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Trip.Best Top 5 Fall Viewing Attractions in Dali [2024]
Updated Nov 2024
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520 reviewDali.Dali Ancient City16.5 km from downtownTemples
No.4 of Best Things to Do in DaliHighlights: Chongsheng Temple is located 1.5 kilometers north of the ancient city of Dali. It was a royal temple during the Dali Kingdom period. It faces Erhai Lake to the east and Yingle Peak of Cangshan Mountain to the west, and the scenery is very beautiful. The three towers were originally part of Chongsheng Temple. The temple you see today is a reconstruction, and the three towers are relics with a history of thousands of years, which is also a big attraction here. The tour route enters the Attraction and enters the gate. You can see the three towers on the steps of the central axis of the Attraction. The big tower in the middle of the front is called Qianxun Tower, which is in a tripod with the two small towers in the north and south, which is quite grand. The shape of the three towers is similar to the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an. The best place to take pictures of the three towers is the "Three Towers Gathering Pool" in the Three Towers Reflection Park behind it. Here you can take pictures of the three towers and the reflections in the pool. Many tourists take pictures here. Go around the three towers and walk along the central axis. Along the way, you can see the Nanzhao and Dali Kingdom cultural relics unearthed during the maintenance of the three towers in the Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall, the Nanzhao Jianji Bell weighing 16 tons in the bell tower, and the Rain Bronze Guanyin in the Rain Bronze Guanyin Hall. Finally, you can come to the Chongsheng Temple. The Chongsheng Temple today was rebuilt in 2005. It is large in scale and you can feel the grandeur of the royal temples in the Nanzhao and Dali periods. There are more than 10,000 dragons of various kinds in the temple, which is the temple with the most dragons in the country. In addition, there is also a nationally largest cowhide drum in the temple, with a diameter of 3.1 meters, made of a whole piece of cowhide, which is worth seeing.Show Less - 8.14.6/58330 reviewsFree
878 reviewDali.Dali Ancient City14.3 km from downtownAncient TownsNighttime sightseeingFeatured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: Located at the foot of the beautiful Cangshan Mountain, Dali Ancient City is the capital of ancient Nanzhao and Dali countries. With a slow pace lifestyle, a relatively warm climate and beautiful natural surroundings, it is a very conducive place for living. Combing the ancient city for artsy shops and hipster cafes is a very therapeutic and thrilling experience. The third and fourth month of the lunar calendar is filled with a lot of local festivals. The famous San Yue Jie or "Third Month Street", is the biggest festival of the year for local Bai people. Merchants come from far and wide to set up street markets and sell their interesting array of goods. There's also horse racing, archery and other competitions throughout the day. Join in the fun if you happen to be there!Show Less - 8.14.7/56948 reviewsFree557 reviewDali14.5 km from downtownLakesNo.3 of Best Things to Do in DaliHighlights: Erhai Lake is located on the eastern side of the ancient city of Dali at the foot of Mount Cangshan. Nominated as one of the four famous views in Dali, it is a destination you must not miss! The scenery there is spectacular. With good weather and lighting most of the year, it is an ideal location for landscape photographers. Every village surrounding the lake has its own unique style and highlights. One of the common ways of touring Erhai is to rent an electric scooter or car. There are also boat rides available if you want to visit the several islands and islets at the lake. Or, you can just simply find a seaview hotel next to Erhai and chill there for the day.Show Less
- 6.94.4/51025 reviewsFree179 reviewDali.Xizhou town30.7 km from downtownAncient TownsHighlights: Xizhou is located 18 kilometers north of Dali Ancient City, with Cangshan Mountain on the west and Bohai Sea to the east. The scenery here is awesome. There are a large number of Bai classical residences preserved in the town. It is also the birthplace of the famous dish - Xizhou BaBa, and there are many other traditional snacks. Strolling through the ancient town, you will see old people dressed in Bai costumes, BaBa shops, the Bai residences, etc. Bai ethnic customs can be detected everywhere in the town. Choose a hotel facing the Bohai Sea for a night and spend a leisurely vacation.Show Less
- 5.65.0/512 reviewsFreeDali.Cai Village/Longkan Wharf11.8 km from downtownObservation DecksNo.11 of Best Things to Do in DaliHighlights: Here you can watch seagulls, enjoy the sea view, and feel the sea breeze, which is very comfortable and cozy.Show Less
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