Dali Ancient Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

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Our pick of the best Dali Ancient Town Hotel Deals

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 NZ$163 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$163
7 July - 8 July
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 June 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City
Wenshuo Hotel

Wenshuo Hotel

3 out of 5
Wenshuo Hotel, No. 260, Fuxing Road Dali
The price is NZ$129 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$129
1 Aug - 2 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with lots of character and conveniently located in the Old Town. However, hotel parking was challenging as it is located 600m from the property."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Wenshuo Hotel
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

3.5 out of 5
No 12 Xinming Road Dali Dali Yunnan
The price is NZ$151 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$151
10 July - 11 July
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! (31 reviews)
"Convenient location with great service, friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 NZ$178 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$178
9 July - 10 July
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 NZ$151 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$151
6 July - 7 July
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
Tianxifu

Tianxifu

3 out of 5
35 Yincang Road Dali Yunnan
The price is NZ$257 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$257
5 July - 6 July
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.
Tianxifu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Dali Ancient Town

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

Shuanglang

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

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

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