Yunnan Dali Attractions, What to See in Dali
Dali city in Yunnan is popular among visitors who are seeking to get away from the busy modern life. With plenty of Dali attractions, from ancient towns, ethnic villages, to beautiful lakes and mountains, it’s the perfect destination for a peaceful and fulfilling journey. One of the most beautiful places…
Dali city in Yunnan is a place with rich historical heritage, local ethnic minority culture, and stunning natural landscapes. There’re plenty of Dali attractions worth visiting, from ancient towns, ethnic villages, to beautiful lakes and mountains. In this article, we would like to recommend you a destination that is not…
Zhoucheng Village in Dali is a Bai ethnic village in Yunnan Province, China, located 23 km (14 miles) north of Dali Ancient Town. It is home to more than 1,500 Bai residents, making it the largest Bai village in Dali and China. The village quietly sits amongst Erhai Lake,…
The southern end of the majestic Himalayan, Cangshan Mountain stands in the central Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan. It has 19 majestic peaks, of which, Malong Peak is the highest one, with a height of 4,122 metres (13,523 feet). Cangshan Mountain is rich in forest resources, has a wide…
One of the most-heard ancient towns in Yunnan and even China, Dali Ancient Town (or Dali Ancient City) is always at the top of any bucket list for traveling to Yunnan. The town is located in the west of Yunnan, about 320 kilometers from Kunming City, and about 28…
Located in the southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Shaxi Ancient Town was once an important commercial hub on the Tea Horse Road connecting Yunnan with Tibet. This historical gem is recognized as the living fossil of Bai ethnic architecture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In…
Erhai Lake is a beautiful and serene “sea” (locals call lakes sea) located in Yunnan Province, China. It is the second largest lake in Yunnan after Dianchi. With an area of 250 square kilometers, the Lake of Erhai is surrounded by primitive finishing villages and lush greenery, with Cangshan Mountains in the distance. There is a famous saying goes…
Located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of Dali Ancient Town, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple was once one of the five great treasures of Chongsheng Temple. Now, it is the only surviving treasure of the temple, having stood in an isosceles triangle arrangement between the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai…
Xizhou Town is a thousand-year-old village in the Dali, Yunnan. Because of its well-preserved traditional architecture of Bai minority, which features a unique blend of Bai and Han Chinese styles, Xizhou is known as the “Museum of Bai Residence Architecture”. The town still retains the ancient Bai dwellings of different…
