Dali has a wealth of luxury accommodation options for visitors who want that little extra. The Hilton Dali Resort and Spa The world’s most famous hotel chain arrived in Dali in early 2016. This enormous structure sits in the foothills of CangShan mountain approximately 5km away from Dali Old Town, offering incredible views of ErHai lake […]
Visa Extension Dali
Visa Extension – Relevant Documents and Procedure If you hold a “L” VISA and want to continue to stay in China after expiration of the visa, you should apply for a visa extension within 2-7 days before your visa expires. This is the information you need to know: Application Documents 1. Valid passport with a minimum […]
Grand Tour of ErHai Lake
Grand Tour of the Lake A visit to the villages around ErHai lake is an important part of the Dali experience. Here is a recommended tour itinerary taking in some of the most important spots around the lake. This tour can be done by taxi, local buses, motorbike or it can be cycled. A decent […]
Cangshan Chairlifts and Cablecars
There are two cable cars and one chairlift taking visitors up the CangShan mountain. Below is a description of the three. Tickets can be bought at travel agencies or guesthouses for a small discount and/or a free pickup service or at the entrance. Pricing was accurate at time of writing but can change without notice. […]
Local “Bai” Food
Duan’s Kitchen This place can get busy and with good reason. Outstanding local Bai food as well as a twist on some popular chinese foods. The PuEr Chicken is recommended, followed by the mulberry yoghurt. Good Panda A solid choice on a street which has many similar looking local restaurants, that can be identified by […]
Chinese Restaurants
Sichuan Restaurant The place to go for authentic (i.e. Spicy!) Sichuan food. They serve a whole variety of dishes but the fish is highly recommended here. No English sign but look for thee big red hanging lanterns. They do have an English menu. Peking Noodle House A little hole-in-the-wall restaurant on Renmin Lu that serves […]
Asian Restaurants
Korean Restaurant A little pricey since they had their refit, but this place produces some excellent korean food in a casual setting. They no longer give you a barbeque at your table, and so they do it themselves in the kitchen. The barbequed beef is excellent. Just wrap it in a lettuce leaf, add a […]