Dali Ancient Town Travel Guide

Dali

A traditional Chinese temple with ornate architecture, set against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and clear blue sky.
Three pagodas surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A traditional courtyard with red lanterns, a woman in a pink dress, and a stone pathway.
A stone bridge over a calm river with mountains in the background.
A traditional Chinese courtyard with red lanterns, tiled roofs, and ornate wooden doors.

Stay near popular Dali Ancient Town attractions

South Gate

8.4/10 (8 reviews)
Find out about the history of Dali City when you take a trip to South Gate. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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Things to do

Dali XIzhou Ancient Town Private Tour

Dali XIzhou Ancient Town Private Tour

฿5,610
per adult
Dali XIzhou Ancient Town Private Tour
view from cable car

Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner

฿1,230
per adult
Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner
Dali Etiquette Banquet: Immersive Royal Feast Experience

Dali Etiquette Banquet: Immersive Royal Feast Experience

฿2,421
per adult
Dali Etiquette Banquet: Immersive Royal Feast Experience
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Top hotels in Dali Ancient Town

Wenshuo Hotel

Wenshuo Hotel

3 out of 5
Wenshuo Hotel, No. 260, Fuxing Road Dali
The price is ฿2,098 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,098
฿2,447 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dali. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions South Gate and Yu'er Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"The hotel is well located, right at the hart of historical Dali. The building has a nice design, with contemporary Chinese architecture. However, the rooms were not very functional. Overall, I had a positive experience although I'm not sure I'd recommend it."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Wenshuo Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City

3.5 out of 5
No. 1, Sanyue Street, Dali Town Dali Yunnan
The price is ฿2,997 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿2,997
฿3,494 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dali. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"The staff are all courteous. They answered our queries directly and helpfully"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

3.5 out of 5
No 12 Xinming Road Dali Dali Yunnan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,550 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿4,550
฿5,306 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions South Gate and Yu'er Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"A wonderful experience. Very helpful staff."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn
SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL

4 out of 5
43 Yincang Rd, Dali Town Dali Yunnan
The price is ฿3,064 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿3,064
฿3,572 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Everything was pretty good .....except there was no bathroom wall. It would be helpful to install a Chinese partition between the bathroom and the bed."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL
Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

4 out of 5
Yincang Road No. 76 Dali Yunnan
The price is ฿2,587 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,587
฿3,016 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate are located ...
Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay
Arcadia Yunjinyue Hotel

Arcadia Yunjinyue Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No. 167 North Gate Street, Dali Ancient City Dali Yunnan
The price is ฿5,984 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿5,984
฿6,978 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate are located nearby.
Arcadia Yunjinyue Hotel
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Where to stay in Dali Ancient Town

Find the best Dali Ancient Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Dali Ancient Town
Learn more about Dali Ancient Town

Shuanglang

While visiting Shuanglang, you might make a stop by sights like Erhai Lake and Nanzhao Folk Island.

A traditional building with ornate architecture and a tree with yellow leaves.
Photo by Nha Nguyen
Open Photo by Nha Nguyen

Xiaguan

Travellers like the museums in Xiaguan, and Dali Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Taoyuan

You'll enjoy the monuments and parks in Taoyuan. You might want to make time for a stop at Erhai Lake or Butterfly Spring Park.

Xizhou

Visitors to Xizhou like its restaurants and architecture, and Erhai Lake is a sight worth a stop.

Caicun

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Caicun and surrounding area, you can visit South Gate and Dali Wenxian Road.

Dali Ancient Town Travel Guide