Yunnan · 1,980 m
Dali
Erhai Lake, Bai villages and an old walled town between the Cangshan mountains and the water.
Altitude
1,980 m
Best time
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Suggested stay
2–3 days
Between the Cangshan mountains and Erhai Lake, Dali mixes Bai villages, lakeside cafés and an old walled town.
Best way to see it
- Bike or electric cart along the lake path
- Stay one night with a lake view
Sights
Lakeside fishing town with cafés right on the water.
Flat lanes, 1–2 h
Good to know
- Lake-view rooms sell out early in spring; book ahead.
- Strong sun at this altitude: hats and sunscreen.
Our trips that visit Dali
11D10N#YN11
Northwest Yunnan Grand Loop: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lugu Lake & Shangri-La
Max sleep
3,300m
Gentle day
≤5k steps
Longest drive
~4 h
From, per person
S$1,511¥7,888
Based on 6 guests · twin share
8D7N#YN8
Kunming – Dali – Lijiang – Shangri-La: 8-Day, 7-Night Private Tour of the Hidden Gems of Western Yunnan
Max sleep
3,280m
Gentle day
≤5.5k steps
Longest drive
~5 h
From, per person
S$827¥4,315
Based on 6 guests · twin share
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