Brief information on Dali Old Town  

Dali Old Town, also called Yu Town, is located on the foot of the picturesque Cangshan Mountain, about 13 kilometers to the new city of Dali. It was built in Ming dynasty in 1382, and named as the one of the first historical and cultural cities. Lying on the edge of Erhai Lake at the base of the splendid Cangshan Mountains, Dali Old Town is a truly beautiful setting. The city is the home of the Bai ethnic minority and its ancient quarter still retains its old world charm with narrow cobbled streets and traditional stone architecture within original city walls.
Nowadays, only the south and north gate towers are left intact. Dali is an ancient but pleasant town with well-preserved traditional houses of the Bai ethnic minority. The ancient streets are an ideal place for a gentle walk. Walking in the city, you will enjoy the minority flavored historical relics, ancient buildings and rich minority customs, such as the Foreigners Street, the ancient Yuxi School, antique shops, tea houses, Chinese and Western restaurants. All will definitely leave a lasting memory in your life.
 

*You can download the bilingual note to show it to a taxi driver or someone else to find your way to Dali Old Town if you plan to visit Dali Old Town and have language problems.