Dali, located in Yunnan Province, is one of the most popular spots in China and a place of romance. Dali and Yunnan’s capital Kunming are only a 40-minute flight apart. Dali is located on a fertile plateau between the Cangshan Range to the west and Erhai lake to the east. It has traditionally been settled by the Bai and Yi minorities. Tourists visit Dali mainly for its traditional architechture and minority culture. The breathtaking scenery there will easily make you forget trouble and worries in real life. People are intoxicated by the song “Dali’s good scenery in March”. In Dali there are several scenic spots that you can never miss, such as Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town, Cangshan Mountain, Xizhou, and Zhou City.

The area is surrounded by mountains on the east, west, and south, and has the Erhai Lake in its center. Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake are praised as Dali's leading scenic areas. Most attractions in Dali lie between these two landmarks, such as the Butterfly Spring, and the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. Here you will find 25 ethnic minorities, which have created a unique cultural heritage. The customs of the ethnic minorities bring charm to daily life in Dali. Each spring, celebrations and festivals bring the city to life. And this is the best opportunity to learn about local folk customs.

Present day Dali is a city that combines history with modern convenience. It is divided into two areas—the Ancient City and the New District (widely known as Xiaguan). Ancient buildings, city walls and the old city moat are the sites most frequented by visitors. The famous Yangrenjie Street (Westerners’ Street) in the Ancient Town attracts visitors with its handicrafts. Xiaguan is located to the south of the Ancient Town. Here hotels, public squares, and shopping centers add modernity to the historical city. Local transport modes include buses, taxis, bicycles, and boat (on the Erhai Lake).