Dali Prefecture Museum
大理白族自治州博物馆 · Dàlǐ Báizú Zìzhìzhōu Bówùguǎn
A free museum in Xiaguan on Bai culture and the Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms, with Buddhist statues, bronzes and carved stone.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1.5–2 hours
Tip
Free guided tours (in Chinese) start in the lobby at 10:00 and 14:30; the exhibits are well labelled for a self-guided visit.
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30; closed Mondays except public holidays
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free real-name ticket: reserve through the museum’s WeChat account or the “行游大理” mini program, or register with your passport at the ticket window. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- In Xiaguan, about 15 km south of the Old Town: taxi/DiDi about 30 minutes; about 10 minutes by taxi from Dali Railway Station
- Address in Chinese
- 云南省大理白族自治州大理市下关街道洱河南路8号
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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