Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dali has to offer.

When to visit Dali

Dali in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3820
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dali in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3820
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Dali

BSDBaoshan
LJGLijiang
DLUDali

Airlines serving Dali

Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (51 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (5 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Good (33 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (71 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (7 reviews)
Loong Air
Okay (1 reviews)
Beijing Capital Airlines
Okay (3 reviews)
Qingdao Airlines
China West Air
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (38 reviews)
Kunming Airlines
GX Airlines
Excellent (1 reviews)
Chengdu Airlines
Tibet Airlines
Lucky Air
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Where to stay in Dali

Average rates range from around ₹ 10,069 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,506 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dali, with prices from ₹ 854 to ₹ 74,494 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% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dali

Hiring a car in Dali

Expect to pay ₹ 131 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 ₹ 1,571 and ₹ 2,095.

Expect to pay ₹ 131 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 ₹ 1,571 and ₹ 2,095.