Dali Food Walk: Explore the Most Authentic Food in Dali Old Town

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Itinerary

1. The tour begins at the farmers' market near the North Gate of Dali Old Town. Here, you can explore a wide variety of fresh mushrooms, vegetables, local snacks, and traditional dishes being prepared on the spot. The market is lively and full of character, offering a genuine glimpse into everyday life in Dali today.

   1 h

2. We will take a detour to the Dali Film Museum, we’ll explore the city’s history of filmmaking. The museum houses a large collection of vintage film reels, cameras, and projectors, offering a fascinating look at Dali’s long connection with cinema and its local film culture.

   20 min

3. Take a relaxing walk beneath the old trees in Yu’er Park and get a glimpse of local life as people gather here to relax and dance.

   20 min

4. Located in the heart of Dali Old Town, this area was once a popular gathering place for international travelers. Today, it has evolved into a lively neighborhood filled with cafés, artisan shops, and local boutiques.

   Passes by

5. At the Confucius Temple, a place where people come to wish for success in their studies and careers, we’ll experience Dali’s rich cultural heritage and admire its beautiful traditional architecture.

   25 min

6. At the Dali Catholic Church, you’ll discover a unique blend of Western and local culture in both its architecture and traditions.

   20 min

7. At Wuhua Tower, in the center of Dali Old Town, you can climb to the second floor for the Breathtaking panoramic views of the old town, Erhai Lake, and Cangshan Mountain. A great photo spot.

   25 min

8. At Honglongjing, you can see fresh spring water flowing down from Cangshan Mountain, where natural scenery blends with cafés, shops, and local life.

   Passes by

9. Once a bedsheet factory in the 1990s, this space has been transformed into an art district by local artists. You’ll find handmade crafts, paintings, and studios, offering a glimpse into how Dali’s artists live and work.

   30 min

10. The South Gate is one of the main entrances to Dali Old Town and a well-known landmark of the ancient city. You can see the traditional city walls from here. We will end the trip here.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Dali

• Its from-price is 54% below the median of the 42 experiences we list in Dali.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 42.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Dali

Dali is an old walled town in Yunnan between the Cangshan mountains and Erhai Lake, home of the Bai people and of the three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple.

Dali lies on a plateau in north-west Yunnan, between the 4,000-metre ridge of the Cangshan range and the long blue Erhai Lake. The old town has Ming-style walls, cobbled lanes and Bai houses with whitewashed walls and carved eaves, while the three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, dating from the ninth to the eleventh centuries, are the symbol of the region. Dali was the heart of the Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms until the Mongol conquest of 1253.

Top-ranked sights in Dali: Xizhou Town, Dali Old Town (Dali Ancient City), Erhai (Lake Er).

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