Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1NZD = 3.84CNY
Official languages
Chinese
Best time to visit
MAR - MAY
Spring warmth and blooming flowers enhance ancient town exploration.
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Top things to do in Dali
Klook China Yunnan Private Customized Tour
Private tour
Private group
NZ$ 1,558.25
Dali Erhai Private Day Tour
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
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NZ$ 72.85
Klook Private Customized Tours in Mainland China
Private tour
English guided
Private group
Free cancellation
Free
Yunnan 8-Day Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La Nature Tour
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Free cancellation
NZ$ 817.25
Yunnan 10-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake Tour
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Free cancellation
NZ$ 910.49
Yunnan 6-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Dali Old Town Tour
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NZ$ 608.75
5-Day, 4-Night Private Tour of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
Private tour
Private group
From
NZ$ 1,137.69
6-Day Tour of Dali, Tengchong & Mangshi in Western Yunnan
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Private tour
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NZ$ 936.25
8-Day Private Tour of Yunnan: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
Private tour
English guided
Private group
From
NZ$ 1,144.29
Dali Lisong Banquet: An Immersive Royal Banquet Experience
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NZ$ 30.69
Dali Cangshan Tea Picking and Making Intangible Cultural Heritage Study Tour Experience
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Morning departure
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NZ$ 41.10
[Private Group] Kunming Dali Lijiang High-End Luxury 6-Day Tour
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NZ$ 1,499.65
Transport in Dali
Private Car Charter Tour: One-Day Tour of Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan
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NZ$ 285.55
Dali Erhai Lake Private Day Tour
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NZ$ 158.65
NZ$ 45.65
One-Day Private Car Tour of Shaxi Ancient Town, Dali
Free cancellation
NZ$ 208.15
One-Day Chartered Car Tour of巍山 Ancient City, Dali
Free cancellation
NZ$ 206.20
Hotels in Dali
Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG
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From
NZ$ 208.88
Dali Taoxi Secret Manor
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NZ$ 361.98
Guanhai Lanting Lake View Inn
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NZ$ 60.65
Dali Rushi Jiuxi Sea View Holiday Inn
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NZ$ 405.88
Blossom Manoir Dali Old Town
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NZ$ 188.11
NZ$ 189.58
Dali Qiyu Half Hill Seaview Villa Erhai
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NZ$ 60.07
Mountain Breeze
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NZ$ 81.33
Hilton Dali Resort & Spa
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NZ$ 186.55
Yujiaren Seaview Resort Hotel (Erhai Shuanglang Branch)
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NZ$ 69.57
Shaxi Upstay
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NZ$ 149.97
Dali Ocean Hotel
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NZ$ 210.03
Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn
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NZ$ 100.68
Reviews of Dali activities
Klook User
2026-06-03 12:12:48
Guide 茶金 was very friendly. We gave a list of places we wanted to go to, and he arranged it accordingly. He gave us our own time to explore places, and did not rush us. He even gave us some good suggestions on where to go for eg coffee at wenbi village, and brought us to a lunch place along the way (which was very yummy) as we had no idea where to go. He took us to some photo shots along the way, and shared his knowledge of Yunnan with us. It was an enjoyable trip!
Andrew *
2026-02-11 14:32:25
The [Dali Erhai Lake & Shuanglong One-Day Boat Tour] was magnificent! I received clear communication via WeChat, so I knew what to expect on the day of the activities. I was picked up at my homestay which was super convenient. The itinerary followed through as expected, but we did go overtime, though I didn't feel rushed throughout the day — it was an efficient tour to experience Dali and Erhai. Although I struggled a lot as the only english speaker, everyone was really kind and patient so I had a really enjoyable time. The price value is absolutely worth it, in my opinion. All the stops were a dream, but that last stop was a magical sunset bicycle (optional) ride at Panxiyuan, perfect way to end the day!
NurKhairunnisa *********
2026-05-31 02:39:08
The itinerary was flawless — no rushing at all. My English speaking tour guide took the time to explain Dali’s history and patiently answered all my questions.
My favorite parts were visiting the local morning market, exploring the variety of fresh fruits and seafood from different communities, and the tie-dye experience with the local grandma. Highly recommend this experience!
Klook User
2026-06-08 13:24:49
Our driver picked us up from our hotel at our own timing and we have a smooth journey. He also provided some brief history of shaxi and dali old town and accompanied us through out the journey. As a final stop our driver has also drove us to "santorini dali" at our request. The view of er hai from the hill top is indeed wonderful
chai *********
2026-05-02 12:25:42
An amazing day in Dali! Our driver didn't just take us from point A to point B; they shared great local insights and suggested some wonderful spots for photos and food that we wouldn't have found on our own. Very friendly and professional service
Klook User
2026-03-30 02:28:49
we are family group from Indonesia. This is our first time travel to Yunnan. we are very satisfied with this trip. special thanks to our tour guide, Xiao Wu. he is so helpful and kindhearted. thank you so much, Xiao Wu 🙏🏻🙏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Suresh *****
2026-06-09 14:05:12
The tourguide is very professional. Arrived at the meeting point before the meeting time. The transport throughout the journey was very spacious & comfortable. The inter city transport involved the High Speed train. The tour company booked a suitable & comfort seat throughout the HSR journey from Kunming to Dali, then from Lijiang back to Kunming. The hotels that were booked by the tour company are also very comfortable and near to the attraction point. In summary, the, i would rate it 9.0 out of 10.
Thaddues ***************
2026-04-18 04:29:59
We booked for 3 pax for April 2026. 7 others joined us to make up the group. Itenery covered as mentioned with sufficient free time given to explore the places we visited.
Klook handled the picking up from the Train Station on Arrival to sending us to the Airport for Departure, promptly and timely at our schedule. Kudos. In this respect, hats off to the coordinator Winnie (小小舟) for doing the planning work for us. She had patience and guided us along from the point we made contact, enquired about packages, the details in between, to our booking, arrival and departure effortlessly.
For the tour, we travelled on the same vehicle throughout our journey. For the first 3 days of the tour, we had an amicable and pleasant guide with the name 杨雪梅. We knew at once she had passion for this job. Thanks for the great photos & good angles despite the crowds and also information that helped us appreciate our tour better. The next 3 days, Maka was our guide. He was loud but respectful & helpful.
Klook User
2026-06-07 06:38:53
Klook-organized my trip to Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang areas was a pleasure, especially the hotel provided was very nice. Lunch was still standard.
The tour leaders in Kunming, Ms. Tang Ling, and Mr. Chang TL Lijiang were very adept at providing a lot of information about the culture and life of Chinnese minority communities. Thank you also to the bus driver (P66677), who was very good at driving during the long and tiring trip.
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