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
4.5/5244 Reviews
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
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Dali Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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My secret beautiful garden in Dali
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Facing Erhai Lake and embracing the green mountains, this cliffside guesthouse fulfilled my childhood dream of Dali
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This Indigo hotel brings the "romance of wind, flowers, snow, and moon" right into the room—missing a stay here is missing out
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Who knows! The best small town in Yunnan to relax and unwind is actually Jianshui
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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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Best of Dali Prefecture
Top 10 Gourmet Hotels in Dali Prefecture
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Top 20 Premium Hotels in Dali Prefecture
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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near 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
4.0/596 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 | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Dali Prefecture
Tianlong Temple | China Dali Rural Film History Museum | Wuwei Temple | Temple Deng Street | Black Dragon Bridge | Fengxiangcun | Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley | Renliyi Village | Nanhua Dehua Monument | Little Putuo Island | Mengyang Park | Xi'er River | Taoist Priest Platform | Dali Art Factory | Shangguan Flower Park | Town God's Temple | Baoshan Temple | Lounge Bridge | Fengyan Cave | Zhengjue Temple | Dali Pagoda of Four Japanese Monks | Yinqiao Town | Jizu Mountain | Shibao Mountain | Nature Horse Caravan | Shizhong Mountain | Haidao Village | Lengyan Tower | Puzhen Bai Ethnic Tie-Dye Museum | Jixiang Village
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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
Encounter the most beautiful night view of Shaxi | Two-day off-the-beaten-path tour in Luoyang to avoid the crowds at popular spots｜No squeezing into Longmen or White Horse Temple | Guangdong’s “Little Erhai,” a perfect place to stay | Dali 5 days 4 nights nanny-level guide to a true earthly paradise! | 💙 Agapanthus | A Touch of Blue at Ideal Garden, Dali | 4 low-cost, slow-paced destinations perfect for the whole family | Staying in Longkan, Dali was the right choice! This designer guesthouse offers a very comfortable stay | Dali Yunxu · designer vacation boutique near the ancient city, experience the fiery romance of the Torch Festival | 8-day all-inclusive Kunming and surrounding areas guide for easy travel | Drive 2 hours from Guangzhou! Guangdong’s “Little Erhai” can’t be hidden anymore. Stay at a lakeview guesthouse and watch the stars | Stayed at the English manor hotel in Dali and didn’t want to leave at all | Encounter a real-life cotton castle fairy tale garden on the east shore of Dali Erhai Lake | Dali Shuanglang View大理双廊古镇 | Facing Erhai Lake and embracing the green mountains, this cliffside guesthouse fulfilled my childhood dream of Dali | Decided to skip Dali—people spend about 300 per person just to relax here. Fewer crowds and more beautiful scenery | A solo trip to clear your mind! Three quiet, low-noise healing towns | Summer vacation trip to Dali with parents! This new Chinese-style courtyard is so comfortable to stay in | High-speed rail direct. Stay three days. Four cities | Dali International Hotel: a secret realm of romance between Cangshan and Erhai | Song-style Bai private residence by Erhai lake｜Stay at the No.1 Song-style boutique hotel | Cities for reverse travel in August? See if there’s one you want to visit | Dali Erhai | stayed at a life-changing guesthouse so comfortable | The ultimate short trip in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! East Qian Lake loop—every frame is a screensaver | Under Cangshan Mountain by Erhai Lake | Dali healing travel photo guide Ø | Don’t crowd into popular cities in August! These 6 hidden gems have fewer people, beautiful scenery, and cooler weather | Erhai, Yunnan: The Perfect Place to Wake Up by the Lake | Why Xizhou Old Town Is Perfect for an Explorer Like Me | This Indigo hotel brings the "romance of wind, flowers, snow, and moon" right into the room—missing a stay here is missing out | Are you sure this is Dali and not a time travel back to ancient times?' | Accidentally enter the Miyazaki fairy tale valley｜Dali Mushi succulent garden family trip
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] | Dali 360° Erhai Lake private charter 1-day tour [5-seater/7-seater/9-seater + 1 single 1 group] | Lijiang + Dali + Erhai Lake 1-day tour [Option to disband in Dali (free transfer to Lijiang Airport) Pure play] | 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 to Ancient Town Shaxi (Business Leisure + Light Hiking) | 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 from Lijiang to Dali + 360° Erhai Lake circuit + meals included + can leave group in Dali | Dali In-depth Day Tour to Erhai Lake+Shuanglang+Xizhou: A Feast of Nature and Culture [Private Car] | [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) | [Must-go!] Jizu Mountain One-Day Tour by Private Car: Freely Explore A Buddhist Sacred Site in Dali | Dali, Yunnan - Historical and Cultural Tour with Live Guide|Guide/local guide/translator | Trip Moments in Jianchuan[Street Photography, Following Shots, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Yunnan Dali Ancient Courtyard Clay Pottery and Tile Cat Handicraft Experience | Dali Must-Visit: 1-Day English Mini-Group Tour to Xizhou ancient town and Erhai Corridor | [Private Charter Tour] Dali Erhai Lake Day Tour: Panxi Village, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Xizhou, The Dream Land | Dali compliant private car at your service, 1-day tour around Erhai Lake [pure play small group/local compliant driver] | Dali Erhai Lake Pure Fun Private Charter 1-Day Tour [360° Lake Circuit + Optional Cruise, Private Group] | Heqing Trip Moments[Travel Photography Promotional Videos, Short Films, Photos, Short Videos, Family-Friendly Children's Photography with All Original Files Included] | Dali Erhai Lake 1-Day Tour [Top Pick Attractions + Private Business Group of Up to 8 People] | Dali ancient city food tour | one-day tour in Dali, Yunnan: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Jinsuo Island | Shaxi / Jianchuan Ancient Town: Round Trip or one-way transfer between Lijiang and Dali