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
4.7/513,760 Reviews
Historic landmarkBoat tour
Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
4.4/5333 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. PLN36/person
Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch）
5.0/535 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PLN33/person
Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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GuguMeimei · Pomegranate — lively and quiet neatly divided by a single door
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Dali Ancient Town | A French-style garden retreat hidden in the bustling streets
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Erhai Lake · Hidden Island · Me | A slice of Erhai Lake hidden in a Bai-style courtyard
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An ancient book that reads slowly—Taotangzhiqiu
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Chunhe Shanhai photo guide | 7 photo spots for the Fisherman's Lantern Festival, hidden in the courtyard
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Gugu Meimei Manlan – A Wabi-Sabi Candlelit Sanctuary by Erhai Lake
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Stay at Xiaoputuo｜whole-house smart seafront hotel with everything for dining, lodging, and fun
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New opening in Dali! Catch a stunning sunset by Erhai Lake
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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
The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area | Erhai Lake | Butterfly Spring Scenic Area | Qigu Hot Spring | Zhoucheng Village | Xuanlong Temple | Taoxigu Ecology Manor | Jinding Temple | Xiashankou Putuo Spring Spa Resort | Tongjing Ancient Bridge | Dali West Lake | Dajianbang Village | Baolin Temple | Cibi Lake | Qinghua Cave | Donghai Resort | Deyuancheng Ruins | Facang Temple | Dali Ocean World | Gupaotai Ruins | Cai Village | Tian Long Ba Bu Movie City | Caifeng Bridge | Dali University | Cangshan Mountain | Yita Temple | Nuodeng Temple | Gantong Temple | Expo Park of Traditional Architecture Art of Bai Nationality, Dali | Guanyin Temple
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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 | Bai people Haidong Qiezi Barbecue（Dali Ancient City Branch） | 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 | 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 | 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
Dali Chongsheng Temple | You have to see this! Overlooking the entire Erhai Lake from here | Looking for cities for a laid-back trip in August–September? See if any of these are on your list | This hotel is so comfortable I didn't want to leave | National Day Getaways: 4 Great Travel Destinations #BestCitiesForSoloTravel #MustVisitAncientTownsAndVillages #CaptureUrbanCulture #Attractions | The "mini Erhai" for people in Zhejiang, breathtakingly beautiful | Yunnan 10-day panoramic guide | Encounter the ultimate romance of Northwest Yunnan | I spent 3 days in Jianshui, and my budget was wrecked | 7 days in Yunnan | Take in the romance of Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La | Dali Shuanglang | Wake up to the full view of Erhai Lake | Back from Maoming, time for some honest, unfiltered thoughts. | High-speed rail direct! 3 small do-nothing havens — stay 3 days and feel so restored you might cry! | Staying at the Dali Ideal Cloud Cliff Sea View Hotel on our last day | 8-Day In-Depth Western Yunnan Loop | Kunming – Dali – Lijiang – Shangri-La | In-depth Yunnan travel guide: No more rushing through | Visit 4 cities | Back from Dali, and it was a bit of an ordeal. After a 3-day stay, my perspective on spending has completely changed. | Spent 3 days in Jinhua and my perception of spending collapsed | Just back from Dali! A planner's 3-day, 2-night travel guide | A legendary private hot spring hotel in Dali, where you can lie back and watch the sea of clouds over Cangshan Mountain. | Skip the Crowds This Mid-Autumn Festival | 8 Niche Moon-Viewing Destinations with Stunning Scenery and Fewer People | 4 chill small cities accessible by high-speed rail: a 3-day getaway that cured my burnout | Learning about parenting: 8 places to avoid crowds and save time in September. | Weekend escape from Shanghai: 2 hours by high-speed rail to the "Little Erhai" | New Erhai seaview spot in Dali! A detailed two-day, one-night stay at Jiwan I came to Dali specifically to stay at the newly opened Xufeng Valley · Zen Cove Jiwan | Guangdong's "Little Erhai" is such a comfortable place to stay | Yunnan's No. 1 cave is absolutely stunning—step into a 270-million-year-old dreamy subterranean wonderland. | Family-friendly hotel with a super fun washbasin | The ultimate hotel for relaxing in Dali | Dali Ancient Town | A French-style garden retreat hidden in the bustling streets | Dali Ancient Town | Duck into the alleys at dusk and encounter the gentlest local charm | I didn't realize how foolish my packing was until I arrived in Qujing
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] | Lijiang to Dali ancient city + 7-9 seater private charter rideshare + departure from Lijiang/Dali + choose your starting point | Dali [Erhai Lake + Shuanglang Ancient Town + Santorini + S-bend] pure-play 1-day tour (special offer for mid-autumn festival and national day) | 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 Ancient Town One-day Tour [Business and Fun ●Shuanglang Ancient Town ●Erhai Lake ●Ideal Bang ●Fengxi Village S Bay ●Door Pickup] | 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 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] | Dali ◆ Shaxi Ancient Town 1-day tour [pure play • check in at the internet-famous drama Meet Yourself location with business small group] | Dali Erhai Lake Private Car Service with Hotel Pickup [Personalized Service + Full Travel Planning 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 | [Pure Leisure] Dali Erhai Lake Ring Tour: Erhai Lake + Xizhou + Shuanglang - One-Day Tour | Private Car Service Available (One Car Per Booking) | In-depth One-Day Tour in Dali: Shuanglang + Chongsheng Temple [Ticket Booking+Private Car] | Private chartered tour · Dali · Erhai Lake · ancient town · private driver · door-to-door pickup · admission ticket not included | Dali, Yunnan - Historical and Cultural Tour with Live Guide|Guide/local guide/translator | 1-day private charter tour to Dali Shaxi ancient town | Living fossil of the tea horse road + tranquil rural life | Dali Banquet: A Feast Through Thousands of Years, Unlock the Elegance of Miaoxiang Buddha Kingdom | 1-day tour in Dali with 360° Erhai Lake tour [Shuanglang ancient town + Xizhou + The Dream Land + small group of 2-8 people] | Erhai Lake Customization Chartered tour (Departing from Dali, Yunnan) | Dali In-depth One-Day Tour to Cangshan+Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou [Ticket&Private Car] | Dali Private Tour with Private Vehicle (8 hours) | Dali Lisong Feast: Dali Kingdom & Bai Ethnic Costumes Styling, Themed Dinner Show | Dali In-depth Day Tour to Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou: A Feast of Nature and Culture [Private Car] | Trip Moments in Jianchuan[Street Photography, Following Shots, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | 1-day tour from Dali to Shaxi and Lijiang by private charter | Highlight Dali Cangshan view by Cable Car and er'hai lake cruiser by hotel transfer | Dali Xizhou+Erhai Lake+Chongsheng Temple Day Tour: Dive into China's most poetic place [Private Car]