Dali Ancient Town

Dali

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.

Stay near popular Dali Ancient Town attractions

South Gate

8.4/10 (8 reviews)
Find out about the history of Dali City when you spend time at South Gate. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
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Things to do

Cangshan Mountain: Mindful Hiking and Organic Homemade Food

Cangshan Mountain: Mindful Hiking and 4 types of tea at home

￥11,667
per adult
Cangshan Mountain: Mindful Hiking and 4 types of tea at home
Dali: Tie-Dye Workshop, Erhai Lake Bike Ride & Dinner

Dali: Tie-Dye Workshop, Erhai Lake Bike Ride & Dinner

￥46,907
per adult
Dali: Tie-Dye Workshop, Erhai Lake Bike Ride & Dinner
Treasures on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road: Shaxi Ancient Town

Treasures on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road: Shaxi Ancient Town

￥52,009
per adult
Treasures on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road: Shaxi Ancient Town
Dali Zen Tour: Chongsheng's Three Pagodas & Cliff Temple

Dali Zen Tour: Chongsheng's Three Pagodas & Cliff Temple

￥47,792
per adult
Dali Zen Tour: Chongsheng's Three Pagodas & Cliff Temple
Picture 1 for Activity Dali: Authentic Shaxi Market & Bai Cooking

Dali: Authentic Shaxi Market & Bai Cooking

￥31,219
per adult
Dali: Authentic Shaxi Market & Bai Cooking
Dali Donglianhua and Wuli Bridge Muslim Hui Village Private Tour

Dali Donglianhua and Wuli Bridge Muslim Hui Village Private Tour

￥36,266
per adult
Dali Donglianhua and Wuli Bridge Muslim Hui Village Private Tour
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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 ￥8,596 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
￥8,596
￥10,023 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dali. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"i stayed here for a visit with friends and was happy with it. the hotel is clean and comfortable with surprisingly large rooms. it's more of a group-tour hotel with lots of tour buses around - but good value for a comfortable room located near some of the major sights in Dali. The breakfast was very ..."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Dali Ancient City
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 ￥13,367 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥13,367
￥15,586 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and the gentleman working behind the front desk was very friendly and tried his very best to help with questions we had about traveling around Dali. The hotel is right in the middle of Dali Ancient City, so if that's what you want the location is excellent. It's a bit of ..."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

SIXI GOLDEN SUNRISE SOUND SLEEP HOTEL
Wenshuo Hotel

Wenshuo Hotel

3 out of 5
Wenshuo Hotel, No. 260, Fuxing Road Dali
The price is ￥7,504 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
￥7,504
￥8,749 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dali. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions South Gate and Yu'er Park are located ...
Wenshuo Hotel
Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn

3.5 out of 5
No 12 Xinming Road Dali Dali Yunnan
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥21,784 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
￥21,784
￥25,400 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions South Gate and Yu'er Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Helpful owners,, pretty location, lovely little puppy"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

Dali Old Courtyard Boutique Inn
Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay

4 out of 5
Yincang Road No. 76 Dali Yunnan
The price is ￥10,818 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
￥10,818
￥12,614 total
Nov 27 - Nov 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly B&B in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"特别棒！！！"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Dali City Shijing Boutique Homestay
Dali Ancient Town Anyu Hotel

Dali Ancient Town Anyu Hotel

3 out of 5
No. 7 Yeyu Road, Dali Yunnan
The price is ￥30,656 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
￥30,656
￥35,745 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dali. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Yu'er Park and South Gate ...
Dali Ancient Town Anyu Hotel
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Where to stay in Dali Ancient Town

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An aerial view of a densely packed urban area with buildings and a waterfront.

Shuanglang

If you're spending some time in Shuanglang, Erhai Lake and Nanzhao Folk Island are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with several boats docked, a clear blue sky, and mountains in the background.

Xiaguan

Travelers like the museums in Xiaguan, and Erhai Lake is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A traditional Chinese courtyard with red lanterns, tiled roofs, and ornate wooden doors.

Xizhou

You'll enjoy the restaurants and architecture in Xizhou. You might want to make time for a stop at Erhai Lake or Zhang Family Courtyard (Xizhou).

A serene lake with a traditional pavilion and a pagoda in the background.

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.

A coastal city with a mountain range in the background.

Caicun

While Caicun isn't home to many top sights, South Gate and Yu'er Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dali Ancient Town

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