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Dali Prefecture

Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | February, 2026

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–4 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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Discover the most popular places to stay in Dali Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers

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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 🫧

Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧

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EvelynReynolds2

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Moganshan | Stay in a duplex loft with snow-capped mountains visible from the window

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.

Experience the minimalist and tranquil aesthetics of sleeping on Erhai Lake at Taotang Hill.

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Gray Oliver76Oliver

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Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali?

Still struggling to decide where to go on a date for Valentine's Day in Dali?

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NightingaleRiver111

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Not abroad! It's Shaxi! A five-star boutique hotel hidden in an ancient town.

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.

On a leisurely afternoon in Dali, I wish I could stay here forever.

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CipherSeeker

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Turn your birthday into a romantic seaside movie at the Dali Antu Cangqiong Seaview Hotel.

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.

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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Top 50 Hot Springs Attractions near Dali Prefecture

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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 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

Yunnan Self-Driving Tour: A Journey to Recharge Your Body and Mind | 🙏 Songzhanlin Lama Monastery, a major landmark of Shangri-La, China 🇨🇳 | 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. | Talia | A Healing Abode by Erhai Lake on a Mountainside Cliff | 【Encountering Dali · Listening to the Forest】A perfect haven by Erhai Lake; where we meet by chance, it is our home. | Fuxian Lake | A lake that holds the poetry and distant horizons of Yunnan. | ONE DAY IN THE OLD TOWN OF DALI. | The trip to Dali was definitely worthwhile. | Forget about romantic encounters in Lijiang; Dali Old Town is where true romance lies, and where you can meet interesting souls—it's incredibly healing. | This wheat field in Xizhou, Dali holds my best afternoon tea of the year! | This wheat field in Xizhou, Dali holds my best afternoon tea of the year! | The sea view rooms at Yunliju are absolutely stunning! | Dali Yunye Hotel: Your top choice for recharging and replenishing your energy. | Dali Wolan Homestay | Attentive Butler + Healing Food + Amazing Location, You Won't Want to Leave Once You've Stayed | Hidden gem in Dali! A hillside hotel with stunning views of Erhai Lake practically welded to your window. | Dali | Stay amidst the scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | Waiting for the sunset at an absolutely stunning coffee shop in Shuanglang!!! | Planning where to relax and unwind during the Spring Festival holiday? Check out this Spring Festival relaxation guide! | Help! This is absolutely the most unexpected surprise I've ever had in Dali!

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