City Info: Dali, Yunnan Province

Set against the snowy peaks of the Cang Mountains (average 4000 m) and touching the edge of Lake Erhai, the town of Dali offers an interesting chance to see northwestern Yunnan and meet the colourful Bai nationality. Dali sits just off the Burma Road, some 400 km (260 miles) from Kunming. Dali was once the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom, when Yunnan governed its own affairs around 5 centuries. At the height of its power in the 8th and 9th centuries, the Nanzhao Kingdom sent armies to conquer parts of present-day Burma and Laos. In the 10th century, the kingdom was renamed Dali, but it was only brought under Chinese rule in the Yuan Dynasty.

Population
200,000

Cuisine
Yunanese cuisine, many sweet dishes that make use of local tropical fruits and vegetable. Most Bai meals will include lots of cold, pickled dishes

When to Go
All year around, summer lasts from May to August, winter is short and cold from November to February. The best time is spring March and April, or autumn September and October

Airport Info
Dali Airport: Distance from city centre: 25 km
Transportation to city centre
By taxi: CNY 80/USD 10 per taxi

Accommodations

Main Scenic Spots

Events & Festivals

Official Websites
- Yunnan Provincial People's Government
- Dali Municipal Government

Museums
- Dali Museum
It has a small collection of archaeological pieces relating to Bai history. Some information on Bai minority is worth to know.

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