Dali lies on the western edge of Erhai Lake at an altitude of 1900 meters, with the imposing Cangshan Mountain behind it. The major attractions are old Dali town, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Cangshan Mountains, Erhai Lake and Xizhou Bai architecture.
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Ancient Dali Town |
Located between Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain, Dali old town is 13 km away from Xiaguan, the new urban area. Right here tourists can find the relaxing atmosphere and laid-back pace of life. |
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The Cangshan Mountain |
Consisting of 19 peaks and 18 streams in total, the Cangshan Mountain is located about 2 km to the west of the Dali city. The Horse and Dragon Peak (Malong Peak), the highest one, towers 4,122 meters above sea level and the mountain top is covered with snow all year round. |
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Erhai Lake |
With an altitude of 1972 meters above sea level, Erhai Lake is a beautiful highland lake of Yunnan Province and one of the seven largest fresh water lakes in China. As it shapes like an ear, and wave like a sea, the locals named it 'Erhai' – Ear Sea in Chinese language. |
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The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple |
A couple of kilometers northwest of Dali old town, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are the oldest standing structures in Yunnan, which has become the emblem of Dali. With Cangshan in the background, the majestic towers stand on a hill. |
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Xizhou Town |
18 km north of Dali old town (34 km to Xiaguan), Xizhou is the typical town with Bai's characters. More than 1500 years ago, Xizhou and nearby area has been the major habitat for the Bai people. |
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Dali Photo Gallery
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