Pro

good and inexpensive food and accomodation
Con

Not Much To Do
In a nutshell

A world of a difference from its replacement destination, Lijiang
Chongsheng Temple - Nanzhao Jianji bell
Willettsworld Says: One of the first buildings you'll come to inside the Chongsheng Temple is that which houses the Nanzhao Jianji Bell. It was cast in 871 A.D. and is 3.86m high and weighs 16.3 tons. Its sound is said to be heard some 40km away.
1 Review and 31 Opinions This hotel is reputed to be the best in Dali. The location in the Old Town is perfect. But the rooms...
Bakery 88: German Bakery Rules!! Highly Recommended
Scott3000 Says: The German Bakery 88 in Dali is one of the best bakeries I've come upon in my travels around the world. Karine, the German Baker began selling loaves of bread out of a house equipped with ovens in 2006, and eventually grew into her own place on Bo Ai Lu.Bakery 88 is simple,...
Dali nightlife: Foreigners Street
Willettsworld Says: You won't go short of any nightlife in Dali. The main area of bars, cafes and restaurants isn't that large and is located on or around Huguo Lu, which is more commonly known as "Foreigner's Street". There is a small courtyard off this street which features some mock...
Willettsworld Says: I hired a bike from a travel agent type place on Bo Ai Lu to get around a few of the sights outside the old town. I cycled out of the old town past markets and local shops in the Old Town to the Three Pagodas and back again in order to get the chairlift up to Zhonghe Temple...
Willettsworld Says: The main inhabitants of the region in and around Dali are the Bai, who number about 1.5 million. In Dali they make up 65% of the population and the best place to go and witness their daily activities is in the market that lies in a street straight outside the West Gate. The...
davidno Says: I got hustled.I was walking around killing time up near a bus station waiting for the bus to take me to Lijiang. A girl comes up and asks would I like to play with her. 21, slim, not bad looking. Why not, I thought. She brings me up into an apartment building with a barely...
Willettsworld Says: Hongsheng Temple lies about 500 meters outside the west wall of the old town and features a 16-storey 44m high pagoda that is in the same style as its more famous cousin at the Three Pagodas further down the road. The temple buildings are not in a good state and in fact the...
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Cuando visitábamos el templo de ChongsHeng , hacia las 11 de la mañana vimos un gran movimiento de monjes , que iban todos con cara de felicidad y muy...
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Q: My travel plans are so far this : Arrive Shanghai, explore Shaoxing and vicinity, train to Guangzhou, onward either to Guilin and...

A: Airfare from Guangzhou to Dali (stop over at Kunming) would be somewhere between RMB1000 (USD159) and 1700 (USD270) depending on the day and based on today's pricing.
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No hay que confundir Dali con el Viejo Dali , pues entonces no comprenderíamos el porqué esta ciudad se ha convertido en uno de los sitios preferidos por los turista que llegan a esta ciudad...
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When I was planning my trip to Yunnan, I realised that the time was not enough for both Dali and Zhongdjan and so I seriously thought to skip Dali.
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Mountains, Lake, and Buddhist Monasteries

Dali is situated between Cang Shan and Er Hai, the mountains and fresh water lake. It's known for its Feng (wind), Hua (flower), Xue (snow), and Yue (Moon). Perhaps Feng Hua Xue Yue bring with them......
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Dali is not as cozy as Lijiang, but still a very nice place for shopping, eating, relaxing and watching people. There are many cute and cheap guesthouses, the food is not too expensive either and the...
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Laid back, with a stunning Cang Shan Mountain (Jade Green Mt.) backdrop, and a nice scenic Lake Erhai, all make Dali a place to relax, forget the daily hustle & bustle, and smell the roses. The main...
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