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Where to stay in Dali
3 hand-picked foreigner-friendly hotels Β· 倧η Β· updated quarterly
Dali is two trips in one: the Bai-heritage Old Town (cobblestone lanes, Erhai-side cafes) and Erhai Lake (cycling, lakeside resorts, 200 km shoreline). Most foreign visitors stay in the Old Town for atmosphere or along the eastern Erhai shore for the lake views. Dali has no metro; e-bike and taxi are the main ways around.
π Old Town (south of Foreigner Street): walkable lanes, the most atmospheric base, 40 min by car from Dali airport.
Dali Lvgucheng (Green Tower Inn)
倧ηδ»₯εΎ·δΈ»ι’ι εΊ Β· Old Town (ε€ε)
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Β₯400-900 / night
β Bai heritage courtyard + Old Town walkable
Boutique Bai-courtyard inn in the Old Town. Traditional tile roofs, lotus pond, family-run. Best mid-range heritage stay in Dali.
Dali Hotel (Erhai Lake)
δΈ½ι代ι εΊ Β· Erhai Lake (ε°ζ΅·ζΉ)
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Β₯900-2,000 / night
β Lakeside + family suites + Erhai-view balconies
Lakeside resort on the eastern Erhai shore. Family suites, kids' pool, Erhai-view balconies. Best upscale family option for lake access.
Amandayan Dali
倧ηδΊιεΊ Β· Erhai Lake (ε°ζ΅·ζΉ)
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Β₯2,000+ / night
β Aman Erhai-shore + Cangshan mountain views
Aman's Erhai-shore resort with Cangshan mountain views. Stone suites, private dining pavilions, the quietest luxury in Dali.