[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"city-dali":3},{"name":4,"image":5,"description":6,"guides":7,"faqs":8,"relatedRoutes":18},"Dali","/images/china/hero-china-rail.webp","Dali is a Yunnan base for the old town, Erhai Lake, mountain scenery, and a slower route onward to Lijiang. Rail services connect Dali with Kunming and Lijiang, forming a useful independent Yunnan itinerary when the selected dates have suitable connections.",[],[9,12,15],{"question":10,"answer":11},"Which railway station should I use in Dali?","Dali is the default station used by this guide. Dali railway station is in the modern urban area and is separate from Dali Old Town. Hotel transfers can take significant time.",{"question":13,"answer":14},"How many days should I spend in Dali?","Two to three days suits the old town and Erhai, with more time for villages or a slower pace.",{"question":16,"answer":17},"Can foreign travelers reach Dali by train?","Yes. Foreign travelers can book supported services with passport details. Rail services connect Dali with Kunming and Lijiang, forming a useful independent Yunnan itinerary when the selected dates have suitable connections.",[19,22],{"from":20,"to":4,"href":21},"Kunming","/train/kunming-to-dali",{"from":4,"to":23,"href":24},"Lijiang","/train/dali-to-lijiang"]