Hotels in Dali, China

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Dali, Yunnan, China
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Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Dali:$71/night
Cheapest price found:$9/night
Cheapest day:Friday
Most expensive day:Sunday
$21 - $162
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$37 - $135
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Dali, China

Discover affordable stays in Dali that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Dali can be found for as low as $40 per night. There is currently one property in Dali that can be booked for this price. China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Dali. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2024
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Wenxian Road,Dali, 300Meters From South Gate of Old Town, Dali, China
7.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$40
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Dali

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Dali. There are 2,732 hotels in Dali and price data was last updated on March 28, 2024. The average price for a stay in Dali is $71/night.
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Yuer Road, Ancient Town, Dali Shi, Dali, China
8.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
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Where to stay in Dali

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About Dali

Dozens of perfect postcard images radiate from Dali, a charming town surrounded by mesmerising nature in the Chinese province of Yunnan. Temples dot the slopes of Cangshan Mountain and pagodas dominate the skyline, as traditional architecture celebrates the enchantment of yesteryear, while markets and gardens help create Dali’s benign atmosphere. Combining both outdoor activities and ancient cultural attractions, Dali has long been one of the major visitor destinations in southwestern China. However, it’s not purely a tourist city or museum piece. Visit Dali, and there’s a real sense of exploring a city that’s mostly untouched by time.

Dali has two very different sides. Almost all visitors gain their first impressions from Dali New City, a modern and flashy concoction of streets that look much like any other city in China. Dali Old City is the main area for visitors to explore, where temples and cobblestone streets exude the superlatives. Trinkets can be found in atmospheric souvenir stores, dozens of cafes provide a serene space to watch the world pass by, and every angle offers an intimate insight into a time when Dali was one of the world’s largest cities back in the 11th century. There are hundreds of heritage buildings in a distinguishing Bai style, from private houses to museums and galleries.

Most visitors combine Dali Old City with at least one day in the Cangshan Mountains that overlook the town. These can be accessed on hiking trails or cable car routes that start from Dali New city. Over a dozen small villages surround Dali and can be reached on a bicycle, with those along Erhai Lake offering another iconic day trip. Dali Airport has domestic connections to various major Chinese cities. There are regular buses and trains to Dali from Yunnan’s capital, Kunming. After a beautiful journey through the mountains, these trains arrive in the New Town, where it’s a short taxi ride to Dali Old City, where most visitors enter through the towering city gate.

Dali’s evocative history started with its role as the first capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom, which spread from Burma and introduced Buddhism to the region. It was 200 years before Dali was conquered by the Mongol Empire in the 12th century.

Facts about staying in Dali

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  • What are the best hotels in Dali?

    Hilton Dali Resort & Spa (8.0/10 from 54 reviews), Blue Sea Hotel (9.2/10 from 208 reviews), and Mengyuanju Boutique Inn (9.2/10 from 72 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Dali.

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