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Top Things to Do in Dali

We compared all 10 experiences in Dali so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

5.0 10 experiences from US$ 36 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Dali Pottery and Cooking Class: Learn with Local Masters
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Dali Pottery and Cooking Class: Learn with Local MastersSix-hour pottery and cooking class in Dali's Jingtian Village with a local master and family. You take home your handmade piece.Every day · 10:00★ 5.00 (3)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Cangshan Mountain hike and organic dinner in Dali
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Cangshan Mountain hike and organic dinner in DaliHike Cangshan Mountain near Dali with a guide teaching meditational breathing, rest at a temple overlooking Erhai Lake.Every day · 10:00 and 12:00 · From age 4★ 5.00 (2)9h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 36per person
Dali Food Walk: Authentic Local Food in Dali Old Town
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Best value
Dali Food Walk: Authentic Local Food in Dali Old TownStart at the farmers' market near North Gate, then walk past the Confucius Temple, Wuhua Tower and a converted art district with a live English-speaking.Every day · 09:00 and 14:00★ 5.00 (1)4hEN · ZH · YUE✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 90per person

Recommended (7)

Dali Tie Dye Experience: Learn Traditional Bai Dyeing
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Dali Tie Dye Experience: Learn Traditional Bai Dyeing★ 5.00 (1)8hEN · ZHfromUS$ 230per person
Dali City Tour with Private Guide: Customized Itinerary
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Dali City Tour with Private Guide: Customized Itinerary★ 5.00 (1)8hEN · ZHfromUS$ 68per person
Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour from Dali: Bai Ethnic Culture
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Shaxi Ancient Town Private Tour from Dali: Bai Ethnic Culture★ 5.00 (1)10hEN · ZHfromUS$ 100per person
Dali Ancient City tour with Erhai Lake: Half-day walk and boat
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Travelers' pick
Dali Ancient City tour with Erhai Lake: Half-day walk and boat★ 5.00 (1)4h–8hEN · ZHfromUS$ 60per person
Private Xizhou Market & Erhai Lake Cruise Tour from Dali
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Private Xizhou Market & Erhai Lake Cruise Tour from Dali★ 5.00 (1)8hEN · ZHfromUS$ 184per person
Canghai Golf Club Dali: Golf with Erhai Lake Views, No Experience
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Tie-Dyeing Class in Zhoucheng: Learn & Make Your Own
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Tie-Dyeing Class in Zhoucheng: Learn & Make Your Own4hEN · ZHfromUS$ 88per person

Dali at a glance ✓ 2026-10-29

  • Most booked: Dali Pottery and Cooking Class: Learn with Local Masters, US$ 80 (6h, 5.00★ · 3).
  • Top rated: Cangshan Mountain hike and organic dinner in Dali, US$ 36 (9h, 5.00★ · 2).
  • Best value: Dali Food Walk: Authentic Local Food in Dali Old Town, US$ 90 (4h, 5.00★ · 1).

Of the 10 experiences: 10 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 6 with hotel pickup and 4 bookable last-minute.

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