Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Dali Prefecture
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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
4.7/513,586 Reviews
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Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
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Canghai Cloud Grassland
4.4/5132 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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Dali Andi Seaview Homestay Location: Group 3, Wenbi Village Committee, Wenbi Village, Haidong Town, Dali Andi Seaview Homestay Transportation: 30 minutes by car from the airport to the hotel
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Transportation Guide: From Dali Old Town, you can choose to rent a car and drive there yourself. The journey is approximately 10 kilometers and takes about 30 minutes to reach the hotel. Additionally, the hotel...
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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
4.6/5339 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
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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 | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Parks | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley | Dali West Lake | Wuwei Temple | Shuimushan Scenic Area | Liyuan Village | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Nuodeng Temple | Ximatan Cableway | Yinjia Village | Yuhuang Pavillon | Haishe Ecological Park | Taiji Diagram | Nanzhao Jianji Large Bell | Jiuliansi | Main Shrine Hall | Setting Sun Peak | Shiji Square | Jingdi Temple | Biaocun Lisuzu Xiang Minzu Square | Jinchiwan Square | Xima Pool | Dali Canghai Golf Resort | Mengyang Park | Foreigner Street | Bailongtan | Gudiyizu Culture Square | Nancun Village | Fangguang Temple | Cangshan Botanical Garden | Facang Temple
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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 | 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 | ba mu xuan | Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch） | 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 | 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) | THE ONE
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Popular Trip Moments
Slow-paced daily life in the ancient town and alleys along the river 🌿 | Staycation of the Year for those with a little budget and good taste: P1 Iceland, The Retreat; P2 Phuket, La Lagoon. | The aesthetic pinnacle of Dali homestays, every frame looks like a movie freeze-frame | Hidden Gem Small Cities Perfect for Traveling with Parents During the Spring Festival Holiday | Perfect for a three-day stay, quiet slow living, 4 hidden gems accessible by high-speed rail | Found it! Hidden in an ancient alley of Dali Ancient City: Azure·Cishang Yunjian | Whole-House Smart | A detailed Erhai guide, perfect for experiencing the Torch Festival | This is the second time I came to Lijiang Dali with my wife. The first time I didn't sign up for a tour. This time the tour experience is quite good. It's very convenient to have a tour leader to follow. They will help put luggage, customers | Stay in a Bai courtyard and savor the simple pleasures of life | Reverse Travel in Yunnan during Chinese New Year | 7 Hidden Gems by Locals: Avoid Crowds and Enjoy an Immersive New Year Experience | Reverse itinerary! From Erhai Lake to the Ancient Town, experience 12 shops | Shaxi's Divine Rammed Earth Hotel! A secluded escape, just like in "Meet Yourself," lie back and gaze at the breathtaking lake and mountain scenery | Erhai Lake Sunset Check-in Guide | South Gate of Dali Ancient City! This hidden gem of a hotel is absolutely stunning!. | Slow travel on the Ancient Tea Horse Road! 18 cinematic photo spots with a guide～ | Beginner’s must-see 5-day slow travel itinerary around Erhai Lake in Dali | The feeling of home, so warm and cozy | Dali Mingyuetang | Stay in a Suzhou Garden Gathering Within a Millennium of Time | Exploring Yunnan's Hidden Gems: A Super Practical Guide to Kunming Transit + Pu'er and Menglian Golden Pagodas. Who says Yunnan is only about Dali and Lijiang? This time, I discovered breathtaking beauty in Pu'er. | Chenzhou Zixing (Dongjiang Lake) ultimate travel guide | Fuxian Lake Luchun Hotel | Stay in a "Cave Secret Realm" on a Cliff If you ask me what other niche treasure lake view destinations there are in Yunnan besides Erhai Lake, I would definitely | 5 Days 4 Nights at Dali Erhai Lake｜Stay at Dreamscape Elegant Garden for a Relaxing Lakeside Experience | Staying 3 days at this guesthouse in Dali, surrounded by Zen and beautiful scenery | Year-round 22°C, a great place to escape the heat with kids | Step into an exquisite abode where light and shadow paint scenes like a Song Dynasty painting. | Preparing to relax in Dali this winter, here’s a 3-day self-driving guide for Dali | The eight must-visit cities in a lifetime? These places are all highly praised on social media | The Huazhu Guesthouse I both love and hate | Dali Shuanglang | Discovering a hidden mountain and sea retreat with a heavenly hotel overlooking Erhai Lake. | Yunshuoju Hides Poetic Charm | Convenient Travel Deals in Cang'er Ancient City Keep Coming°
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
1-day tour in Dali: Erhai Lake + Shuanglang ancient town + Santorini + S Bay (round-trip from Lijiang) | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | 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] | 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 | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter 1-day tour [5-seater/7-seater/9-seater + 1 single 1 group] | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available for Consultation] | 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) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | 1-day tour for 6 people: Gantong cable car + Erhai Lake cruise + Xizhou + Shuanglang ancient town + Nanzhao Style Island | Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour for Foreign Tourists (Round Trip/Transfer Dali to Lijiang) | [5G SIM Card] China 5G Universal SIM Card Total 10GB/15GB/30GB/45GB High-speed 5G Unlimited Data (Pick up at Shanghai Pudong Airport) | High-speed rail travel convenience rest experience package [Dali railway station] - comfortable waiting and boarding with exclusive business travel lounge service, saying goodbye to crowds | Dali Panxi Village S-bend Internet-famous Wheat Field + Xizhou Ancient Town + Wenbi Village 1-day tour with Chinese and English service | 1-day tour in Dali with 360° Erhai Lake tour [Shuanglang ancient town + Xizhou + The Dream Land + small group of 2-8 people] | Jizu Mountain 1-day tour [includes admission ticket + cable car + sightseeing bus | quality pure play | round-trip pickup & drop-off] | Cangshan, Three Pagoda, Xizhou, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient City Tour for Foreign Tourists | Dali Shuanglang Ancient Town + Sky Mirror + Little Putuo Island + Luoquan Peninsula 1-day tour with Chinese and English services | Private day tour to Dali's iconic attractions | Dali Morning Market Food experience and Mt.Cangshan by cable car view | Dali Banquet: A Feast Through Thousands of Years, Unlock the Elegance of Miaoxiang Buddha Kingdom | Trip Moments in Xishuangbanna[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Transportation service from Dali to Lijiang hotel in Yunnan, China [Dali to Lijiang transportation service] | Discovery More Dali : Market ,Cooking Pottery experience in lost village | 1-day tour in Dali and Weishan [diverse snacks / explore the famous Taoist mountain Weibao Mountain / private vehicle] | Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou One-Day Tour:Enjoy the Essences of Dali[Ticket&Private Car] | Dali Ancient Town Shaxi, Xingjiao Temple, Yujin Bridge Chinese Mini Group Day Tour by Business Vehicle