Dali Travel Tips
Dali was the political, economical and cultural center for 500 years dated back to the Tang and Song Dynasties. The beautiful scenery, varied traditions and the culture of minority nationalities make Dali a well-known place of interest.
The 2 "Dalis"- Dali City, officially known as "Xiaguan", is where most traffics pull in.The Dali known as a backpackers paradise with cheap beer, music and guesthouses is another 12km away from Xiaguan. Locals like to call that area "the ancient town" or Dali Gucheng.Visitors Usually arrive at Xiaguan first and then move on to the real Dali.
Safety - Xiaguan has lots of immigrant workers who sometimes create minor crime problems in the city. These problems are most common in the southern areas of Xiaguan. The center of Xiaguan is as safe as most Chinese cities, but not recommend wander in the southern suburbs at night.
- Area: 1,468 square kilometers (567 square miles)
- Population: 590,000
- Nationalities: Han, Bai, Hui, Tibetan, Naxi, Yi
- Area Code: 0872
- Zip Code: 671000
Emergency Numbers
- Fire: 119
- Police: 110
- Ambulance: 120
- Traffic: 122
Useful Numbers
- Consumer Complaint: 12315
- Tourist Complaint: 2670384
- Telephone Number Inquiry: 114
- Weather Forecast: 121
Youth Hostel
Dali Three Pagodas Youth Hostel
- Address: at the north gate of Dali Old Town
- Tel: 86-872-2666398
Dali Taoyuan Renjia Youth Hostel
- Address: Taoyuan Terminal of the Butterfly Spring, Dali
- Tel: 96-872-2431148
Banks
Bank of China facilitates foreign exchanges and other services. Inquiry can be made at several branches in Dali City as follows:
- Renmin Road Branch Office: No.180, Renmin Road, Xiaguan, Dali City
- Yucheng Branch Office: No.353, Fuxing Road, Dali Ancient City, Dali City
- Guanyi Branch Office: No.39, North Erhe Road, Xiaguan, Dali City
Post Office
- Post Office of Dali Autonomous Prefecture: No.4, Jianshe Road, Xiaguan, Dali City
- Cangshan Road Branch: Cangshan Road (in the southeast corner of the crossing between Cangshan Road and North Taian Road), Xiaguan, Dali City
- Post Office of Dali Autonomous Prefecture Dali Branch: Lvyu Development Area, Dali Ancient City, Dali City
Hospital
People's Hospital of Dali Prefecture
- Address: No.122, South Renmin Road, Xiaguan, Dali City
No.1 People's Hospital of Dali City
- Address: No.217, Taian Road, Xiaguan, Dali City
Bookstores
Xinhua Book Store
- Address: No.152, Taian Road, Xiaguan, Dali City
- Bus: 12, 5, 6
Christian Church
- Address: No.79, Pingdeng Road, Dali City
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