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Transportation
Tới Côn Minh lúc 19h00, đi taxi từ bến Đông sang bến Tây để bắt xe đi Đại Lư lúc 19h45 (100Y/người). Có một kinh nghiệm đó là cứ t́m xe đi Đại Lư và lên ngồi, sau đó mua vé của tài xế th́ rẻ hơn (cái này chúng tôi chỉ được nghe khi đă mua xong vé ở quầy, đoàn nào đi sau có thể thử cách mua vé thẳng qua tài xế cho tiết kiệm). Quăng đường Côn Minh – Đại Lư là quăng di chuyển nhẹ nhơm nhất v́ là đường cao tốc 320 trên toàn tuyến (đường cao tốc 320 chạy cắt ngang đất Trung Quốc, trải dài từ thành phố Thượng Hải ở duyên hải phía Đông tới tận biên giới Trung Quốc – Myanmar).
 
 
 

 

Sleep 
- Cả đoàn tới Đại Lư lúc 01h20 sáng. Do đă đặt pḥng trước tại Four Seasons Youth Hostel nên chỉ việc bắt taxi về thẳng đây để nhận các pḥng dorm (25Y/người). (nằm trong khu Tây Ba Lô c̣n nhiều hostel khác)
Khách sạn: Four Seasons Youth Hostel khá ổn hostelworld.com  http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Four-Seasons-Youth-Hostel/Dali/32705/directions/  Contact: +86-872-2677177 (?) 0872)2677177  yhafs@yahoo.cn

About Four Seasons Youth Hostel MAP: LP P700 B2 around#16

Four Seasons Youth Hostel is located in the center of Dali old town, it is totally in a traditional Bai courtyard which consists the building of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
We provide different kinds of accommodation to meet the needs of every customer, such as Standard room. Double room. One big bed room, and variety of dormitory, all are modern. clean and comfortable.
All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and shower room, 24-hour hot water including dormitory. WIFI in room except dormitory. Web access in lounge. relaxing lounge area with comfy sofas, free internet.
Free services: 24-hour hot water. Internet access. Web access in lounge. Billiards. Darts. Tour information. Luggage storage. Free pick-up from Dali old town. Book bus ticket (Dali to Lijiang /Kunming /Shangri-la), Plane ticket, train ticket.
Services on charge: Laundry. Bicycle hire

DIRECTIONS MAP: LP P700 B2 around#16

Airport: A taxi from the airport will cost 100RMB to Dali Old Town;
Train: 20Km from Dali railway station, Bus No.8 to the last stop ( Cangshan Gate in Old Town), about 5minutes walk
Bus:1. Take taxi from Xiaguan to Dali, get off at the Rinmin Crossing in Old Town, the fare is 2RMB.
2. Catch Bus No.2 from Xiaguan (the new city) to the stop of Nationalities Middle School and change Bus No.4 to Renmin Road Crossing, Dali old city.
Port: To Erhai Port: Bus No.2 from Old town to Erhai (Caicun) Port

 
 
Below Hostel might NOT listed in lonely planet:


HostelThe Lily Pad West Gate Village, Dali Old Town, 671003, Dali
'Your home while you travel in Old Dali Town' more info »
93% Customer Rating
50 reviews Dorms From US$3.88 £2.52 €3.01 US$3.88
Privates From US$6.21 £4.03 €4.81 US$6.21
 
HostelThe Jade Emu International Hostel Area 10, West Gate Village, 671003, Dali
Built in 2008 and foreign managed, the Jade Emu International Guest House caters for the 'budget conscio more info »
Top Rated 94%
61 Reviews94% Customer Rating
61 reviews Dorms From US$3.88 £2.52 €3.01 US$3.88
Privates From US$9.32 £6.04 €7.21 US$9.32
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HostelSleepyFish Lodge --- Yu Er Lu (extension), 671003, Dali
If you are looking for a friendly atmosphere, clean rooms, peaceful surroundings, a good location and a stunning view of the Cangshang Mountains, this is the place for you!... more info »
93% Customer Rating
18 reviews Dorms From US$6.99 £4.53 €5.41 US$6.99
Privates From US$7.76 £5.04 €6.01 US$7.76
 
HostelHigher Land Inn ----- Cangshan Daorendong, Dali Old Town, 671003, Dali
Stay HIGH above DALI, This is more than just a great place to sleep! Enjoy the stillness and the beautiful scenery more info »
73% Customer Rating
1 review Dorms From US$6.21 £4.03 €4.81 US$6.21
Privates From US$7.76 £5.04 €6.01 US$7.76
 
HostelFour Seasons Youth Hostel ----No.26 Renmin Road,  Dali Old Town, 671003, Dali
Standing in the center of Dali old town, Four Seasons Youth Hostel Dali is totally in a traditional Bai ethnic group courtyard which consists the building of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter... more info »
85% Customer Rating
6 reviews Dorms From US$3.11 £2.01 €2.40 US$3.11
Privates From US$10.09 £6.55 €7.81 US$10.09
 
HostelThe Jade Roo International Hostel   ----Area10, West Gate Village,  Dali Old Town, 671003, Dali
Opened on January 1st, 2010, the Jade Roo is the Sister Guesthouse to the Jade Emu International Guesthou more info »
90% Customer Rating
9 reviews Dorms From US$3.11 £2.01 €2.40 US$3.11
Privates From US$4.66 £3.02 €3.61 US$4.66
 
HostelMingtong Yinxiang Youth Hotel-Dali Caicun Wharf, Dali Old Town, 671000, Dali
Our hotel is located beside the Erhai lake, just 100M away from Erhai. Here you can enjoy the unique sea- more info »
Not yet reviewedDorms From US$4.66 £3.02 €3.61 US$4.66
Privates From US$6.99 £4.53 €5.41 US$6.99
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HostelRainbow's Nest
The Happy House is situated in the center of Dali old town. We have six fully furnished apartments at affordable rates. more info »
98% Customer Rating
5 reviews Privates From US$7.76 £5.04 €6.01 US$7.76
 
HostelThe Laughing Lotus Inn  #3 Hong Long Jing,  Dali Old Town, 671003, Dali
With our Bai inspired, all wooden room designs we hope to compliment the spirit and warmth of the local hill-tribe people. more info »
96% Customer Rating
9 reviews Privates From US$12.42 £8.06 €9.62 US$12.42
 
HostelNo.5 Guest House 428,Ren Min Road, Old Town, 671003, Dali
The No. 5 guest house is opened sence 1995, but the new one is opened at 2008. and the new guest house l more info »
75% Customer Rating
5 reviews Dorms From US$3.11 £2.01 €2.40 US$3.11
Privates From US$3.11 £2.01 €2.40 US$3.11
 
HostelZhong He Ju Dali Style Courtyard Hotel
Zhong He Ju Hotel is at the north of Yang Ren Jie in the center of Old Town Dali. It kept the original Ba more info »
77% Customer Rating
1 review Privates From US$17.00 £11.03 €13.16 US$17.00
 
HostelSunny Lodge
This clean modern hostel is situated in the heart of the most picturesque, colourful part of Dali Old Town, more info »
70% Customer Rating
1 review Dorms From US$3.88 £2.52 €3.01 US$3.88
Privates From US$6.21 £4.03 €4.81 US$6.21
 
HostelFriends Guesthouse and Hostel
Friends Guesthouse next to the South gate of Dali Old Town, only one minute walk to the South Gate ,the t more info »
Not yet reviewedDorms From US$3.88 £2.52 €3.01 US$3.88
Privates From US$10.87 £7.05 €8.42 US$10.87
 
HostelDali Hump
Run by artists and musicians from China and around the world. Rooms individually painted by international artists. Live music & nightly Western BBQ on our Waterfall St. terrace. ... more info »
100% Customer Rating
4 reviews Dorms From US$3.11 £2.01 €2.40 US$3.11
Privates From US$6.21 £4.03 €4.81 US$6.21
 
HostelSky&Sea Lodge Lakeside
5 meters walking distance to the Erhai Lake, you can swim in the lake all around the year, all the room with Er Hai Lake view, more info »
Not yet reviewedDorms From US$3.88 £2.52 €3.01 US$3.88
Privates From US$6.21 £4.03 €4.81 US$6.21
 
HostelTibetan Lodge
Tibetan Lodge is behind the famous cafe - Tibetan Cafe. It is featured in the latest Lonely Planet and re more info »
63% Customer Rating
2 reviews Privates From US$6.99 £4.53 €5.41 US$6.99
 
HostelFu Chun He Courtyard Inn
The inn is run by the Bai Minority Family. It is central located in Dali on the most famous Yan Ren Stree more info »
Not yet reviewedPrivates From US$7.76 £5.04 €6.01 US$7.76
 
 

 

Eat  http://www.happycow.net/asia/china/
DALI MAP: LP P700 in B2 area

Vegetable Restaurant 
77 Bo Ai Street, Yunnan (at btwn Yu Er Street & Ren Min Street, old town)
0872-2676600, 0872-2678022
Vegan, Chinese

Picture menu in Chinese only features mock meat and other vegetarian dishes in the Y20-45 price range. Charming Chinese pavilion atmosphere. Chinese Name: 紫竹林素食苑 Chinese Address: 云南大理古城博爱路紫竹林(一中分院对面) Cash only.

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Seeds Vegetarian Cafe  MAP: LP P700 B2#13
RenMin Road 72, Yunnan (671003) (at old town Dali)
n/a
Lacto, Chinese, Vegan-friendly
Small and cozy veggie food cafe. Has breakfasts porridge, fresh fruit juice, tea, lunch tofu with varying side orders. English spoken. National Geography magazines for guest reading.
 
 
 

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Seeing
- Sau giấc ngủ sâu, chúng tôi dành trọn vẹn cả ngày để khám phá Đại Lư: dạo 1 ṿng thành cổ (đi xem đủ 4 cổng thành, xem 1 nhà thờ Ki-tô giáo mang nét kiến trúc đặc trưng Trung Hoa), đi thăm làng cổ Hỉ Châu, đi cáp treo thăm động Thiên Long và ngắm hồ Nhĩ Hải, ghé một cơ sở sản xuất vải ở Châu Thành, ngó qua Tam Tháp. Tất cả nhất trí bỏ qua show “Dream of Butterfly” v́ quá… đắt. Chúng tôi dạo thêm một ṿng thành cổ Đại Lư vào buổi đêm rồi đi ngủ sớm để hôm sau c̣n đi Lệ Giang
 
 
 

 

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