The full name of Dali is Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, located in the central west of Yunnan Province, with east to Erhai Lake, west to Diancang mountains. As mild climate, fertile land and beautiful scenery and diverse landscape, Dali is one of the earliest development place in Chinese southwest develop action. Due to the geographical reason, Dali is small temperature difference in four seasons with average temperature around 15℃, however exist the big difference in wet and dry seasons.
Dali has the long history and numerous heritages, the major tourist spots include: Three Pagodas, Yunanyi ancient town, Weishan ancient town, Bai village, Yan family house, Jianchuan wood carvings, Daci Temple cremation graves, hutoushan ancient buildings, and wealth flower.
Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture is a multi-ethnic area, mainly habit the Bai Zu ethic and co-residing with Yi, Hui, Lisu, Miao and Han ethnic groups. Every nation has its own unique customs. Refer to the characteristics of local food, the first prior recommend is 3 tea, casserole fish, and Dengchuan Milk Fan Cake. The special tea-restaurant in ancient town is also the unmissed place. At there, the good and cheap art-crafts are the good choice for shopping.