Dali

Dali is a city in Yunnan Province in China famous for its old town, zillions of cafes and bars, and handicrafts and batique fabric. One of Yunnan most popular tourist destinations, Dali is famed for its historic sites and 'Westerner Street'. The Three Pagodas, located outside the ancient city are the only set of three pagodas in China. Their beautiful surroundings and fantastic design make them some of the most famous pagodas in the world. A visitor favorite, Westerner Street is lined with pubs and restaurants run by English speakers and serving Western food and drinks.

Dali is one of the most popular spots for independent China travellers and hugely popular with those working, teaching and studying in China. 50 minutes by plane or three to four hours by bus from Kunming, Dali is the perfect place to relax.

Dali is the capital city of the prefecture of the same name. It consists of Dali New City and Dali Old Town. Travellers visit Dali Old Town for its traditional architecture, minority cultures (mostly Bai but also with many Yi and Hui) and simply to relax. The Old Town has a population of 40,000 and the entire Dali Prefecture around three million people and an area of over 10,000 sq km. When discussing Dali, it is important to be clear whether you are talking about the entire city or just the Old Town. There is actually much to do and see in Dali City well outside the Old Town.

With the beautiful Cangshan Mountains a short distance to the west of Dali Old Town (4,122 metres at the peak) and Erhai Lake a few km to the east, it has a perfect natural setting. The climate is temperate with moderate summers and mild winters, though it can get rather windy in autumn and winter. Despite its fame as a backpacker heaven, Chinese tourists hugely outnumber foreigners. Chinese tourists tend to stay in nearby Xiaguan Town so Dali becomes thankfully quiet in the evenings. Dali has recently been overshadowed by nearby Lijiang, and many foreign tourists either bypass it or give it 1-2 days stay. Dali deserves better than 1-2 days stay.

Tours

16-day Xinjiang Gansu Yunnan Sichuan Tibet Tour

Urumqi → Turpan → Dunhuang → Jiayuguan → Lanzhou → Xian → Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Lhasa → Emeishan → Leshan → Chengdu

16-day Xinjiang Gansu Yunnan Sichuan Tibet Tour tour to visit Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou, Xi'an Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lhasa, Leshan, Chengdu in Northwest and Southwest China and more....

16-day Southwest China Essence Tour

Shanghai → Guilin → Yangshuo → Longsheng → Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangrila → Chengdu → Emeishan → Leshan

The 16-day Shanghai Guilin Kunming Dali Lijiang Shangrila Chengdu Leshan to Li River, Yangshuo, Longji Terraces, Stone Forest, Dali Lijiang Old Town, Panda Bases, Leshan Buddha, Mt.emei and more....

18-day Shanghai Yangtze Chongqing Yunnan Guilin Guangzhou Tour

Shanghai → Yichang → Chongqing → Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Yuanyang → Guilin → Yangshuo → Guangzhou

This 18-day Shanghai Yangtze Chongqing Yunnan Guilin Guangzhou Tour is featured by unique landscape of mountains and peaks, rivers and lakes, ethnic culture and buildings, Southern China always enjoy great popularity among travelers worldwide.

Attractions

Chongshengsi Three Pagodas

Outside the Dali Ancient Town, the Three Pagodas are arranged in a triangular pattern and the temple complex are back up to the Cangshan Mountains and face Erhai Lake. It is said that the pagodas were built to protect the people living in the area.

Dali Ancient Town

Yunnan Dali Ancient Town's location and architectural beauty make it a favorite with visitors for architecture and culture of the Bai Ethnic Minority Groups, which gives the town a unique atmosphere and appearance.

Erhai Lake

Dali Erhai Lake has an ear shape covering an area of 250 square kilometers, 1,972 meters above sea level. The lake is an important fish source of food for the local Bai Ethnic Minority Groups.

Dali Bai Prefecture Museum

With high roofs and yellow tiles, the imposing architecture of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture Museum (Dali Municipal Museum), stands in Xiaguan's northeast sector near the approach to Erhai Park.

Butterfly Spring

The Butterfly Spring is situated at the foot of Yunnong Peak of Cangshan Mountain. The water here is crystal clear and the place where the spring bubbles up attracts people with its tranquility.

Yunnan Yi

Located in Xiangyun County, Bai Autonomous Prefecture of Dali City, Yunnan Yi gets its name due to the establishment in Yunnan, Ming and Qing Dynasty; it belongs to the old haunt of Yunnan County in Han Dynasty and Yunnan Shire in Wei and Jin Dynasty.

Zhou Old Business Town

Located outside of Yunnan Dali City, the Zhou Village is a beautiful and unique village populated by the Bai Ethnic Minority Group. The village is situated at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, which adds to the beauty of it.

Dali Sanyue Street

Located at the foot of the Zhonghe Peak, the Sanyue Street is a traditional trade fair for Bai people in Dali. The fairs are held in March in lunar year and it last for 5 to 7 days.

Xizhou Village

Dali ancient Xizhou Village is featured by its Bai Ethnic Minority architecture with famous mansions such as the Yan Compound and the Hou Compound. The village flourished in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and became well known as home to tea merchants.

Hotels

Shunxing Hotel

The Shunxing Hotel (Shunxing Dajiudian) is close to Dali's Mingzhu Square and Erhai Park, 500 meters from Dali Railway Station. Variously sized rooms are furnished with 24-hour hot water, free domestic long-distance call and internet access. Guests of this Dali hotel can enjoy free breakfast and other delicacies at on-site restaurant.

Landscape Hotel

It locates on Yu'er road in the Ancient Town of Dali, featuring typical architecture of Minority Bai and modern management. Optimal for vacation and relaxation, the hotel is 30 minutes'driving to local railway station and 60 minutes' driving to the airport. Neighboring Cangshan Mountain to the west and Lake Erhai to the east, the hotel is the only yard-style hotel found in the Ancient Town with quiet environments and flagging pavements.

Regent Hotel

Chinese Restaurant,Western Restaurant,Coffee Shop,Bar,Rooms for Disabled,Shops in Hotel,Beauty Salon,ATM,Charged Parking,WiFi in Public Areas,Free Map,Lobby Bar,Meeting Rooms,Business Center,Currency Exchange Service,Tickets Service,Laundry Service,Room Service,Flower Shop,Taxi Booking,Postal Service,Bellboy,Luggage Storage,Morning Call Service,24-hour room service

Mei Deng Hotel

Mei Deng Hotel (Dali Meideng Jiudian) is located in Dali Economic Development Zone, close to Minzu Square and Erhai Park. It is about 10 kilometers from the famous Dali Ancient Town. The hotel is about 14 kilometers from Dali Airport. Newly renovated in 2009, the property offers 152 rooms and suites. Central air conditioning comes up with Internet access, IDD, and DDD. Room service and wake-up call are also provided. The hotel features a western restaurant and a Chinese restaurant. Business facilities include a business center and 4 conference halls with a capacity of 30-300 persons. In addition to a fitness room, the hotel also provides billiards, tennis court, chess, and mahjong. Other services include currency exchange, ATM, concierge, laundry, and tour assistance.

Grand Bay View International Hotel

Opened in 2010, the Grand Bay View International Hotel Dali covers an area of 18,000 square meters. It is located in the Xiaguan new commercial area, adjacent to the Er Hai Lake and Er Hai Park. It is 2km away from Dali Railway Station and 12km away from the Dali Airport.

Gurong Hotel

Opened in 2007, the Gurong Hotel is located in the famous Old Town of Dali, Yunnan Province. There are two five-hundred-year old banyan trees and guests can enjoy the Ancient City Wall Ruins in Ming Dynasty. It is 38 kilometers away from the Dali airport.

Manwan Hotel

Our hotel is the 5-star hotel of Dali,which is located is Dali Provincial Economic Development Zone. To the north lies Erhai park. To the south lies Aviation Ticket center and Dali train station. It's only 15 minutes'drive away from Dali airport.The hotel provides 234 rooms and suites totally. The restaurant with 600 seats serves mainly Cantonese and Chouzhou cuisines. Recreation center provides KTV rooms, badminton, chess room, gym and so on.

Huai Ren Hotel

Opened in 2003, the Huai Ren Hotel Dali is located at the City Center of Dali, Yunnan Province. It is 1km away from the Railway Station and 13km away from the Dali Airport. The Huai Ren Hotel Dali offers a total of 71 guest rooms, including king size room and standard room, etc. All rooms are provided with IDD/DDD phone and free broadband internet access and so on. As for dining service, there are Chinese restaurant and cafe in the hotel. Other facilities in the hotel include business center, meeting room, beauty room, commercial department, fitness center and chess and card room, etc. Apart from these, the Huai Ren Hotel Dali also provides ticket booking, pick up service and laundry service and so on.

Dali Asia Star Hotel

A resort and conference styled hotel built by Asia Star Company in Taiwan,it is the pathfinder in terms of the genuine non-smoking floors and dedicated ladies rooms in China mainland. It was backed by Cangshan Mountain in the west, facing Erhai Lake in the east, and Provincial Tourism Holiday Resort in the south. With Single Pagoda of Hongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple in the north, the hotel exactly catches the overall view of Sanyue Street. It only takes 10 minutes to walk to the world famous Dali Ancient Town, and about 30 minutes to drive to the airport. There is a lobby which can represent the most nationality characteristic in Yunnan, and there are 310 guest rooms allowing view of beautiful sceneries in Cangshan and Erhai. The rooms are well-appointed and uniquely furnished. Following Dali traditional decorating style, the spacious dining-room has the elegant ambience. The banquet hall could accommodate about 600 people for meal at the same time. Besides, the hotel is so well -equipped that it constantly provides the guests with professional all-in-one service.

Dayu Hotel

The Dayu Hotel (Dali Dayu Jiudian) is located at Shuangyuan Road of Xiaguan District. It is 14 kilometers from airport. Opened in 2004, the 5-story hotel features 82 rooms and suites.

Linden Centre

Opened in 2008, the Linden Centre is located in the Xizhou ancient city. The hotel is repaired and renovated in full accordance with Bai ancient architectural style. And the hotel is equipped with modern facilities and functions. Guests can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mount from the balcony. The Linden Centre has 14 guest rooms, including standard room, king size room and suite. The hotel provides cafe, bar, tea house, Chinese and Western restaurants in the hotel. For recreation and relaxation, there are fitness centre, chess and card room and library. Apart from these, the hotel also provides other facilities and services such as conference room, laundry service, postal service, travelling information and so on.

Wangfu Hotel

With a total area of 5300 square meters，Dali Wangfu Hotel is located in Middle Section of Boai Road (Boai Lu), the most famous Foreigner's Street, with excellent geographical location. Hotel with domestic precious nanmu wood for building materials, and Chinese style garden as the main architectural features , which embodies the majestic demeanor of a king. The hotel provides guests with single rooms and standard rooms, and all rooms are comfortable.The hotel has a Chinese restaurant and a small conference room, service facilities.

Photo Gallery

Dali Ancient City

Dali Erhai Lake

Chongshengsi Three Pagoda

Nuodeng Bai Village

Dali Butterfly Spring

Dehong Ruili

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