[2025 Dali Hotels] Travel Guide for Dali Jiwu Hotel (Updated Jul)

First, let me share the overall itinerary of this free & easy trip👇 Shanghai✈️Lijiang - Baisha Ancient Town/Dayan Ancient Town - Yunlong Snow Mountain - Shuhe Ancient Town - Dali - Shuanglang Town - Dali Ancient City - Longkan Dock - Xizhou Ancient Town - Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple - Cycling around Erhai Lake🚄Kunming - Feeding seagulls at Dianchi Lake✈️Shanghai . Day❶ Lijiang🚖Shuanglang Town, Dali Shuanglang is personally considered the most beautiful and worthwhile place during my Dali trip, with many seaside cafes and B&Bs. In winter, you can feed seagulls right by the windowsill🐦 We stayed at Liuyue Wusuo - the room amenities and butler service were great, plus there's a super atmospheric💯 swing in the common area perfect for sunrise viewing Originally planned to explore Shuanglang in the afternoon, but the B&B was so beautiful we ended up taking tons of photos there 😋 Dinner: Mushroom Fresh 🏠 Accommodation: Liuyue Wusuo, Shuanglang . Day❷ Shuanglang - Dali Ancient City ✨ Morning ✔️ Liuyue Fushi ✔️ Shanjian Coffee ✔️ Lyon Seaview Coffee (The famous swing everyone asks about is here, but prices seem unreasonably high recently - consider carefully🤔) 😋 Lunch: Next Door Old Wang Stone Grill (not great) ✨ Afternoon Headed to Dali Ancient City and coincidentally caught the March Street Market (held weekly) 🏠 Accommodation: Jiwu Inn 😋 Dinner: Hesheng Achang Bai Ethnic Stone Grill The owner claims to be Dali's first stone grill restaurant (not verified), with many celebrities having dined here. The flavors absolutely crushed the lunch spot‼️ Must-tries: glutinous rice lotus root, molten tofu, and beef cubes‼️ . Day❸ Longkan Dock - Xizhou Ancient Town - Chongsheng Temple ✔️ Longkan Dock (detailed sunrise guide in previous📒) ✔️ Xizhou Ancient Town (not very scenic in winter with just rice seedlings in fields🌾) ✔️ Chongsheng Temple (surprisingly fun, and famous temples always leave me feeling refreshed😂) 🏠 Accommodation: Jiwu Inn 😋 Dinner: Mengzi Small Yellow Beef Rice Noodles (So! Good!) . Day❹ Erhai Lake - Kunming ✨ Morning: 🚖 to Xindi Coffee, cycling around Erhai Lake ✨ Afternoon: 🚄Kunming 😋 Dinner: Gada Canteen . Day❺ Kunming✈️Shanghai Woke up naturally and went to feed seagulls at Dianchi Lake. Maybe due to bad weather, there weren't many feeding, but by 2pm there were still lots of seagulls at Haigeng Dam 😋 Lunch: Yongchang Fire Pot Beef .

I was pleasantly surprised to find this amazing homestay on the very first day. The courtyard decorations and ornaments create picturesque views everywhere. I absolutely adore the plants in the courtyard. You can lounge on the chairs and watch the sunlight streaming down. I also love waking up in the morning to the greenery outside the window. Whether leaning by the window or taking photos in the small courtyard, everything looks incredibly photogenic. The room's coffee table is adorned with exquisite tea snacks. They've even thoughtfully prepared makeup remover for female guests. The butler service is also very attentive—I'll definitely stay here again next time.

Two homestays I stayed at in Dali📍 Jiwu Inn Located inside Dali Ancient Town and very close to the town gate, its transportation convenience is impeccable. This place features a 2-meter extra-large bed, which is perfect for families with kids like ours who specifically look for homestays with such beds. It's clean and tidy, with comfortable bedding, and L'Occitane toiletries. During our three-night stay, they provided a new set daily. The cleaning service was thorough and attentive—truly commendable! What stood out most was Jiwu's breakfast, offering rice noodles, eggs, fruits, and bird's nest. The ingredients were fresh, and the rice noodles, handmade by the auntie, were incredibly delicious!!🥹 I'd recommend avoiding the first-floor rooms, as a friend's room had a strange layout. The closer to the ancient town, the more crowded it gets, and nearby restaurants are pricier. Staying inside the town can be stressful, so Jiwu is a great alternative nearby.📍 Yunye Hotel This one opened recently this year. It's located near March Street (about 2km from the ancient town) but halfway up the mountain. During ethnic festivals, traffic jams can occur, but it's otherwise quiet, albeit slightly inconvenient. The style leans towards wabi-sabi, which is quite appealing. Priced in the mid-hundreds, the rooms are surprisingly spacious, ideal for families. Over three nights, the daytime cleaning was somewhat careless. Breakfast also focused on rice noodles but paled in comparison to Jiwu's. My biggest gripe was a bright light hidden in the AC unit and gaps in the curtains that let in outside light. As someone sensitive to light, combined with the room's size, sleep was restless. Thankfully, after feedback, they provided an eye mask and promptly covered the light with black tape. It's unclear if they've since fixed this issue. Between the two, Jiwu offered a better stay experience. These are just my personal reviews.

The Jiwu Inn by Erhai Lake in Dali does not have the magnificent luxury, but it has the simplicity and warmth that makes people feel at ease, like an old friend who has been reunited after a long time, quietly waiting for my arrival. The design of Jiwu Inn is very much to my liking. It does not deliberately pursue the exaggeration of Internet celebrity check-in, but perfectly integrates the simplicity of traditional Bai ethnic dwellings with modern minimalist style. Rammed earth walls, bluestone slabs, and wooden structures, every detail shows respect for nature and inheritance of local culture. Pushing open the door, the blue waves of Erhai Lake come into view. The rooms are spacious and bright, and the solid wood furniture and cotton and linen fabrics create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. What surprised me the most was that every detail of the room was carefully designed: local tie-dye pillows were placed on the bedside, freshly picked wildflowers were placed on the coffee table, and even the packaging of the toiletries was full of artistic atmosphere. Breakfast at Jiwu Inn is the best start to the day. Fresh milk fan, crispy erkuai, and steaming rice noodles, every bite is authentic Yunnan flavor. The inn also provides dinner. The chef carefully selects fresh local ingredients and cooks delicious dishes. Jiwu Inn is fully equipped. You can make a pot of tea and read quietly in the book bar; you can also invite three or five friends to watch a movie in the audio-visual room; you can also relax and feel the inner peace in the yoga room under the guidance of a teacher. Jiwu Inn is located on the east bank of Erhai Lake, with a superior geographical location. It is a few minutes' walk to Erhai Lake. You can ride a bicycle, take a walk, and feel the gentleness and romance of Erhai Lake. There are also many attractions worth visiting around the inn, such as Shuanglang Ancient Town, Xizhou Ancient Town, and the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple.

🌺Jiwu is an exquisite B&B with only 5 rooms. 🍀Due to geographical limitations, the space is not grand and open. 🍀But it shows the designer's use and ingenuity of small space, making the overall atmosphere of the homestay more cozy, which is in line with the unique living characteristics of the ancient city. 🪷·Design: The guest room design style is simple and relaxing with warm earth tones, allowing people to quickly relieve their travel fatigue. The lobby on the first floor is a coffee and leisure space decorated in a log style, creating a warm and lazy atmosphere. The rooftop has a great view, where you can see Cangshan Mountain and the ancient city. There is also a landscape pool, which is great for taking photos and checking in. 🌹 🌝Details and facilities: Marshall audio, toiletries and bedding are all of mid-to-high-end quality. 🌺Service: The operator is a local couple, simple and enthusiastic. The service is very hands-on, and his attentiveness can be seen in both breakfast and afternoon tea.

Twin room! There are four of us in a dormitory, just right! 💐Close to the ancient city💐Solid wood furniture💐Quiet in the midst of bustle💐 I really don't want to check out! Recommend it to all sisters coming to Dali! 🏨Location advantage🏨 ✅A homestay in the ancient city, the location is very good, walk 🚶‍♀️‍➡️two or three minutes to the lively place in the ancient city, it is also very convenient to take a taxi at the door ✅It is also only a 10-minute drive from Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain🚗! 🏨Hotel features🏨 ✅On the rooftop of the homestay, you can also see Cangshan Mountain⛰️ ✅The decoration of the inn is also very tasteful, very suitable for taking pictures📷! Good privacy, the room is equipped with a full-length mirror🪞, very suitable for girls! ✅The room has very good lighting, and the hygiene is also very clean, no peculiar smell! ✅As soon as I entered the inn, I felt very comfortable, the environment was warm and clean💕, the room environment was clean and smart🤖 with projection equipment, audio equipment, a small refrigerator, and even thoughtfully prepared disposable toilet pads, disposable bathtub covers, and even a dressing table💄, it's really too convenient. 🏨Hotel service🏨 ✅The boss is very nice, the breakfast has many styles and does not repeat, very attentive! ✅The day before arrival, the boss called us to confirm the arrival time⌚️, provided us with pick-up service✈️, the boss waited for us at the gate of the ancient city in advance, and also helped us carry our luggage🧳 ✅Also thoughtfully prepared fruit for us🍉, I feel relaxed on the tiring journey. ✅There is also a free parking lot🅿️ which is very friendly to self-driving people ✅You can also taste the boss's rice noodles🍜 which are also delicious

Dali Jiwu Inn 🏘️Room Type/Layout: Dali Jiwu Inn offers a variety of room types. Whether it's a cozy standard room, a romantic double room, or a suite suitable for family trips, it can meet the needs of different travelers. The room layout is exquisite and full of artistic atmosphere. The wooden furniture is matched with soft bedding, creating a natural and comfortable atmosphere. Each room has large windows, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dali. The room is fully equipped, from comfortable sofas to convenient charging sockets, all of which reflect the thoughtfulness of the inn. 🧹Soundproofing/Cleanliness: In terms of soundproofing, Jiwu Inn is doing very well. Even if the surroundings of the inn are bustling, once you enter the room, you seem to be in a quiet world. The inn also has strict requirements for hygiene. The room is clean and tidy, the bedding is spotless, and the bathroom has no peculiar smell. The staff clean the room carefully every day to ensure that every guest can live at ease. 🏕️Nearby Attractions: There are many attractions around Jiwu Inn, and you can walk to Dali Ancient City. The ancient buildings in the ancient city, characteristic snacks, and a wide variety of handicrafts make you linger. In addition, there are famous attractions such as Cangshan and Erhai Lake near the inn. You can choose to ride or take a vehicle to feel the natural beauty of Dali. 💰️Average Consumption: The average consumption of the inn is relatively reasonable and the cost performance is very high. The prices of different room types are slightly different, but overall, the price is affordable. Here, you can enjoy a high-quality accommodation experience at an affordable price. 💗Other Tips: The atmosphere of Dali Jiwu Inn is superb. At night, the lights of the inn are on, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere. You can sit in the yard, listen to soft music, taste local specialties, and feel the slow life of Dali. The staff of the inn are enthusiastic and friendly, and the service is thoughtful. They will provide you with intimate travel suggestions to make your Dali trip more perfect. If you are planning a trip to Dali, then Jiwu Inn is definitely your best choice. Here, you will have an unforgettable time and leave beautiful memories.

Located on the upper section of Renmin Road in Dali Ancient Town, this guesthouse with 6 rooms is very close to the parking lot, offering convenient transportation and a peaceful environment amidst the hustle and bustle, a rarity in the ancient town. The entire guesthouse is decorated with solid wood, and there might be no more eco-friendly material than timber♻️, providing a simple yet reassuring texture. Every detail of the decoration reflects the thoughtfulness of the innkeeper, from the Marshall sound system, Hansgrohe showers and faucets, Duravit basins and smart toilets, to L'Occitane amenities, claiming the best value for money in Dali Ancient Town. Everywhere you look reveals the innkeeper's dedication and full sincerity, making it the top choice for accommodation in Dali Ancient Town. Dali Jiwo Inn