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Dali Prefecture

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

About Dali Prefecture

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Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake

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Ancient Town Shaxi

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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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What to eat

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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Taking kids to a farm in Dali | Bringing nature lessons to the fields

Taking kids to a farm in Dali | Bringing nature lessons to the fields

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Spend a warm winter by Erhai Lake in Dali this Lunar New Year

Spend a warm winter by Erhai Lake in Dali this Lunar New Year

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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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A Winter Trip to Erhai Lake: Feeding Seagulls in Dali – A Romantic Getaway!

A Winter Trip to Erhai Lake: Feeding Seagulls in Dali – A Romantic Getaway!

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Only a hotel like this can win the hearts of people of all ages!

Only a hotel like this can win the hearts of people of all ages!

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I could eat these three dishes from the Yunnan Duan Gongzi's Investiture of the Gods a hundred times over.

I could eat these three dishes from the Yunnan Duan Gongzi's Investiture of the Gods a hundred times over.

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Traffic jams in Dali during the Spring Festival are driving you crazy? Stay in a secluded courtyard by the mountains and sea.

Traffic jams in Dali during the Spring Festival are driving you crazy? Stay in a secluded courtyard by the mountains and sea.

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This cliffside sunset restaurant and bar in Dali! I'm already planning to go three times!

This cliffside sunset restaurant and bar in Dali! I'm already planning to go three times!

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Best of Dali Prefecture

Top 10 Ancient Town Hotels in Dali Prefecture

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Popular 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 Types of Attractions in 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 | 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 | 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

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Popular Trip Moments

A Winter Trip to Erhai Lake: Feeding Seagulls in Dali – A Romantic Getaway! | The traditional Chinese-style hotel in Dali, which brings the charm of Jiangnan gardens, is absolutely amazing! | Dali | Jizu Mountain | Food and Accommodation Guide | On my way to Dali, I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a county – Yongping! It boasts not only rich ethnic customs but also stunning natural scenery. A quick snapshot... | This newly opened restaurant in Guilin is amazing! It's so high-class! | This cliffside sunset restaurant and bar in Dali! I'm already planning to go three times! | A romantic estate by Erhai Lake, where you can enjoy afternoon tea in an English garden at first sight. | Go to the market in Shaxi Ancient Town and experience a day as a local with a bamboo basket on your back! | Staying in Gugu Meimei, you wake up to the sea, and turn off the lights to a dream 🫧 | I thought Erhai Lake was beautiful enough, until I came to Lugu Lake!! | This hotel in Dali is so beautiful it's captured my heart! | DAI Dai Restaurant in Dali | A soothing Dai cuisine experience that transports you to Chiang Mai in an instant. | Visiting Liubai Village Villa in Dali after the Spring Festival is the right way to experience it! | 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.

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 | Dali Erhai cruise + Xizhou Ancient Town + Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple 1-day tour | 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] 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 Prefecture Nanzhao Style Island Trip Moments[Photography services for parent-child photos, couples, best friends, children, and family travel photoshoots] | Lijiang Day Tour: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Black Dragon Pool(Optional Chinese Group Tour) | Xizhou Ancient Town + Dali Ancient City Private Customized Tour for Foreign Tourists | Dali Lisong Banquet: Blending Cultural Grace, Savoring the Charm of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake | Tour Guide Interpretation Services in Dali [Personalized Travel Routes/ Multilingual Services ] | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town Day Tour: Immerse in Idyllic Scenery[Ticket Booking & Private Car] | Dali Trip Moments[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Wedding Photography Microfilm with Aerial Shots/Wedding Day Coverage/Engagement Photography/Promotional Video/Makeup & Costumes] | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Xiangyun Camel Hump Stone Scenic Spot/Xiangyun Auditorium/Wedding Photography with Photographer/Candid Documentary] | Yuxi Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Dali Morning Market Food experience and Mt.Cangshan by cable car view | Yunnan Dali: Explore Erhai Lake, Shuanglang, and Xizhou in a group day tour – Immerse yourself in stunning scenery by boat. | Dali Lisong Banquet: A Cultural Feast Blending Bai Ethnic Customs and Yunnan Delicacies | Trip Moments in Xishuangbanna[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Dali Highlights Day Tour: Xizhou Village, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town | Yangbi Trip Moments[Portrait wedding/PR microfilms documentaries/commercial photography activity coverage/multilingual translation] | Eryuan Trip Moments[Zibi Lake/Dali West Lake Multilingual Photographer Services: Photo Shoots, Aerial Photography, and Portraits]

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