Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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
4.7/513,770 Reviews
Historic landmarkBoat tour
Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
4.4/5336 Reviews
Canghai Cloud Grassland
4.4/5139 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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Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine
5.0/53 Reviews
Yunnan cuisinePhotogenic
Avg. HK$70/person
Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch）
5.0/535 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. HK$65/person
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Dali Erhai S-Bay | This homestay lets you watch the sea from bed
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Stay in a century-old Bai-style house and enjoy slow living
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![Dali New Hotel Diary | From dawn to dusk, all for a glimpse of the sea Day 1 at [Zen Cove]. Morning: Morning mist](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi5012000tuysogc5235_W_320_0_R5.jpg?proc=source/trip)
Dali New Hotel Diary | From dawn to dusk, all for a glimpse of the sea Day 1 at [Zen Cove]. Morning: Morning mist
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Stay at this Dali homestay and let yourself be pampered by the endless sea!
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Stay inside the window view of Longkan, Dali—I couldn't bear to leave after three days
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Dali Jihe Cang | Panoramic views of Cangshan and Erhai Lake
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Taotang Hill: Dreaming of pottery and earth before the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake
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A dream of pottery and earth in a corner of Mangshu
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Best of Dali Prefecture
Top 10 Gourmet Hotels in Dali Prefecture
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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 | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Parks | Water sports | Rafting | Boating/Sailing | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Nuodeng Temple | Chongsheng Temple-Main Shrine Hall | Lingshan Yihuifang | Denghui Nunnery | Jinding Temple | Archway of Lingxing Gate | Bailongtan | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Yuji Island Scenic Area | Haishe Ecological Park | Yutong Guanyin Hall | Luoquan Peninsula Tourism Area | Wenhua Academy | Zhusheng Temple | Foreigner Street | Ziyun Mountain Temple | Puzhenjiuran Museum | Xialongkan Village | Majiuyi Village | Fengyan Cave | Tian Long Ba Bu Movie City | Xima Pool | Dali West Lake | Xuanlong Temple | Taoxigu Ecology Manor | Zhengjue Temple | Cibi Lake | Qinghua Cave | Dayuntang Wanfu Temple | Long Mountain Park
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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture
青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | Jinshan GuYuan 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 | Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine | 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 | 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 | 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 | chunsheng | ANJOY | ZAI HUI SHOU | DREAM ISLAND | East Village Lounge | 海东茄子烧烤 滇纺店 | 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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More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Ropeway + Xizhou + Shuanglang Ancient Town + Erhai Lake cruise 1-day tour [early pickup from ancient town] | Dali 360° Erhai Lake Private Charter 1-day Tour [Pure Fun Private Charter + One Booking per Group + Optional Attractions] | Dali [Erhai Lake + Shuanglang Ancient Town + Santorini + S-bend] pure-play 1-day tour (special offer for mid-autumn festival and national day) | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Dali (private charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | 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] | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali ◆ Shaxi Ancient Town 1-day tour [pure play • check in at the internet-famous drama Meet Yourself location with business small group] | 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] | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | [Pure Leisure] Dali Erhai Lake Ring Tour: Erhai Lake + Xizhou + Shuanglang - One-Day Tour | Private Car Service Available (One Car Per Booking) | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Dali Erhai Lake 1-day tour in Yunnan, China [explore and stroll around Erhai Lake, Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Shuanglang Ancient Town] | Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning Consultation] | Dali Tile Cat Making [Optional Chinese/English Commentary]: Shape Intangible Heritage with Your Fingertips, Enjoy Dali's Slow-paced Charm | Dali Private In-depth Day Tour to Jizu Mountain:A Spiritual Odyssey Amidst Temples&Peaks | [Private Charter Tour] Dali Erhai Lake Day Tour: Panxi Village, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Xizhou, The Dream Land | 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, Yunnan (All Areas)|guide|Translate|Local guide|Business translation/Exhibition interpretation/Attractions & activities/Live guide for attractions | Dali Cang Er secret private 1-day tour | The Three Pagodas · Xizhou · Bai tie-dye · Shuanglang Ancient Town and Erhai Lake | Dali, Yunnan - Corner encounter costume shooting experience (multiple costume types optional + one-on-one following shots) | Dali Erhai Lake, Chongsheng Temple, Cangshan Private Day Tour(Optional Car+Ticket) | Heqing Trip Moments[Travel Photography Promotional Videos, Short Films, Photos, Short Videos, Family-Friendly Children's Photography with All Original Files Included] | Dali, Yunnan: One-Day Tour to Explore Erhai Lake, Shuanglang, and Xizhou - Enjoy Breathtaking Views on a Scenic Cruise | 1-day tour from Dali to Shaxi and Lijiang by private charter | Dali Lison Banquet: Savor authentic delicacies, admire the scenery of Cang'er, and immerse in the ancient charm of Bai culture | Dali Prefecture Trip Moments[Personal portrait photography/Team aerial photography/Couple street photography/Wedding photography and videography/Translation] | Dali Cangshan Mountain (Gantong Ropeway)+Erhai Lake Cruise+Shuanglang+Xizhou Day Tour[Private Car] | Weishan Trip Moments[Wedding Photography Promo Videos/Micro Films, Bridal Portraits/Commercial Photography & Videography, Customized Shoots/Translation]