Dali County Travel
Granary of Guanzhong, water town of Shayuan — Dali County combines Qing Dynasty granaries, wetland scenery, and desert landscapes. The 2-day 1-night deep dive tour covers ancient architecture exploration, eco-leisure, and specialty cuisine, letting you experience the unique charm along the Yellow River.
Dali County Two-Day One-Night Eco-Cultural Tour
Visit the number one granary under heaven, tour Tongzhou wetlands, explore Shayuan wonders
Morning visit Fengtu Yicang to learn about ancient granary construction wisdom; afternoon climb Wenshu New Pagoda for a panoramic view of the county; evening stroll through Tongzhou Lake Scenic Area.
- Tongzhou Lake Holiday Hotel
- Dali Hotel
- Shayuan Featured B&B
- Nine Dishes Thirteen Flowers
- Furnace Tooth Noodles
- Water Basin Lamb Soup
- Hiring a guide at Fengtu Yicang is more rewarding
- Don't miss the night light show at Tongzhou Lake
- Prepare sun protection in summer
Full day tour of Shayuan Scenic Area, experiencing sand sliding, camel riding and other desert activities; afternoon visit winter jujube orchards for a picking experience.
- Tourist shuttle from county town to Shayuan Scenic Area
- Jujube orchards require self-driving or chartered car
- Rent a beach buggy within the scenic area
- Fengtu Yicang: ¥30
- Shayuan Scenic Area: ¥50
- Tongzhou Lake: Free
- Prepare sun protection items for Shayuan
- Jujube picking arranged according to season
- Can purchase jujube products and other specialties
Must-Try Foods in Dali County
Nine Dishes Thirteen Flowers
Dali traditional banquet, consisting of nine main dishes and thirteen side dishes, emphasizing balance of meat and vegetables, complete in color, aroma and taste, the highest standard of hospitality.
Dali Winter Jujubes
National geographic indication product, thin-skinned and crisp, sweet and refreshing, rich in vitamins, known as the 'King of Fruits'.
Furnace Tooth Noodles
Dali specialty noodle dish, named for its furnace tooth-shaped noodles, served with minced meat soup, chewy texture, sour and spicy appetizing.
- Spring (Apr-May): Pleasant climate, flowers in bloom
- Autumn (Sep-Oct): Winter jujubes ripen, unique Shayuan scenery
- Avoid high temperatures in July-August
- Fengtu Yicang Ancient Architecture Exploration
- Shayuan Sand Sliding and Camel Riding
- Winter Jujube Picking Experience
- Tongzhou Lake Cycling
- Tickets: ¥80-100
- Accommodation: ¥120-200/night
- Meals: ¥50-80/day
- Transport: approx. ¥100
- Total: ¥500-800
- Why is Fengtu Yicang called the Number One Granary? → Large scale and still in use
- How was Shayuan formed? → Leftover from the ancient Yellow River course changes
- What is the best season for Dali winter jujubes? → August-October ripening period
- How to get from Dali to Xi'an? → 1.5 hours by expressway or 40 minutes by high-speed rail