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Dali – Old town & heritage

Old town & heritage · No. 6 in China

Boutique hotels in Dali

Dali's Erhai Lake and old Bai villages have some of China's most welcoming courtyard guesthouses.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Dali

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The Linden Centre

Dali

A restored Bai courtyard mansion in Xizhou, among rice fields, known for its courtyards and Bai architecture.

Dali sits on the shore of Erhai Lake in Yunnan, with the Cangshan mountains behind. The old town and nearby villages such as Xizhou have traditional Bai courtyard houses, many now small hotels.

Where to stay

Xizhou is the most atmospheric for a quiet stay, while the lake shore has views and cycling.

Good to know

The weather is mild year-round. Rent a bike for the lake path.

Good to know

Questions about Dali

How many boutique hotels are there in Dali?

We list 2 boutique hotels in Dali, including Sky Valley Heritage Boutique Hotel and The Linden Centre.