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Dali Old Town, China

Yunnan · China

Dali Old Town is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 82,566. Elevation: 6,732 ft (2,052 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

82,566 Population 2,013/sq mi density
6,732 ft Elevation 2,052 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population82,566
Density2,013/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation6,732 ft (2,052 m)
Population82,566
Population Density2,013 / sq mi
Elevation6,732 ft (2,052 m)
Coordinates25.6886°, 100.1589°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (877 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dali Old Town

Dali Old Town is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 82,566. The city sits at an elevation of 6,732 feet (2,052 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Dali Old Town

Dali Old Town has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jun (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F -1.7° / 17.7° 20.6
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F -0.4° / 19.5° 27.2
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F 2.9° / 24.6° 13.7
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 5.3° / 26.9° 31.3
May 18.6°C / 65°F 9° / 30° 62.3
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 13° / 29.7° 122.1
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 13.6° / 28.3° 188.0
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 13.7° / 27.5° 245.2
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.4° 131.4
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.9° 84.2
Nov 11.3°C / 52°F 3.2° / 20.8° 24.5
Dec 7.9°C / 46°F -0.5° / 17.2° 15.7
Dali Old Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,732 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below China avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,732 ft (2,052 m)
Area41.0 sq mi (106.2 km²)
Population Density2,013/sq mi
Coordinates25.6886°N, 100.1589°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 16 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 118 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 91 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 94 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 85 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 114 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 101 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 95 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 142 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 87 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 48 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 14 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 48 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 17 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 22 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 147 km
Mar 26, 2017 54 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 42 km
Dec 18, 1992 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China M5.0 103 km
May 21, 2021 29 km NNW of Dali, China M5.0 17 km
Jun 4, 2025 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China M5.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 106 km
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in Driest

Dali Old Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Dali Old Town

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
大理一中
大理二小
苍麓书院
东门完小
南门完全小学
大井盘完小
下末完小
下兑完小
上末完小
大理第四中学
大理镇二中
生久学校
大理一小
大理五中
大理财贸学校
大理镇一中
下鸡邑完小
大理一中分院
才村完小
中共大理市委党校
三文笔完全小学
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Radio Stations near Dali Old Town

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dali Old Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cangshan Geological Museum
Dali Bai Nationality Autonomous Prefecture Museum
Dali Museum
Dali Rural Film History Museum
Xizhou Agricultural Museum
Yan Family courtyard
Zhoucheng Bai Tie-Dye Museum
下关沱茶馆
严家民居
出土文物陈列馆
华中大学西迁纪念馆(大慈寺)
周保中将军纪念馆(周保中故居)
大理州非物质文化遗产博物馆
大理石博物馆
大理非物质文化遗产博物馆
太和城遗址历史展厅
杨贵贤院
洱海科普教育中心
花甸坝陈列馆
苍博二楼
萂村博物馆
蒋公祠
马帮文化园

Libraries in Dali Old Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
基督教会阅览室0.0
大理大学图书馆0.0
大理大学图书馆0.0
大理州图书馆0.0
大理市图书馆0.0
苍山公共图书馆0.0
苍山公共图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Dali Old Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
5th 10th 15th day Market
Market
Market
Third Month Fair
Xīnqiáo Nóngmào Market
下午菜市场
傍晚菜市
兴盛商业城
农贸市场
农贸市场
凤中市场
南门绿玉农贸市场
周末跳蚤市场
周末跳蚤市场
四方街
大理古城集贸市场
小菜市
小菜市
市场
市场
旧衣市场
木材市场
木材市场
梅子井
水果批发市场
滇纺农贸市场
珠海农贸市场
菜市
菜市
菜市场
菜市场
菜市场
露天市场
鸿诚广场
龙溪农贸市场
龙溪过渡市场

Hotels in Dali Old Town

44 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

25號客棧
7 days inn hotel
Cabin 7 inn-No3
Dali Ancient City Yu'er Alley Yihaoyuan
Dali Ease Inn
Dali Upland Youth Hostel
Dali Xin
Deatiny here Inn
Fly Boutique Inn
Hilton Dali Resort & Spa
JI Hotel (Dali Ancient City)
JI Hotel (Dali Ancient City)
Le Meridien
Log Cabin
Lu-An Hotel
Manxin Mansion
Monster B&B
Nan han yuan
Newmoon Inn
Purple Dragonfly
The hidden hostel
The Silver Line Linden Centre
Yinfeng Hotel
Yishan Bashe Homestay (Dali Ancient City Branch)
Yu An Yuan Boutique Hotel
Yunshangju Hotel (No 1)
中和坊酒店
五彩云酒店
亚星大饭店
古都酒店
城西酒店
实力希尔顿酒店
旅友驿站
未伊临海民宿
梦蝶庄
梦蝶庄
榕庐
花筑·怡馨小苑
花筑奢·麓椿花园酒店
苍芷客栈
茶园山庄
适度居精品酒店
雲尚轩
风花雪月大酒店

Restaurants in Dali Old Town

98 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cí Yuán Zhāi Vegetarian Restaurant
Dianniangniang Yunnan Snack Jihe
Guan Guan Ji
Poppy & Louie’s
Purple Dragonfly
Qiao Er Lang Cross the bridge rice noodles
Veggie Ark Vegan Delicacies
Weishan Donkey Meat
Xinmin Xiaoshitang
Yang Cang Craft Beer Brewery
Yī Jiā
Yunxian chicken rice noodle
Zhòng Shàn Yuán Vegan restaurant
Zhòng Shàn Yuán Zhī Jiā (House of good karma)
三月三白族特色石板烧
不惑私房菜
丽芳饭店
人民私房小厨
今生有缘烤鱼
以勒
傣厨
兄弟菜馆
八宝粥·东北春饼
兰州拉面
千里香馄饨
半山
南京灌汤包
只有卤肉饭
咱老陕
喜多
围炉江湖重庆火锅
塔白轩
大熊餐吧
大理马帮菜
好风馆
季夏私厨
宅菽咖啡蔬食馆
家香饭店
小段厨房苍山店
小院食堂
川巷子
川渝乐自助火锅
巷子里·私厨
庆松林
张家园铜瓢火锅
张小姐不等位
忘望食堂
方圆世厨
无音社·面馆
星月火锅
木木夕
村民食堂
杨记乳扇
杨记肉夹馍
松梅园食府
果木炭火片皮烤鸭
柒八酒食
桃溪私厨
桥香园
榴念园
深夜食堂
深夜食堂 Late Night Cafe
满鑫轩
火腿焖饭
琦龙风味庄
田园湖
白头佬寻味港式茶餐厅
白族菜馆
相丽勐傣
祥和园羊肉
禄伟老厨
素斋
红柳烤肉拉面
美食城
翠田
老宅子私房菜馆
胡同里餐吧
腾冲风味园
色了木
苍海人家饭店
茂哆哩手抓饭·私房火锅
菜香园
近海逸园
这有家韩式料理
野猪林山庄
野生菌主题餐厅
金甲财神火锅
锅前沿
阿依舍小吃
飘香酒馆
飞香李
食书
食尚小炒
香里香
鱼窝子·蓝莓鱼
鸿燕老店
黄蜀郎鸡公煲

Cafes in Dali Old Town

38 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Tree Park Café & 2nd Hand Book shop
Bree Café
Coffee Express
Coffee Vegetarian
Corner Teahouse
Fangjia Hutong Café & Bar
Fasheng
Harvest Café
Harvest Reserve
Hello Ceci
heyho
HeyTea
Hidden Coffee
Mi Reserve
MIXUEBINGCHENG
Munu sweet Coffee Shop
Qingwan Coffee Patisserie
semi-sweet Café
Shuyi Tealicious
Shuyi Tealicious
Sky Coffee
Starbucks
Sunshine Place
The Tree Café
Xindi Coffee
一多咖啡
七月八号
圣光咖啡
大喜咖啡
如花在野
山和茶院
山那边
感通茶室
无同书院
桃溪吧
爱云咖啡
茶马驿
香客茶室

Cinemas in Dali Old Town

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

华夏影院

Theatres in Dali Old Town

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大理之眼梦幻大剧场
杨丽萍表演艺术中心

Monuments in Dali Old Town

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中国远征军第十一集团军司令部旧址
杨杰故居
西云书院

Clinics in Dali Old Town

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #6054418890

Train Stations in Dali Old Town

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

平坡

Bus Stations in Dali Old Town

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dali Old Town Tourist Bus Station
大理古城旅游汽车客运站
大理旅游客运站

Gas Stations in Dali Old Town

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #298031313
CN #298031316
CN #307308282
CN #697715499
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec

Banks in Dali Old Town

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China
Bank of China
China Construction Bank
China Construction Bank
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
中国农业银行24h
富滇银行

Gyms in Dali Old Town

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Climbing wall
木一健身

Golf Courses in Dali Old Town

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

苍海高尔夫

Stadiums & Teams in Dali Old Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dali Old Town

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dali Fengyi AirportDLUMedium Airport
Xiangyun Midu Air BaseMedium Airport

Post Offices in Dali Old Town

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post
China Post
China Post
China Post
百世快递

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dali Old Town

92 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Benzhu Temple
Benzhu Temple
Cangshan Temple
Chongsheng Temple
Dali Catholic Church
Dali Confucian Temple
Dazhuang Benzhu Temple
Ershui Temple
Fengchengzhuang Mosque
Fengyangyi Benzhu Temple
Gǎntōng Temple
Guanyin Temple
Haiyan Nunnery
Jìzhào Temple
Longkan Benzhu Temple
Luojiuyi Benzhu Temple
Lvtao Dragon Mother Hall
Nanmen Mosque
Nanwuliqiao Mosque
Puxian Temple
Shengjiu Benzhu Temple
Shennengzhuang Tuzhu Temple
Signuai Temple
Temple of the City Protector
Wacun Benzhu Temple
Wanqingzhuang Benzhu Temple
Wenshang Temple
Xiadui Village Mosque
Xiamo Benzhu Temple
Xiaoyizhuang Benzhu Temple
Ximen Mosque
Yanghezhuang Benzhu Temple
Yuexi Benzhu Temple
Zhonghe Temple
万佛寺
上龙龛文昌宫
上龙龛本主庙
下鸡邑村本主庙
东岳宫
东门本主庙
关帝庙
副塔
副塔
北和箐山神庙
千寻塔
南天财神庙
呈庄本主庙
土地庙
土地庙
土地庙
地藏寺
地藏殿
大湾庄本主庙
大理古城基督教堂
大理城隍庙大殿
大理武庙
官庄本主庙
小庙
山神土地庙
山神土地龙庙
山神庙
山神神位
文昌宫
文昌宫
文昌宫
文昌宫
文昌殿
新白雀寺
本主庙
本主庙
本主庙
本主庙
法真寺
法真寺
波罗寺
玉案祠
瓦村魁阁
白雀寺
白龙将军庙
福德祠
老君殿
老城隍庙
葭蓬本主庙
蒋公祠
西门村观音殿
观音殿
观音阁
财神殿
财神殿
金甲财神殿
雨铜观音殿
雪山殿

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Dali Old Town

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 95
Cafes 35
Bars 8
Supermarkets 11
Banks 8
Museums 2
Hotels 37
Libraries 1
Parks 13
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 39

Things to See Near Dali Old Town

3 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Amazing Viewpoint
  • • Qingbixi Viewing Platform
  • • Walkbridge

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dali Old Town

What is the population of Dali Old Town?

Dali Old Town has a population of 82,566 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2,013 people per square mile, spread across 41.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dali Old Town?

Dali Old Town has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches.

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