Dali Prefecture
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)

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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Cangshan Mountain
Cangshan Mountain
4.5/57,263 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7/513,586 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Boat tour
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake
4.6/58,222 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient City
4.7/59,655 Reviews
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Night view
Shuanglang Ancient Town
Shuanglang Ancient Town
4.6/53,096 Reviews
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Boat tour
Night view
Shaxi Ancient Town
Shaxi Ancient Town
4.8/5567 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Dali Luge Theme Park
Dali Luge Theme Park
4.8/5270 Reviews
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Cable car
Jizu Mountain
Jizu Mountain
4.7/52,286 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Mountain climbing
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area
Butterfly Spring Scenic Area
4.3/53,037 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Zhang Jia Garden
Zhang Jia Garden
5.0/55,874 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Canghai Cloud Grassland
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

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dali Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot
Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot
5.0/5187 Reviews
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Hotpot
Courtyard
Avg. US$10/person
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant
4.5/5451 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. US$10/person
青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅
青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅
3.8/55 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Celebrity hotspot
Avg. US$107/person
MeiZi Jing Restaurant
MeiZi Jing Restaurant
4.6/5138 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Courtyard
Avg. US$12/person
海东茄子烧烤(北区店)
海东茄子烧烤(北区店)
4.9/534 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. US$8/person
大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧
大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧
4.2/55 Reviews
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Bakery
Avg. US$10/person
翠麓野白族庭院私房菜
翠麓野白族庭院私房菜
5.0/53 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Photogenic
Avg. US$9/person
大理海洋酒店·海梦轩中餐厅
大理海洋酒店·海梦轩中餐厅
4.7/57 Reviews
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Yunnan cuisine
Avg. US$12/person
大理松云悬崖酒店·松云悬崖海景餐厅
大理松云悬崖酒店·松云悬崖海景餐厅
4.7/512 Reviews
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Fusion cuisine
Sunset
Avg. US$22/person
HAI DONG QIE ZI
HAI DONG QIE ZI
5.0/531 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. US$8/person
Yun Qin
Yun Qin
5.0/51,826 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. US$7/person

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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...

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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Dali Yinqiao | Nestled by Mountains with Sea Views, a Warm Encounter with Dali's Gentle Winter

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