Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | February, 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
4.7/512,840 Reviews
Historic buildingsBoat tour
Zhang Jia Garden
5.0/55,683 Reviews
Observation Deck of Longkan Wharf
4.9/545 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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Orient Bistro Fine Yunnan Dining and Bar
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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧
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Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window
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Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill.
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Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali?
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Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town.
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On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever.
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Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel.
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At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore.
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Best of Dali Prefecture
Top 10 Ancient Town Hotels in Dali Prefecture
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Top 10 Hotels with Villas in Dali Prefecture
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Top 20 4-Star Select Hotels in Dali Prefecture
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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dali Prefecture
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Top 50 Family-friendly Attractions near Dali Prefecture
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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7/55,163 Reviews
Meng Ba Na Xi Garden
4.4/51,490 Reviews
Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park
4.3/5936 Reviews
Top 50 Hot Springs Attractions near Dali Prefecture
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Tengchong Dongshan Hot Spring Village
4.6/5295 Reviews
Angsana Hot Spring Village Tengchong
4.4/5582 Reviews
Bolian Spa
4.6/5405 Reviews
Ancient Dian Town Colourful Yunnan
4.9/51,372 Reviews
Hehua Hot Spring
4.5/5531 Reviews
Jinfang Forest Spa Resort & Hotel
4.7/5471 Reviews
Huangguaqing Hot Spring Sanatorium
4.3/521 Reviews
Yugu Hot Spring
4.5/570 Reviews
Banglazhang Hot Spring
4.1/596 Reviews
Dechang Yuankun Hot Spring
4.3/542 Reviews
Dacao River Hot Spring Waterfall
4.8/542 Reviews
Qilongwan Hot Spring
4.7/545 Reviews
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Dali Prefecture
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Top 20 Scenic Hotels near Dali Prefecture
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Top 50 Cultural Hotels near Dali Prefecture
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Top 10 Instagrammable Hotels near Dali Prefecture
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Popular Types of Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Cable car | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Historical attractions | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Hiking | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Leisure activities | Camping and campsites | Farms and pastures | Parks | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Wenhua Academy | Dali West Lake | Baolin Temple | Fotu Tower | Huadian Ba | Dali Ancient City | Wumiao | Foreigner Street | Long Mountain Park | Yutong Guanyin Hall | Cangshan Mountain | Nuodeng Temple | Butterfly Spring Scenic Area | Guanyin Temple | Lingshan Yihuifang | Dayuntang Wanfu Temple | Yu Culture Square | Panlong Temple | Jianchuanminzu Museum | Qinghaihu Theme Amusement Park | Zibi Lake | Qinghua Cave | Jinding Temple | Archway of Lingxing Gate | Tian Long Ba Bu Wuxia City | Sanyue Street | Caifeng Bridge | Xipo | Baitayi Natural Village | Erhai Lake
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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture
Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 翠麓野白族庭院私房菜 | Orient Bistro Fine Yunnan Dining and Bar | 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 | 大理十二云彩别墅海景酒店（洱海店）·Cliff · 悬崖海景餐厅 | Yun Qin | 大理俊发铂尔曼酒店·纳泰泰餐厅 | ba mu xuan | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | Sky Cloud Sea View Restaurant | chunsheng | ZAI HUI SHOU | 大理方舟胖子·我在大理等你店 | Fly Me To The Moon | Master Duan's Restaurant | 海东茄子烧烤(北区店) | DREAM ISLAND | 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 | Ruoshui 3000 Restaurant | 大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | FORTEN | 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 | XI ZHOU HAN LIN CAN TING | 风花小院·大理市井菜(人民路店)
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Popular Trip Moments
Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧 | The secluded luxury utopia by Erhai Lake: Shuanglang Jianglu x Luna Litus Fairy Tale World | The hotel by Erhai Lake in Dali offers an absolutely amazing view of the sunrise from your bed! | Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window | In Dali's S Bay, you must stay in a guesthouse with a view of Erhai Lake right outside the window! | Dali... The feeling of waking up to the golden sunrise on the mountains! | Yunnan Self-Driving Tour: A Journey to Recharge Your Body and Mind | This is a hidden gem cafe in Shuanglang, with unparalleled aesthetics! A must-visit! | Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill. | Dali Lying Down Diary | I'm Back Again for This Window | A secluded garden courtyard, a slow-paced life | Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali? | Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town. | On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever. | 🙏 Songzhanlin Lama Monastery, a major landmark of Shangri-La, China 🇨🇳 | Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel. | —— Dali Heritage Courtyard · Seaside Private Resort Homestay. This homestay is located on the shore of Erhai Lake, boasting a superb location with beautiful scenery right outside the door. | At Gugu Meimei·Manlan, be a cloud moored on the shore. | Living on the first row by Erhai Lake, the dividing line between wakefulness and dreams 🫧 | What's it like to live in Erhai Lake in Dali? | Erhai Lake in Dali | In Shuanglang, live amidst the folds of water, and collect the romantic tales of Dali. | Don't wander off in Dali! Longkan Ancient Ferry is the true site of the Investiture of the Gods. | 双廊古镇 (Shuanglang Ancient Town) | 山坂 Cenpin Specialty Coffee : Xizhou Ancient Town | I've returned from my spring trip to Dali. After a three-day stay, I'd like to share some honest thoughts... | Mong Zhiyuan: Noodle restaurant with a view of Erhai Lake, Dali. | The Shuanglang Seaview Resort Hotel in Dali offers unparalleled views that exceeded my expectations! | Listen to advice! Dali Double Gallery is a must-stay! The correct way to open the Erhai sea vacation get
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available Upon Inquiry] | Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Cableway + Xizhou + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake cruise + Nanzhao Style Island 1-day tour | Dali Erhai Lake Loop + Erhai Lake Cruise 1-day Tour [Pure Play 8-Person Small Group + Xizhou + Shuanglang] | [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) | [Dali] Tile Cat Handicraft Experience (Artisan Spirit & Cultural Heritage + Professional Guidance + Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft + Traditional Tie-Dye + Glaze Coloring + Take Your Creation Home) | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Shaxi / Jianchuan Ancient Town: Round Trip or one-way transfer between Lijiang and Dali | Chinese ten-year multiple L tourist visa application in the United States | Departing from Lijiang: Dali Ancient City + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake + The Dream Land + S Bay 1-day Tour | Dali Jizu Mountain Sacred Scenery 1-day Tour [Small Group Pure Play + Door-to-Door Pickup] | [Dali] Tile Cat Handicraft Experience (Artisan Spirit & Cultural Heritage + Professional Guidance + Intangible Cultural Heritage Crafting + Traditional Tie-Dye + Glaze Coloring + Take Your Creations Home) | Departing from Lijiang: Dali day tour (Shuanglang Ancient Town + Santorini + Lunch + Dali Ancient City) | Vehicle transportation service from Dali, China to Ancient Town Shaxi and Shibao Mountain [Consultation and customized full-service] | Dali Erhai cruise + Xizhou Ancient Town + Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple 1-day tour | Dali Prefecture Nanzhao Style Island Trip Moments[Photography services for parent-child photos, couples, best friends, children, and family travel photoshoots] | Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour for Foreign Tourists (Round Trip/Transfer Dali to Lijiang) | Dali, Yunnan tour guide service [Chinese/English booking required 3 days in advance/Kunming multi-attractions/certified professional guide] | Dali Erhai+Shuanglang+Xizhou+Little Putuo Island Private Day Tour [Multilingual Services] | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | Weishan Trip Moments[Wedding Photography Promo Videos/Micro Films, Bridal Portraits/Commercial Photography & Videography, Customized Shoots/Translation] | Dali One-Day Tour to Jizu Mountain: Ticket+Private Car[Buddhist Holy Land/Late Departure] | Dali Highlights Day Tour: Xizhou Village, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town | [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) | Lijiang Day Tour: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Black Dragon Pool(Optional Chinese Group Tour) | Transportation service from Dali to Lijiang hotels in Yunnan, China | one-day tour to Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan [Pure fun regular charter one-day tour] | Dali Jizu Mountain, Jinding Temple, and Zhusheng Temple Day Tour [Round-trip Transfer, Tickets, and Ropeway Included] | Dali Prefecture Trip Moments[Personal portrait photography/Team aerial photography/Couple street photography/Wedding photography and videography/Translation] | Yunnan Chinese/English/Thai/Russian/Multilingual|Local guide/interpreter (various interpretation services - accompanying tours - in-park commentary)|Welcome to inquire | A Romantic Group Day Tour in Dali: Cangshan's Dreamy Views & Erhai Cruise's Poetic Sail
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