Once the capital of both the Nanchao and Dali Kingdoms, the city of Dali is today a popular tourist destination where visitors flock to see traces of China’s medieval past.

Venture up the towering Cangshan Mountain and immerse your senses in a myriad of plant life including wild camellias, orchids, rhododendrons and azaleas. Explore intriguing age-old temples and monuments like the famous Tang Dynasty Three Pagodas and see them unravel countless tales of the city’s history and unique culture.

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