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Dali Prefecture

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

About Dali Prefecture

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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Dali City

Dali City

Erhai Lake

Erhai Lake

Ancient Town Shaxi

Ancient Town Shaxi

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Heqing

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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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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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My Moments were flooded with questions about the Greek dream by Erhai Lake

My Moments were flooded with questions about the Greek dream by Erhai Lake

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Gu Gu Mei Mei · Man Lan | With Cangshan Mountain as our pledge and Erhai Lake as our oath, let us find peace here.

Gu Gu Mei Mei · Man Lan | With Cangshan Mountain as our pledge and Erhai Lake as our oath, let us find peace here.

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Gugumeimei·Shiliu | This place can fulfill all your romantic fantasies

Gugumeimei·Shiliu | This place can fulfill all your romantic fantasies

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Live in Gugu Meimei, live in a cinematic Erhai Lake

Live in Gugu Meimei, live in a cinematic Erhai Lake

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At Taotang Hill, neighboring the sea, capturing an entire flowing Milky Way

At Taotang Hill, neighboring the sea, capturing an entire flowing Milky Way

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Jinxiang Garden · Yinyu | The "Hidden White Moonlight" in the Alley of Shuanglang

Jinxiang Garden · Yinyu | The "Hidden White Moonlight" in the Alley of Shuanglang

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Gugu Meimei·Pomegranate | Encounter that cloud, that sea, that window of leisure

Gugu Meimei·Pomegranate | Encounter that cloud, that sea, that window of leisure

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At Gugu Meimei Manlan, witness a hundred shades of blue in Erhai Lake 🩵

At Gugu Meimei Manlan, witness a hundred shades of blue in Erhai Lake 🩵

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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 Best Things to Do Near Dali Prefecture

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Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Dali Prefecture

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Popular Spring Outings Near Dali Prefecture

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Popular Restaurants in Dali Prefecture

青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | MeiZi Jing Restaurant | 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 | 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 | 大理俊发铂尔曼酒店·纳泰餐厅 | ba mu xuan | 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) | 大理悦山海度假酒店(大理古城店)·白尼餐厅 | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·海景花园餐厅 | 风花小院·大理市井菜(人民路店) | DREAM ISLAND | Ruoshui 3000 Restaurant | Pangding In Dali · Rose Cottage | 云南·卤味土鸡米线(大理总店) | 大理澜庭海景度假酒店·世内桃源·落日海景餐厅(双廊店) | FORTEN | IN MY HEART | 大吉酒店·喜塘餐厅

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Popular Trip Moments

Encounter cats and a sea of flowers in Dali Ancient Town! This fully smart homestay is amazing! | Romantic Encounter of Yellow Dress and Sea Breeze, Hotel Aesthetics in Lazy Moments | Lazy and Slow Moments by Erhai Lake, the Poetry and Distant Places Described in Books | Escape to the mountains and soak in private hot springs: recommended secret hot spring retreats in Dali | Living a slow-paced life in the ancient alleys of Dali, where you can lie flat on the ceiling. | Dali Shuanglang Blue Tone… Stay at the Moment Hotel in Life | Staying at Life Hotel in Shuanglang was a game changer | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang 6-Day Tour Guide – Simply Legendary | Dali Family Photos | This travel photography gave me | Dali 16-Day Family Trip｜These Healing Little Shops Even Kids Don’t Want to Leave | Off-peak outings with kids are the best! This way of family travel in Dali is absolutely amazing | Alley Harmony | A Warm Haven in Dali Ancient Town | Anya | A Seaside Courtyard in Shuanglang Ancient Town | Dali Erhai Lake Hidden Gem for Kids｜Few People, Beautiful Scenery, Perfect for Photos� | Dali: The Ultimate Kid-Friendly Destination | A Healing Journey You Can’t Finish in Half a Month Ø | Mid-May Trip to Dali with Parents｜Leisurely Strolls Without Rushing, Super Worry-Free Accommodation | Dali Family Trip Must-Do: Cycling Around the Lake with Kids | Dali Yunshu Seaview Resort Hotel | Nestled Mid-Mountain, Embracing the Splendor of Cangshan and Erhai | The Flower-Adorned Girl's Dream in Dali | Travel Destinations to Explore from June to August! 9 Great Summer Cool Spots for Early Summer! | This guesthouse is stunningly beautiful | Healing Inn to Lie Down and Watch the Starry Sky | Must-Stay Zen-Inspired Beautiful Inn in Shaxi | Taotang Hill｜Every weathered spot and every ray of light tells a story of time | Waking up at Gugumeimei Manlan, the first sight is still Erhai Lake | Gu Gu Mei Mei · Pomegranate | A blank space, a design tribute to the ideal seaside lifestyle | Stay in a room filled with light — Encounter the romance of Dali at Gugu Meimei | Jinxiang Garden · Yinyu | Wash Away the Worldly Clutter, Embrace the Day and Night Changes of Erhai Lake | Escape the city and stay in a free-breathing sanctuary by Erhai Lake | Fall in love countless times with the "Blue Hour" by Erhai Lake

More Things To Do in Dali Prefecture

Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available for Consultation] | Dali Erhai Lake One-on-one Guided Tour with Personal Guide • Custom Private Tour [Full-time Guide • Local Guide]|Optional Chinese/English (3 days in advance)|Private Custom Tours | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | Dali Palace Banquet · Ode to Etiquette | Immersive Imperial Feast Experience [Savor Yunnan Delicacies + Enjoy Intangible Cultural Heritage Performances + Traditional Styling + Complimentary Garden Admission Ticket] Unlock New Ways to Explore Dali | Dali Erhai Lake Loop + Erhai Lake Cruise 1-day Tour [Pure Play 8-Person Small Group + Xizhou + Shuanglang] | 1-day Tour to Ancient Town Shaxi (Business Leisure + Light Hiking) | Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning Consultation] | Transportation service from Dali to Lijiang hotel in Yunnan, China [Dali to Lijiang transportation service] | 1-day tour to Lijiang + Dali Ancient City + Shuanglang ancient town + Erhai Lake + The Dream Land + S bend | Dali, Yunnan: One-Day Tour to Explore Erhai Lake, Shuanglang, and Xizhou - Enjoy Breathtaking Views on a Scenic Cruise | [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) | Yunnan Dali Ancient Courtyard Clay Pottery and Tile Cat Handicraft Experience | Dali Private Tour with Private Vehicle (8 hours) | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | Lijiang Dali 1-day tour 'pure fun + Erhai Lake + Shuanglang ancient town + Santorini + Panxi S-bend' | Dali Cangshan Mountain (Gantong Ropeway)+Erhai Lake Cruise+Shuanglang+Xizhou Day Tour[Private Car] | Dali Xizhou+Erhai Lake+Chongsheng Temple Day Tour: Dive into China's most poetic place [Private Car] | Dali, Yunnan Tour Guide Service [Multiple Attractions in Dali/Personalized Custom Routes/Professional Commentary/Foreign Language Service Requires 3-Day Advance Booking] | Exclusive Bullet Train Escape: Kunming to Dali's Premier Highlights in a Private Day Tour | [Must-go!] Jizu Mountain One-Day Tour by Private Car: Freely Explore A Buddhist Sacred Site in Dali | Dali In-depth One-Day Tour to Cangshan+Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou [Ticket&Private Car] | Dali Private In-depth Day Tour to Jizu Mountain:A Spiritual Odyssey Amidst Temples&Peaks | Yuxi Travel Photography[Wedding photo micro-movie aerial photography/wedding follow-up photography/makeup and clothing/charter tour guide customization] | Transportation Service from Dali, China to Ancient Town Shaxi and Shibao Mountain [Excluding Admission Ticket] | Dali One-Day Tour Around Erhai Lake by Private Car: Indulge in the Enchanting Charm of Dali | Dali Shaxi Ancient Town Day Tour: Immerse in Idyllic Scenery[Ticket Booking & Private Car] | Xiangyun Trip Moments[Xiangyun Camel Hump Stone Scenic Spot/Xiangyun Auditorium/Wedding Photography with Photographer/Candid Documentary] | Dali, Yunnan (All Areas)|guide|Translate|Local guide|Business translation/Exhibition interpretation/Attractions & activities/Live guide for attractions | A Romantic Group Day Tour in Dali: Cangshan's Dreamy Views & Erhai Cruise's Poetic Sail | Dali Cangshan Mountain + Gantong Cableway + Xizhou + Shuanglang + Erhai Lake cruise + Nanzhao Style Island 1-day tour

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