Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
KRW
1CNY = 202.69KRW
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
₩ 56,800
Klook Private Customized Tours in Mainland China
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
500+ booked
Free
From
₩ 670,800
Yunnan Kunming & Dali & Lijiang 6-Day Tour (Includes Travel Photography + Aerial Photography Dual Experience)
24-hour confirmation
(12)
From
₩ 552,300
Yunnan 6-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Dali Old Town Tour
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Free cancellation
(10) • 100+ booked
From
₩ 490,300
Dali Lisong Banquet: An Immersive Royal Banquet Experience
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Free cancellation
(3) • 100+ booked
₩ 20,100
Yunnan 10-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake Tour
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Free cancellation
(5)
From
₩ 886,800
Dali Cangshan Tea Picking and Making Intangible Cultural Heritage Study Tour Experience
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Morning departure
Free cancellation
(2)
₩ 38,100
One-Day Tour Around Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan
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Private tour
English guided
₩ 54,400
Dali Erhai Lake Shuanglang, Xizhou, Xiaoputuo, Zhoucheng Village Tie-Dye Experience, Private Group Day Tour
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Private tour
English guided
From
₩ 82,800
5-Day, 4-Night Private Tour of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
Private tour
Private group
(5) • 50+ booked
From
₩ 838,900
Transport in Dali
From
₩ 123,600
One-Day Private Car Tour of Shaxi Ancient Town, Dali
Free cancellation
From
₩ 162,100
Private Car Charter Tour: One-Day Tour of Erhai Lake, Dali, Yunnan
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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(5)
From
₩ 222,500
Shanghai to Suzhou China High Speed Rail
(8) • 700+ booked
₩ 35,600
One-Day Chartered Car Tour of巍山 Ancient City, Dali
Free cancellation
From
₩ 160,700
Hotels in Dali
Dali Qiyu Half Hill Seaview Villa Erhai
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 73,058
From
₩ 78,253
From
₩ 184,467
Shaxi Upstay
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 128,398
From
₩ 51,087
The Windyard Kazan Onsen Retreat
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 101,392
From
₩ 147,799
Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 129,770
Dali Wumeng Sixiang Bieyuan
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 34,521
Dali CangShan Shimenquan Hot Spring Resort Hotel
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 65,365
Furui Hotel
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 31,479
Dali Nest Secret Garden Lake View Inn
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 127,821
Reviews of Dali activities
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
2026-06-29 01:21:33
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!
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Overview of Dali and what visitors book
Dali is a relaxed destination where tours, cultural experiences and museums dominate bookings, with most demand coming in a defined high season. Klook data shows visitor numbers concentrate in early summer while other months see much lower activity, so the city’s rhythm swings between busy and quiet periods.
Best times to visit and how prices move through the year
Demand peaks in June and drops to a low in October, according to Klook booking data. Prices are highest around August and tend to fall through late autumn into December, with December typically the cheapest month on Klook. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for the quieter months around October to December; for a lively, peak-season atmosphere, travel in June. Note that demand and price do not move perfectly together here: June is busiest but August shows the priciest average prices.
Tips for travellers from the United States
Most visitors book around two to three weeks in advance on average, with last-minute bookings commonly possible within about a week but earlier booking around 17 days typical. If you’re planning a summer trip in June, locking in tours a few weeks ahead helps secure preferred dates, while travellers on shorter notice can still find options during quieter months. Use Klook to compare tour and cultural-activity options and pick times that match your flexibility and crowd preferences.
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