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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.
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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
Stayed here for a fantastic week. We had a family suite, which was perfect for us, with our own en suite! Clean and simple. We asked for the bathroom to be cleaned midstay and it was done efficiently. Location great - right on doorstep of old town, and quiet being away from the hustle and noise. ... more
Hotel advice for Dali, Lijiang, Zhongdian, and Dequan?
Last year I traveled to Yunnan, but only had four days. It was my first time to Yunnan and I made the big mistake of choosing to spend the entire time in Kunming. Next month, I'm going to correct my mistake by going to Dali, Lijiang, Zhongdian, and Dequan. Can anyone recommend clean hotels in those ...
Train/bus - which is better for scenary from Kunming-Lijiang
as i know there is only a train from kunming to dali. so if u take train u will change to bus at dali to lijiang.if u want to see more scenery u'd better take bus it is not expensive. i know the price of a bus ticket from kunming to dali is about 120RMB. BTW i am in kunming now and i will go to dali ...
Dali
Dani on the mountain The journey from Guilin to Dali was our most ambitious yet. An 18 hour ...
Posted in Alex and Danielle's Big Trip by alexdani
Fundacio Gala – Salvador Dali
Had a very-long and enjoyable day ;-). Went by train to Figueras, to visit the Teatre-Museu Dali, talk-about off the wall/planet. But I did gain new respect for the man's vision&style, he dabled in just about every art-form. Then a lunch-break, before ...
Posted in Viaje a Portugal&Espana by bojangles
南宁到大理
a beer and dinner then headed off to the station to catch my train to Dali. Apparently had a soft sleeper which was nice. Got to Dali at something like 8am, rocked up to the old town and got a room ...
Posted in Galavanting through China by Messus