Dali Scenic Spots Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Dali Scenic Area is located in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was once the capital of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom. It has a total area of 1,016 square kilometers. It combines beautiful natural scenery, long history and culture, rich ethnic customs and pleasant climate. It is a tourist attraction and holiday resort for folk investigation and academic activities.Dali has a long history and is one of the earliest cultural birthplaces in Yunnan. According to historical records, the ancestors of the Bai people lived and multiplied here in the 4th century, and many clans and tribes were scattered here, which were called "Kunming" in historical books. They created a splendid Neolithic culture. The ancient city of Dali was developed earlier, and the supporting facilities in the ancient city are complete, including restaurants and inns.
Attractions distribution:
Dali Scenic Spots Cangshan , Erhai Lake Centered on Jianchuan County Shibaoshan Hebinchuan County Jizu Mountain There are two scenic spots, and the famous attractions in the area are Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple , South City Gantong Temple , Taihe City Ruins , Nanzhao Dehua Stele , Cangshan , Huanglongtan, Heilongtan, Ximatan, Erhai Lake , Jinsuo Island, Summer Palace, "Guanyin Pavilion", "Little Putuo", Shibaoshan , Jizu Mountain , Taoist Temples and Architectural Complex Forest Park, Weibao Mountain , Cibi Lake wait.Scenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, leisure, rafting, rock climbing, conferences, historical sites, temples, famous mountains, lakesScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Yunnan Province > Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
How to get there:
The transportation in Dali Scenic Area is extremely convenient. Dali Airport has flights to Kunming and Xishuangbanna in the province; tourists can also choose to travel by train, arrive at Dali Station and then take a bus to reach various places in the scenic area.
Tourists from Beijing can take the direct flight to Dali, flight number MU9747, taking off at 6:25 and arriving at 10:00; the flight from Dali to Beijing is MU9748, taking off at 21:00 and arriving at 0:25. There are also flights that stop in Kunming.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Yunnan Dali Ticket Price:
Jizu Mountain Scenic spot ticket: 60 yuan/person;
Jizu Mountain Cableway: 50 yuan/person;
Cangshan Scenic spot ticket: 30 yuan/person;
Erhai Lake The park is free;
Shibaoshan Scenic spot ticket: 30 yuan/person;
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Ticket price: 69 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:30-17:30.
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Tiedan: 1995. Seeking Dreams in the South of Colorful Clouds
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- Travel Guide: Dali Three-Day Travel Guide 2017
- Beijing sunset: Colorful Yunnan scenery
travelling guideline:
1. Featured recommendations: Cangshan Erhai Lake The Three Pagodas of the Tang Dynasty, Butterfly Spring, Nanzhao Dehua Stele , Sanyue Street, and Xizhou Bai Nationality residences are the main ones; Shibaoshan The caves, ancient religious buildings, Danxia landforms, forest landscapes and the annual Shibaoshan The singing party is the main thing; Jizu Mountain The most famous are the "Four Views at the Top" and the "Eight Scenic Spots"; Weibao Mountain Focusing on Taoist culture and Weishan Ancient City; Cibi Lake The main attractions are geothermal hot springs and plateau lakes, and you can also enjoy hot spring leisure and recuperation services.
2. Festivals: Dragon Lantern Festival on the 9th day of the first lunar month, Dumb Festival on the 10th day of the second lunar month, Torch Festival of the Yi and Bai Nationalities on the 25th day of the sixth lunar month, Prince Festival on the 8th day of the second lunar month, and the 15th to 20th day of the third lunar month. Cangshan There is the "March Street" under your feet, the "Hongshan Benzhu Temple Fair" from the 14th to the 16th of the fourth lunar month, the "Sea Playing Festival" from the 23rd of the seventh lunar month to the 23rd of the eighth lunar month, the "Sea Circling Festival" on the 15th of the sixth lunar month, the "Sea Lantern Festival" on the 23rd of the seventh lunar month, and the "Sea Lantern Festival" on the 27th of the seventh lunar month to the 1st of the eighth lunar month. Shibaoshan Singing Contest”, “Butterfly Contest” at Butterfly Spring on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month.
Best time to visit:
All seasons are suitable, but the Bai ethnic group's festivals and events are generally concentrated in March and April, so it is better to visit Dali in March and April every year.
Shopping recommendations:
Preserved fruits, fermented milk fan, Yangbi walnut, braised chicken, raw leather, rice noodle rolls, rice noodles, rice vermicelli, Xizhou baba, marble products, orchids, camellia, wood carvings, silverware, tie-dye, etc.
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