Dali attraction

Dali Old Town

大理古城

A walkable old-town base with gates, lanes, Bai food and easy access to the Cangshan side of the region.

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Three Pagodas with mountains near Dali
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What it is and why visit

A walkable old-town base with gates, lanes, Bai food and easy access to the Cangshan side of the region. Plan roughly 4 hours and aim for morning and evening.

Ticket
Free public access
Duration
4 hours
Booking
Usually same-day
Setting
mixed

Opening pattern

Open district; venues vary.

Public streets are free.

How to get there

Take a bus or taxi from Dali railway station in Xiaguan.

Map position

25.6940, 100.1647

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