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Dali Old Town

Dali has long been a regional centre of commerce, being located at a crossroads of trade routes between Tibet, China, Burma, and Southeast Asia. The Bai people first settled the region 3000 years ago. Dali first emerged as the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom in the 8th century. Later, the town served as the capital of the Kingdom of Dali until its conquest by the Yuan conquest of the area.

The old town of Dali has been preserved in a 1.5 by 1.5 km wide townsite surrounded by its ancient walls. Due to its relatively well-preserved architecture, the town has developed as a major tourist attraction in recent decades. Major sites of interest include the Three Pagodas, Dali Museum, the ancient city gates, an artificial town built as the set for Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and the Cang Mountain Range to the west.

Dali old town in Yunnan province, China. It is a fun place for shopping, dining and partying.

Activities near Dali Old Town

Three Pagodas is located 1.78 kilometers from Dali Old Town

The Three Pagodas are made of brick and covered with white mud. As its name implies, the Three Pagodas comprise

Cangshan Mountain is located 4.18 kilometers from Dali Old Town

There are two accessible "peaks" of mountain you can choose: First, the 2500-m altitude that hosts Gantong Temple, Zhongho Temple

Erhai Lake is located 7.68 kilometers from Dali Old Town

Erhai is situated at 1,972 metres (6,470 ft) above sea level. In size, the North-South length of the lake is

Butterfly Spring is located 24.14 kilometers from Dali Old Town