[2025 Dali Hotels] Travel Guide for Home2 Suites by Hilton DALI ER'HAI (Updated Jul)

The Dali Torch Festival is finally here! As the grandest traditional festival of the Bai ethnic group, it features fire-lighting ceremonies, blessings, and bonfire celebrations. ▪ Core Activities + Area Guide Dali Fitness Center 🔥 Fire-Lighting Ceremony | The grandest blessing ritual in the city ✅ Bonfire celebrations | Traditional Bai singing and dancing | Pine resin sprinkling for blessings ⏰ Fire-lighting starts at 8:18 PM on July 19 Dali Ancient Town 🔥 March Street ✅ Bai ethnic long-table feast | Ethnic singing and dancing | Nail dyeing with balsam flowers ⏰ All-day on July 19 Xizhou 🔥 Zhoucheng Village / Xizhou Village ✅ Giant torch lighting ceremony | Bai ethnic group dancing | Pine resin sprinkling for blessings ⏰ Evening of July 19 Weishan Ancient Town 🔥 Sacred Fire Square | Fireworks show + Fire worship ceremony 🔥 Nanzhao Ancient Street | Yi ethnic group dance parade + Intangible cultural heritage market ⏰ July 17-19 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation Hilton Garden Inn Dali Erhai ▪ Prime location: Only 150 meters from the Fitness Center, just a 2-minute walk ▪ Comfortable experience: Modern minimalist design, some rooms offer views of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake ▪ Thoughtful services: Free parking, 24-hour self-service laundry, free gym, ideal for long-distance travelers ▪ Culinary delights: The hotel restaurant offers nutritious local specialties, with a super-rich breakfast! ⚠ Must-Read Tips 🔸 Clothing: Wear cotton! Synthetic fabrics are flammable, and watch out for long skirts being stepped on. 🔸 Fire safety: Avoid bringing flammable items, and stay away from fire sources when pine resin is being sprinkled. 🔸 Transportation: Opt for public transport! If driving, secure a parking spot early (they're really limited!). 🔸 Photography: Hold your phone tight; the crowd might even jam your signal 😂

Just stayed at this new hotel in Dali ✨ It completely changed my perception of business hotels Here are some details that made me feel "comfortable staying"— . 🌿 Rooms feel like "a small apartment for working" . ▪️ Well-designed zones: Enter to find a cozy living area + workspace with a spacious desk, natural light streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows—even overtime feels less stressful ▪️ Surprise mini-kitchen! Equipped with microwave + Nespresso machine. Morning coffee with your own bread feels just like home ▪️ Wireless charging pad built into the bedside—no more fumbling for outlets in the dark. The slip-resistant wet/dry bathroom won over this detail-oriented guest ▪️ 1st-floor self-service tea/coffee station lets you brew floral tea or coffee. Afternoons spent sunbathing on sofas with tea unexpectedly felt like vacation . 🧩 Business traveler-friendly amenities , ✔️ 24hr gym + self-service laundry lets you maintain routines even on week-long trips ✔️ Lobby has Mac computers + printer! No panic when urgent documents need handling ✔️ Smart room control system—adjust lights/AC via phone. A lazy traveler's dream 💡 Verdict: Value hides in the details At 100+ RMB per person, you get "everything expected plus unexpected warmth" Perfect for business or short trips—15min drive to Dali Ancient Town with great dining options nearby If you hate cookie-cutter business hotels, give this one a try~ Hilton Home2 Suites Dali Erhai

For this trip to Dali, I chose the newly opened Home2 Suites by Hilton Dali Xiaguan, and the stay was absolutely amazing—unforgettable indeed! 👍🏻 I opted for the Flexible King Room, which had a warm and cozy vibe. The facilities were brand new and well-equipped, featuring a small kitchen, a work desk, and a lounge area, all cleverly divided into functional zones—space utilization was spot on! The bed was incredibly comfortable, with super soft pillows that made me feel like I could fall asleep in seconds. 💤 ✔ The hotel offers comprehensive amenities, including a gym, laundry facilities, and lounges, perfect for both workouts and relaxation. The Hilton breakfast was particularly impressive, blending Chinese and Western options—don’t miss the local Yunnan rice noodles! 🍜 ✔ The location of Home2 Suites by Hilton is also excellent, close to the central business district and major attractions around Dali. The staff were exceptionally friendly, making it a truly pleasant stay. If you’re visiting Dali, consider this hotel—both the facilities and service exceeded expectations! ❤️

🚗 [Itinerary] Day 1: Self-driving tour of Haidong 📍Shuanglang ➡️ Xiaoputuo ➡️ Wenbi Village ➡️ Ideal State 🔹 Buy a glass of orange juice 🍊 from a roadside coffee truck. The photos you take will be amazing. 🔹 Let your kids experience the joy of being surrounded by seagulls (limited to Oct–Apr) 🔹 Rainbow road in Wenbi Village 🌈. Every shot you take will look like a scene from a Miyazaki animation. 🔹 At Ideal State, you can see blue-domed white houses without going abroad. It's even more like Santorini than Santorini. 🏨 Accommodation: We stayed next to Xingsheng Bridge, which was perfect for taking photos of Xingsheng Bridge in the morning. It's also not far from Cang'er Road. ✔️ The hotel is very new and has just opened, so the experience is great 📈 ✔️ The room layout is well-defined: sleeping area, lounge sofa area, and desk work area ✔️ The bathroom and shower room are separated ✔️ Smart rooms with an explosive sense of design ✔️ The mini kitchen is so appealing to me, with a microwave/refrigerator/cutlery, and a separate sink for washing fruits and vegetables ✔️ There are so many kinds of breakfast, both Chinese and Western. Don't miss the congee. ✔️ The hotel on the 1st floor also has a laundry room where you can iron your clothes. You can also work out in the gym next door after breakfast. Day 2: 📍Xingsheng Bridge ➡️ Cang'er Road ➡️ Xizhou 🔸 Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake are behind you 🔸 Take your kids to experience the intangible cultural heritage of tie-dyeing. The finished product is super memorable. 🔸 Rice field train + blue coffee truck, super healing