Dali Travel Guide:
- Dali Old Town: Free, open all day
- Erhai Lake: Free, open all day
- Fengyangyi Village: Free, open all day
- Chongsheng Three Pagodas: 73r yuan/person, open from 7:00-19:00
- Xizhou Ancient Town: Free, open all day
- Haishi Park: Free, open all day
- Zhoucheng Batik Ancient Town: Free, open all day
- Cangshan Mountain: 40r yuan/person, open all day
- Li Xiangbang: Free, open from 10:00-17:30
- Dragon King Dock: Free, open all day
- Nanzhao Wind Island: 50 yuan/person, open from 8:00-17:30
- Xiaoputuo Island: Free, open from 9:00-18:00
Dali Accommodation Recommendations:
- Dali Old Town: (Pros: many choices, convenient transportation)
- Shuanglang Ancient Town: (Pros: sea view)
- Xizhou Ancient Town: (Pros: ethnic minority culture)
- Wase Town: (Pros: sunset view)
- Li Xiangbang: (Pros: high-end sea view)
Non-car Transportation Options in Dali:
- Bus: Use "Caiyun Tongyou Dali" to search for transportation to the attractions around the ancient city.
- Public Transit (6:20-21:30): Use "Dali Public Transit Code" on WeChat.
- Ring Erya Scenic Tour Bus: 98 yuan (valid for 3 days). Use "Caiyun Tong/You Dali" to purchase tickets on WeChat.
- Eco-corridor Sightseeing Electric Vehicle: Use "Dali Erhai Ecological Corridor" to search for and purchase tickets on WeChat
Transportation Options within Dali:
- Rent a car for self-driving: You can rent a car from "Anxin You Dali" on WeChat. The price varies according to the car model and ranges from 98-600 yuan.
- Rent an electric scooter: There are many shops near the entrance of Dali Old Town where you can rent an electric scooter. The price is calculated by the kilometer and starts from 40 yuan per person.
- Rent a motorcycle: If you have a driver's license (D or E, C1 is not accepted), you can choose to rent a motorcycle.
- Dali private car rental: Depending on the car model, the price varies from 300-700 yuan. It is recommended for three or four people to travel together.
- Shared electric scooters/bicycles: Motor vehicles are not allowed in the Haixi ecological corridor, so you can rent a bicycle or shared electric scooter for 20 yuan or take a sightseeing electric vehicle.
- Taxi: Both Didi and taxis are very convenient, but taxis are slightly more expensive and remember to use the meter.
- Yellow three-wheeled motorcycle: Hail them and remember to bargain (you can check the taxi prices on your phone first and then bargain accordingly).
