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
4.7/513,777 Reviews
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Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
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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
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Don't just stay anywhere in Dali! This mountain-view private villa B&B totally won me over
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Avoid the crowds in the ancient town, right now I just want to chill.
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Stay at the Ancient Town South Gate, sleep under the starlight and Cangshan Mountain
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Dali Shuanglang | Stay in a sea-view homestay that looks like an oil painting of the mountains and sea
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A healing, traditional-style courtyard hidden by the Ancient City's South Gate
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The Dali EDITION · A dreamy sanctuary between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake
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Beijing weekend getaway | 2h to the "Northern Erhai Lake"! Amazing value at 500 RMB per person
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7 hidden gem cities for the National Day holiday | Avoid the crowds and check out this guide for where to go
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Top 10 Gourmet Hotels in 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 | 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
Three Pagodas Reflection Park | Baolin Temple | Huadian Ba | Yan Family Courtyard Museum | Minzu Square | Niaodao Xiongguan | Chenghuang Ancient Temple | Wei Mountain Mosque | Wenhua Academy | Cangshan Mountain | Fotu Tower | Lingshan Yihuifang | Cibi Lake | Diantoucun | Yuanjue Temple | Setting Sun Peak | Wanghai Song & Dance Theater | Jinchiwan Square | Biyun Temple | Foze Canghai Scenic Spot, Dali | Liangjia House | Mother Shayi Statues | Wuhua Tower | Yutong Guanyin Hall | Erhai Lake | Shiji Square | Taoxigu Ecology Manor | Dali Ancient City | Flowers For Life Rose Manor | Wumiao
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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 | 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 | chunsheng | ANJOY | ZAI HUI SHOU | DREAM ISLAND | East Village Lounge | 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)
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Popular Trip Moments
Back from Dali, save this super stress-free 3-day, 2-night itinerary | Chunhe Shanhai photo guide | 7 photo spots for the Fisherman's Lantern Festival, hidden in the courtyard | Found a gem in Dali: a quiet, healing courtyard at the foot of Cangshan Mountain | Escape Sichuan in September: 4 Off-the-Beaten-Path Cities, 1 Hour by High-Speed Rail | Where to go for the Mid-Autumn Festival? I've personally tested 8 niche hidden gems that are uncrowded, beautiful, and affordable. | 6-day Kunming and nearby foodie sightseeing guide — avoid backtracking, book fast | Dali Living Guide | High-Quality Homestays Around the Ancient City, Complete Travel Guide | Hongjiannao, Yulin, Shaanxi popular travel guide | Perfect for a 3-day stay | High-speed rail accessible! 4 quiet, affordable, slow-paced small cities | Stayed in a detached villa in Dali that feels just like home | Dali Ginkgo Tree, you'll want to stay the moment you arrive! | 1 hour from Chengdu! The ultimate Chongzhou summer getaway guide: uncrowded, cool, and super healing | Autumn special! 8 lesser-known spots with beautiful views, personally tested and reliable | 4 top-rated, relaxing cities for a National Day getaway with kids | Where to go in September? These 8 places are can't-miss destinations! | In Dali, turn your vacation into slow motion | 5 amazing spots within 1.5 hours of Taiyuan! The ultimate weekend road trip guide | Dali | I checked into a French movie | A must-visit hidden gem in Dali! Escape the crowds and explore the ancient Taoist temple complex at Weibaoshan | A field-tested, comprehensive 9-day guide to Yuxi and beyond that won't let you down | Budget travel after the start of autumn | 4 hidden gems, fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and low costs | Where to go for a 3-day Mid-Autumn Festival getaway? A slow-travel guide to 9 cities | At the foot of Cangshan Mountain in Dali! A Bai-style courtyard vacation is so relaxing | Find the slow life just 30 minutes from Guangzhou | Suzhou's "Little Erhai": A fairy-tale fishing village by Taihu Lake | Jizu Mountain, Binchuan | A Complete Guide to the Sacred Site of Kasyapa's Dojo, Sea of Clouds, and Sunrise | Forget Dali! This place is the real deal, the closest place to heaven | 2 hours from Shenzhen | 4 hidden gems that rival Dali, with vibes like Kenting | The day after tomorrow! Looking for a group for the Dali → Lijiang music festival | Don't want to deal with crowds during the National Day holiday? These 3 small cities are accessible by high-speed rail and are so peaceful you'll want to settle down.
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 360° Erhai Lake Private Charter 1-day Tour [Pure Fun Private Charter + One Booking per Group + Optional Attractions] | Dali [Erhai Lake + Shuanglang Ancient Town + Santorini + S-bend] pure-play 1-day tour (special offer for mid-autumn festival and national day) | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Dali (private charter) 360° lakeside 1-day tour [licensed vehicle + attraction options + pure play] | 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 + 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] | Dali ◆ Shaxi Ancient Town 1-day tour [pure play • check in at the internet-famous drama Meet Yourself location with business small group] | Lijiang + Dali Ancient Town One-day Tour [Business and Fun ●Shuanglang Ancient Town ●Erhai Lake ●Ideal Bang ●Fengxi Village S Bay ●Door Pickup] | Yunnan Dali Ancient Courtyard Clay Pottery and Tile Cat Handicraft Experience | Dali Erhai Lake 1-day tour in Yunnan, China [explore and stroll around Erhai Lake, Xizhou, Zhoucheng, Shuanglang Ancient Town] | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | [Pure Leisure] Dali Erhai Lake Ring Tour: Erhai Lake + Xizhou + Shuanglang - One-Day Tour | Private Car Service Available (One Car Per Booking) | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter [from 1-person booking + attraction options + reliable pure play fleet] | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town Day Tour: Immerse in Idyllic Scenery[Ticket Booking & Private Car] | Lijiang to Dali tour around Erhai Lake for up to 17 people pure fun (optional Dali group disbanding ◆ free transfer to Lijiang airport) | Dali Erhai Lake, Chongsheng Temple, Cangshan Private Day Tour(Optional Car+Ticket) | Exclusive Bullet Train Escape: Kunming to Dali's Premier Highlights in a Private Day Tour | Dali Private In-depth Day Tour to Jizu Mountain:A Spiritual Odyssey Amidst Temples&Peaks | One-Day Tour to Shaxi Ancient Town by Private Car: Enjoy Original Pristine Pastoral Scenery in Dali | Guide service in Dali, Yunnan [Chinese/English guide + certified professional guide + 8 hours] | Eryuan Trip Moments[Zibi Lake/Dali West Lake Multilingual Photographer Services: Photo Shoots, Aerial Photography, and Portraits] | Dali, Yunnan translation/guide/local guide|Exhibition interpretation/Business interpretation|Attraction visits|English/Russian/Other Languages|Welcome to inquire | 1-day Tour to Ancient Town Shaxi (Business Leisure + Light Hiking) | Dali Ancient Town Shaxi, Xingjiao Temple, Yujin Bridge Chinese Mini Group Day Tour by Business Vehicle | Dali Wamao (Tile Cat) Making: [Chinese/English Instruction] - Handcraft Your Exclusive Memories! | [Private Charter Tour] Dali Erhai Lake Day Tour: Panxi Village, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Xizhou, The Dream Land | 1-Day Dali tour with the Daili old town, Xizhou Village and Three Pagodas | Tour Guide Interpretation Services in Dali [Personalized Travel Routes/ Multilingual Services ]