Mt. Jizu
Another name of Jizu Mountain is Nine Strata Cliffs. It is situated in Liandong District of Binchuan County, 20km. west of the county seat and 90km. from Dali. With three mountain ranges in…
Jinsuo Islet
Jinsuodao (Golden Shuttle Island), also called the Island of the Sea, lies in the southeast part of Erhai Lake and stands far apart opposite the Erhai Park at a distance. Lying 13 km….
Dali Ancient Town
Dali Ancient City, also called Yeyu City, Forbidden City, Zhonghezhen, lies 3 kilometers north from Xiaguan, the capital of Dali Prefecture. Embracing Erhai Lake in the east and adjoining Cangshan Mountain in the…
Erhai Lake
Nestled amidst the majestic Cangshan Mountain range and the ancient city of Dali, Erhai Lake (洱海) stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that has captivated travelers for centuries. This vast freshwater lake, spanning…
Weibao Hills
Weibao Mountain (Mt. Towering Treasures) is located in the south of Weishan County about 70 km. north of Dali. The mountain looks like a crouching lion who turns its head back and looks…
Zhoucheng Village
Zhoucheng Village is the largest and the farthest northern village of Dali City. The village has 7,571 inhabitants of 1,470 families. The entire village is in a square shape with row upon row…
Shaxi Ancient Town
Shaxi once played an important role as a bustling trade station on the Tea and Horse Caravan Road, an important branch of the Silk Road. Just over one thousand years ago, this ancient…
Mt. Cangshan
Towering majestically over the ancient city of Dali, Cangshan Mountain (苍山) stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that has captivated travelers for centuries. This imposing mountain range, part of the Yunling Mountain chain,…
