/Personalized Custom Routes/Professional Commentary/Foreign Language Service Requires 3-Day Advance Booking] | Tour Guide Interpretation Services in Dali [Personalized Travel Routes/ Multilingual Services ] | Dali tour guide service | Dali Scenic Self Drive Road Trip for Foreign Tourists | 1-day tour of Dali Erhai Lake | 8-person premium small group · cruise · Xizhou · Shuanglang ancient town · pure fun with 0 shopping