Dali is a city in Yunnan province in the People's Republic of China. Dali is one of Yunnan's most popular tourist destinations. The weather of Dali in Yunnan is mild and there you can find spring season all the year round.
The economy of Dali is highly based on its marble and tea production. Dali in Yunnan is famous for its marble production. Dali in Yunnan produces many types of marble which are used primarily in construction and for decorative objects. In fact, Dali is so famous for "Dali Stone" , that is the name of marble in Chinese. Marble is a rock composed mostly of calcite. Tea is a beverage, for which Dali is also popular.
The most popular tourist attractions of Dali in Yunnan are listed below :
- Three Pagodas,
- Butterfly Spring,
- Dali museum,
- Chong Sheng Temple,
- Guanyin Palace of Copper Rain,
- Jianji Great Bell of Nanzhao, and
- Surrealist Group
Few of these tourist spots are discussed below :
- Three Pagodas :
The Three Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery, which is a part of Cangshan Mountain, are just one kilometer to the ancient city of Dali in Yunnan. Here you can find three beautiful pagodas, which are a symbol of the city's long and celebrated history. The tallest of the trio, is 69.13 meters tall. - Butterfly Spring :
Situated at the foot of Yunlong Peak in the Cangshan Mountains, the Butterfly Spring is actually a pool. Here you can the twisted ancient silk tree branch widen over the pool's surface. In every year, the tree puts out butterfly-shaped flowers. Teems of varied butterflies come down on the tree every year, which looks like a multicolored string hanging over the pool. Because of these annual butterfly meetings, the Butterfly Spring have become the major tourist attractions in Dali, Yunnan.
Last Updated on: October 13th, 2017