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
4.7/513,590 Reviews
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Xizhou Wheat Field Miniature Train
4.5/5252 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
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Dali Prefecture Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Tengchong staycation hidden gem: a slow escape beneath the volcano
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Staying at Gugu Meimei · Manlan means surrendering your body and soul to the lifestyle of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake
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A Nanny-Level Guide to a One-Day Trip Exploring Haixi, Dali | With a Super Detailed Check-in Map
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Lie on the bed by Erhai Lake in Dali and enjoy the view of Cangshan Mountain—it's a real treasure
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Dali Muxi Dali Erhai Lake | Lie in Bed and See the Stunning Erhai Lake
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Waiting for a blue hour moment in Dali Santorini
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The award-winning hotel is truly different! I couldn't stop taking photos!
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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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Popular Hot Springs Attractions Near Dali Prefecture
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Tengchong Dongshan Hot Spring Village
4.6/5340 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
Erhai Lake | Zhonghe Temple | Taoxigu Ecology Manor | Sideng Street Ancient Stage | Nanzhao Style Island | Weishandengjue Temple | Diantoucun | Yuji Island Scenic Area | Long Mountain Park | Seven-feet Reading Hall | Nanzhao Palace | Three Pagodas Reflection Park | Butterfly Spring Scenic Area | Baolin Temple | Fotu Tower | Dayuntang Wanfu Temple | Puzhenjiuran Museum | Xixia Palace | Qinghaihu Theme Amusement Park | Baitayi Natural Village | Huadian Ba | Minzu Square | Longkan Village | Jiming Temple | Wei Mountain Mosque | Puzhen Bai Ethnic Tie-Dye Museum | Cangshan Mountain | Xuanlong Temple | Luohe Forest Park | Zibi 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
Dali: 2 days or 5? | May Day Travelogue｜Dali Ancient City Citywalk Route Guide | Dali Shuanglang Accommodation Tested｜Affordable and Perfect for Relaxing! Excellent Value for Money | This guesthouse in Dali lets you live inside the sea view! | Bring the poetic charm of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake into your life—at Taotang Hill | Dali Hidden Seaside Boutique Stay | Dali Field Secret Realm 🌿 | This Lonely Tree is Beautiful | Dali Ancient City's Zen Secret Realm | Jiwu Hotel has truly ingrained slow living! | Stayed here for you! This homestay in Shaxi Ancient Town is already next level～ | Complete Must-Do Guide for Shaxi Ancient Town | What’s it like to stay in the core area by Erhai Lake? Step downstairs to eat, shop, and enjoy the sea view; open the window to see the sunrise—it's amazing! | Cities perfect for a three-day stay? These are all places that will wow your social circle | Say no to 'special forces' style travel this May Day! Just chilling out at the foot of Cangshan Mountain in Dali Prefecture, that's the true meaning of travel. | Dali on a rainy day has places that are not only perfect for sheltering from the rain but also offer beautiful scenery | Stay in a Seaside B&B in Shuanglang and Live in the Sunset of Erhai Lake | Dali Ancient Town | At the foot of Cangshan Mountain, slowly enjoy a relaxed Yunnan-style daily life | Enjoy for 500 per person! These 4 small towns with low spending are perfect for a short stay | Must-See Hidden Little New Zealand in Dali for Kids This May Day Holiday | Don’t randomly book accommodation in Dali for Labor Day! Just a few minutes’ walk to the Erhai Ecological Corridor, saving you 20,000 steps! | Open the window and see the entire Erhai Lake! A magical room to enjoy the scenery in Dali Prefecture during the May Day holiday, with genuine reviews that are truly worth it | Dali Secret Realm｜Yangnanxi Ecological Corridor, Step into Monet’s Garden in April | At Gugu Meimei · Pomegranate, just a step from the water, yet far from the dust | Grain Rain is Coming｜Seize the Last Touch of Spring’s Tenderness | 5-Day Lijiang-Dali Leisure Tour: Ancient Towns, Lakes, and Islands | Sha Xi Shuye Ji Kan Chuan offers an entire ancient town in a 70㎡ bathtub room! | Dali May Day Escape from Crowds: Bai Ethnic Private Residence is the Ultimate Romance | "Super fun ways to play in Dali and other places, with unbeatable value!" | Relaxed Travel Living｜Fanwu Homestay, Unlocking an Immersive Way to Experience Dali Travel Photography | Tianjin weekend escape | no need to travel far! Jizhou Cuiping Lake’s healing lake view | Dali's Artistic Utopia Nestled at the Summit of Cangshan Mountain! Mu Xi Dali · Huoshan's Escapist Aesthetic
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 | 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] | 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 | Lijiang ancient town to Dali ancient city + 5/7/9-seater business rideshare + optional departure or return route | Private Car Transportation Service at Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan, China [Full Customized Travel Services Available for Consultation] | 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] | 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) | A Unique Date with Cangshan Mountain - Tea Picking Experience at the Hundred-Acre Tea Plantation (Open from April to October) - Dali - Eatwith Shared Moments | 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 | Shaxi / Jianchuan Ancient Town: Round Trip or one-way transfer between Lijiang and Dali | Highlight Dali Cangshan view by Cable Car and er'hai lake cruiser by hotel transfer | Eryuan Trip Moments[Zibi Lake/Dali West Lake Multilingual Photographer Services: Photo Shoots, Aerial Photography, and Portraits] | Trip Moments in Xishuangbanna[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Lijiang One-Day Tour Private Car Service [ Personalized Travel Routes / Flexible Departure Time ] | One-Day Tour to Dali Jizu Mountain, Jinding Temple, and Zhusheng Temple [Includes Round-Trip Direct Bus + Ticket + Cable Car] | Dali Lison Banquet: Savor authentic delicacies, admire the scenery of Cang'er, and immerse in the ancient charm of Bai culture | Dali Prefecture Old Town of Lijiang Trip Moments[Multiple styles to choose from + ethnic costume photo shoot + diverse clothing options + premium service] | [Premium service] Day trip from Dali to Ancient Town Shaxi + Yujin Bridge + Sideng Street | Dali Trip Moments[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Dali Ancient Town Shaxi, Xingjiao Temple, Yujin Bridge Chinese Mini Group Day Tour by Business Vehicle | Yunnan Chinese/English/Thai/Russian/Multilingual|Local guide/interpreter (various interpretation services - accompanying tours - in-park commentary)|Welcome to inquire | [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) | Customized Private Chartered Tour in Yunnan - Guide - Local Guide - Interpreter - City Walk, Photography Service / Business / Chinese - English - Russian - French - Other Minor Languages | Dali to Shaxi Shibao Mountain Jianchuan Old Town private charter 1-day tour