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Klook China Yunnan Private Custom Tour (Kunming/Dali/Lijiang/Shangri-La/Xishuangbanna/Pu'er/Tengchong/Jianshui, etc.)
Tours • From Kunming, Lijiang

Klook China Yunnan Private Custom Tour (Kunming/Dali/Lijiang/Shangri-La/Xishuangbanna/Pu'er/Tengchong/Jianshui, etc.)

Private tour
English guided
Private group
4.7 / 5
(141) • 4K+ booked
Free
Dali Erhai Private Day Tour
Tours • Dali

Dali Erhai Private Day Tour

Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(53) • 400+ booked
₹ 4,043
Klook Private Customized Tours in Mainland China
Tours • From Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang

Klook Private Customized Tours in Mainland China

Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
500+ booked
Free
8-Day Tour of Yunnan Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
Tours • From Kunming

8-Day Tour of Yunnan Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La

24-hour confirmation
4.1 / 5
(15) • 100+ booked
₹ 47,791
Dali Lisong Banquet: An Immersive Royal Banquet Experience
Tours • Dali

Dali Lisong Banquet: An Immersive Royal Banquet Experience

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Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(3) • 100+ booked
₹ 1,430
Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas
Observation decks • Dali

Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas

Free cancellation
₹ 991
Retail: ₹ 1,054
Dali Cangshan Tea Picking and Making Intangible Cultural Heritage Study Tour Experience
Cultural experiences • Dali

Dali Cangshan Tea Picking and Making Intangible Cultural Heritage Study Tour Experience

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Morning departure
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(2)
₹ 2,715
Yunnan 6-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Dali Old Town Tour
Tours • From Kunming

Yunnan 6-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Dali Old Town Tour

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Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(10) • 100+ booked
₹ 34,936
One-Day Tour Around Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan
Tours • Dali

One-Day Tour Around Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan

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Private tour
English guided
From
₹ 3,874
Yunnan 10-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake Tour
Tours • From Kunming

Yunnan 10-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake Tour

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Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(5)
₹ 63,178
Sale 50% off
Cangshan Mountain
Parks & gardens • Dali

Cangshan Mountain

Free cancellation
₹ 1,877
Retail: ₹ 1,883
Dali Erhai Lake Private Day Tour
Car charters • Dali

Dali Erhai Lake Private Day Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(8) • 50+ booked
₹ 8,805
One-Day Private Car Tour of Shaxi Ancient Town, Dali
Car charters • Dali

One-Day Private Car Tour of Shaxi Ancient Town, Dali

Free cancellation
₹ 11,552
Private Car Charter Tour: One-Day Tour of Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan
Car charters • Dali

Private Car Charter Tour: One-Day Tour of Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan

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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(5)
₹ 15,849
Shanghai to Suzhou China High Speed Rail
Train tickets • From Dali, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna

Shanghai to Suzhou China High Speed Rail

4.3 / 5
(8) • 700+ booked
₹ 2,534
One-Day Chartered Car Tour of巍山 Ancient City, Dali
Car charters • Dali

One-Day Chartered Car Tour of巍山 Ancient City, Dali

Free cancellation
₹ 11,447
Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG
Hotels • Dali

Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(41)
From
₹ 12,001.93
Hawthorn by Wyndham Dali Erhai Park
Hotels • Dali

Hawthorn by Wyndham Dali Erhai Park

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(9)
From
₹ 5,091.38
Dali Qiyu Half Hill  Seaview Villa Erhai
Hotels • Dali

Dali Qiyu Half Hill Seaview Villa Erhai

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 4,731.19
Shaxi Upstay
Hotels • Dali

Shaxi Upstay

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 8,353.94
Dali Erduo Garden Seaview Hotel
Hotels • Dali

Dali Erduo Garden Seaview Hotel

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 13,302.11
Anye Seaview Hotel Dali
Hotels • Dali

Anye Seaview Hotel Dali

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 3,341.05
Shimenguan Hot Spring Hotel
Hotels • Dali

Shimenguan Hot Spring Hotel

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 4,274.8
The Windyard Kazan Onsen Retreat
Hotels • Dali

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Retreat

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 6,630.92
Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn
Hotels • Dali

Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 8,359.38
Bojing Seascape Resort Hotel (Dali Erhai Branch)
Hotels • Dali

Bojing Seascape Resort Hotel (Dali Erhai Branch)

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 6,161.63
Dali Wumeng Sixiang Bieyuan
Hotels • Dali

Dali Wumeng Sixiang Bieyuan

Instant confirmation
From
₹ 2,153.62
Dali Jiwu Hotel
Hotels • Dali

Dali Jiwu Hotel

Instant confirmation
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₹ 12,654.46

Reviews of Dali activities

chai *********
2026-05-02 12:25:42
Fantastic 5.0
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
Eng *************
2026-08-15 05:42:15
Fantastic 5.0
The whole day was a delight with the assigned driver. We went during 火把节. Everywhere is crowded with vehicles. Despite that, the driver and us managed to br flexible and complete the day tour happily!
Mark ***********
2026-09-16 06:23:21
Fantastic 5.0
The best tour! Rachel the tour organizer made sure we are all set five days before our tour. Jane our tour guide never left our side was knowledgable and went out of her way to accomodate all our request. 10 out of 10! 😍😍😍
NurKhairunnisa *********
2026-05-31 02:39:08
Fantastic 5.0
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
2026-06-29 01:21:33
Fantastic 5.0
We had a fantastic morning at a family-owned tea plantation, where we were warmly welcomed by the host, 兰姐. Our guide, 香姐, was incredibly patient as she taught us the art of picking tea leaves. We even got to experience the process of drying and kneading the leaves afterwards. The entire experience was both educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend this activity! location:
Klook User
2026-07-20 04:35:21
Fantastic 5.0
I had a wonderful three-night stay at Mountain Breeze in Dali, China. The homestay is conveniently located near the ancient village where the TV drama Meet Yourself was filmed—a place I absolutely love. I enjoyed walking there twice a day, and every visit was just as enjoyable as the last. What made the experience even more memorable was the warm hospitality of the host. Every morning, they prepared a delicious and healthy breakfast featuring light local specialties. The rooms are new, and the furniture and décor have been thoughtfully selected and arranged with great taste. If I have the chance to visit Dali again, Mountain Breeze will definitely be my first choice.
wen *******
2026-09-17 18:11:38
Fantastic 5.0
We were extremely satisfied with our private customized trip to Yunnan; it was a choice we absolutely don't regret! First and foremost, the entire itinerary planning and communication process went very smoothly. The team is highly professional. They didn't just arrange things according to our requests; they also proactively offered suggestions and planned based on our ideas, preferences, and expectations. If you already know where you want to go and what you want to experience, it's even better to tell them in advance. They truly go out of their way to make sure your itinerary perfectly matches your expectations. Throughout the entire process, they were very respectful of our ideas and never forced us to go anywhere or do anything specific. Instead, they offered professional advice and allowed us to make our own choices. Communication via WeChat was also very convenient, with quick response times. Any issues we had during the trip were promptly addressed, which gave us great peace of mind. If you're considering a trip to Yunnan, I highly recommend booking their private customized tour! You won't have to worry about transportation, routes, hotel connections, or daily planning. You just need to get in the car and enjoy the journey. It's truly perfect for anyone who wants to travel easily while still having a high-quality itinerary. Additionally, I must give special praise to every driver we encountered on this trip! Each driver was incredibly friendly, professional, and very willing to share local culture, interesting stories, and the scenery along the way. This made the entire journey more meaningful and heartwarming than just 'checking off tourist spots.' Most importantly, every driver was extremely punctual; they never made us wait, and they were always happy to help along the way. We are truly grateful to them. Special thanks to our driver for the entire trip, Master Lu Chao. Lu Chao, thank you for your hard work! Thank you for your companionship, patience, and care throughout the journey. Your professionalism and attentiveness made us feel very safe and secure throughout the trip, and we made many wonderful memories. We are truly lucky to have met you this time! Overall, we have absolutely no regrets about this choice. Thank you to the entire team for all your arrangements, care, and effort! Our Yunnan trip was delightful and well worth it.
LI *******
2026-07-23 02:25:49
Fantastic 5.0
The 8-day Dali trip was a great experience.The itinerary was well-planned and smooth,and the scenery at Erhai lake was truly stunning.
Klook客路用户
2026-07-21 09:37:43
Fantastic 5.0
Finally made it to Yunnan and it was everything I dreamed of! Lugu Lake's crystal-clear waters, the peaceful vibes of Shuhe Ancient Town, and the incredible local cuisine made this 6-day journey truly special. Our tour leader went above and beyond – even prepared oxygen cans and sunscreen for everyone. No hidden costs, no rush, just pure enjoyment. Every detail was well taken care of. Yunnan is a place you'll want to visit again and again!

Quick facts about Dali

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1INR = 0.07CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring warmth and blooming flowers enhance ancient town exploration.

  • Recommended trip duration

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