Dali Old Town 大理古城
The classic walled Bai town, with stone lanes, courtyard houses, cafés and the main gate.
Stay inside the old town and walk before 09:00 to see it without tour groups.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Dali Old Town in advance?
No advance booking is needed.
What are the opening hours of Dali Old Town?
Open 24 hours all year
How much is a ticket to Dali Old Town?
Entry is free. Old Town streets are free, with no entry ticket and no 'old town maintenance fee'; it is a living town that can be entered day and night. Individual sights inside may charge: the Nanmen (South Gate) tower costs ¥2 (Oct 2026); Wuhua Tower is free to climb per the same Oct 2026 source, but a Trip.com guide lists Wuhua Tower at about ¥20; the West Gate reopened free in Sept 2026; Dali City Museum is free with reservation. Beware touts selling 'old town entry' or 'old town passes' — no such fee exists. Outside the old town, Chongsheng Three Pagodas (~¥75 in 2026) and the Cangshan cableway (round trip ¥130, 2025) are charged separately.
How long do I need at Dali Old Town?
Plan about 4 hours.
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