Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
Chinese Yuan
1AUD = 4.71CNY
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 Custom Tour (Kunming/Dali/Lijiang/Shangri-La/Xishuangbanna/Pu'er/Tengchong/Jianshui, etc.)
Private tour
English guided
Private group
(141) • 3K+ booked
Free
AUD 59.65
Klook Private Customized Tours in Mainland China
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
500+ booked
Free
From
AUD 704.69
Yunnan Kunming & Dali & Lijiang 6-Day Tour (Includes Travel Photography + Aerial Photography Dual Experience)
24-hour confirmation
(12)
From
AUD 580.25
From
AUD 515.15
AUD 21.09
From
AUD 931.55
Dali Cangshan Tea Picking and Making Intangible Cultural Heritage Study Tour Experience
Book now for tomorrow
Morning departure
Free cancellation
(2)
AUD 40.05
One-Day Tour Around Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan
Private tour
English guided
Private group
AUD 57.15
Dali Erhai Lake Shuanglang, Xizhou, Xiaoputuo, Zhoucheng Village Tie-Dye Experience, Private Group Day Tour
Private tour
English guided
Private group
From
AUD 86.99
5-Day, 4-Night Private Tour of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
Private tour
Private group
(5) • 50+ booked
From
AUD 881.25
Transport in Dali
From
AUD 129.85
One-Day Private Car Tour of Shaxi Ancient Town, Dali
Free cancellation
From
AUD 170.35
Private Car Charter Tour: One-Day Tour of Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(5)
From
AUD 233.69
Shanghai to Suzhou China High Speed Rail
(8) • 700+ booked
AUD 37.39
One-Day Chartered Car Tour of巍山 Ancient City, Dali
Free cancellation
From
AUD 168.79
Hotels in Dali
Dali Qiyu Half Hill Seaview Villa Erhai
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 70.8
From
AUD 75.51
From
AUD 177.98
Shaxi Upstay
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 123.89
From
AUD 49.51
The Windyard Kazan Onsen Retreat
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 98.26
From
AUD 142.6
Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 125.76
Dali Wumeng Sixiang Bieyuan
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 33.31
Shimenguan Hot Spring Hotel
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 63.35
Fu Rui Hotel
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 30.51
Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn
Instant confirmation
From
AUD 123.87
Reviews of Dali activities
Zhuang *****
2026-07-03 13:20:02
It's very close to Dali Ancient City, and the environment is quite nice. The overall service and the hotel accommodation were very comfortable. There's an electric shuttle to take you to your room, and self-service washing machines. The gym is also quite good overall.
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
Ee ********
2026-06-30 15:31:23
We planned about 30% of our Yunnan trip on our own and booked this tour for the rest of our journey from Dali to Lijiang and Shangri-La. Our tour advisor, Sally, was incredibly patient, and responsive. She answered all of our questions before the trip, and two days before departure we were added to a WeChat group with Sally and our driver, which made communication very easy throughout the trip.
A special thank you to our driver, Mr. He Guo Zheng, who truly made our journey even more enjoyable. He was always punctual and constantly checked in on us to make sure we were comfortable. His kindness and attentiveness made us feel well taken care of from start to finish.
The scenery throughout the trip was absolutely breathtaking. Every destination had something unique to offer, from majestic mountains and peaceful lakes to charming old towns.
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!
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.
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.
Mohd **********
2026-01-28 12:05:16
.The Yunnan travel package was fairly satisfactory, though the itinerary was only moderately organized. Destinations were interesting, and the tour guide was friendly, though not able to speak English; even basic English would help international travelers.
Free tickets to Spruce Meadow were provided, while visiting Jade Dragon Snow Mountain required exchanging tickets with an extra fee. This was not managed early, preventing me from reaching the top.
Meals were free but no halal options were available. As a Muslim traveler, I understand, but improvements would allow Muslim travelers to participate more comfortably.
Overall, the experience was satisfactory, but better ticket management, halal meal options, itinerary planning, and basic English skills for guides would make the package more traveler-friendly.
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
2026-06-07 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.
Thank you
Dali at a glance
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Quick snapshot of Dali’s visitor rhythm
Dali draws most bookings for Tours, with Cultural experiences and Museums trailing behind—Klook data shows visitor demand peaks in June and eases through the autumn. The year feels seasonal: a clear high point around late spring/early summer and much lower demand by October.
When to visit and how prices move
According to Klook booking data, demand peaks in June while October is the low point of the year. Prices on Klook are typically highest in July and drift down through August into September, with September shown as the typically cheapest month on Klook. That means the busiest time (June) and the priciest month (July) are close together; travellers after lower prices and smaller crowds should aim for September or the quieter autumn months, while those wanting peak-season atmosphere should target June–July.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Travellers from Australia usually plan ahead: bookings on Klook typically happen around 17 days before travel, with some last‑minute activity available about six days out and many travellers booking even earlier. If you’re travelling in the peak months named above, consider locking in key tours a few weeks ahead on Klook; for flexible or shorter visits you can often secure activities a week or less beforehand.
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