Dali Old Town
大理古城 · Dàlǐ Gǔchéng
A walled Ming-era town of stone streets, Bai-style gates and streams running down from the mountains.
No booking neededHalf a day to a full day
Tip
Climb the South Gate or Wuhua Tower at sunset for views of the Cangshan range.
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Price
- Free for independent travellers
- How to book
- No booking needed. Only organised tour groups pay a maintenance fee.
- Getting there
- Bus 8 from Xiaguan or Dali Railway Station to the north or south gate
- Address in Chinese
- 云南省大理白族自治州大理市大理古城复兴路
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