Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 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
4.7/513,346 Reviews
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Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
4.4/5194 Reviews
Canghai Cloud Grassland
4.4/5125 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
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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Gugu Meimei · Pomegranate — a truly waterside “temporary” home by Erhai Lake
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Dali Old Town | stay at a resort hotel surrounded by scenery
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The clock in Dali runs slow, and the waves of Shuanglang answer for me
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Gugu Meimei · Manlan | Fishing for the Milky Way at the end of Erhai
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At Dali Shuanglang Jinxiang Garden · Yinyu, the scenery caught up with me
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Gugumeimei | I planted an acre of time by Erhai Lake
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At Gugu Meimei · Manlan, entrust half a lifetime of memories to this seaside window
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Mountain summer retreat | Stay in a countryside courtyard in Dali embraced by Cangshan
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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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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Dali Prefecture
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Tengchong Dongshan Hot Spring Village
4.6/5334 Reviews
Hehua Hot Spring
4.4/5547 Reviews
Huangguaqing Hot Spring Sanatorium
4.2/526 Reviews
Yugu Hot Spring
4.3/571 Reviews
Banglazhang Hot Spring
4.0/596 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
Huadian Ba | Dali Ancient City | Jinding Temple | Haishe Ecological Park | Nanzhao Palace | Nuodeng Temple | Quanshui Street | Main Shrine Hall | Xima Pool | Long Mountain Park | Taoxigu Ecology Manor | Butterfly Conservatory | Zibi Lake | Qinghua Cave | Yuji Island Scenic Area | Archway of Lingxing Gate | Dali West Lake | Longkan Village | Xipo | Bailongtan | Yutong Guanyin Hall | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Jiming Temple | Luoquan Peninsula Tourism Area
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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture
Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | 海东茄子烧烤(北区店) | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | 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 | 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 | 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 | Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch） | 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) | DREAM ISLAND | 海东茄子烧烤 滇纺店 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | THE ONE | 大理澜庭海景度假酒店·世内桃源·落日海景餐厅(双廊店) | Daliweishengshanhaiwanjiudian·shanhaige Restaurant | 六阅·無所海景度假酒店(大理洱海双廊店)·餐厅 | 大理悦山海度假酒店(大理古城店)·白尼餐厅 | IN MY HEART
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Popular Trip Moments
🎒 Yunnan in July & August: Essential Packing Guide & Summer Survival Tips! 🇨🇳🌧️ | Reverse summer parent-child trips to less popular hidden gems that save money and offer peace | Not abroad, really in Dali! This mountain and sea garden is even more beautiful than a fairy tale | Summer budget travel guide: 8 hidden gems for an easy summer getaway | Where to relax flat in summer? This place offers a slow-paced vacation | Dali Kunbai Datayecheng: a romantic photo spot by Erhai Lake | Summer vacation with kids, laid-back holiday in Yunnan | Summer getaway city showdown from July to September: avoid these places at all costs! | Yunnan family summer escape and pitfall guide | A stretch of Erhai Lake cures all worries | Gugu Meimei · Pomegranate — a truly waterside “temporary” home by Erhai Lake | High-speed rail reaches in 2 hours! In-depth travel guide to four lesser-known summer getaway cities | Dali Old Town | stay at a resort hotel surrounded by scenery | Cities for reverse travel from July to September? See if any catch your eye | The clock in Dali runs slow, and the waves of Shuanglang answer for me | Gugu Meimei · Manlan | Fishing for the Milky Way at the end of Erhai | Escape the Ordinary: Embrace the Charm of Nanchang | Not abroad, but truly stepping into a Studio Ghibli fairy tale world in Dali | Regret not knowing sooner! These 8 hidden spots are perfect for summer family trips | Cangshan hiking hidden route | Cool summer escapes in lesser-known cities, perfect for a 3-day relaxing stay! | Giving up on Xinyang, this place is too good | Quieter than Dali, more rustic than Xi’an! This forgotten thousand-year-old ancient city is truly underrated | At Dali Shuanglang Jinxiang Garden · Yinyu, the scenery caught up with me | The hardship of Dali is over. I really don’t recommend coming in July or August because it’s too… | Dali Yunjia Qingyuan | A hidden gem courtyard guesthouse by the ancient city | Dali | Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon: A laid-back slow living guide | Gugumeimei | I planted an acre of time by Erhai Lake | 4 must-visit off-the-beaten-path spots for short trips in Gansu are amazing | At Gugu Meimei · Manlan, entrust half a lifetime of memories to this seaside window
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | 1-day tour in Dali: Erhai Lake + Shuanglang ancient town + Santorini + S Bay (round-trip from Lijiang) | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | 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 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 | 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 | Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available for Consultation] | Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning Consultation] | 1-day tour in Dali with 360° Erhai Lake tour by private charter [from 1 person + optional attractions + exclusive vehicle] | Dali Erhai Lake 1-day Tour with Private Charter + 1 Single Group + 5/7/9 Seater Options + Door-to-door Pickup | 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 (private charter) 1-day tour • 360° lake tour, licensed vehicle, optional attractions, pure play | [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) | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali tour guide service | Dali Jizu Mountain Sacred Scenery 1-day Tour [Small Group Pure Play + Door-to-Door Pickup] | Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou One-Day Tour:Enjoy the Essences of Dali[Ticket&Private Car] | Customized Private Chartered Tour in Yunnan - Guide - Local Guide - Interpreter - City Walk, Photography Service / Business / Chinese - English - Russian - French - Other Minor Languages | Dali Wamao (Tile Cat) Making: [Chinese/English Instruction] - Handcraft Your Exclusive Memories! | [Dali] Royal Court Feast Tribute (Immersive Court Banquet Experience + Tianxiyuan Garden Royal Attraction + Tang & Song Dynasty Imperial Cuisine + Bai Ethnic Culture + Optional Ancient Costume Experience) | Dali Erhai Lake Pure Fun Private Charter 1-Day Tour [360° Lake Circuit + Optional Cruise, Private Group] | Dali, Yunnan (All Areas)|guide|Translate|Local guide|Business translation/Exhibition interpretation/Attractions & activities/Live guide for attractions | Dali Private One-Day Tour: Enjoy Scenery of Cangshan&Erhai and Charm of Shuanglang&Xizhou | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Wedding Photography Microfilm with Aerial Shots/Wedding Day Coverage/Engagement Photography/Promotional Video/Makeup & Costumes] | Dali Lisong Banquet: Blending Cultural Grace, Savoring the Charm of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | Dali One-Day Tour to Jizu Mountain: Ticket+Private Car[Buddhist Holy Land/Late Departure] | One-Day Tour to Dali Jizu Mountain, Jinding Temple, and Zhusheng Temple [Includes Round-Trip Direct Bus + Ticket + Cable Car] | Lijiang One-Day Tour Private Car Service [ Personalized Travel Routes / Flexible Departure Time ] | 1-day tour for 6 people: Gantong cable car + Erhai Lake cruise + Xizhou + Shuanglang ancient town + Nanzhao Style Island