Published on: 2026-08-26
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Since the beginning of the summer holidays, the ancient city of Dali in the urban county of Dali, Yunnan Province, has been experiencing a tourism boom. During the day, tourists stroll through the streets and alleys, exploring the historical architecture and the culture of the local ethnic minorities. At dusk, the lights are lit, and visitors to the city enjoy evening walks, discovering the charm of Dali at night.
According to the Dali Ancient City Conservation Administration, from January to July 2026, the ancient city received over 22 million tourists. Dali is among the first 24 state-level historic and cultural cities of China. Its predecessor was the city of Yangzhemicheng, which from the Dali period of the Tang dynasty to the Zhiyuan period of the Yuan dynasty served as the political, economic, and cultural center of Yunnan province. Gradually, the layout of “nine main streets and eighteen alleys” was formed here, which has been preserved to this day.
In recent years, alongside strengthening the protection of the ancient city, the authorities of Dali city have been actively promoting the use of historical and cultural resources, improving the tourist infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of tours, thanks to which the millennia-old city is gaining new life.
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