Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | April, 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
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Longkan Pier-Viewing Platform
4.9/546 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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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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In Dali, I learned to stop feeling guilty about having an easy life.
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Dali Ancient City | A blend of wabi-sabi and French romance~
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Dali | Stay in a picturesque seascape and swim alongside the ocean
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Flat-lying ceiling design for accommodations - Cang'er Avenue Meiju
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I found a second home at the foot of Cangshan Mountain.
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Bringing the kids to Dali for a relaxing getaway, we were completely healed by this oriental-style private villa.
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Dali Staycation: The most comfortable guesthouse I've ever stayed in 🩵
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Beautiful Song Dynasty-style courtyard accommodations in Dali Old Town – with Cangshan Mountain visible above.
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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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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 Spring Outings near Dali Prefecture
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Top 50 Hot Springs Attractions near Dali Prefecture
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Hehua Hot Spring
4.5/5543 Reviews
Huangguaqing Hot Spring Sanatorium
4.2/524 Reviews
Yugu Hot Spring
4.4/571 Reviews
Banglazhang Hot Spring
4.0/596 Reviews
Dacao River Hot Spring Waterfall
4.7/543 Reviews
Qilongwan Hot Spring
4.7/547 Reviews
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Dali Prefecture
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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 | 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
Dali West Lake | Main Shrine Hall | Xuanlong Temple | Zibi Lake | Dali Ancient City | Yuji Island Scenic Area | Tian Long Ba Bu Wuxia City | Tongjing Ancient Bridge | Dali College Library | Dali Library | Nuodeng Temple | Zhoucheng Village | Qinghua Cave | Xiashankou Putuo Spring Spa Resort | Caifeng Bridge | Ancestral Hall of Family Zhao | Christian Gospel Church, Eryuan | Fangguang Temple | Two Temples on Jizu Mountain | Facang Temple | Mother Shayi Statues | Haishe Ecological Park | Dali University | Qigu Hot Spring | Shengyuan Temple | Gupaotai Ruins | Bailongtan | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Panlong Park | Dali City Museum
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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 | 大理俊发铂尔曼酒店·纳泰餐厅 | ba mu xuan | 大理悦山海度假酒店(大理古城店)·白尼餐厅 | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | Sky Cloud Sea View Restaurant | 风花小院·大理市井菜(人民路店) | 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 | 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 | 云南·卤味土鸡米线(大理总店) | FORTEN | IN MY HEART | 大吉酒店·喜塘餐厅
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Popular Trip Moments
White Balance | Adjusting Cangshan and Erhai Lake to the best of life | Yihe Yunxi Jinshi Residence | A century-old academy, a dream of entering the Nanzhao Kingdom | Erhai Tianyu Indigo | Neighborhood of Wind and Sea | Bitahai National Park in winter, covered in snow ☃️ | Dali Ancient City | A blend of wabi-sabi and French romance~ | Stroll Xizhou Town in Lijiang🚶 | 🍕Chill Garden Restaurant in Caicun, Dali | BBQ Hot Pot + Beef Pizza + Beautiful Terrace Views, a true pleasure in life! | Dali | Stay in a picturesque seascape and swim alongside the ocean | I like this Western restaurant | A must-see for couples! Romantic guesthouses by Erhai Lake, where sunrises and sunsets are right outside your window. | Flat-lying ceiling design for accommodations - Cang'er Avenue Meiju | I could eat this wild mushroom hot pot for three days straight! | 🌧️A leisurely stroll in Dali on a cloudy day | Enjoy the slow-paced life with the round tiled roof of Chenglou! | A surprising exploration of the century-old sky-high high | I found a second home at the foot of Cangshan Mountain. | Shaxi Senxi Hotel: A Wabi-sabi retreat on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a few private residences hidden in the mountains. | A local's secret in Dali Old Town! This Bai ethnic restaurant makes me want to go back every day. | Luxury guesthouses hidden in the mountains of Dali Old Town – you won't want to leave! | Budget for 13-day trip in Yunnan ⛩️🌺 | Experience Thai home cooking in Dali City 🌴 | Dali Yuelianzhuang Qingshi Mountainside Seaview Resort Hotel: Returning to the essence of the mountainside, quietly embracing the poetic beauty of mountains and sea. | Dali Yuewan Villa Hillside Seaview Hotel: Nestled on the hillside, a dreamlike bay of mountains and sea. | Dali Songyun Cliff Hotel: A Pure White Dream on the Shores of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | Bringing the kids to Dali for a relaxing getaway, we were completely healed by this oriental-style private villa. | Dali Staycation: The most comfortable guesthouse I've ever stayed in 🩵 | Yunnan 8-Day 7-Night Itinerary (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La) | Nestled against the Cangshan Mountains and gazing at Erhai Lake, I let the beauty of nature slip into my daily life. | A charming old-fashioned hotel room so nice you won't want to leave + a relaxing day trip to Dali
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
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] | Dali Erhai Lake Loop + Erhai Lake Cruise 1-day Tour [Pure Play 8-Person Small Group + Xizhou + Shuanglang] | Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Cableway + Xizhou + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake cruise + Nanzhao Style Island 1-day tour | 1-day Tour to Ancient Town Shaxi (Business Leisure + Light Hiking) | Lijiang Dali 1-day tour [Small group of 8-16 people + Shuanglang + Santorini + Panxi S Bay] | Dali Lisong Banquet: Blending Cultural Grace, Savoring the Charm of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | Transportation service from Dali to Lijiang hotels in Yunnan, China | Jianshui Travel Photoshoot[Family Portraits, Parent-Child Photos, Wedding Photography, Aerial Shots, Street Photography, Candid Shots, Photo Sessions, Wedding & Portrait Photography, Videography, Translation Services] | Dali Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas + Zhoucheng Lanxu Tie-Dye Experience + Lisong Banquet Day Tour | Customized private chartered tour of Erhai Lake (Departing from Dali, Yunnan) | Dali Erhai cruise + Xizhou Ancient Town + Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple 1-day tour | 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] | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | Dali Private Tour with Private Vehicle (8 hours) | Yunnan Chinese/English/Thai/Russian/Multilingual|Local guide/interpreter (various interpretation services - accompanying tours - in-park commentary)|Welcome to inquire | 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 | Dali Cangshan Mountain (Gantong Ropeway)+Erhai Lake Cruise+Shuanglang+Xizhou Day Tour[Private Car] | [Must-go!] Jizu Mountain One-Day Tour by Private Car: Freely Explore A Buddhist Sacred Site in Dali | Lijiang One-Day Tour Private Car Service [ Personalized Travel Routes / Flexible Departure Time ] | One-Day Tour to Shaxi Ancient Town by Private Car: Enjoy Original Pristine Pastoral Scenery in Dali | Dali Trip Moments[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Dali Erhai Lake, Chongsheng Temple, Cangshan Private Day Tour(Optional Car+Ticket) | [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 Ancient City + Cangshan Mountain + Chongsheng Temple + Ximatan Day Tour with Bilingual Service (Chinese & English) | one-day tour in Dali, Yunnan: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Jinsuo Island | Dali Lisong Banquet: A Cultural Feast Blending Bai Ethnic Customs and Yunnan Delicacies | Dali Tile Cat Making [Optional Chinese/English Commentary]: Shape Intangible Heritage with Your Fingertips, Enjoy Dali's Slow-paced Charm | Dali, Yunnan Tour Guide Service [Multiple Attractions in Dali/Personalized Custom Routes/Professional Commentary/Foreign Language Service Requires 3-Day Advance Booking]
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