Dali City is a county-level city in Dali Prefecture, Yunnan province of China. As a place mainly inhibited by 25 Chinese ethnic minorities, with the Bai Minority making up the majority of Dali's population (65%), they have created a unique cultural heritage amidst the area's picturesque surroundings.

Nowadays, Dali is a famous tourist destination together with Lijiang in Yunnan province for tourists from both home and abroad. Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake are praised as Dali's leading scenic areas. Most attractions in Dali lie between these two landmarks, such as the Butterfly Spring, and the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple.

Dali is a city that combines history with modern convenience. It is divided into two areas- the Ancient City and the New District (widely known as Xiaguan). The Ancient City is centered on the ancient city of Dali, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient buildings, city walls and the old city moat are the sites most frequented by visitors. The famous Foreigner Street in the Ancient City attracts visitors with its handicrafts, and local culinary delicacies. Xiaguan, located to the south of the Ancient City, home to the government of the Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. Here hotels, public squares, and shopping centers add modernity to the otherwise historical city.