Dali Prefecture
Dali Prefecture Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 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
4.7/513,570 Reviews
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Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
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Canghai Cloud Grassland
4.4/5132 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
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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Erhai lake circular travel guide | Start from Sanyue Shui and explore the entire Dali region
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Escape the summer heat and experience the laid-back 20°C summer in Dali!
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Window to Cang and Er sea view ceiling
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Stay at this Dali guesthouse and bring Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake into your daily life
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Affordable luxury smart living, unlocking a new way to enjoy a slow vacation in Dali
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The poetry of mountains and seas, the romance of the world—staying here is truly worth it!
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Yunnan’s cool summer getaway accessible by high-speed train, off the beaten path but stunningly scenic!
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2h direct from Shanghai! Encounter the Taihu version of "Little Erhai of Jiangnan"�
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Best of Dali Prefecture
Top 10 Gourmet Hotels in Dali Prefecture
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Tengchong Dongshan Hot Spring Village
4.6/5339 Reviews
Hehua Hot Spring
4.4/5549 Reviews
Huangguaqing Hot Spring Sanatorium
4.2/526 Reviews
Yugu Hot Spring
4.3/571 Reviews
Banglazhang Hot Spring
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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 | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Xiashankou Putuo Spring Spa Resort | Tian Long Ba Bu Movie City | Dajianbang Village | Qigu Hot Spring | Taoxigu Ecology Manor | Zibi Lake | Dali University | Dali West Lake | Tongjing Ancient Bridge | Butterfly Conservatory | Mother Shayi Statues | Bailongtan | Ximen Street Ancient Buildings | Yuji Island Scenic Area | Dali City Museum | JinXingMing ShiJie | Luohe Forest Park | Erhai Lake Cruise | Courtyard of Yin Fucheng | Xiaguan Mosque | Nuodeng Temple | Main Shrine Hall | Caifeng Bridge | Qinghua Cave | Haishe Ecological Park | Jinlong Cave | Dali Culture Park | Puzhen Bai Ethnic Tie-Dye Museum | Xiaohetangshui Sceneic Area | 4+2 Fun Ride around Erhai Lake
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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture
Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | MeiZi Jing 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 | 翠麓野白族庭院私房菜 | 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 | chunsheng | 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 | ba mu xuan | 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 | ANJOY | ZAI HUI SHOU | DREAM ISLAND | 海东茄子烧烤 滇纺店 | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | 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) | THE ONE
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Popular Trip Moments
A millennium-old secret hidden beside Dali! This uncommercialized ancient village is the true essence of Yunnan | A stunning hidden gem! This ancient temple in Dali is incredibly healing | Off-peak travel in August: even locals secretly visit these spots | Stay in a cozy courtyard by Erhai Lake facing Little Putuo for a slow vacation | Ordos tour | Hengdian in Ordos?! It’s actually this beautiful | Complete guide to Dali ancient town | 🧡 Sylvia Dahlia | A Splash of Orange at Ideal Garden, Dali | This 9-day travel guide for Yuxi and nearby areas in summer is super practical | Luoyang Luhun Lake Cape Bay lakeside healing travel photo spot | 🌿 Which China is suitable for introverts? | 8-day summer Kunming and surrounding areas nanny-level guide quick code to stay | Dali Lixiangbang nanny-level guide: no need to go to Greece to check in at Santorini! | The perfect cities to visit in August? Add them to your travel plans | The poetry of mountains and seas, the romance of the world—staying here is truly worth it! | Dali ancient city south gate tower | the gateway to a thousand-year-old ancient city ɲ | Couples travel checklist updated: these 4 destinations take romance to the next level | Four stunning cities every man must take his wife to | Fireworks Illuminate Weishan | Join the Torch Festival at Xishe | Summer cooling trip must-see: Gannan VS Liupanshui, which to choose? | Dali's ultimate spot for kids! Succulent kingdom + Elf adventure, kids play wildly, moms completely relax | Tengchong | volcanic secret at the China-Myanmar border | Next time I come, I’ll stay at this hotel—great stay, affordable price!!! | Cycling a less crowded route around Erhai to avoid the crowds | Dali ancient town must-visit | best photo guide for South Gate Tower | Immortal Inn by Erhai Lake | Giving up on Dali, here it’s 300 per person to just relax. Fewer people, beautiful scenery | Stay at this hotel when you visit Dali! Top-notch facilities, you won’t want to leave after your stay | 7-day Lijiang and surrounding areas senior travel guide: Worry-free and fun | 7-day nanny-level guide for Lijiang and other places with popular hidden gems | Dali Zanghai Courtyard | Once you stay in this private sea-view courtyard, you won’t want to leave
More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture
1-day tour in Dali: Erhai Lake + Shuanglang ancient town + Santorini + S Bay (round-trip from Lijiang) | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Guide for All of Yunnan|Guide] Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, Nujiang travel guide service [Chinese/English requires 3-day advance booking/certified professional guide | 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] | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter 1-day tour [5-seater/7-seater/9-seater + 1 single 1 group] | Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available for Consultation] | 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 charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | 1-day tour for 6 people: Gantong cable car + Erhai Lake cruise + Xizhou + Shuanglang ancient town + Nanzhao Style Island | Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour for Foreign Tourists (Round Trip/Transfer Dali to Lijiang) | 1-day Tour to Ancient Town Shaxi (Business Leisure + Light Hiking) | 1-day tour from Lijiang to Dali + 360° Erhai Lake circuit + meals included + can leave group in Dali | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Wedding Photography Microfilm with Aerial Shots/Wedding Day Coverage/Engagement Photography/Promotional Video/Makeup & Costumes] | Dali Lison Banquet: Savor authentic delicacies, admire the scenery of Cang'er, and immerse in the ancient charm of Bai culture | Dali, Yunnan - Historical and Cultural Tour with Live Guide|Guide/local guide/translator | China DLU Dali airport VIP lounge | Lounge | VIP | Domestic departure dining/waiting lounge | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town Private Day Tour [ Unique Idyllic Scenery/Multilingual Services] | 1-Day Dali tour from Kunming by Round-way Bullet Train | Dali Morning Market Food experience and Mt.Cangshan by cable car view | Dali Banquet: A Feast Through Thousands of Years, Unlock the Elegance of Miaoxiang Buddha Kingdom | Donglianhua (East Lotus) & Wuli Bridge Hui Village + Du Wenxiu Mansion & Tomb Muslim Tour | [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) | 1-day tour to Jizu Mountain in Dali with private charter [private small group · flexible stops · easy trip to Jizu Mountain] | Yunnan Chinese/English/Thai/Russian/Multilingual|Local guide/interpreter (various interpretation services - accompanying tours - in-park commentary)|Welcome to inquire | One-Day Tour to Dali Jizu Mountain, Jinding Temple, and Zhusheng Temple [Includes Round-Trip Direct Bus + Ticket + Cable Car] | 1-day tour of Dali's popular route: Shuanglang ancient town · Erhai Lake · S Bay · The Dream Land · Dali Ancient City | [Dali] Tile cat handicraft experience (intangible cultural heritage pottery rubbing + professional guidance + finished product can be taken away)