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Things to do in Dali

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Top 25 things to do in Dali

  1. Dali Donglianhua and Wuli Bridge Muslim Hui Village Private Tour, Dali01

    1. Dali Donglianhua and Wuli Bridge Muslim Hui Village Private Tour

    From₹11,585/ person
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    Explore the rich cultural heritage of Dali on this private Muslim tour, visiting Donglianhua (East Lotus) and the picturesque Wuli Bridge Hui Village. Customize your itinerary to suit your interests while enjoying the comfort of a private vehicle. Discover the historical significance of the Du Wenxiu Mansion and Tomb, while receiving insights tailored for Muslim travelers. This experience caters to those seeking a personal touch and flexibility during their journey. - Duration of 10 hours with personalized itineraries - Private vehicle and optional professional tour guide available - Tailored for Muslim travelers with cultural insights - Flexible departure and pick-up options to suit your schedule

  2. Zhoucheng Village Tie Dyeing Private Experience, Dali02

    2. Zhoucheng Village Tie Dyeing Private Experience

    4 hoursFrom₹8,496/ person
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    Visit the Puzhen Bai Ethnic Group Tie-dyeing Museum in Zhoucheng. Under the guidance of professional staff, have an in-depth understanding of the historical origin of Bai ethnic group's tie-dyeing. From the ancient origin legends to the modern inheritance and development, admire the exquisite tie-dyeing works and feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage art. Try the hands-on tie-dyeing experience session. Under the guidance of the staff, try to design and make simple tie-dyed handkerchiefs or scarves, and leave with a unique travel souvenir. Walk into the traditional alleys in Zhoucheng and look for a restaurant run by local families to taste one or two dishes from the characteristic "Eight Local Dishes", such as Hongqu Pork, and experience the flavor of traditional Bai ethnic group banquet dishes as well as the connotation of folk culture.

  3. Dali Yunnan Local Market Pottery Making Eco Tour, Dali03

    3. Dali Yunnan Local Market Pottery Making Eco Tour

    10 hoursFrom₹19,340/ person
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    The length and the itinerary of the tour can be adjusted upon request. For extended sustainable tours in different regions of Yunnan, feel free to get in touch with us.On our tours, our guide will share with you our plastic-free lifestyle. We will help you to refuse all single-use plastic disposables from all venues we visit and provide you with a reusable food container, chopsticks, a spoon, and a reusable water bottle, etc. It’s our mission to encourage and take people to places which they wouldn’t have found on their own. We provide cultural immersion tours, that help people have an in-depth Yunnan experience whilst promoting local sustainable businesses and traditions, keeping the local communities prosperous and alive!

  4. Lijiang Highlight Trip of Snow Mountain And Local Village With Family Visit, Dali04

    4. Lijiang Highlight Trip of Snow Mountain And Local Village With Family Visit

    8 hoursFrom₹40,741/ person
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    Enjoy private travel experience from local professional tour guide and experienced chauffeur, spend full-day to visit the southernmost glacier of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, explore the first settlement Baisha Village of Naxi people, visit a Naxi family to learn more about the local customs and Naxi people's life, admire the precious Baisha Murals, wander around Shuhe Ancient Town and visit the Tea-Horse Road Musuem. This customized day tour will surely enrich your travel experience in Lijiang.

  5. Two-day tour of Shaxi and Tiger Leaping Gorge from Dali, Dali05

    5. Two-day tour of Shaxi and Tiger Leaping Gorge from Dali

    2 daysFrom₹37,618/ person
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    Two days with private transport — visit Shaxi Old Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge, with overnight accommodation in Dali included.

  6. Two-day Shangri-La city tour from Lijiang, Dali06

    6. Two-day Shangri-La city tour from Lijiang

    2 daysFrom₹42,810/ person
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    Private tour of Shangri-La over two days, featuring Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and Tibetan culture, starting and ending in Lijiang.

  7. Private transfer from Dali to Lijiang with a stop at Shaxi Old Town, Dali07

    7. Private transfer from Dali to Lijiang with a stop at Shaxi Old Town

    6 hoursFrom₹15,707/ person
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    Two-and-a-half hours by private vehicle — transfer from Dali to Lijiang/Shuhe hotels with a stop for a walk in historic Shaxi Old Town.

  8. Dali day tour: ancient city, Xizhou Village, and Three Pagodas, Dali08

    8. Dali day tour: ancient city, Xizhou Village, and Three Pagodas

    8 hoursFrom₹19,132/ person
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    A full-day private tour from Dali covering the ancient city, Xizhou Village, Erhai Lake, and the Three Pagodas with hotel or train station pickup.

  9. Private airport transfer to and from Dali, Dali09

    9. Private airport transfer to and from Dali

    From₹3,927/ person
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    One-way private transfer from Dali Airport to downtown hotels or vice versa, in a fully insured, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.

  10. Private guided tour of Lijiang highlights, Dali10

    10. Private guided tour of Lijiang highlights

    4 hoursFrom₹22,089/ person
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    Four-hour guided trip — explore Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pool, and learn about Naxi culture with a private guide.

  11. Private guided tour of Dali's cultural and historical highlights, Dali11

    11. Private guided tour of Dali's cultural and historical highlights

    From₹6,951/ person
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    Approximately 3-5 hours, private guide — explore Dali's old city and the Three Pagodas tailored to your interests.

  12. Two-day Dali & Lijiang Tour, Dali12

    12. Two-day Dali & Lijiang Tour

    2 daysFrom₹34,033/ person
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    The two days Dali & Lijiang tour covers some distinctive scenic spots from Dali to Lijiang with reliable transportation included during the entire trip. You will visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng, both near Dali, to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and daily life, in addition to a wonderful Erhai lake cruise. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will view brilliant vistas on horseback and go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Dali is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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