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Sitting under the towering peak of Cang Shan Mountain in Yunnan, China, next to serene Er Hai lake, Dali (大理) couldn't have a more dramatic setting. Well established on tourist itineraries for both Western and Chinese travellers, Dali is blessed with a interesting restored old town, refreshing climate and great countryside.
From the Dali Travel Guide
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I really like 5 Elements, but there were a few problems that while easily fixed might make your stay not as comfortable if you plan to stay more than a night or two. First, the good things - the location is right next to the Jade Roo/Jade Emu guesthouses outside the city walls and next to the Cangshan mountain range. ... more
Really a nice place to stay and genuinly recommended. The rooms look new, are very spacious and have little balconies. I struggled to find the place as it is on a 'pedestrian' river street, right at the top where there is almost no more activity. Once I found it, it was easy to navigate from there and the place is actually quite central. ... more
Rooms are very comfortable, spacious and clean and the staff is very friendly. The booking service was a bit sloppy. Wifi is in some rooms unavailable. Computers in the lobby can be used for free. ... more
Accomodation Dali and Lijang
Any suggestions for good places to stay in Dali and Lijang? ...
Visiting Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang
Hi people, I plan to visit Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang ON JULY 2006. I'm going to spend 2 night in Lijiang, do you know recomended budget hotel aroung Lijiang? During 2 - 5 January 2006 I spent my time in Bangkok. I found some problem for taking public transportation. It was hard for me to ask the driver ...
English teaching in beautiful areas of Lijiang, Dali and Wes
English teaching in beautiful areas of Lijiang, Dali and Western Sichuan ALong the way up Northwerstern Yunnaan (Dali, Lijiang) into Sichuan (Songpan, Langmusi, Chengdu), are there any English teaching opportunities? I'm sure in Chengdu there are a few PRIVATE language schools? Does anyone remember the names ...
Dali
I missed to go to Dali at the first time. I had no idea why I planned to go there afterwards, it was probably to enjoy the serene there and to slow me down. I eventually got the chance to go to Dali. I ...
Posted in walking on by minfreya
Dali
Spent a fantastic few days in Dali, a lovely old Chinese (Bai minority) town in the shadow of a 15,000 foot mountain by a huge lake. I spent one day taking Kung-Fu lessons on the North gate of the Old ...
Posted in China 2007 by magykal1
Dali
Yesterday we set of for Dali. The bus journey was long and bumpy as the main road was closed for repair. We stopped a few times on the way and for lunch we had pot noodles. Dali like everywhere else ...
Posted in Alex & Rob's Travel Blog by Yeebles