Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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
4.7/513,787 Reviews
Historic landmarkBoat tour
Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
4.4/5341 Reviews
Canghai Cloud Grassland
4.4/5139 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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Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine
5.0/53 Reviews
Yunnan cuisinePhotogenic
Avg. CAD11/person
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Dali Hongshang Temple Pagoda | A free, hidden gem of a thousand-year-old pagoda
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Must-visit Mengzi Pomegranate Manor
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It's right next to Erhai Park, just a few steps away from the Erhai lakeside. Taking a taxi to the city center is also quick, making travel hassle-free. The lobby is spacious, and the decor is simple
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Shangri-La classic must-visits ✨ 20°C cool summer route
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Dali Vacation | Stay in a serene homestay with Erhai Lake views
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Chinese-style courtyard homestay: open your window to a landscape painting
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Escape to the foot of Cangshan Mountain | Stay in a garden courtyard for a slow-paced Dali getaway
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Dali, Shuanglang! This hotel is stunning!
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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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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Dali Prefecture
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Mengbanaxi Exotics Garden
4.4/51,561 Reviews
Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Symbol Park
4.3/51,056 Reviews
World Dinosaur Valley
4.5/52,011 Reviews
Popular Fall Viewing Attractions Near Dali Prefecture
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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Dali Prefecture
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Tengchong Dongshan Hot Spring Village
4.6/5343 Reviews
Hehua Hot Spring
4.4/5548 Reviews
Huangguaqing Hot Spring Sanatorium
4.2/526 Reviews
Yugu Hot Spring
4.4/571 Reviews
Banglazhang Hot Spring
4.1/597 Reviews
Yingyuetan Hot Springs
4.6/5223 Reviews
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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 | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Exhibitions | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Parks | Water sports | Rafting | Boating/Sailing | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Nuodeng Temple | Chongsheng Temple-Main Shrine Hall | Erhaiyue Wetland | Bailongtan | Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley | Nanzhao Jianji Large Bell | Ximatan Cableway | Yinjia Village | Liyuan Village | Wuwei Temple | Tianbao Park | Xima Pool | Haishe Ecological Park | Yu'er Garden | Dali West Lake | Ziyun Mountain Temple | Chongsheng Temple | Feilai Temple | Luwo Mountain Relic Site | Fengyan Cave | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Jiuliansi | Shuimushan Scenic Area | Mengyang Park | Quanshui Street | Sanyue Street | Shizhong Mountain | Tenglong Square | Puzhenjiuran Museum | Tenglong Resort
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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture
青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 海东茄子烧烤(北区店) | 大理悦莲庄青石海景度假酒店·青石音乐餐吧 | Cuilu Wild · Bai‑Style Courtyard Private Cuisine | 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 | HAI DONG QIE ZI | 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 | March Restaurant | Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch） | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | FENG HUA XIAO YUAN | Hua Yi Jian | 大理双廊湖山云隐海景度假民宿·英式花园海景咖啡厅 | chunsheng | ANJOY | ZAI HUI SHOU | DREAM ISLAND | East Village Lounge | 海东茄子烧烤 滇纺店 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | ba mu xuan | 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 | 三哥·思茅菜馆(昆百大泰业城店)
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Popular Trip Moments
The "mini Erhai" for people in Zhejiang, breathtakingly beautiful | Don't rush when traveling with your parents; slow-paced trips are proven to be less tiring. | 3 nights in delightful Dali | You have to visit Yunnan at least once | Where there's wind, a sea, and freedom | A healing Bai-style courtyard by the Xizhou rice fields, an ideal Dali getaway | This sea-view hotel in Shuanglang, Dali is breathtaking—watch Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake from your bed | Dali Three Pagodas × Sun Palace × Shuanglang Ancient Town One-Day Itinerary Guide | Live a carefree life by Erhai Lake | Discover the hidden gem of a guesthouse in Shuanglang – the Gugu Meimei Manlan – where the romance of Erhai Lake is seamlessly integrated into the rooms. When traveling to Shuanglang, Dali, the biggest fear is ending up in a "fake sea view" guesthouse. | Su Dongpo didn't lie to me; I love this small town even more than Wuzhen | 4 hidden gem cities for a relaxing National Day getaway—they're truly beautiful | Exclusive high-end hotel bathrobe experience | September–October is the perfect time to travel, with fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and | Old Town Getaway | Healed by the gentle touch of a homestay called Evening Breeze | [Xizhou Ancient Town | A Healing Journey into a Miyazaki Anime] | Dali, Shuanglang! This hotel is stunning! | Dali Shuanglang | Sanse Yunhe Xue Sea View Hotel | Off-season in Dali Erhai Lake | I can't believe it! Few crowds, beautiful scenery, and no lines | China's one and only livable small town—it has to be this one | Enjoy a quiet getaway at the hotel | Lüliang Wenyuhe Reservoir | Shanxi's "Little Erhai," emerald valley waters, free mountain lake views, a road trip must-visit | Dali 3-Day 2-Night Slow Travel | Escape the city and immerse yourself in the gentle embrace of Erhai Lake. CNY 800 per person! A relaxed Dali trip without early mornings or crowds. | Forget Jianshui, this place is amazing! | The ultimate guide to traveling in Kunming and beyond with seniors for the Mid-Autumn Festival | Stylish indoor dining experience | I've returned from my ordeal in Dali, but after a four-day stay, my spending habits have completely collapsed. | A Relaxing 3-Day, 2-Night Trip to Lijiang | Looking to take couple travel photos? These autumn destinations are highly photogenic | Head to where the wind blows and stay at Boyu Homestay in Dali Ancient City~ | Just back from my "ordeal" at Fuxian Lake. I really don't recommend visiting in September–October, because it's just too...
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Ropeway + Xizhou + Shuanglang Ancient Town + Erhai Lake cruise 1-day tour [early pickup from ancient town] | Dali [Erhai Lake + Shuanglang Ancient Town + Santorini + S-bend] pure-play 1-day tour (special offer for mid-autumn festival and national day) | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter | Attraction optional + door-to-door pickup + 1-on-1 exclusive service | Dali 360° Erhai Lake Private Charter 1-day Tour [Pure Fun Private Charter + One Booking per Group + Optional Attractions] | Dali Lisong Banquet · Imperial Dining Show in Dali, Yunnan|Panoramic ancient-style immersive palace banquet [Lunch/Dinner + Complimentary Tianxiyuan Garden admission ticket + Optional costume experience] | Dali (private charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali private charter + 360° Erhai Lake 1-day tour [5-seater/7-seater/9-seater + 1 booking 1 group] | Lijiang + Dali Ancient Town One-day Tour [Business and Fun ●Shuanglang Ancient Town ●Erhai Lake ●Ideal Bang ●Fengxi Village S Bay ●Door Pickup] | Dali ◆ Shaxi Ancient Town 1-day tour [pure play • check in at the internet-famous drama Meet Yourself location with business small group] | 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 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Dali Erhai Lake 1-day tour in Yunnan, China [explore and stroll around Erhai Lake, Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Shuanglang Ancient Town] | Yunnan Dali Ancient Courtyard Clay Pottery and Tile Cat Handicraft Experience | Dali One-Day Tour Around Erhai Lake by Private Car: Indulge in the Enchanting Charm of Dali | Dali tile cat crafting experience (intangible cultural heritage pottery rubbing + professional guidance + finished product can be taken home) | Dali Panxi Village S-bend Internet-famous Wheat Field + Xizhou Ancient Town + Wenbi Village 1-day tour with Chinese and English service | Dali In-depth Day Tour to Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou: A Feast of Nature and Culture [Private Car] | 1-day tour from Dali to Shaxi and Lijiang by private charter | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Wedding Photography Microfilm with Aerial Shots/Wedding Day Coverage/Engagement Photography/Promotional Video/Makeup & Costumes] | Dali Private Tour with Private Vehicle (8 hours) | Discovery more Dali old pottery village and experience day tour | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | One-Day Tour to Shaxi Ancient Town by Private Car: Enjoy Original Pristine Pastoral Scenery in Dali | Lijiang-Dali 1-day tour + 360° Erhai Lake + optional end in Dali [meals included, no shopping] | 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 One-Day Tour to Jizu Mountain: Ticket+Private Car[Buddhist Holy Land/Late Departure] | Shaxi / Jianchuan / Shibaoshan (Stone Treasure Mountain) Private Tour for Foreign Tourists | Discovery More Dali : Market ,Cooking Pottery experience in lost village