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

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Looking for things to do in Dali? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.

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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Dali, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers

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What to eat

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Dali Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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5 cities in China that aren't yet mainstream ❤️

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5 cities in China that aren't yet mainstream ❤️

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Dali Looks Like Santorini in China — Here’s How to Get There From Kunming

Dali Looks Like Santorini in China — Here’s How to Get There From Kunming

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TRAVEL EXPLORE

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Weekend escape from Xi'an: 1.5-hour high-speed train direct

Weekend escape from Xi'an: 1.5-hour high-speed train direct

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Dali – When the Weather Paints the Landscape

Dali – When the Weather Paints the Landscape

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Which Chinese Cities to Avoid in August–September? Here’s the Ultimate Guide! 。

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Which Chinese Cities to Avoid in August–September? Here’s the Ultimate Guide! 。

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Potae XP

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Dali – The Place That Made Me Slow Down

Dali – The Place That Made Me Slow Down

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The “Santorini of Dali” 🇨🇳🌊 Is It Worth the Hype?

The “Santorini of Dali” 🇨🇳🌊 Is It Worth the Hype?

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I walked around the ancient city of Dali and was imbued with the history and beauty of this ancient place.

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I walked around the ancient city of Dali and was imbued with the history and beauty of this ancient place.

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Best of Dali

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Popular Types of Attractions in Dali

Popular Attractions in Dali

Tianshuigou Site | Dali Shayuan Tongzhou Desert | Eight Fish Stone Tomb Museum | Baihutun Village

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Popular Restaurants in Dali

李胖娃·大荔水盆羊肉(大荔店) | 曹雄杰葫芦头·小炒煮馍(大荔总店) | 老薛家米皮店(大荔店) | 老管家继红羊肉泡(同州路) | 正新鸡排(大荔中学店) | 正新鸡排·炸鸡烧烤(北大街店) | 爵士牛排西餐厅(大荔店) | 轩记老潼关肉夹馍(西库道店) | 华莱士·全鸡汉堡(同州店) | 正新鸡排·炸鸡烧烤(大荔店) | 正新鸡排·炸鸡烧烤(同盛店) | Wugushifang (nanhuanlu) | 李麦季卤肉炉齿面扯面馆 | 骨香大盆骨(三河明珠店) | 晓辉辣子鸡 | 秒秒福米线(大荔店) | 马家水盆 | 秦源早晚羊肉 | 华莱士·全鸡汉堡(大荔店) | Lixiangdaxia (dali) | JIU YANG CHUN FAN DIAN | DA TANG XIAO CHU HA DAO GUAN | CHUAN XIANG GE JI GONG BAO | 清真老白家牛羊肉主题餐厅(东府店) | 嗜老柴家葫芦头 | 五泉面馆(北新街) | 关中咥饺子(黄河大厦店) | 580@Hongbei | 牛曾曾·鲜切牛肉串串(大荔店) | 朝邑尚记水盆羊肉

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Popular Trip Moments

5 cities in China that aren't yet mainstream ❤️ | Dali Looks Like Santorini in China — Here’s How to Get There From Kunming | Weekend escape from Xi'an: 1.5-hour high-speed train direct | Dali – When the Weather Paints the Landscape | Which Chinese Cities to Avoid in August–September? Here’s the Ultimate Guide! 。 | Dali – The Place That Made Me Slow Down | The “Santorini of Dali” 🇨🇳🌊 Is It Worth the Hype? | I walked around the ancient city of Dali and was imbued with the history and beauty of this ancient place. | Chillin’ at Xi Zhou Mai Tian: Yunnan Eats & Breezy Vibes | Dali — The City Where Time Stands Still. 7 Reasons. | Dali is a bit different this time around | 🚄 Yunnan's Most Beautiful Train Journey: Kunming to Shangri-La 🇨🇳 | Dali ~ Perfect place to Chill | 2 days in Dali 🌲 short stay | Nature's Natural Aircon in these cities throughout the year | 🌄 Discover Yunnan: China’s Land of Eternal Spring 🇨🇳✨ | A Basket Full of Memories: Mushroom Picking in Dali | Shaxi Ancient Village: Dali’s Chill Secret Spot 🌾✨ | Giving up on Weinan, this place is too amazing! | Dali: The Perfect Place to Slow Down 🌿 | China’s Most Beautiful Places for a Slow Escape 🌸 | Prep for a holiday in China | 2026 Travel Bucket List Places You Gotta Check Out🌚 | Chinese food looks like THIS? 😱 | 🇨🇳 WHERE TO GO IN CHINA FOR A WEEKEND? 🇨🇳 | Dali, Yunnan, China 🇨🇳 | spent over a month in china, so trust me on this one !

More Things To Do in Dali

Travel photo shoot in Dali[Photography and Videography at Fuyou Ancient Village and Fengtu Granary on the Yellow River + Multilingual Translation with Local Photographer] | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | ChatGPT Available | 24-Hour Billing | 1-365 Days | QR Code | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Supports Google Maps / ChatGPT | Daily/Total Data Plans | 24-Hour Billing | 1–365 Days | QR Code | Global (77 Countries) 5G/4G eSIM | Supports Google Maps/TikTok/ChatGPT | Data Plan | 24-Hour Billing | 1–7 Days | QR code | Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Mainland China · Hong Kong · Macau 5G eSIM | All AI & TikTok | 1–365 Days | QR Code | China Mainland 5G eSIM | Three Networks Supported, Supports All AI & TikTok | 500MB/Day - 100GB Total | 1-60 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | 5G/4G eSIM in 8 Asian countries | Multi-network support, supports All AI & TikTok | 500MB/day - 50GB total | 1-30 days | 24-hour billing | QR code | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Dual Network • All AI & TikTok | 1–365 Days | QR Code | Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan 5G/4G eSIM | Supports Google Maps / ChatGPT | Daily/Total Data Plans | 24-Hour Billing | 1–30 Days | QR Code | Asia 10 Regions 5G eSIM | Multi-Network • ChatGPT | 1–30 Days | QR Code | Asia-Pacific eSIM | 5G/4G | High-speed data | Daily data/data plan | 24-hour service | 1-30 days | QR code | Orange World 4G/LTE eSIM | Calls + SMS | 31 Days Total 50MB–20GB | Calendar-Day Billing | QR code | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Dual Net | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 4G/5G eSIM | Daily Package/Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Xianyang Han Yangling National Archaeological Site Park + Qin-Han History Museum day tour with bilingual service (Chinese-English) | Terracotta Warriors+Shadow Puppets Coloring Experience Day Tour: Ticket+Private Transfer | Xi'an "Legend of the Camel Bell" show/concert ticket (optional: time slot + peak season special offer) | Weinan Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Private Group - Xi'an Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum Half-Day Tour (Morning/Afternoon) with Chinese/English Guide | Xi'an emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum site museum (terracotta warriors) English-speaking group tour - includes tickets, lunch, round-trip bus and English-speaking guide | Great Qin ritual feast - Qin-style imperial banquet [Lintong Fenghuang avenue branch] | One-day private chartered car tour to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Qujiang Pool golden dragon parade | Ideal for family and group tours | Terracotta warriors admission ticket + grand Qin ritual feast immersive Qin banquet package | Qin costume change + bell chime banquet opening + imperial divided dining | Lintong golden combo for deep Qin culture immersion | Terracotta Warriors+ Imperial Tang Banquet Day Tour: Ticket Booking + Private Car Transfer | Xi'an Terracotta Warriors, City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter English Group Day Tour | Xi'an "Legend of the Camel Bell" Show: 360° Rotating Performance Stage Unveils the Mysteries of the Ancient Silk Road | 6-Person Premium Group | Xi'an Terracotta Warriors+ Lishan Garden (Bronze Chariot) & Romance of a Thousand Years Day Tour | Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors,Ancinet City Wall and Muslim Quarter | CCTV recommended - intangible cultural heritage inheritor - ancient terracotta warriors pottery handcraft, immersive experience of Qin dynasty craftsmanship