Dali

Dali is best known within Yunnan for its historic walled Old Town, a low-rise district of lanes, courtyards and traditional gateways. The city lies between the Cangshan Mountains to the west and Erhai Lake to the east, a setting that has shaped settlement here for centuries. Dali is closely associated with the Bai people, whose presence is evident in local architecture, food and festivals. North of the old town, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple form one of the area’s best-known Buddhist monuments. The wider Dali plain played an important role in the histories of the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Kingdom of Dali. Browse additional webcams from the Dali area to extend your view of western Yunnan.

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