Dali travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dali

With a population of 134,040, Dali is a must-see destination in Yunnan, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dali has to offer.

When to visit Dali

Dali in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dali in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dali in June, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 219 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Dali, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.

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How to Get to Dali

Plane

When flying to Dali, you’ll arrive at Dali (DLU), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Dali is called Dali Dali Railway Station, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Dali, you’ll arrive at Dali (DLU), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Dali is called Dali Dali Railway Station, and is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dali

DLUDali

Airlines serving Dali

China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (41 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (38 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (15 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
Beijing Capital Airlines
Mediocre (2 reviews)
Bamboo Airways
Good (29 reviews)
Tianjin Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dali

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,539 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,815 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dali, with prices from ₹ 596 to ₹ 10,900 per night. Dali Shi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dali are about 49% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dali

Most booked hotels in Dali

Old Story Inn Dali Ancient Town
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,533+

Hiring a car in Dali

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Dali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,553.

Expect to pay ₹ 97 per litre in Dali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,165 and ₹ 1,553.

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