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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) • 3K+ 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
৳ 5,142.79
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
From
৳ 60,785.99
Yunnan Kunming & Dali & Lijiang 6-Day Tour (Includes Travel Photography + Aerial Photography Dual Experience)
From
৳ 50,050.09
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

Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(10) • 100+ booked
From
৳ 44,435.15
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
৳ 1,818.55
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)
From
৳ 80,355.69
Save ৳ 80,355.66
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)
৳ 3,452.99
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
৳ 4,927.69
Dali Erhai Lake Shuanglang, Xizhou, Xiaoputuo, Zhoucheng Village Tie-Dye Experience, Private Group Day Tour
From
৳ 7,503.65
5-Day, 4-Night Private Tour of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
Tours • From Kunming

5-Day, 4-Night Private Tour of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La

Private tour
Private group
5.0 / 5
(5) • 50+ booked
From
৳ 76,015.35
Dali Erhai Lake Private Day Tour
Car charters • Dali

Dali Erhai Lake Private Day Tour

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(7) • 50+ booked
From
৳ 11,199.49
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
From
৳ 14,693.60
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

Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(5)
From
৳ 20,158.89
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
৳ 3,223.45
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
From
৳ 14,559.19
Dali Qiyu Half Hill  Seaview Villa Erhai
Hotels • Dali

Dali Qiyu Half Hill Seaview Villa Erhai

Instant confirmation
From
৳ 6,106.73
Hawthorn by Wyndham Dali Erhai Park
Hotels • Dali

Hawthorn by Wyndham Dali Erhai Park

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(9)
From
৳ 6,515.47
Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG
Hotels • Dali

Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai by IHG

Instant confirmation
4.7 / 5
(41)
From
৳ 15,358.95
Shaxi Upstay
Hotels • Dali

Shaxi Upstay

Instant confirmation
From
৳ 10,690.6
Anye Seaview Hotel Dali
Hotels • Dali

Anye Seaview Hotel Dali

Instant confirmation
New Activity
From
৳ 4,270.27
The Windyard Kazan Onsen Retreat
Hotels • Dali

The Windyard Kazan Onsen Retreat

Instant confirmation
From
৳ 8,475.12
Hilton Dali Resort & Spa
Hotels • Dali

Hilton Dali Resort & Spa

Instant confirmation
4.3 / 5
(79)
From
৳ 12,305.91
Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay
Hotels • Dali

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Instant confirmation
From
৳ 10,847.22
Dali Wumeng Sixiang Bieyuan
Hotels • Dali

Dali Wumeng Sixiang Bieyuan

Instant confirmation
From
৳ 2,874.26
Holiday Inn Express Dali Xiaguan by IHG
Hotels • Dali

Holiday Inn Express Dali Xiaguan by IHG

Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(16)
From
৳ 5,622.74
Shimenguan Hot Spring Hotel
Hotels • Dali

Shimenguan Hot Spring Hotel

Instant confirmation
From
৳ 5,463.72
Fu Rui Hotel
Hotels • Dali

Fu Rui Hotel

Instant confirmation
From
৳ 2,631.28

Reviews of Dali activities

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.
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!
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!
Thaddues ***************
2026-04-18 04:29:59
Fantastic 5.0
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.
magdeline *********
2026-09-22 08:59:13
Fantastic 5.0
This 10-day Yunnan trip includes a 6-day tour group for Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang, a 2-day/1-night tour group for Shangri-La, and a 2-day/1-night tour group for Lugu Lake! Each leg of this tour had a different guide! We had Guide Liao Zhiyun leading us through Kunming and Dali! Guide Zhima led us to Lijiang, and Sangji Zhuoma led us on our Shangri-La tour! And our Brother Anwu led us on our Lugu Lake tour! Every guide was very professional, introducing us to many delicious foods and local specialties! The hotel accommodations and dining were also good!
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:
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!
Suresh *****
2026-06-09 14:05:12
Fantastic 5.0
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.

Dali at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Dali?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+100%
+50%
Typical
-50%
-100%
+73%
Jan
-48%
Feb
-31%
Mar
+7%
Apr
Busiest +80%
May
+62%
Jun
-21%
Jul
-93% Quietest
Aug
+10%
Sep
-17%
Oct
-52%
Nov
-45%
Dec

Demand peaks in May (about 80% above a typical month) while August is much quieter (around 93% below a typical month), so travellers from Malaysia should book early for May and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Dali cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$40
$35
$30
$25
$20
$15
Avg $23 Priciest $38 Cheapest $17
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in August (around USD 17), about 55% below the priciest month in July, so the lower prices line up with the quiet August demand window. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

6 daysLast-minute
17 daysTypical
40 daysEarly

Most travellers book around 17 days ahead, which suggests moderate planning; with May as the demand peak you may still want to reserve earlier, while the short 6-day last-minute window shows flexibility for spontaneous trips. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Dali

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1BDT = 0.05CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring warmth and blooming flowers enhance ancient town exploration.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Dali

Overview of Dali and what people book

Dali draws travellers for relaxed tours, cultural experiences and a light sprinkling of museum visits, and Klook bookings show a clear yearly rhythm with a strong spring peak. Tours are the dominant category by volume, followed by hands-on cultural experiences. The booking pattern suggests distinct high- and low-season windows rather than steady demand all year.

Best months to visit and how prices move

According to Klook booking data, demand peaks in May while August is the quietest month. Prices on Klook are typically highest in July and drop to their lowest around August, so price and demand diverge: July can feel relatively pricey even though it isn’t the busiest month, while August is both quiet and usually the cheapest. If you want smaller crowds and lower prices, aim for August or early autumn months; if you want the peak-season atmosphere, plan for May when activity levels are highest.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Travellers from Malaysia typically finalise plans a few weeks ahead: Klook data shows bookings most often made around 17 days in advance, with many late bookings possible up to about 6 days before. If you’re flexible, you can book closer to departure for quieter months like August; if you’re travelling in May’s peak, plan and lock in popular tours a few weeks earlier. Use Klook to compare tour and cultural-experience options and secure spots on the experiences you most want.

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