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      • Dali lies at the junction of the Yunnan-Burma Highway (320 National Highway) and the Yunnan-Tibet Highway (214 National Highway). From here Dali connects to other regions of western Yunnan Province. In addition, the Dali-Kunming Freeway is now open. Three long-distance bus stations handle freight and passenger transportation in and out of Dali with ease. Dali also has one railway station that runs four trains a day to Kunming. And Dali has its own airport. This increasingly modern transportation system makes it easier than ever to commute between Dali and other cities.

      The urban public transportation in Dali is very convenient. There are dozens of city bus routes covering the entire city. Recently, the government has begun expanding the construction of country roads. And with taxis, autobuses and minibuses, it's easier than ever to explore the scenic spots of Dali.

      By Air

      Located between Fengyi Town and Haidong Town, the Dali Airport (DLU) is 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) east of downtown Dali. There are scheduled flights from Dali to Kunming and Xishuangbanna daily respectively taking thirty and fifty minutes. The Dali-Guangzhou flight leaves once a day and takes about three hours. There are also flights to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou with a forty-minute stop-over in Kunming.

      Bus No.7 makes a round-trip from Xiaguan to Dali Airport. A ticket costs CNY1. In addition, airport buses go to downtown Dali. Taxis are also available to the airport for about CNY 80. Besides the ticket booking office of the CAAC on Yunling Street, most hotels and travel agencies in Jianshe Road offer ticket booking services.

      Dali Airport Consultation: (0872) 2168388 (Central)

      Tips: We recommend leaving for the airport from downtown two hours ahead of departure time. Airport check-in services will close 30 minutes before a flight departs.

      By Train

      Getting to Dali by train is also convenient. Located in Yunling Street, the Dali Railway Station can be reached by city buses No.6, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Trains run only between Dali and Kunming. There are five trains daily and travel time is about seven to nine hours. The earliest train leaves from Kunming at about 08:00 and the other four all run at night from 21:00 to 23:00. The tickets from Dali to Kunming are only sold in the reception center of the No.35108 Army building on Jianshe Road from 09:30 to 17:30. Charges are CNY 30 for hard seats and CNY 49 for soft seats, and respectively CNY 52 and CNY 81 for trains with air conditioning.

      Dali Railway Station information line: (0872) 3146002

      By Long-distance Bus

      Located at No.21, Jianshe Road, Xiaguan, the Dali Bus Station is the largest bus station in Dali. It operates bus lines to Kunming and Lijiang, as well as cities in other provinces, such as Panzhihua in Sichuan and Putian in Fujian. Most comfortable express buses depart from this station. Bus No.2 stops in this station.

      In addition, there are several other bus stations. The Passenger Transport Service Station is adjacent to the Dali Bus Station, at No.78, Jianshe Road. Visitors can choose either company depending on their schedule. Xiaguan North Bus Station is located on North Taian Road and operates a bus line to Tengchong, Lijiang, Zhongdian and Shangri-La. The last bus to Lijiang leaves at 18:00 and the trip takes about three hours. The price is about CNY38 and it runs every 30 minutes. The Dayun Passenger Bus Station on Jianshe Road next to the Dayun Hotel operates bus lines to suburban counties and also lines to Kunming and Lijiang.

      Service Center of Dali Bus Station: (0872) 2135303

      By City-bus

      There are dozens of public buses running to every corner of Dali. Most of them are self-service buses that require exact change. Visitors can take them to some of the scenic spots. For example, visitors can take the No. 6 to Erhai Park or the No. 8 to the Ancient City of Dali. The ticket price from Xiaguan to the Ancient City is CNY 1.5. In addition, autobuses can shuttle visitors between various spots. For instance, the trip from Butterfly Spring to the Dali Ancient City by autobus costs about CNY4. Visitors can also tour Cangshan Mountain by cable car or on horseback.

      Generally speaking, traveling around the scenic spots of Dali by city-buses is very convenient and enjoyable.

      Taxi

      For people who want to get to their destination as quickly as possible, taxis are wise choice. Generally, the starting fare is CNY5, and CNY1.4 will be charged for each kilometer, while for Santana brand taxis, the starting price is CNY6. An additional CNY1.6 is added per kilometer.

      By Bicycle

      Renting a bicycle is the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy a trip around the Ancient City of Dali to get a full view of its beauty and unique charm. Cycling along the paths paved with stone slabs is a very fashionable way to appreciate the Ancient City. Bicycles can be rented quite easily. For example, the Hongshancha Hotel on Huguo Road offers bicycles for hire. Usually, the rental is about CNY 10-20 per day, and a deposit is paid in advance.

      By Water

      Erhai Lake has a long shipping history. In 1999, the Xiaguan Dock of Dali Port was expanded and renovated into a grand and well appointed dock with 13 berths. Nowadays, busy shipping around Erhai Lake is injecting new energy into the shipping industry of this area.

      Cruise ships are indispensable to an agreeable journey on the Erhai Lake. Definitely, the navigable waterways of Dali mostly are concentrated around Erhai Lake. Visitors can enjoy a tour of Erhai Lake by boat beginning at around 09:00 every morning. Visitors can take Bus No.6 from Xiaguan and Bus No.2 from Dali Ancient City. The ticket price should be about CNY 60-100. It's a good idea to make your reservation one day ahead of time.

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