دالي (大理)

Dali is the kind of place people come for a weekend and stay for a month. It has a magnetic pull — the lake, the mountains, the relaxed pace, and the rich Bai culture.

Dali Ancient Town

A walled old town with a 600-year history. The streets are laid out in a grid pattern — unusual for Chinese towns — lined with Bai-style buildings, cafes, and restaurants. The Foreigner Street (Yangren Jie) is the heart of the traveller scene, but the side streets are where you'll find the real Dali. The South Gate and North Gate are the main entrances, and the old city wall is worth climbing for views of Erhai Lake.

Erhai Lake

One of Yunnan's most beautiful lakes. The best way to experience it is by bicycle — the lakeside path runs for 120km from Dali to Xizhou and beyond. Rent a bike in town and cycle north to Xizhou (about 1.5 hours) passing through villages and farmland with the lake on one side and mountains on the other. The sunrise over the lake from the east shore is spectacular.

Three Pagodas

The most iconic symbol of Dali — three Tang Dynasty pagodas that have stood for over 1,200 years. They're set against the backdrop of the Cangshan Mountains and reflected in a pond at the base. The Chongsheng Temple complex behind them is worth visiting for its views of the lake.

Bai Minority Culture

The Bai are one of Yunnan's largest ethnic minorities, known for their distinctive white-and-grey architecture, tie-dye fabrics, and three-course tea ceremony. Visit Xizhou village to see the best-preserved Bai courtyard houses and watch tie-dye being made at the Zhoucheng Batik Village.

Cangshan Mountains

The 19-peak range that forms Dali's western backdrop. Take the cable car halfway up for hiking trails with incredible views over Erhai Lake and the old town. The Jade Cloud Road walking trail runs along the mountainside at 2,600m — a 5-hour hike that's Dali's best outdoor experience.

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