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Dali Town (Chinese: 大理镇; pinyin: Dàlǐ Zhèn) is a township-level division in Dali City, in the northwest of Yunnan province, China. The town contains the historic centre of the county-level city of Dali and is also commonly known as Dali Old Town (Chinese: 大理古城; pinyin: Dàlǐ Gǔchéng). The modern centre of Dali City, however, is 10 km south of the old town at Xiaguan.[2] Being the county seat of Dali City, Xiaguan is often labelled as Dali on maps and is sometimes referred to as Dali New Town (大理新镇) to distinguish it from Dali Town. The old town has become well-known as a tourist site in part thanks to its picturesque location and historic Bai architecture.
Dali Ancient City
Dali Ancient Town is one of the most famous ancient towns in China. As a major stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, or Southwest Silk Road, it is a town full of historic sites and traditional culture.
Compared to the Old Town of Lijiang, Dali Ancient Town is smaller, but less crowded and more elegant.
You can spend a few hours leisurely wandering the paved streets, admiring the traditional architecture of the Bai ethnic minority, trying their local food and snacks, and buying some souvenirs.
Dali Ancient Town
Dali Ancient Town
The History of Dali
In 738, the Nanzhao Kingdom was established with Dali as its capital.
In 937, the Kingdom of Dali emerged.
By 1000, Dali was one of the 13 largest cities in the world.
In 1253, the Mongols conquered the city and ended the Kingdom of Dali.
In the early 1400s, the old Dali City was rebuilt by the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), and it still stands in a similar layout today.
The Highlights of Dali Ancient Town
Laid out in a grid format, Dali Old Town is easy to navigate. It is about 3 square kilometers (1 square mile), small enough to explore fully on foot.
There are four city gates facing four directions. Two gates are worth a visit:
The South Gate: With a history of over 600 years, this is the oldest building in the old town. It is a landmark of the town.
The North Gate: It is a well-preserved palace building, built in the Ming Dynasty.
The Three Pagodas in Dali
The Three Pagodas
There are five north-south streets and eight east-west streets. Among them, these two streets are the most famous:
Yangren Street (Westerner's Street): The street is lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Enjoy your time at a bar or buy some souvenirs to take home.
Fuxing Street: This is the most prosperous street with architectures built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1912).
If you are interested in ancient temples and churches, you can pay these a visit:
The Three Pagodas: About 1.5 km (0.9 mi) north of Dali Old Town, they are unique Buddhist towers with a history of over 1,800 years. They have long been a symbol of Dali City.
A Chinese-style Catholic church is located between Renmin Road and Hongjin Road. It was built in 1927.
If you want to know more about the history and culture of the ancient town, don't miss this museum…
Dali Municipal Museum houses exhibitions of archaeological findings from the region, paintings, and Buddhist sculptures.
A Chinese-style Catholic church in Dali Ancient Town
A Chinese-style Catholic church in Dali Ancient Town
The Traditional Bai Architecture
The traditional Bai ethnic minority folk houses make this ancient town different from other ancient towns.
The Bai architecture is characterized by three buildings forming a U, a fourth wall forming a screen, and a courtyard in the middle. The houses are usually built out of brick and wood.
Extensive decoration is another feature of the traditional Bai houses. The houses are decorated with black tile paintings, woodcarvings, and crafted marble objects.
How to Get to Dali Ancient Town
From Xiaguan
Xiaguan is the modern district of Dali City, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the ancient district. You can take bus 4 or 8 from Xiaguan to Dali Ancient City in about 40 minutes.
You can also take a taxi at a cost of about 50 yuan.
From the Airport
It is about 30 km (19 mi) from Dali Airport to Dali Ancient Town. Airport shuttle buses are available, taking about 40 minutes. It costs 80–100 yuan by taxi.
From the Train Station
It is about 18 km (11 mi) from Dali Railway Station to Dali Ancient Town. You can take bus 8 from the station to the ancient town. It costs about 50 yuan by taxi.
Cruise on the Erhai Lake
Cruise on the Erhai Lake
Nearby Attractions
Erhai Lake: Blessed with a mild climate and stunning scenery, the lake is a perfect place to take a boat ride, or a bike ride. It takes about 50 minutes by foot, or 15 minutes by bus from Dali Ancient Town.
Cang Mountain (Cangshan) is a great scenic hiking area, and a nature reserve. It is the best place to enjoy a bird's eye view of Erhai and Dali Ancient Town. It is about 2 kilometers (1 mile) from the ancient town.
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Chris in China Vlog Entry 15
In this episode, I check out the wonderful City of Dali (Yunnan province in China).
My gear:
Action cam: SJCAM SJ5000x Elite
Mobile phone cam: Huawei 5s
Point and shoot cam: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Electric skateboard: Cheap Chinese distribution of an ACTON Blink board (it's called Raldey GT-M1 but has ACTON written on it)
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Holy Week 2015
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Opera at The Dali – Vincete Sclafani
Vincete Sclafani sings Opera at The Dali
Experience Opera at The Dali, a collaboration with St. Petersburg College. Opera at The Dali introduces audiences to emerging opera artists through dynamic 20-minute performances every month. Performances are free to the public. Opera is performed from the Spiral Staircase.
Vincente Sclafani, is a 2nd year vocal performance major at St. Petersburg College under the direction of Dr. Marilyn Michael. Mr. Sclafani is very active in the music department as a member of the SPC Madrigalians, directed by Dr. Vernon Taranto, and taking organ and piano lessons as well. Currently he is a cantor at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seminole, Florida. Mr. Sclafani will be transferring to the university level after this year and aspires to have a successful career in singing and choral directing.
Song selection:
Alma del core by Caldara
Nina by Pergolesi
Across the Western Ocean by Dougherty
Shenandoah, arr. Dougherty
Lungi dal caro bene by Sarti
Widmung by Franz
Papageno’s aria from The Magic Flute by Mozart
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Dali Chongsheng Temple
Chongsheng Temple near the town of Dali, Yunnan province, China, dating from the time of the Knear the town of Dali, Yunnan province, China, dating from the time of the Kingdom of Dali in the 9th and 10th centuries.
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Choir of the Christian Church of Dali, Yunnan
Gantong Temple in Cang Mountains, Dali, Yunnan, China, 2017-05-15
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CHINE, YUNNAN : LES VILLES HISTORIQUES DE DALI ET LIJIANG
Salut les loulous !
On s'apprête à quitter le Yunnan pour une nouvelle province ! Et on vous emmène avec nous, bien transpirants, pour vous montrer un peu à quoi peut ressembler un voyage en sac à dos en Chine, et comment cela se passe avec les moyens de transports.
On en profite pour vous raconter nos 10 jours passés dans le Yunnan, à remonter vers le Nord de la province et visiter les villes historiques de Dali et Lijiang, donc les centres villes sont entièrement préservés.
On vous en dit également plus sur le site des Trois Pagodes et les temples, les villages alentours, le lac Erhai, ainsi que les nombreuses minorités ethniques qui peuplent le Yunnan, mais que votre grand-mère aura sans doute déjà vues dans un épisode de Rendez-vous en Terre Inconnue :-)
On se retrouve bientôt dans une autre province Chinoise, mais d'abord il faut qu'on prenne le train pendant 15 heures ! Et oui, c'est grand la Chine :-)
Allez, salut salut :-)
Musique :
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- Chemical Brothers - The pills won't help you now
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Near historic Catholic Church built in 1927
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